Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

 CAD 14,800 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Fontbonne University

  CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 71
• GRE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 290.0  Minimum Verbal Reasoning - 140.0  Minimum Quantitative Reasoning - 150.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 48.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students
There is no additional application required to apply for an international scholarship. By submitting the international application, undergraduate and transfer students are automatically considered for a scholarship. Students sponsored by their government will not be considered for scholarships.

Additional need-based financial aid may be available for eligible candidates. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

International Undergraduate Scholarships

Fontbonne University offers merit-based scholarships to academically talented, F1 visa holding, undergraduate (bachelor’s degree) international applicants. The scholarship amount is applied to the student’s account in two equal installments in the fall and spring semesters. Scholarships are renewable each year, but students must maintain the minimum grade point average stated on the scholarship contract.

Scholarships for First-Time Freshmen

All scholarships are determined based on the student’s GPA, English scores and standardized test scores, if applicable. The following scholarships are available:

• Superior Global Academic Scholarship – $15000
• Exceptional Global Scholarship – $10000
• Academic Global Scholarship – $6500

International Catholic High School Scholarship

Requirements: 

• Student must have attended a Catholic High School in their home country and be enrolling as a first-time freshman
• Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Fontbonne University for automatic renewal
• Student must submit proof of attendance at a Catholic high school when applying through the Office of International Affairs

Award details: Student receives $2,000 USD per year. Renewable. Can be added to Global Griffin Award.

Scholarships for Transfer Students

Students without the equivalent of an Associate’s Degree qualify for the following scholarships.

• 2.0-2.49 GPA: $3,000 USD
• 2.49-2.99 GPA: $5,000 USD
• 3.0-3.49 GPA: $6,500 USD
• 3.5-4.0 GPA: $8,500 USD

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.