Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 100

Tuition Fee

 CAD 10,304 per year

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

Living Cost in Southwest Minnesota State University

  CAD 14,200 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 - 5.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 61
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 47.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 95.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
SMSU Ag Ed students engage in hands-on learning in secondary classrooms during their first year of study and continue each year throughout the program. SMSU collaborates with secondary schools to ensure a quality experience for our students and theirs. Additionally, SMSU offers opportunities with established community partners allowing students to expand their teaching and learning experiences. Graduates of SMSU’s Ag Ed program will have a wealth of experience that prepares them to enter their own classroom confidently.

Scholarships

• Available after the 1st semester

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.