Departments must submit completed international applications - including all documentation - to the FGSR by the following dates:

• July 1 for September admission

• November 1 for January admission

• March 1 for May admission

• May 1 for July admission

Students and scholars from around the world are attracted to the U of A for its reputation as a centre of research and innovation. International students are an integral part of our university; they enrich our classrooms with different perspectives.

International Academic Requirements

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) sets a minimum academic standard for admission for both Canadian and international applicants. Please see below for our minimum academic requirements for both Master's and Doctoral student admissions.

Please be advised that some departments may have additional or higher admission qualifications. Always visit the department website or contact the department directly for program specific admission requirements. (Note: You can access the department’s website via the program page hosted on this site; each page provides preliminary information and a link to the department site, located at the bottom of the page under “Contact.”)

Master's Programs

Applicants are normally required to have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta.

An admission grade point average of 3 on most 4-point grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on your most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent) is required.

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