Bishop's Institution, sometimes referred to as Université Bishop's, is located in Lennoxville, a municipality in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. It is a relatively unpretentious institution with an emphasis on English-related liberal arts. Lennoxville is part of Canada.
In addition to serving as the Anglican Bishop of Quebec at the time, George Mountain established the institution that would one day be known by his name. Mountain would go on to become the first principal of McGill University.
It is one of only three educational institutions in the province of Quebec, located in the country of Canada that conduct the vast majority of their classes in the English language (the others being McGill University and Concordia University, both in Montreal).
When it united with the Lennoxville Classical School in the 1840s, it changed its name to Bishop's College School and became renowned. This marked the beginning of the establishment's long and illustrious existence. The organization was founded in 1843, and the following year, in 1853, Queen Victoria bestowed upon it a royal charter.
It is still one of the few educational institutions in Canada that are completely dedicated to providing instruction at the undergraduate level. It functions like an American liberal arts college, linked to three other educational institutions by its membership in the Maple League.
The school first opened its doors in 1843 under the name Bishop's College, and in 1853 it became affiliated with the University of Oxford, from whence a considerable number of the faculty members at BU were subsequently recruited.
Up to 1947, the Anglican church was responsible for ensuring that the school followed the correct curriculum. Since then, the institution has never joined forces with any specific religious sect or organization. Fifteen alums of Bishop's University went on to become Rhodes Scholars after graduating from the university.
It follows the same pattern as other liberal arts colleges in North America in that it does not take part in rankings that are mostly determined by research. One example of such a rating is QS.
Despite this, Bishop's University has been ranked first in Canada for student satisfaction for the last three years. Maclean's magazine ranked it sixth among Canadian schools that are completely dedicated to providing undergraduate education.
The site is shared by the university and Champlain Institution Lennoxville, a public institution in the neighborhood situated just next door and provides instruction in English.
University highlights
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University Type |
Public |
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Established Year |
1843 |
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No of Students |
2867 |
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Number of Courses |
100+ |
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Tuition Fees for International Students Yearly |
18,000-25,000 CAD |
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Intakes |
September, January, and May. |
Main intakes
The main intakes are in September, January, and May.
Scholarship
Competitive Scholarships
Value: $500-$20,000
Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship
Value: $10,000
Application Process/ documents needed for admission
Academic Documents (For Bachelor)
- SLC Mark sheet
- School Leaving Certificate
- SLC Character Certificate
- Transcript of 12th grade
- Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
- Character Certificate of 12th grade
- Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
- Migration Certificate of 12th grade
Academic Documents (For Masters)
- Transcript of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Character Certificate of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Provisional Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
- Migration Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
- IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores
- Passport
- Experience letter
- Statement of Purpose
- 2-3 LORs
- GRE/GMAT Scores
- Application Fees
- Proof of Scholarships - If any
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- College Recommendation (if a current student)
Language Requirement
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Test |
Minimum Score requirement |
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TOFEL Requirements |
80 |
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IELTS Requirements |
6.0 |
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PTE |
52 |
FAQ
Q. Can I work as a student in Canada?
Yes, International students in Canada can work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) during school terms.
Q. What are the different intakes at Bishop’s University?
Generally, September, January, and May are the time when intakes occur.
Q. Where is Bishop’s University located?
Bishop’s University is situated at 2600 Rue College, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z7, Canada.
Q. What should I do following the application submission?
You may start planning for what you'll do if accepted as soon as you've submitted your application! Examining 2600 Rue College, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z7, Canada residences and housing alternatives, financial aid programs, and student services at this time is highly recommended.
Q. What are the COVID guidelines of Bishop’s University?
Ans. All the candidates visiting the university campus must prove they are fully vaccinated. Moreover, sanitization stalls are installed at every nook and corner of the campus building. Additionally, the university prefers online classes to further reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Q. How welcoming is Bishop’s University to students from other countries?
Bishop’s University campus is quite multicultural and open to international students, and the placement rates for students once they complete their studies are very high.
