Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 18,810 per year

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

Living Cost in Enrollment Advisory Group - University of Bridgeport

  CAD 16,000 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 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 80
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 58.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

•  Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution
• The following prerequisites with a grade of ‘C’ or better:
  • Calculus - 4 credits
  • Cell Biology - 4 credits with lab
  • Ecology - 4 credits with lab
  • Genetics - 3 credits
  • Molecular Biology - 4 credits with lab
  • Organic Chemistry - 4 credits with lab
  • Physics - 4 credits with lab
  • Physiology - 4 credits with lab

• Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

• UB is offering all Graduate Spring 2025 admits from India a $2,000 International Access Award which is above and beyond any academic/merit scholarship they may receive. Below is the email UB is sending to all inquiries and incomplete applications in the coming days.
• At UB, we understand the importance of funding your degree. That is why we are excited to offer our new International Access Award for Spring 2025. 
• Graduate students from India who are admitted for the Spring 2025 semester are automatically awarded a $2,000 International Access Award. Based on your GPA, this can be combined with an academic merit scholarship.

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.