Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 41 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 17,294 per year

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

Living Cost in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

  CAD 16,903 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 - 6.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 79
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 53.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

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

• Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS - 2025-2026

Meridian Scholarship

FALL ENTRY ONLY

• Highly competitive scholarship for first-time college students
• Full tuition, fees, room and board for four years
• Estimated value of $30,000+ per year
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (A=4.0) required to apply
• Additional application required; deadline November 15

Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award

• 50% reduced tuition rate for all academically qualified students
• Minimum savings of $10,000+ per year
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) or ‘B’ average required
• No additional application required

GEO+ Award

• In-state tuition available after the first year
• Complete 24 credits at SIUE with a grade of ‘C’ or higher to qualify
• Average savings of $14,000+ per year
• Available to continuing SIUE international students
• No additional application required

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS - 2025-2026

Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award

• 50% reduced tuition rate for all academically qualified students
• Minimum savings of $8,993 per year
• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) or ‘B’ average required
• No additional application required Graduate

Competitive Graduate Award (CGA)

• Highly competitive research scholarship for master’s-level students
• Full tuition for one year and research assistantship
• Minimum savings of $17,294 for one year + stipend
• Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (A=4.0) in undergraduate program required
• Admission application to academic program and scholarship application must be completed by January 15

Graduate Scholar Award (GSA)

• Competitive scholarship for master’s-level students
• Full tuition for one year, fall and spring semesters
• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) or ‘B’ average required
• Applications for this award open in January with a deadline of March 1

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.