Cumberland College is a regional college in Melfort, Nipawin, and Tisdale, Saskatchewan that offers postsecondary education in the province’s northeast. It was established in 1974. Cumberland University is ranked #83 in Regional Universities South in the Best Colleges 2022-2023 edition.
NOTE: International student application deadline is May 155 – However, if you are already in Canada, we will still accept your application.
English Language requirements
IELTS: Overall minimum score of Band 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component.
TOEFL: An overall minimum score of 81, with a minimum score of 19 in each of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
PTE: Academic Min. 58 – no score less than 50
Cumberland College Tuition fee
At the present time, the following programs are open to international students for the 2022-23 academic year
Application Fees
Forward payment of your $140 CAD application & Assessment fee
Agricultural Science Certificate
Program Start: October 10r, 2024
Application Deadline: October 3r, 2024
Requirements: Grade 12 with a minimum 50% in English A30 and B30, Foundations 20 or Pre-Calculus 20, and any 20-level core science
International tuition: $17,000
Business Diploma
Program Start: September 5r, 2024
Application Deadline: August 28t 2024
Length: 2 years (4 semesters)
Requirements: Grade 12 with a minimum of 50% in ELA 30A or 30B and Foundations 30 or Pre-Calculus 30.
Computer experience is recommended
International Tuition: Year 1 – $17,500 Year 2 – $17,500
Continuing Care Assistant Certificate
Program Start: September 19, 2024
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
Length: 1 year
Requirements: Grade 12 or successful completion of fifteen (15) post-secondary credits from a recognized institution.
International tuition: $17,500 CAD
Disability Support Worker
Program Start: September 11, 2024
Application Deadline: September 4, 2024
Length: 37 weeks
International Tuition: $17,000
Requirements: Grade 12
First Aid/Level C CPR (must provide by the first day of classes)
Health Care Cook Certificate
Program Start: September 5, 2024
Application Deadline: August 25 2024
Length: 39 Weeks
Requirements: Grade 10
International Tuition: $17,000
Office Administration Certificate
Program Start: August 28, 2023
Application Deadline: August 21t 2023
Length: 32 weeks
Requirements: Grade 12
International tuition: $17,000 CAD
You can apply for university degrees through Cumberland College
University Application Process: Step 1: Apply to the University of Saskatchewan OR the University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan: http://explore.usask.ca/international/
When completing the form, choose the College of Arts and Science. When asked on the form if you would like to study at another location, type in “Cumberland College.” You should also make arrangements to pay the $90 CAD application fee.
University of Regina: https://urconnected.uregina.ca/oldadmissionreqs/internationalrequirements.ezc
When completing the form, choose the College of Arts. When asked on the form if you would like to study at another location, type in “Cumberland College – Melfort.” You should also make arrangements to pay the $100 CAD application fee.
All Cumberland College University students apply directly to the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina, and therefore, the universities carry out all assessments of foreign credentials.
You can apply to all the programs offered at the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan.
For entry into the University of Saskatchewan
Requirements: Applicants who do not meet the admission average but otherwise qualify for admission may be placed on a waitlist. Required high school classes Minimum admission average: 60%
English proficiency
IELTS (Academic) Overall Band Score: 6.5 with a minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6
TOEFL Internet Based: 86 With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19 Listening: 19 Speaking: 19 Writing: 19.
Deadlines: Fall September 2024 / May 11, 2024
Winter January 2024 / September 11, 2024
Program name Tuition: $25,121 – $30,060
- Accounting BACH
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Biology
- Agricultural Economics
- Agronomy
- Animal Bioscience
- Animal Science
- Applied Computing
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Plant Ecology
- Archaeology
- Archaeology and Anthropology
- Art History
- Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology
- Biology
- Biomedical Foundations
- Biomedical Neuroscience
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Economics
- Cellular, Physiological, and Pharmacological Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Crop Science
- Dental Therapy
- Drama
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- English
- Environment and Society
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Geoscience
- Environmental Science
- Exercise and Sport Studies
- Finance
- Food and Bioproduct Sciences
- Food and Nutrition
- Food Industry Management
- Food Science
- French
Cumberland College Scholarship
Entrance Scholarships and General Awards, with a combined value of just over $100,000 are available to students enrolled in trade, technical, and university programs through Cumberland College. Although International students are not eligible for Entrance Scholarships, you are invited to apply for General Awards, which are presented in March of each year. Information about the General Awards is shared with students in late fall.
Applications for General Awards are completed online beginning in December.
Applications close: January 31st.
