University of Windsor Admission Requirements and Acceptance Rate

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University of Windsor Admission Requirements and Acceptance Rate

Admission Requirements: Faculty of Graduate Studies

Admission deadlines vary by program and are noted in each program’s section below. Applicants who also wish to be considered for scholarships must submit a complete application package, including referee reports, where applicable, by the following deadlines:

May 1 for September admission

September 1 for January admission

January 1 for May admission

Actuarial Science

Degree: MAcSc.
Deadline for Fall: May 1
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220, IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Statement of Interest (max 2 pages)

Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)

Two letters of Reference

Contact Information: Centre for Executive and Professional Education

[email protected] or

519-253-3000 x6727

Applied Computing

Degree: MAC (Master of Applied Computing)
Deadline for Fall: May 1
Deadline for Winter: July 2
   
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220, IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Statement of Interest, Resume, Two letters of Reference
Contact Information: For more information on the Master of Applied Computing, please visit the Centre for Executive and Professional Education or contact [email protected] (519-253-3000 x6727)


Argumentation Studies

Degree: Ph.D. (Argumentation Studies)
Deadline for Fall: Jan 15
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250, IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Two References, Statement of Research Interest (500-800 words), Relevent Experience, Proposed Thesis Project and a short sample of related scholarly research/writing.
Contact Information: [email protected]

(519)253-3000 X2023 or X2024

 

Biological Sciences

Degrees: M.Sc., Ph.D.
Deadline for Fall: July 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1
Deadline for May: March 1
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220 IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Applicants are required to complete a Research Interest Form.
Contact Information: [email protected] or (519)253 – 3000 x 2697

Business Administration:

Degrees: M.B.A, Master of Management,

M.B.A for Managers and Professionals

Deadline for Fall: M.B.A  (International Applications April 1st),
Master of Management May 1

MBA/JD-Nov 1

Deadline for Winter: Master of Management-July 2
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

 250,  IBT-100

 7.0

68

Additional Materials: Letter of Intent and Resume (CV)

Please note: The GMAT is only required for the MBA and MBA for Managers and Professional programs.

Official GMAT (550) required (Verbal 26, Quantitative 30, Analytical Writing 4.0)

For more information on the Master of Management program please visit the Center for Executive and Professional Education or contact [email protected] (519-253-3000 x6728)

Contact Information: [email protected] or

(519)253-3000 x3097

Business Administration

Degrees: M.B.A-Professional Accounting Specialization
Deadline for Fall: April 30  (Domestic Applications) March 1 (International Applications)
Deadline for Winter: ———–
Deadline for May ———–
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

 250,  IBT-100

 7.0

68

Additional Materials: Letter of Intent and Resume (CV)

Official GMAT (520) required (Verbal 26, Quantitative 30, Analytical Writing 4.0)

 

Contact Information: [email protected] or

(519)253-3000 x3154


Chemistry and Biochemistry

Degrees: M.Sc., Ph.D.
Deadline for Fall: July 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1st
Deadline for May: March 1st
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220, IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Two Referee Assessments, Personal Statement, CV/Resume,
Contact Information: [email protected] or

(519)253-3000 x3520


Civil Engineering

Degrees: M.A.Sc., Ph.D.

M.Eng. (Course work
stream)

Deadline for Fall: M.A.Sc., Ph.D

Deadline for Fall: MEng

July 1

International Applicants: May 1

Domestic Applicants: June 1

Deadline for Winter: M.A.Sc., Ph.D

Deadline for Winter: MEng

Nov 1

International Applicants: August 1

Domestic Applicants: October 1

Deadline for May: M.A.Sc., Ph.D

Deadline for May: MEng

March 1

International Applicants: Jan 1

Domestic Applicants: Feb 1

Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220,  IBT-83

6.5

65

   
Contact Information: [email protected] or

(519)253-3000 x2552

Communication and Social Justice

Degrees: M.A.
Deadline for Fall: January 15
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

267  IBT-109

7.5

Additional Materials: Curriculum Vitae. Sample of writing from undergraduate courses and/or a media production or multimedia portfolio. A Statement of Research Interest.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2897

Computer Science

Degrees: M.Sc., Ph.D.
Deadline for Fall: May 1 (International)
July 1 (Domestic)
Deadline for Winter: September 1 (International)
November 1 (Domestic)
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

237,  IBT-92

6.5 (no band score below 6.0)

65

Additional Materials: M.Sc.: Applicants must submit the Research Statement Form, which indicates the name of a potential supervisor(s). Resume or Curriculum Vitae, two academic referee assessments and additional information.

Ph.D.: Title and abstract of your Computer Science Master’s Research Thesis. Research Statement Form. Copies of publications, if any. Indicate the name of potential supervisor(s) in the School of Computer Science at Windsor.
Three letters of reference are required. Review additional information.

