Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 16,509 per year

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

Living Cost in OIEG Group - Mercy University - Westchester Campus

  CAD 16,300 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
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 48.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

• 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

This major will prepare you for jobs in the public and private sectors, including law enforcement, social services, business, urban centers, government and health centers.

For those interested in the clinical sociology specialization, professional roles include: mediator, counselor, group facilitator, mitigation expert, and organization consultant.

An undergraduate degree in sociology also prepares students for graduate study in a variety of fields such areas as urban planning, crime and delinquency, minorities and ethnic studies, family counseling, anthropology, alcohol and substance abuse, social psychology, social work, medical sociology, women's studies, demography and gerontology.

Scholarships

• Entrance Scholarship is available for all international students applying to Mercy university Up to $ 6000

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.