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International Application Process

International Admissions

Step 1. Get Ready to Apply

Before applying to Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE), please look over our program selection and review the admission deadlines for international student applications. Apply early, as official transcript requests and study permit applications take time to process.

Step 2. Check English Language Requirements

Please check the English Language Requirements steps for the program you are interested in applying for:

Step 3. Apply

To apply online, go to ApplyAlberta. Visit the site to create an Alberta.ca account and complete your application. 

You can find a short tutorial explaining how to create an Alberta.ca Account here. At ApplyAlberta you can also find instructional videos explaining how to complete the application.

Step 4. Submit Your Documents

Please be sure to submit the following documents in order to complete your application:

  • Proof of English Language Proficiency such as official proficiency exam results
  • Official transcripts from any high school and post-secondary institutions you attended.
  • Additional supporting documentation that may be required for your program.

Mailing Address

Concordia University of Edmonton
Attention: Office of Admissions
7128 Ada Boulevard
Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4E4
Canada

Step 5. Accept Your Offer of Admission

Once all documents have been submitted and evaluated, CUE notifies applicants electronically via email of their admissibility.

To confirm your offer of admission and ensure that you do not lose your acceptance, you will need to accept your offer by the deadline indicated in your Offer of Acceptance by paying the required registration deposit.

As of January 22, 2024, a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) may be required to apply for a study permit. If you require a PAL, Concordia University of Edmonton will request one from the Province of Alberta once you have accepted your offer of admission and paid your registration deposit. Once your PAL is available, the university will send an email with the attached PAL to the email address you used on your application.

For information about what is a Provincial Attestation Letter, and any other details, please visit the IRCC website.

Step 6. Apply for a Study Permit

Eligible international students are issued an Offer of Admission. For applicants that do not require a PAL, you will be issued your acceptance letter along with your IRCC Letter of Acceptance for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) . You can use these documents to apply for a study permit.

If you require a PAL,  once you have confirmed your offer of admission and paid your registration deposit, Concordia University of Edmonton will request your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the provincial government. Once your PAL has been received, we will issue your IRCC Letter of Acceptance for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as well as your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). Please use these documents to apply for your study permit. If you have any questions about applying for a study permit, contact the International Office at international@concordia.ab.ca.