University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Windsor, ON
Border City
Engineering
& Business Strength
Auto & Industry
Connected
Overview
About University of Windsor
The University of Windsor is a public university in Windsor, Ontario — Canada’s southernmost city, across the river from Detroit. It enrols a diverse student body in engineering, business, computer science, law, education, science, and arts. International students are drawn to Windsor’s industry links (automotive, manufacturing, cross-border commerce), competitive programme portfolio, and lower living costs compared with Toronto while remaining connected to the Great Lakes region.
Why Choose
Why This University?
- Comprehensive public university with strong engineering, business, and CS options
- Cross-border metropolitan location with unique industry exposure
- Large, diverse international student community
- Co-op and internship opportunities on selected programmes
- Lower living costs than Toronto with Ontario job-market access
- Ontario DLI — PAL typically required for study-permit applicants
Border
Industry-linked Great Lakes campus
Financial Aid
Scholarships & Awards
International Entrance Scholarships
Automatic and competitive scholarships based on admission averages.
Faculty Awards
Engineering and business faculties offer additional merit awards for strong applicants.
Graduate Assistantships
GA/RA opportunities for research and teaching roles in graduate programmes.
What You Need
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
- Secondary school diploma with competitive faculty-specific averages
- Maths/science prerequisites for engineering and computer science
- Official transcripts and English scores
Graduate
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum GPA set by department
- GRE may be requested for some programmes (not always mandatory)
- Statement of purpose, references, and CV
Professional
- Law, Education, and other professional programmes have supplementary requirements
- Deadlines are competitive — apply well in advance
- Confirm OUAC vs direct application path for your programme
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
Undergraduate
- IELTS Academic typically 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT / PTE / Duolingo at Windsor published minima
- English language improvement programmes may support conditional offers
Graduate
- Often IELTS 6.5–7.0 depending on department
- Writing band requirements can be stricter for research degrees
- Verify programme pages for exact standards
Costs
Tuition Fees
International Undergraduate
- Often ~CAD $30,000–$35,000 / year depending on faculty
- Engineering and professional programmes may cost more
- Ancillary fees and UHIP extra
Living in Windsor
- Generally more affordable than Toronto for rent and daily expenses
- On-campus residence available for first-year and upper-year students
- Budget CAD $1,200–$1,800 / month living costs as a planning range
Programmes
Available Courses
Explore a selection of programmes available at this university for international students.
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