General Admission Requirements

Credential

High School Graduation Certificate (Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong)

Required Subject Areas

1. English
2. Mathematics*
3. Laboratory Science* (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
4. Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language
5. Elective

*Students who are missing an eligible course in subject groups 2, 3 or 4, who apply for admission to a program that does not require completion of these courses, will be considered for general admission. In this case, an eligible course in subject groups 1, 2, 3 or 4 may be used to substitute the missing course. Students who are missing eligible courses in two subject areas should contact admissions@mun.ca.

General Admission Criteria

Grade requirement

• Minimum grade of 6 in the required subject areas.

English language proficiency

• Proof of English language proficiency is required through a standardized test. IELTS is the recommended test for the Canadian visa/study permit application.

Competitive program entry (if applicable)

• Admission to some programs is competitive for a limited number of spaces. A higher admission average and/or supplementary information may be required as part of the faculty-specific admissions.

Supporting Documents Required

If you are currently in high school

When you apply (early decision)

• Current translated interim transcript and original language interim transcript. Documents can be official or unofficial.
• Official English proficiency test result sent directly from the testing authority.
• Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.
• If you are applying for admission to nursing or fine arts, you should e-mail an unofficial copy of your transcript, showing mid-year grade/progress report (issued by your school in January/February) no later than March 1.

When you complete your examinations (final decision)

• Certified translation of your official, final High School Graduation Certificate and a certified copy of the original document in its original language sent by post or courier to the Office of the Registrar.

If you have completed high school and not attended a post-secondary institution

• Certified translation of your official, final High School Graduation Certificate and a certified copy of the original document in its original language sent by post or courier to the Office of the Registrar.
• Official English proficiency test result sent directly from the testing authority.
• Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.

If you have attended a post-secondary institution

• Refer to the university or college applicant requirements.

Submitting Your Documents

Official documents will only be considered official when received by post or courier directly from the issuing authority in a sealed envelope.

Supporting documents should be sent to: