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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:

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.

Student Visas

Visas are required by students who come to ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ from outside Canada. Please complete the Government of Canada’s Notice of Collection of Personal Information and Consent form (PDF) and send it to ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ at info@ccnm.edu. Please also include a copy of your visa in your email as well as proof of the date of landing (this includes stamp in your passport, visa, or airline ticket).

Studying and Working in Canada

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 ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ, 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 ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ 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, or nearby, options at the ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ - ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ.

Fees

United States:
$28,161 CDN / $21,015.675* USD

International (Students coming from outside the United States and Canada):
$33,865 CDN

*As of February 26, 2024; rate is subject to change.

Includes extended health and dental plan, membership to the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), a student association fee, and estimated cost of books.

In addition to the extended health and dental plan, ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ provides basic health insurance protection for international students at no cost. Additional protection can be purchased at the student’s expense for spouses and/or dependents.

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

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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 ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ.

(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.