Canadian Students
St. Matthew’s University has established itself as a global hub for veterinary education, attracting talented students from around the world.
Born to Be a Veterinarian? You Belong Here.
St. Matthew’s University has established itself as a global hub for veterinary education, attracting talented students from around the world. We take pride in our diverse community of students, alumni, and faculty hailing from over forty countries, including many from Canada. By joining St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, you can become part of an esteemed group of school alumni who practice in the U.S., Canada and internationally.
Train at Home: Canadian Clinical Affiliate
St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine (SMUSVM) has arrangements with U.S., Canadian and U.K. veterinary schools to provide an important bridge from academic classroom settings to hands-on, real-world settings. These include the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island and the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph.
DVM students can learn with Canadian-based 4th-year veterinary students while benefiting from direct contact with patients of a variety of species and working with state-of-the-art technology in the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening medical conditions. Through a series of Clinical Medicine rotations in mixed track programs, providing wide-ranging small-animal and large-animal care experiences, students are called on to integrate the knowledge acquired during their Basic Science studies.
Admission Requirements for Canadian Students
Start Dates
St. Matthew’s University has three start dates during the year: September, January and May.
I chose SMU because of the small class sizes. I knew that it would be easier to have more one on one with the professors. SMU also had 3 different admission cycles, so you can start the DVM program right after you graduate.
Canadian Scholarships
We offer scholarship opportunities to support Canadian applicants in financing their education.
| Canada Merit Scholarships* | Criteria | Amount in USD |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Scholarship | Based on academic credentials and approval of the Scholarship Committee. | $25,000 |
| Provost Scholarship | GPA of 3.00 – 3.19 or a MCAT score of 488 – 492. | $25,000 |
| Chancellor Scholarship | GPA of 3.20 – 3.39 or a MCAT score of 493 – 499. | $35,000 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | GPA of 3.40 – 3.49 or a MCAT score of 500 – 504. | $40,000 |
| President’s Scholarship | GPA of 3.50 – 3.69 or a MCAT score of 505 – 509. | $50,000 |
| Future Veterinarian Scholarship | GPA of 3.70+ or a MCAT score of 510+. | $65,000 |
*Effective for students matriculating during or after January 2025.
Financial Aid for Canadian Students
Canadian students are eligible for Federal Loans through the Ministry of Education Student Support Branch in the province of residence. (For example, Ontario residents are eligible for OSAP loans.) Students may apply for up to 52 weeks of financial assistance annually. Canadian students should contact their individual province directly for information regarding additional requirements. St. Matthew’s University school code is: NUBQ.
Additional information may be available from the provincial and territorial student financial assistance offices:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
Contact Us for More Information
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