How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online through the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application system.

The online admission application system will be available starting October 1 and will have a deadline of January 15.

Applications, including all supporting documentation, must be submitted by 23:59:59 (MST) on January 15.

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Application Instructions

  1. Determine if you meet the application requirements:
  2. Apply online through the Faculty of Graduate Studies. All submitted applications require a non-refundable application fee, which must be paid before the department deadline.
  3. See our application FAQ document for more information about the documents you will need to submit and how to approach the application process.

Supervisors

You do not need confirmation from a supervisor before applying to the program. However, students are encouraged to make informal contact (e.g. e-mail) with potential supervisors about their research interests during the application process and indicate this on their statement of purpose.

Documents

DO NOT send hard copies of documents to the Department; all application documents are to be uploaded to the FGSR application system.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that references and all required documents are received by the application deadline or the application will not be considered.

Read the Document Preparation to learn more about:

  • Transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • Marksheets
  • File naming

Status

You will be able to check on the progress of your application by returning to the online application system

Graduate Advisor

Graduate Program Advisor 
5-7 HM Tory Building
Email: psgrad@ualberta.ca