Canadian universities offering exam deferrals, accommodations to students impacted by war in Middle East

07-Apr-2026

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Universities across Canada are offering some international students extra supports like exam deferrals and extensions on tuition as the war continues in the Middle East.

The University of Victoria said it has reached out directly to students who have links to Iran to offer support on a case-by-case basis. Those supports include offering special bursary funding and lifting holds on registration related to overdue tuition.

The university said it's also offering flexibility to applicants struggling to meet their final admissions requirements due to the war.

Queen's University said it's giving some students extensions on winter tuition and fee payments without late penalties, access to emergency bursaries and expanded access to counselling and mental health supports.

Carleton University said it's giving affected students flexibility on filing admissions documents and exam deferrals, and is reviewing some requests for tuition relief.