Journalism at the University of Regina sits apart from the university's Engineering, Business, and Nursing programmes already covered elsewhere, and it's a genuine institutional strength: Regina's School of Journalism is one of Canada's longest-established and most recognized broadcast and print journalism programmes. It follows the university's general admission and English proficiency standards, the same tier as Engineering and Business, rather than the elevated standards Regina applies to Education and Nursing.
This article covers admission requirements, cost, English-test requirements, and career outcomes for Journalism at Regina.
Acceptance Rate
The University of Regina does not publish a university-wide acceptance rate or a single, standardized minimum GPA/grade-average figure for Journalism or its other programmes. Requirements are described as varying "based on your educational background and which faculty or program you are applying to."
Journalism follows Regina's general admission and English proficiency standards, the same tier Engineering and Business use, rather than the elevated standards Regina applies to Education and Nursing specifically. Regina also offers a conditional letter of acceptance to international applicants who meet academic requirements but haven't yet submitted or met English proficiency test scores.
Fees and Cost of Attendance
Journalism students pay Regina's blended average international tuition figure.
| Cost item | Amount (CAD/year) |
|---|---|
| Average tuition and fees (approx. 30 credit hours / 10 classes) | $32,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| On-campus housing | $7,000 |
| Food and personal expenses | $6,000 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $47,000 |
This sits notably lower than international tuition at many Ontario or BC universities. Additional fees include a $100 CAD application fee and a $1,000 CAD enrollment deposit. For the full picture, including Regina's "Really Big Deal" savings bundle, see the University of Regina guide.
Admission Requirements
- Official secondary school transcripts (and post-secondary transcripts if applicable), submitted directly from the issuing institution
- A copy of your passport
- English Language Proficiency test results (unless exempt through prior education history in certain countries)
- Completed application through Regina's application portal
- $100 CAD application fee
Regina's public pages do not list a single numeric minimum grade average for general direct entry into Journalism; requirements are assessed against your specific educational background.
How to Get Into Regina's Journalism Programme
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Get your transcripts submitted correctly the first time. Regina is specific about how official transcripts must arrive, and processing delays from improperly submitted documents are a common, avoidable source of admission delays.
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Use the conditional acceptance pathway if your English test score isn't ready yet, a meaningfully more flexible policy than universities that require a complete file, English score included, before any offer.
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Build demonstrable writing, reporting, or media experience before you apply, since this isn't a formal published admission requirement but strengthens your profile for a practice-based programme like journalism.
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Confirm Journalism's specific requirements directly, since Regina doesn't publish one blanket GPA cutoff, through Enrolment Counselling or International.Recruitment@uregina.ca.
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Budget for the $1,000 CAD enrollment deposit and $100 CAD application fee as real, separate costs on top of tuition.
English Proficiency Requirement (IELTS/TOEFL)
Journalism uses Regina's general programme English proficiency thresholds, the same tier as Engineering and Business, below Regina's elevated requirements for Education and Nursing.
| Test | Minimum score |
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| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT (before January 21, 2026) | 83 overall, minimum 20 per section |
| PTE Academic | 59 overall, no area below 59 |
| Duolingo English Test (from July 1, 2024) | 120 overall (Literacy 105, Comprehension 100, Conversation 115, Production 115) |
Applicants may qualify for an exemption based on prior education in certain countries; check with admissions for your specific case. For the full picture, including Regina's higher Education and Nursing thresholds, see the University of Regina guide.
Career Outcomes and PGWP Relevance
Regina does not publish a consolidated, university-wide graduate employment rate or salary figure for Journalism on its public pages. Regina's School of Journalism is one of Canada's most established broadcast and print journalism programmes, and graduates typically move into roles in broadcast news, print and digital media, public relations, and communications across Canadian media organizations and government and corporate communications departments.
PGWP eligibility: as a bachelor's degree, Journalism at Regina carries no field-of-study restriction for Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility, per Canada's official IRCC rule. Graduates whose study permit applications were submitted on or after November 1, 2024 must demonstrate Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 7) language proficiency at the PGWP application stage, and students with a programme lock-in date on or after September 1, 2024 must complete at least 50% of coursework in person in Canada to preserve full PGWP validity.
FAQ
Does Regina publish an acceptance rate for Journalism? No. Admission is assessed against your specific educational background rather than a published acceptance rate; Journalism follows Regina's general (not elevated) admission standard.
What IELTS score do I need for Journalism at Regina? 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, the general programme threshold shared with Engineering and Business, below Regina's higher 7.0 bar for Education and Nursing.
How much does Journalism cost at Regina for international students? Approximately $32,500/year in tuition and fees, with total estimated cost of attendance (including living expenses) around $47,000/year.
Can I apply before my English test score is ready? Yes, through Regina's conditional letter of acceptance for applicants who meet academic requirements but haven't yet submitted English proficiency results.
Does Journalism at Regina qualify for PGWP? Yes. As a bachelor's degree, it carries no field-of-study restrictions, though a CLB 7 language requirement applies at the PGWP application stage for permits submitted from November 1, 2024 onward.