Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 22,100 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 - 5.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 59
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 36.0  Minimum Listening - 36.0  Minimum Reading - 36.0  Minimum Writing - 36.0  Minimum Speaking - 36.0  
• 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: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Bureau Statistics, employment of social workers is expected to increase by 22 percent during the coming decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. 

The B.S.W. Program is career-oriented and gives students ample field work and faculty mentorship opportunities to prepare them to begin their careers in this rewarding and growing field. 

Graduates with a B.S.W. are prepared to work in a variety of areas such as:

• Mental health clinics
• Schools
• Hospitals
• Substance abuse programs 
• Nursing homes
• Family and children's services
• Criminal justice
• College counseling 
• Employee assistance programs

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.