Contact Information: [email protected]or
(519)253-3000 x3716

Criminology

Degrees: M.A.
Deadline for Fall: February 28 (Applicants may be considered after the deadline has passed based on space and availability.)
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May: — 
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220, IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Two academic Referee Assessments. Statement of Interest or Plan of Study and a Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
Contact Information: gradsoc@uwindsor.ca

or (519)253-3000 x2191

Earth Science

Degrees: M.Sc., Ph.D.
Deadline for Fall: July 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220, IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: M.Sc.:  Statement of Research Interests and Goals. An explanation of any communications you have had with faculty members at Windsor. GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.

Ph.D.:  Statement of Research Interests and Goals. Title of Masters thesis, and copies of abstracts from publications. An explanation of any communications you have had with faculty members at Windsor. A list of any teaching experience you have had, including assisting in labs. GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.
Applicants must use the departmental Referee forms

Contact Information: [email protected] or
(519)253-3000 x2486 

Economics

Degrees: M.A., Master of Applied Economics and Policy (MAEP)
Deadline for Fall: MA-July 1, MAEP-May 1
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May: — 
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220, IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials (MA): Applicants must have completed one course each in university level calculus, linear algebra and statistics
Additional Materials (MAEP): Completion of undergraduate courses in statistics, micro and macro economics. Statement of Interest (max 2 pages) and Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
Contact Information (MA): [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2367

Contact Information (MAEP): For more information on the MAEP program please visit the Centre for Executive and Professional Education or contact them at:

e: [email protected]

p: 519-253-3000 x6727

Education

Degrees: M.Ed., Ph.D
Deadline for Fall: M.Ed July 1(International Applicants must apply by January 1.), Ph.D November 15
Deadline for Winter: M.Ed December 1 (International Applicants must apply by April 1.)
Deadline for May:  
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

 

 

 

 

Minimum Pearson:

250,  IBT-100

7.0 (International Students interested in enrolling in the M.E.d must score a 7.0 ( in at least three of the four areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking, with the fourth being no lower than 6.5)

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Additional Materials: Applicants must submit a Statement of Objectives and the Area of Concentration selection form. Refer to departmental supplement for details.
Three Referee Assessment Forms are required (at least one academic).

For details regarding the Ph.D program please visit www.jointphdined.org/ or email at [email protected]

Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x3803

Education (Applicants that are applying through the Centre for Executive and Professional Education)

Degrees: M.Ed, International Cohert
Deadline for Fall: May 1
Deadline for May: Nov 15 (for July Start)
Minimum TOEFL: 250,   IBT – 100
Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Applicants must submit a Statement of Objectives, Resume

Refer to department supplement for details.

Three Referee Assessment Forms are required (at least one academic)

Contact Information: Centre for Executive and Professional Education

e: [email protected]

p: (519) 253-3000 x6727

Electrical Engineering

Degrees: M.A.Sc., Ph.D.

M.Eng. (Course work
stream)

Deadline for Fall: M.A.Sc., Ph.D July 1
Deadline for Fall: MEng International Applicants: May 1

Domestic Applicants: June 1

Deadline for Winter: M.A.Sc., Ph.D. Nov 1
Deadline for MEng: International Applicants: Aug 1

Domestic Applicants: Oct 1

Deadline for May: M.A.Sc., Ph.D March 1
Deadline for May: MEng International Applicants: Jan 1

Domestic Applicants: Feb 1

Minimum TOEFL: 237,  IBT-87 (M.Eng IBT-92)
Minimum MELAB: 82
Minimum CAEL: 70
Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

6.5

65

Additional Materials:  Plan of Study/Research Interest
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x3429

Engineering Management

Degrees: Master of Engineering Management
Deadline for Fall: May 1 (International Applicants)

(Domestic applicants still available)

Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250, IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Two Reference Letters, CV/Resume and Statement of Purpose Letter
Contact Information: [email protected] or 519-253-3000 ext: 5991

 

 

Engineering Materials

Degrees:  M.A.Sc., Ph.D.

M.Eng. (Course work
stream)

Deadline for Fall: M.A.Sc., Ph.D April 1
Deadline for Fall: MEng International Applicants: May 1

Domestice Applicants: June 1

Deadline for Winter: M.A.Sc., Ph.D August 1
Deadline for Winter: MEng  International Applicants: Aug 1

Domestic Applicants: Oct 1

Deadline for May: M.A.S.c., Ph.D December 1
Deadline for May: MEng International Applicants: Jan 1

Domestic Applicants: Feb 1

Minimum TOEFL: 220, IBT-83 for M.A.Sc., Ph.D.

237, IBT-92 for M.Eng.(Course work stream)

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

6.5

65

Additional Materials: The GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America. GRE is not required for M.Eng applicants.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2616

English Language and Literature

Degrees: M.A.
Deadline for Fall: July 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose​.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2288

English and Creative Writing

Degrees: M.A.
Deadline for Fall: July 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1
Deadline forMay:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Applicants must submit a writing sample.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2288

Environmental Engineering

Degrees: M.A.Sc., Ph.D.

