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Graduate Application Process: Step by Step

Applying to a U of A graduate program involves three basic steps.

You should begin the process as early as a year before you wish to begin your program of study.

Step 1: Choose Your Graduate Program

View the Graduate Programs page to search for program information.


Step 2: Review Graduate Admissions Requirements and Contact the Department

The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) has general admissions requirements for all applicants. Visit the department's website to review your program's specific requirements and contact the department if you have any questions. (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.”) This step is critical because requirements and deadlines vary by program.

If you are applying for a thesis-based program, please note that some programs require you to identify a potential supervisor before applying.

For information regarding GPS's general admission requirements please refer to the Canadian Admissions Protocol or International Admissions Protocol.

Refer to the Office of the Registrar if you intend to apply for the following undergraduate programs:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Juris Doctor (JD)

Step 3: Prepare and Apply Online

Ensure that you have at least an hour to complete the online application. We recommend using the latest version of these browsers for the Graduate Application: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari.

The application requires digital copies (PDF - view instructions) of official documents. The documents are considered "unofficial" and will be used for the initial evaluation of the application.

Supporting documents may include the following:

  • Application Requirements for Academic Documents (transcripts, degree certificates, marksheets)
  • English Language Proficiency scores such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL, etc. (if applicable)
  • Additional requirements might include:
    • CV, statement of intent, writing samples
    • GRE, GMAT, other test scores
    • References:
    • Will require the name of referees, title and email addresses.
    • An email with a secure link will only be sent to your referees after you submit and pay for your application.
    • Reference letters need to be in PDF and must be on your referees institution's or company's official letterhead or it will not be accepted.

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 for admission.

A $135 CAD non-refundable application fee is required. Payments can be made using a valid credit card only. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discovery Card. Please note that the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is no longer able to waive this application fee for students from specific countries; all applicants are required to pay the non-refundable application fee.

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