Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 60

Tuition Fee

 CAD 17,280 per year

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

Living Cost in University of South Alabama

  CAD 8,600 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

• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 71

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in a discipline related to marine sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, geology, physics) from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

The Global Freshman Scholars award is a competitive, merit-based scholarship, awarded to a limited number of well-qualified international students each year. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years,  or until a first bachelor's degree is earned, whichever comes first.

Qualifications:

• Be an international freshman on an F-visa
• Be a degree-seeking student
• Have a minimum ACT of 21 (or SAT 1060)
• Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0

Award Opportunities:

For students without ACT or SAT scores, Global Freshman Scholars scholarships can be awarded based on the following language proficiency exam scores:

 *Please note: These scholarships are not available to government sponsored students.

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.