Steinbach Bible College offers AA/AS in Pre-University, an associate's degree in Religious Studies programme in Steinbach, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 11,264 per year (CAD 11,264 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Associate's Degree
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 11,264 / year
International tuition: CAD 11,264 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Associate of Arts in Pre-University Studies is a two-year, on-campus degree from Steinbach Bible College intended for students planning to continue on to a university after completing it. Organized across two progressive years labelled Engage and Establish, the program combines biblical and theological studies with arts-and-sciences coursework in literature, history, and psychology, plus a smaller set of professional-studies classes, and includes a service-learning component involving ministry-related field experience each year. The curriculum is built to give students a foundation in Christian worldview and critical-thinking skills alongside general academic preparation, rather than a specialized ministry or vocational focus. It suits students who want a faith-grounded start to their post-secondary education before transferring into a university program, with past graduates going on to study and work in fields such as social work, business, education, engineering, health care, and law.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The programme page states no admission requirements of its own and points applicants to Steinbach Bible College's general Admission Standards & Processes. Per that page, the baseline requirement for this Pre-University pathway is a Manitoba Senior High School Diploma or equivalent; mature students without a completed diploma may be considered individually, sometimes subject to preliminary entrance tests, and international applicants submit official transcripts from all prior education. Applicants must be professing Christians willing to grow in discipleship in line with SBC's mission, and must commit to the college's Community Covenant and Guidelines. The application package includes a personal information form, official transcripts, a $50 CAD fee (domestic/online) or $500 CAD (international), a faith-story narrative, a financial plan, a photo, medical information, and two references from a church leader, educator, or employer. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English competency, though no specific test-score thresholds are published.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Steinbach Bible College publishes no fixed application deadline for Fall entry for either domestic or international applicants, and its admissions page describes only the online application process and fees ($50 CAD domestic, $500 CAD international) rather than a closing date, consistent with rolling admission for the 2026-27 cycle. International applicants are advised to submit all paperwork, including their study-permit application, at least six months before their intended entrance term and to apply for a study permit within 60 days of receiving a Provincial Attestation Letter; full tuition payment and an accepted study permit are due 30 days before the start date, meaning 1 August for a September start. SBC does not use a provincial application service. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
