International Admissions FAQs

Yes. Please review our program availability for international students.

It is recommended that you apply as soon as you can as spaces fill up quickly. 

Seneca Polytechnic offers admission to students up to the first day of classes. However, applications will not be accepted once a program becomes full. Therefore, it is recommended that you apply soon.

Review program availability for international students.

Please refer to our How to Apply page to review the application steps.

Please scan all documents and email them to theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca. Be sure to include your Seneca ID number or application number on all correspondence to avoid any delays in processing your application.

Please also review English proficiency requirements.

No, Seneca accepts several English proficiency tests. Some of these are offered online and include at-home options including TOEFL iBT and Duolingo. Applicants from some English-speaking countries are exempt from submitting English Language Proficiency test scores. View the complete list of exempt countries (PDF).

If you are an international applicant, your letter of acceptance will always be sent to the email address you used when applying. Seneca will only communicate via email and will never mail a physical, paper copy of your letter of acceptance.

If you are using an educational agent to apply to Seneca, make sure that your representative is registered with Seneca and that you always have direct access to email communications with Seneca at all times. Learn more about using an educational agent.

If you have any questions or concerns about the authenticity of your admission with Seneca, contact The Service Hub at theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca using the email address you used when applying and attach a copy of the letter of acceptance you received.

If you apply to a full-time program at Seneca through our International Web Application before December 31, 2025, you will first have to pay a $90 CAD fee at the time of your application, which will later be reimbursed after you've been accepted and have paid your tuition deposit. This $90 CAD amount will be deposited to your Student Home account.

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