International Graduate Student FAQ

There is $50 application fee. You can start your online application at any time. Those looking to apply to the Physician Assistant program must apply through CASPA.

Richard J. Wehle School of Business has a Business Scholarship that you can apply for which will grant about $2,600 per semester if you are selected. For more information on the Business scholarships, please visit the Wehle School Scholarships and Assistantships page. This scholarship is only open to accepted students. The department will reach out if you are selected for any of the positions.

The Graduate STEM Scholarship at Canisius University is designed to support outstanding international graduate students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs. This scholarship covers up to 25% of annual tuition and is awarded to incoming graduate students entering the university in fall 2024. The current STEM-designated graduate programs at Canisius include master's of science degrees in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Finance. 

*Please note that there are currently no scholarships that cover the full tuition amount. 

We carry out our own course by course evaluation of the transcript you submit. There are cases, however, where you may be required to submit an official course by course transcript evaluation from a NACES accredited organization.  View  a complete list of approved agencies.

Please note that it usually takes one business day for us to process your application. If you have submitted your recommendation letters or English test scores, those will be checked off shortly. Please allow us 10-14 business days to carry out your in-house transcript evaluation. We are currently experiencing a surge in application numbers, therefore this processing time may be longer than usual. 

Due to our lack of ESL support on campus, it is rare we make exceptions in regards to submitting English Language Proficiency, or ELP, test scores. Please see our ELP Page to see which test scores are accepted and for more information on which countries receive exemption from submitting the test score.

• Business Analytics
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics
• Master’s in Finance
• General Education
• Higher Education Leadership and Administration (HELA)
• MBA
• MBA in Professional Accounting
• Physician Assistant Studies
• School Counseling
• Sport Administration
• Sport Product Development

• Official transcripts must be sent to us directly from your school. Your school can email the documents right to @email.
• Official test scores must be sent to us directly from the testing company via the score reporting feature on their website.*
• We are unable to accept transcripts and test scores directly from students.
• If your school is unable to provide an official translated copy of your transcript in English, we are only able to accept translated transcripts from a NACES accredited organization. Please use this link to see a complete list of approved agencies.
• Application materials can be sent individually as they become available to you. Please note that your application cannot be reviewed until all application requirements have been fulfilled and your application is considered complete.

After submitting their completed Certificate of Finance form, supporting financial documents and a copy of their passport ID page,  accepted students will receive an email with next steps to obtain their student visa. Please visit our International Student Timeline page for an outline of the process.

To make international payment more convenient, Canisius University has partnered with TransferMate, Flywire and NorthStar Currency in order to streamline the process of international payments for tuition and fees (either international payment provider can be used). Please refer to the International Payments page for instructions.

Most programs have a Fall (August), Spring (January), and Summer (May) start. Please refer to the program page to get more information on start terms. Please note the Physician Assistant only offers a Spring (January) start and the Higher Education Leadership and Administration (HELA) and MBA in Professional Accounting only offer a Fall (August) start.

To determine transfer credit eligibility, please email a copy of your transcript to @email along with information on which program you intend applying to.

The total cost varies depending on the tuition amount of each program. See the following for the breakdown of the cost of attendance which includes housing, food, health insurance, and supplies for one year per program. For more information on tuition and fees, please visit our Cost of Attendance page.

School of Business U.S. $35,300
Counseling U.S. $34,000
Cybersecurity U.S. $ 35,000
Data Analytics $35,300
HESAA $38,200
Physician Assistant $42,000

There is limited availability for Graduate Assistantships. Information on open positions will be sent via email to accepted and current students. These positions will typically require students to work 10-20 hours per week and will provide a tuition waiver for 1-2 courses per semester. Please note that these positions are competitive and hard to get; therefore we advise most of our graduate students that they need to be able to fund their studies through personal funds, family support, or loans.

There are waivers available depending on your educational background and work experience. Please refer to your program’s webpage for specific admissions requirements and email @email if you have questions about waivers.

International graduate students can take 3 credits online for every 6 credits they take in person per semester.

Yes, unofficial documents are accepted for review purposes. Accepted students will be required to submit their official documents.

You will receive an acceptance email that will outline your next steps including paying your deposit, getting in touch with financial aid, and registering for classes. Your advisor’s contact information will also be included in case you have specific questions about course offerings.

*If you have questions about your visa status, please contact the International Office at @email.

Please see our Physician Assistant program page for more information. Please read all the information thoroughly as it includes most of the information students need to apply to the program. 

If you have specific questions about prerequisite courses or degree requirements, email the department at @email. 

The following programs have STEM designation: Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and MS in Finance.

Yes, there are on-campus options available for graduate students. For more information on living experience and pricing, please visit our Graduate Housing page or contact Albert Pilato at @email.

Yes, you are able to defer your application once to the following semester. After deferring once, you must reapply to gain admission and enroll at Canisius. If you wish to defer your application, please email @email.