Domestic Academic Requirements

A minimum academic standard is required for all graduate admissions at the University of Alberta.

Master's Programs

Applicants are generally required to have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the U of A.

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.

Doctoral Programs

Applicants are generally required to have completed a master's degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the U of A.

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.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies minimum academic standard, programs may have additional or higher admission qualifications.

Find your program and contact your department directly to learn about any additional requirements.

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For more information on graduate admissions and related topics, please review the Graduate Program Manual Section 5: Admissions.