Algoma University is a small public university in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, with campuses in Brampton and Timmins. It is best known for computer science, business, psychology and Anishinaabe studies, with small classes and a large international community at the Brampton campus. Choose it for an affordable Ontario degree with post-graduation work permit eligibility.
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Official website: algomau.ca
Public university in Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins
Site of the former Shingwauk Residential School, with a commitment to reconciliation
CA$20,000 – CA$26,000
International students, undergraduate and master's
CA$13,000 – CA$20,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on algomau.ca before you apply.
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Master of Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Brampton campus in the Greater Toronto Area.
Small classes and three intakes a year.
Anishinaabe studies and reconciliation work.
Graduates join employers across Ontario, especially in the Greater Toronto Area.
Graduates of degree programmes can work in Canada on a post-graduation work permit.
Computer science alumni move into software and IT roles.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The Sault Ste. Marie campus is a small riverside site with residences and teaching buildings, while the Brampton campus is a downtown building in the Toronto region.
Sault Ste. Marie is a northern Ontario city with low rent and outdoor recreation. Brampton is a large, diverse city 40 minutes from Toronto with higher rent.
Letter of acceptance from Algoma University
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Algoma accepts applications on a rolling basis, but Brampton programmes fill early. Apply six to eight months before the September, January or May start.
Computer science and business administration start in September, January and May. The Master of Computer Science and psychology start in September and January.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by Algoma's letter of acceptance and Ontario's provincial attestation letter. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Computer science, business administration, the Master of Computer Science and psychology are popular. Entry needs final-year grades and IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Algoma offers entrance scholarships for international students. Check the university's awards pages for current amounts.
