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In order to study in Canada, you will need a study permit; which can take up to four months to process. You will need the following:

• Proof of acceptance to Â鶹ÉçÇø
• Proof of identity
• Proof of financial support
• Letter of explanation

Check the website of the visa office responsible for your country or region for local requirements, as you may have to provide additional information.

Graduates from the United States, who plan to return home to practice after graduation, will meet the eligibility requirements for all regulated jurisdictions in the U.S.

Applicants who intend to practice outside North America are advised to contact the local naturopathic medicine licensing body to inquire about requirements for licensing in that country.

Study Permits

In addition to Â鶹ÉçÇø’s admission requirements, international applicants must ensure they acquire a valid study permit prior to the start of the intended intake.

Â鶹ÉçÇø is recognized by the Government of Canada as a designated learning institution (DLI) for study permit purposes. The DLI number for the Â鶹ÉçÇø - Â鶹ÉçÇø is O19305338292. The DLI number for the Â鶹ÉçÇø - Boucher Campus is O19219916952.

International applicants must comply with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's and must obtain a .

Â鶹ÉçÇø will require a copy of your study permit and other documents as required.

Please note: Â鶹ÉçÇø cannot advise on immigration matters and it is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they have all the necessary documents to study legally in Canada Individuals must refer to the all information pertaining to International Students and Study Permits.

Fees

United States:
$29,259.28 CDN

International (Students coming from outside the United States and Canada):
$35,185.74 CDN

*As of February 24, 2025; rate is subject to change.

Additonal mandatory fees include: extended health and dental plan, international student basic health plan (Â鶹ÉçÇø - Â鶹ÉçÇø only), membership to student associations, and convocation.

Other incidental fees may include: international student Medical Services Plan (MSP; Â鶹ÉçÇø - Boucher Campus only), membership to the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), student membership to the (CCHPBC; Â鶹ÉçÇø - Boucher Campus only), books, equipment, course remediation, exam fees, CPR certification, TB testing, other health testing as required, and examination retake fees. Please consult the academic calendar for a full list of mandatory and incidental fees.

Please note that additional health plan protection can be purchased directly with the provider at the student’s expense for spouses and/or dependents.

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Students applying for our program who have completed their university study at an institution outside Canada and the United States must have an official course-by-course evaluation, sent directly from WES to Â鶹ÉçÇø.

(212) 966-6311

For further information, please contact the admissions and student services department at 1 (866) 241-2266 ext. 245 or info@ccnm.edu.

Yes! You need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) from in order to work in Canada. As long as you have a SIN, a valid study permit and are enrolled as a full-time student at Â鶹ÉçÇø, you are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions. You can also work full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or spring break.

Your spouse or common-law partner may apply for a work permit as long as you are a full-time student at Â鶹ÉçÇø with a valid study permit. Work permits for your spouse or common-law partner are valid for the same period of time as your study permit.

You have the option of choosing from the affordable, on-site residence or nearby, off-campus housing options at the Â鶹ÉçÇø - Â鶹ÉçÇø. If you choose to live off-campus, it is important to .

The Â鶹ÉçÇø - Boucher Campus does not have an onsite residence; however, there are many off-campus housing options available in B.C.

Tenants have rights during a tenancy, including their rights to dispute problems and their quiet enjoyment rights. Landlords can't physically remove tenants or lock them out of their rental units. Learn while living in British Columbia.

Graduates from the Â鶹ÉçÇø - Â鶹ÉçÇø can apply for a work permit under the existing within 90 days of graduating from Â鶹ÉçÇø. Another option is to remain in Canada as a .

Please note that graduates of the Â鶹ÉçÇø - Boucher Campus are currently ineligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Please visit the Government of Canada to see where the is located in your city or country.

There is an array of support for international students while studying at Â鶹ÉçÇø. To learn more about living and studying in British Columbia, please visit . To learn more about living and studying in Ontario, please visit .

Other information regarding the naturopathic program can be found in the academic calendar.

In Canada, health care is administered provincially and there can be differences in requirements for international students between provinces.

At the Â鶹ÉçÇø - Â鶹ÉçÇø, international students are opted into the College International Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) via Studentcare upon enrolment.

At the Â鶹ÉçÇø - Boucher Campus, international students are required to enrol with British Columbia's Medical Services Plan (BC MSP). Please see . Please provide proof of coverage, once enrolled to, info@ccnm.edu.

In addition, international students at both campuses will be opted into the NSA Health & Dental Plan, which is separate from the above noted.

More information regarding mental health supports for students can be found in the academic calendar.