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The Liberal Arts program is designed for students who possess a deep curiosity about human culture and seek to comprehend the diverse forms of human expression. As an interdisciplinary curriculum, it encourages learners to engage with multiple academic fields. This breadth of study doesn't preclude focused specialization—the program's structure actually enables students to pursue dual majors, pairing Liberal Arts with any other discipline. Our students have successfully combined Liberal Arts with subjects ranging from Fine Arts to Biology, and from Music to Modern Languages.
International High School Students: You are considered an international high school student for admission purposes if you: are currently completing secondary school at a country outside of Canada or the USA; or you completed secondary school at a country outside of Canada or the USA within the last two years and you have not studied elsewhere since completing your secondary school studies
Admission Requirements General:
The following requirements should be used as a guideline to be considered competitive for admissions consideration. Each admission cycle, Bishop’s University receives more applications than spaces available. Meeting the minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements may be considered on an individual basis. In those cases, the Admissions Office may request additional information in addition to that indicated below.
Normally have completed 12 years of formal schooling and received a secondary school credential that would permit you access to university in that country. If you are studying at or have graduated from secondary school in a country where secondary school finishes after only 11 years of formal schooling your application will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Minimum average required varies depending upon curriculum followed; transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis.
English language requirements: Complete a recognized English assessment with appropriate minimum score:
TOEFL minimum overall score of 237 (Computer-based) or 90 (Internet-based)
IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5
MELAB minimum overall score of 85
CAEL minimum overall score of 70
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of C
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of C
Pearson Test of English: Academic (PTE: Academic) minimum overall score of 61