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The Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto welcomes applications from well-qualified applicants around the world.
Admissions requirements and application procedures are the same for international as for domestic applicants. Applicants educated at non-Canadian institutions should note that their educational background will be assessed of equivalency to qualifications as outlined in Admissions Requirements before they can be considered for admission. We are not able to assess your qualifications without a complete application outlined in Application Procedures and Documents Required.
Important: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. |
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Internationally educated applicants must arrange official transcripts to be sent directly to the Faculty at the following address: |
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BScN Admissions Committee Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing University of Toronto 155 College Street, Suite 130 Toronto, ON M5T 1P8 |
| Transcripts received in an unsealed envelope are not considered as official. Photocopies and/or faxed documents are not considered as official. |
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Official English language translations must accompany all non-Canadian academic records not written in English. An official English language translation must be done by a certified translator. Please note that a translated document is not a substitute of the official transcript. |
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| English Proficiency Requirements | |
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The University of Toronto's English proficiency requirements are detailed on the Admissions and Awards website. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that one of the acceptable tests is taken. We strongly urge applicants to write one of the tests as early as possible since test results take 4-6 weeks to reach the University. |
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| Resources for International Applicants | |
| Credential Evaluation |
Internationally educated applicants are not required to provide academic assessment done by credential evaluation agencies. The Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing will assess your qualifications when we receive your complete application.
However, if you are interested in obtaining an assessment of your credentials for reference, you may contact Comparative Education Service, University of Toronto. Service fee is required.
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| Translation Services |
Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario(ATIO) provides information on translation services.
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| Information on Study Permit |
International Student Centre, University of Toronto provides information on obtaining study permit and health insurance.
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| Internationally Educated Nurses |
Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto does not provide bridging programs. You may wish to visit the following Ontario Government site for information on bridging programs in Ontario and other resources for internationally educated nurses: Access Centre for Internationally Educated Health Professionals | |