Admission Requirements -- click here for instructions .

In order to be admitted as a regular student of the Seminary, the applicant must submit the following to the Admissions Office of Farel Seminary at our regular mailing address (2085, rue Bishop): 

1. A completed 'Farel Student Profile' form  and attached 'Personal Statement'; 

2. A letter of ecclesiastical reference

Additionally, because of the Seminary’s administrative agreement with the IFTM, students must also submit the following materials to the Registrar of the IFTM (for more information see  http://www.iftm.ca/iftm_entente_adm_farel.php) : 

1. A completed 'formulaire de demande d'admission' to the IFTM, signed and dated;

2. An application fee of $85, payable to the 'IFTM';

3. One passport-style photo;

4. Original or certified copy of birth or baptism certificate;

5. Full official transcripts of all academic work from secondary (high school) onward; 

6. A stamped, self-addressed envelope (to return the birth/baptism certificate);

7. Copy of Permanent Resident Card (for Permanent Residents only) or of student visa (Certificat d'Acceptation du Québec) and passport (for foreign students).

The student must either (1) have obtained at least a diploma at the college level (for example, a DEC from a CEGEP in Quebec or an Associate’s degree) according to the practice of Quebec universities and at the judgment of the Service of Studies, or (2) be of at least 21 years of age and have been employed for at least two years.

International Students

Students from other countries desiring to pursue studies at FAREL will be accepted on the same basis as those from Canada and the United States. International students must show proficiency in French or English if one of those two languages is not their first language.

International students must also demonstrate adequate resources for financing their education by providing relevant documentation from banks or sponsors.

Language Requirements and French Tests  

The ability to communicate in French at a basic level is necessary for the student who wishes to enroll in any program of study at Farel Seminary.  All canddiates for admission who have not completed primary or secondary school in French must pass the standard test for French administered at the college level, the Test de français international (TFI) with a score of at least 605 out of 990. This score is a prerequisite for enrollment in their program.

Transfer Students

Students seeking to transfer to FAREL from other Seminaries, Universities, Colleges, or institutions of higher learning will be evaluated on a case by case basis for transfer credits. FAREL will make every effort to provide the student a smooth transition to FAREL’s program and curriculum. Transcripts of previous work must be sent to the Dean for evaluation and credit transfer. Occasionally competency exams may be offered to ensure the most flexibility possible.

Graduation Requirements

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.67 (B-) or higher during the seminary program to be entitled to the degree. The total number of semester hours required for the Master of Divinity and the Bachelor of Theology degrees is 96.

Before graduating, a student must meet his financial obligations to the Seminary or make suitable arrangements to meet them. No transcript of academic credits will be forwarded until financial obligations have been met.

Financial Aid click here for instructions.

In order to apply for financial aid from the Government of Québec, begin by visiting the website http://www.afe.gouv.qc.ca/en/index.asp. You should begin by filling out the “Calculator” (left-hand side) completely so that you will know if you are eligible to receive financial aid and if so which documents you need to submit. If properly filled out, the Calculator will give you the possibility of printing a slip that lists the documents you need to submit. The institution code is 991040 and the program code is 10500 (theology).

On the same web page you will also find helpful Q&A under “Before Your Studies” and “During Your Studies.” You are encouraged to consult these resources first in order to resolve any questions. If these prove insufficient, you can call the Ministry of Education at 418-643-3750 (Québec City area), 514-864-3557 (Montréal area), or 1-877-643-3750 (elsewhere in Canada or abroad). Finally, you can contact the IFTM‟s Carole LeBouthillier at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .