General admission requirements

Credential

Zambia School Certificate

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 one of 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 average of 4 (where 1 is the maximum) in the required subject areas, with a passing grade in each subject.

English language proficiency

• Further proof of English language proficiency is normally not required. Refer to our English language requirements for further details.

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 acceptance)

• Current, interim high school transcript. This transcript can be official or unofficial.
• Proof of English language proficiency (if required). See general admission criteria section above.
• Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.

When you complete your examinations (verified acceptance)

• Official school certificate should be sent by post or courier to the Office of the Registrar, directly from the Examinations Council of Zambia or by you in an envelope that has been officially sealed by the Examinations Council of Zambia.  

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

• Official school certificate should be sent by post or courier to the Office of the Registrar, directly from the Examinations Council of Zambia or by you in an envelope that has been officially sealed by the Examinations Council of Zambia.
• Proof of English language proficiency (if required). See general admission criteria section above.
• Supplementary information required for competitve-entry programs may be required with your application.

If you have attended a post-secondary institution

• You are required to apply as a transfer student. In addition to the information provided above, please refer to our university or college transfer applicant requirements.

Submitting your documents

Supporting documents should be sent to: