The Hill School of Business at the University of Regina offers an AACSB-accredited Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), placing it, per the university's own description, among fewer than six percent of business schools worldwide holding that recognition. For international students weighing a Canadian business degree against the much higher tuition sticker prices at larger Ontario schools, Regina's Hill School combines that AACSB credential with a lower published tuition figure and a genuinely broad major selection: Accounting, Finance, General Business Studies, Human Resource Management, and Marketing, plus a Business Law option and a joint BBA/Bachelor of Sports & Recreation Studies internship program.
This guide covers what's publicly known about getting into Regina's BBA program: admission requirements, fees, English proficiency thresholds, and career outcomes.
Acceptance Rate
The University of Regina does not publish a numeric acceptance rate or a specific minimum admission-average percentage for the BBA program on its public pages. What we can confirm:
- The Hill School's BBA follows the university's general admission and English-proficiency standards; Business is not one of the two faculties (Education, Nursing) with an elevated bar
- International applicants who meet academic requirements but haven't yet finalized an English proficiency score can receive a conditional letter of acceptance
- We could not locate a published minimum grade average specific to the BBA program during this research. Regina's public admissions pages describe requirements as varying by educational background and faculty rather than listing one fixed number, so applicants should confirm the current figure directly with Hill.Undergrad@uregina.ca before applying
Fees and Cost of Attendance
Regina publishes a blended international undergraduate tuition average rather than a BBA-specific figure on its main cost pages:
| Cost item | Amount (CAD/year) |
|---|---|
| Average tuition and fees (~30 credit hours) | $32,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| On-campus housing | $7,000 |
| Food and personal expenses | $6,000 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance (university average) | $47,000 |
We were not able to confirm a BBA-specific tuition figure distinct from this university-wide average on the pages accessible for this research; business programs at most Canadian universities are typically priced at or near the general arts/science tuition rate (unlike engineering or specialized health programs, which often carry a premium), so the $32,500/year figure is a reasonable planning baseline, but applicants should get a written, program-specific quote from Financial Services before finalizing a budget.
Regina also advertises a "Really Big Deal" savings bundle, described as offering up to $21,000 CAD in tuition and fee savings over a four-year degree, though the specific eligibility criteria and mechanics were not detailed on the pages we accessed; confirm applicability to your situation directly with admissions. Standard additional fees apply university-wide: a $100 CAD application fee and a $1,000 CAD enrollment deposit (credited toward tuition).
Admission Requirements
For international applicants to the Hill School's BBA program, Regina's general undergraduate requirements apply:
- Official secondary school transcripts, submitted directly from the issuing institution (digitally from an official registrar email, or by sealed mail)
- Copy of passport
- English Language Proficiency test results meeting the general (not elevated) undergraduate threshold, unless exempt
- Completed application through Regina's international application portal
- $100 CAD application fee
The Hill School's public program pages describe available majors (Accounting, Finance, General Business Studies, Human Resource Management, Marketing), the Business Law option, and the BBA/Bachelor of Sports & Recreation Studies joint internship program, but do not list a specific numeric minimum grade average or required high-school subjects on the pages accessible for this research. Applicants should confirm exact prerequisites directly with Hill.Undergrad@uregina.ca.
How to Get Into the University of Regina's Business Administration Program
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Decide on a major track (or General Business Studies) before applying, since the Hill School structures its BBA around five distinct majors plus a Business Law option, and understanding which one fits your goals helps you target the right prerequisite coursework and advising conversations early.
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Confirm the program's exact grade-average requirement directly with the Hill School, since Regina's public pages don't publish a specific BBA cutoff; don't assume a generic Canadian-university figure applies.
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Clear the general English proficiency threshold with comfortable room to spare. Business coursework is presentation- and writing-heavy (case studies, group projects, reports), so entering above the 6.5 IELTS / 83 TOEFL minimum, rather than exactly at it, sets you up better for first-year coursework.
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Consider the joint BBA/Sports & Recreation Studies internship program if you want built-in work experience, since it's one of the few structured internship pathways the Hill School publishes details about on its public pages.
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Look into Hill Levene Connect early, the school's mentorship program pairing students with industry professionals and alumni, since building this relationship in year one can pay off for later internship and job-search support.
English Proficiency Requirement (IELTS/TOEFL)
BBA applicants use the University of Regina's general undergraduate English Language Proficiency thresholds, confirmed on Regina's official ELP page:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 83 overall, minimum 20 per section (tests before January 21, 2026); 4.5 overall, minimum 4 per section (tests from January 21, 2026)
- PTE Academic: 59 overall, no area below 59
- Duolingo English Test: 120 overall (with specific sub-score minimums that changed for tests taken from July 1, 2024 onward)
There is no elevated English proficiency requirement for Business, unlike Regina's Faculty of Education (IELTS 7.0) or Faculty of Nursing (IELTS 7.0). For the full breakdown and conditional admission details, see University of Regina: Acceptance Rate, Fees, IELTS/TOEFL Requirements, and How to Get In.
Career Outcomes
The Hill School of Business's clearest, most concrete credential is its AACSB accreditation, which the university states places it among fewer than six percent of business schools worldwide holding that recognition. The school is also a PRME signatory (UN-supported Principles for Responsible Management Education), reflecting a stated focus on responsible management education.
We could not confirm a specific graduate employment rate, average starting salary, or named list of top recruiting employers for the BBA program on the public pages available for this research. The school does reference Business Collision, a described hub connecting students, alumni, industry professionals, and community leaders, and Hill Levene Connect, a mentorship program pairing students with industry professionals, as its primary structured pathways for building employer connections, but detailed outcomes statistics were not published on the pages we accessed.
PGWP eligibility: the Hill School's BBA is a bachelor's degree, so it carries no field-of-study restriction for Post-Graduation Work Permit purposes under current IRCC rules, the same as any Canadian bachelor's degree, including Regina's Engineering programs. Graduates whose study permit was submitted from November 1, 2024 onward must also meet a CLB 7 language requirement at the PGWP application stage.
FAQ
What is the acceptance rate for the University of Regina's BBA program? Not published. The university does not release a numeric acceptance rate or a specific minimum grade-average percentage for the BBA; requirements are described as varying by educational background, and applicants should confirm program-specific figures directly with Hill.Undergrad@uregina.ca.
How much does the BBA program cost for international students? Regina publishes a blended international undergraduate average of $32,500 CAD/year in tuition and fees; we could not confirm a BBA-specific figure distinct from this average, so use it as a planning baseline and confirm exact costs with Financial Services.
What IELTS or TOEFL score do I need for the BBA program at Regina? The general undergraduate minimum: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 83 overall (minimum 20 per section). There is no elevated Business-specific requirement.
Is the Hill School of Business AACSB-accredited? Yes. The university states this places the Hill School among fewer than six percent of business schools worldwide holding AACSB accreditation.
What majors are available within Regina's BBA program? Accounting, Finance, General Business Studies, Human Resource Management, and Marketing, plus a Business Law option and a joint BBA/Bachelor of Sports & Recreation Studies internship program.
Does a BBA from Regina qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit? Yes. As a bachelor's degree, it carries no field-of-study restriction under current PGWP rules. Graduates whose study permit was submitted from November 1, 2024 onward must also meet a CLB 7 language requirement at the PGWP application stage.