University of Windsor

The University of Windsor is a public university in Windsor, Ontario, on the Detroit River across from Detroit, tracing its roots to Assumption College, founded in 1857. It is known for automotive engineering research with industry partners, nursing, the Odette School of Business and law, including a dual Canadian and American law degree with the University of Detroit Mercy. The campus sits near the Ambassador Bridge to the United States. Windsor has lower housing costs than Toronto.

• A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
• IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo or another test the university accepts
• Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
• For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
• A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

• Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
• Undergraduates apply through OUAC (the Ontario Universities' Application Centre); graduate applicants apply through the university's portal
• Undergraduate applications go through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); graduate applications go to the university directly.
• Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
• Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
• Apply for a study permit with your acceptance letter and proof of funds; undergraduates also need a provincial attestation letter (PAL), while master's and PhD students at public universities have not needed one since January 2026

27 scholarships, 35 universities, 16 programs and 3 internships in Canada. 19 of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 1 November 2026 (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2027).

Language

English/French

Currency

CAD ($)

Living costs

$1,000–1,500/mo

Typical tuition

Approx CAD 20,000-40,000 per year (about USD 15,000-30,000), varies by program and province

• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2027Fully Funded · 26 days left
• Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at University of Toronto 2027Fully Funded · Deadline 7 Nov 2026
• Lester B. Pearson Scholarship at UofTFully Funded · Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• Lester B. Pearson Scholarship at University of TorontoFully Funded · Deadline 30 Nov 2026