International Students
Admission Requirements
The Faculty of Graduate Studies has a minimum academic standard for admission. Departments may have higher standards and additional criteria, so you are advised to contact the unit to which you are applying.
As a minimum, graduates of Honours (four-year bachelor's degree) or equivalent programs from recognized colleges and universities are eligible for admission.
Academic Equivalency
The Faculty of Graduate Studies sets an academic achievement equivalent for universities and colleges both in and outside of Canada. Contact the unit to which you are applying to determine the academic achievement equivalent for your country.
English Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English can be demonstrated prior to admission by:
i) Possessing a high school diploma or university degree from Canada or one of the countries on the English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List
ii) Successfully completing an English Language Proficiency Test (some departments may require a specific test or test scores greater than those indicated)
- MELAB - Achieve a minimum Final MELAB score of 80
- TOEFL - Achieve a minimum iBT score of 80, or a minimum PBT of 550
- CanTEST - Achieve a minimum band of 4.5 in Listening and Reading, and a band of 4.0 in Writing
- IELTS - Achieve a minimum score of 6.5 on the Academic Module
- CAEL - Achieve a minimum 60 overall and 60 on each subject
- AEPUCE - Achieve a minimum 65% overall
- PTE Academic - minimum 59 overall
If applicable, this score is required as a basis for admission and applicants will NOT be accepted subject to receipt of an acceptable score. Documented proof of either the above must be submitted with the application for admission. Please note: scores more than two years old are not acceptable.
Additional Requirements
Many departments have additional graduate admission requirements. These may include admissions tests such as the GRE or GMAT, a statement of research interests or experience in the field.
Applicants should contact the department for specific admission requirements.
English Language Proficiency Test Index
MELAB / University of Michigan English Language Examination Assessment Battery
TOEFL / Test of English as a Foreign Language
CanTEST / Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Teachers
IELTS / International English Language Testing System
CAEL / Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
AEPUCE / Academic English Program for University and College Entrance
PTE Academic / Pearson Test of English Academic