A small, welcoming northern Ontario university known for its close ties to Anishinaabe communities, personal attention and affordable education.
Algoma University is a public university in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, with a strong focus on small classes, accessible professors and community engagement. It stands on the grounds of the former Shingwauk Indian Residential School and is guided by the Shingwauk vision of Anishinaabe elders, with Indigenous knowledge woven into campus life.
The university offers undergraduate degrees in arts, sciences, business, computer science, social work and more, with a particular emphasis on experiential learning. Its size means students get to know their instructors and classmates quickly.
Algoma also draws a significant number of international students and operates a satellite location in Brampton, giving students options beyond Northern Ontario.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Ontario apply for student aid through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program); students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
Algoma offers its own entrance scholarships, bursaries and awards, with additional support for Indigenous students.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Algoma University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Algoma University.
Applications to Algoma University go through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
Applicants typically need an Ontario secondary school diploma with six 4U or 4M courses, including English, or an equivalent credential. Some programs have additional subject prerequisites.
Ontario high school students apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using the 101 application, while other applicants use the 105 application.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Algoma University and OUAC.
Sault Ste. Marie is a mid-sized city on the St. Marys River at the Canada–international border crossing, surrounded by forests, lakes and trails. The main campus sits on a hilltop overlooking the river, close to outdoor recreation and downtown.
Campus life is close-knit, with students quickly finding their place in clubs, events and residence communities. The student union and Indigenous programming help build a welcoming environment.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.