The University of Windsor (UWindsor) is a public university in Windsor, Ontario — directly across the river from Detroit, Michigan, in the heart of North America's automotive and manufacturing region. It is a mid-sized university of about 16,000 students, known for its engineering, business (Odette School), computer science, nursing and law programmes, and for its co-operative education options. For international students, Windsor's main advantage is its tuition guarantee: your entry-year rate is locked for the standard length of your programme, so you will not face annual increases. This profile covers tuition, admission and deadlines.
Tuition and cost of attendance 2026-27 (verified)
UWindsor charges international students a flat annual rate by programme, published per semester by the Registrar. For the 2026-27 entering cohort:
| Programme | International tuition (2026-27, CAD) |
|---|---|
| Other undergraduate (arts, humanities, social sciences) | CAD 33,000 per year |
| Science undergraduate | CAD 36,050 per year |
| Computer Science | CAD 37,500 per year |
| Business (Odette) | CAD 38,620 per year |
| Nursing (BScN) | CAD 41,290 per year |
| Engineering | CAD 44,100 per year |
| Odette MBA | CAD 48,915 per year |
Tuition only; compulsory ancillary fees, course fees, health insurance, books and living costs are extra. The tuition guarantee holds the entry-year rate for up to 15 consecutive terms, so your tuition will not rise while you study — a rare protection among Canadian universities. An admission deposit of CAD 4,000 is required within 21 days of accepting an offer (adjusted against first-term tuition). The total annual outlay for an international master's student sits between about CAD 39,885 and CAD 63,915, depending on the programme. Windsor's location on the US border is a practical advantage too: Detroit's airport and job market are minutes away, and the university has strong ties with the automotive industry on both sides of the border.
Admission and deadlines
Windsor is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 60–70%. Admission is based on your secondary school results — typically 70–75% in the relevant subjects for most programmes, and 85% including biology and chemistry for Nursing. Applications are made online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) or directly to the university. The recommended international deadline for Fall 2027 is 1 May 2027 (reported — confirm on the admissions page), though the university may admit qualified applicants after this date. For English, international students usually need IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 80. Co-operative education is available in engineering, computer science, business and several science programmes, letting you alternate study terms with paid work terms in Windsor's automotive and manufacturing industries.
Popular programmes
Windsor's strongest programmes are Engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial and automotive), Computer Science (including software engineering), Business Administration (Odette), Nursing, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, Criminology, Economics and Law. The university is also known for its research in automotive engineering, its cross-border programmes with the University of Detroit Mercy, and its Centre for Engineering Innovation. Windsor is an affordable Ontario city — living costs are lower than in Toronto or Ottawa — and the campus is compact, on the Detroit River waterfront. The main drawback is that Windsor's job market is smaller than Toronto's, so students aiming for the biggest employers often look to the Greater Toronto Area after graduation.
Applying from Pakistan
Pakistani students apply through OUAC or directly to the university with their FSc or A-level results and an English test score (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80). The application fee is CAD 150 for international students through OUAC. After admission, the university issues the letter of acceptance for the study permit; you will need to show proof of funds of CAD 23,448 for a single applicant (from 1 September 2026) plus first-year tuition, and pay the study permit fee of CAD 150 plus CAD 85 biometrics. Processing from Pakistan takes about six weeks. Because Windsor's tuition guarantee locks your rate, it is a good choice for students who want cost certainty over four years — but confirm the guarantee's terms on the offer letter, because it applies to the base tuition and not to ancillary fees.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tuition guarantee? Your entry-year tuition rate is held for the standard length of your programme (up to 15 consecutive terms), so it will not rise while you study.
What English score do I need? Usually IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 80. Some programmes ask for more.
Is Windsor a good place to live? Yes — it is affordable, safe, and directly across the river from Detroit, with strong automotive industry ties.
Can I work while studying? Yes — up to 24 hours a week during term and full-time during scheduled breaks, plus paid co-op work terms in many programmes.
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Sources and verification: University of Windsor Office of the Registrar, 2026-27 international tuition (per semester, entering cohort: Other CAD 16,500; Science CAD 18,025; Computer Science CAD 18,750; Business CAD 19,310; Engineering CAD 22,050 — annualised above); tuition guarantee (entry-year rate held up to 15 terms); admission deposit CAD 4,000 within 21 days; recommended international deadline 1 May 2027 (reported). Study permit proof of funds CAD 23,448 from 1 September 2026 (IRCC). Confirm the current rate and deadline on the university's own pages.