Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee52,500CAD
- Start dateJan, May, Sep
- University ranking#546
Program overview
What the University of Windsor says about their program:
Deepen your understanding of crime scenes and forensic analysis. Take criminology courses and gain more knowledge of the criminal justice system. Learn from leading experts and gain the degree needed to accelerate your career.
Our professors conduct forensic casework and incorporate real-life experiences into their teaching. We supplement your classroom learning with mock crime scenes and labs to provide work-place simulations. You’ll get training in scientific techniques and crime scene investigation from a variety of professionals, including academics, forensic practitioners, police, lawyers, and expert witnesses.
An Ontario first! Students with previous college studies in Police Foundations with satisfactory grades can obtain Advanced Standing in this applied forensic science stream.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Fees and funding
The University of Windsor provides a tuition fee estimator to help students understand their study costs. Students can explore various funding and financial support options available to them.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
from CAD$48,060 to CAD$82,185 per year
- Graduate tuition
from CAD$24,885 to CAD$58,520 per year
Funding
Undergraduate
The Global Lancer Scholarship is a financial award offered to undergraduate students entering directly from full-time secondary school. It provides up to $24,000 over four years (equivalent to up to 20% of tuition savings) based on the student’s academic performance.
Eligibility: Undergraduate applicants must meet the scholarship’s academic requirements, which are based on their final grade average:
- 95%+ grade range – $24,000 over four years
- 90–94.99% grade range – $20,000 over four years
- 80–89.99% grade range – $10,000 over four years
- Below 80% grade range – $4,000 over four years
What is the cost of living near University of Windsor?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,525 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,499 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $158 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $81 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $123 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $220 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $125 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $63 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and uwindsor.ca (University published).
Visa requirements for the University of Windsor
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