Your Country/Region Canada


A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from Canada.
With 14,000 students from 100+ countries worldwide, Chester provides a diverse, vibrant and safe home for international students.
This page will provide you with all the information you need to join us from Canada. From country-specific entry requirements, application queries, local representatives, your student experience and much more, we’ll support you every step of the way!
Entry Requirements
General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application.
More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.
Undergraduate Study
Alberta
- General High School Diploma with 65% in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects.
British Columbia
- Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma - At least 5 B's must be awarded in acceptable Grade 12 course
Manitoba
- High School Graduation Diploma when five credits have been awarded at grade 12 in G,F S or A courses.
New Brunswick
- High School Graduation Diploma if an average of at least 65% in five acceptable subjects is obtained.
Newfoundland
- General High School Graduation Diploma if obtained with at least a mark of 65% in at least five acceptable subjects at University preparatory level.
Northwest Territories
- High School Diploma if awarded with an average of at least 65% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses.
Nova Scotia
- High School Completion Certificate if awarded with at least an average of 65% in at least five acceptable subjects at Grade 12.
Nunavut
- High School Diploma if awarded with an average of at least 65% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses.
Ontario
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least 65% or above in six Grade 12 U or U/M.
Prince Edward Island
- High School Graduation Diploma if a minimum average of 65% in at least five acceptable subjects at Grade 12 is obtained.
Quebec
- Diplôme d'Etudes Collègiales (DEC) (in technical subjects over three years) / Diplôme d'Etudes Collègiales (DEC) / Attestation d'Etudes Collègiales with 65% or above.
Saskatchewan
- Completion of Grade 12 Standing/ Division IV Standing (Secondary School Diploma) when at least a 65% in five acceptable subjects is obtained.
Yukon Territory
- Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma when awarded with at least five Bs (BBBBB) in acceptable Grade 12 courses.
- Associate Degree with C/GPA 2.0 out of 4 / 60%.
Pre-Masters
- Please contact your International Officer for more information on the Pre-Master's entry requirements for your country.
Postgraduate Study
- Bachelor's Degree with 60% or above.
Local Representatives
We Are In Your Country
Find us at education fairs in your country. Look at the events below as we may be near you.
Hear From Our Students

Emily Porfido
Law (LLB)
"What I like most about the course is the lecturers. I feel like I can always ask for help and approach my lecturers without hesitation. Their doors are always open, and they are so supportive and really want you to succeed."
Where To Go
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons
- Brewski’s
Student Societies
Chester Students’ Union has a diverse range of student societies for you to join. Joining these societies are the perfect opportunity to meet new friends from your home country and get involved in lots of cultural activities and events they host throughout the year!