M.Eng. (Course work
stream)

Deadline for Fall: M.A.Sc., Ph.D July 1
Deadline for Fall: MEng International Applicants: May 1

Domestic Applicants: June 1

Deadline for Winter: M.A. Sc., Ph.D November 1
Deadline for Winter: MEng International Applicants: Aug 1

Domestic Applicants: Oct 1

Deadline for May: M.A.Sc., Ph.D March 1
Deadline for May: MEng International Applicants: Jan 1

Domestic Applicants: Feb 1

Minimum TOEFL:

Minumum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

 220, IBT-83

 6.5

 65

Additional Materials: Statement of Research Interests and Goals.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2552

Environmental Science (GLIER)

Degrees: M.Sc., Ph.D
Deadline for Fall: July 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1
Deadline for May: March 1
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220,  IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Statement of Research Interests (500 words).  GRE is strongly recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.  Two references are required for the M.Sc and three references are required for the Ph.D.
Contact Information: [email protected] or
(519)253-3000 x4876

 

Film and Media Arts

Degrees: M.F.A.
Deadline for Fall: February 1
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220, IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Applicants must submit a portfolio and a clear statement of interest.

Portfolio Checklist

Three Referee Assessment

Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2829

History

Degrees: M.A.
Deadline for Fall: July 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose and a writing sample.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2318

Industrial Engineering

Degrees: M.A.Sc.

M.Eng. (Course work
stream)

Deadline for Fall: M.A. Sc. July 1
Deadline for Fall: MEng International Applicants: May 1

Domestic Applicants: June 1

Deadline for Winter: M.A. Sc. November 1
Deadline for Winter: MEng International Applicants: Aug 1

Domestics Applicants: Oct 1

Deadline for May: M.A. Sc. March 1
Deadline for May: MEng International Applicants: Jan 1

Domestic Applicants: Feb 1

Minimum TOEFL: 220, IBT-83 for M.A.Sc.

237, IBT-92 for M.Eng. (Course work stream)

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Purpose.
GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.
Contact Information: [email protected] or
(519)253-3000 x
2617

Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Degrees: Ph.D.
Deadline for Fall: July 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1
Deadline for May: March 1
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Purpose. GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2617

Kinesiology

Degrees: M.H.K.
Deadline for Fall: February 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1
Deadline for May: March 1
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

Minimum MELAB:

Minimum CAEL:

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

85

70

Additional Materials: The two Referee Assessment Forms​ must be completed by academic references only. Please complete supplementary admission form.
Contact Information: [email protected] or
(519) 253-3000 x2430

Kinesiology

Degrees: Ph.D
Deadline for Fall: February 1
   
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

Minimum MELAB:

Minimum CAEL:

250, IBT-100

7.0 (No individual component score less than 6.0)

68

85

70

Additional Materials: Three Referee Assessment Forms (A minimum of two academic references. One can be from a non-academic who has worked with you in your area of interest.)

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Letter indicating proposed field of study.

A sample of written work.

A personal statement of interest

Contact Information: [email protected] or
(519) 253-3000 x2430

 

Law

Degrees: LL.M (Master’s of Laws)
Deadline for Fall: January 15
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Statement of Research Interest & Autobiographical Sketch (MS Word), (PDF), Research Proposal (2-3 pages), Curriculum Vitae, Academic Writing Sample and two academic reference letters.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x3964

Mathematics and Statistics

Degrees: M.Sc., Ph.D.
Deadline for Fall: February 1
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220,  IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Applicants must submit a list of specific topics studied in Mathematics and Statistics.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x3016

Mechanical Engineering

Degrees: M.A.Sc., Ph.D., (Dual) International Masters of Applied Science in Automotive Engineering (University of Torino, Italy)

M.Eng. (Course work
stream)
M.Eng (Automotive)

Deadline for Fall: M.A.Sc., Ph.D. April 1
Deadline for Fall: International Masters of Applied Science in Automotive Engineering Feb 1
Deadline for Fall: MEng International Applicants: May 1

Domestics Applicants: June 1

Deadline for Fall: MEng (Auto) May 1
Deadline for Winter: M.A.Sc., Ph.D. August 1
Deadline for Winter: MEng International Applicants: Aug 1

Domestic Applicants: Oct 1

Deadline for May: M.A.Sc., Ph.D December 1
Deadline for May: MEng International Applicants: Jan 1

Domestic Applicants: Feb 1 

Minimum TOEFL: 220, IBT-83 for M.A.Sc., Ph.D.

237, IBT-92 for M.Eng

Minimum IELTS:

 

Minimum Pearson:

6.5 for M.A.Sc., Ph.D.
6.5 for M.Eng

65

Additional Materials: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) recommended for students graduating from universities outside of North America. GRE not required for M.Eng applicants. 

For details on the M.Eng (Automotive) program contact the Centre for Executive and Professional Education.

Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2596

Medical Biotechnology

Degrees: MMB (Master of Medical Biotechnology)
Deadline for Fall: May 1
Minimum TOEFL: 220, IBT – 83
Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Applicants must submit a Statement of Objectives, Resume

Refer to departmental supplement for details.

Two Confidential Reports are required (at least one academic).

Contact Information: Centre for Executive and Professional Education

e: [email protected] or

p: (519) 253-3000 x6727

 

Nursing

Degrees: M.Sc., M.N., M.N. (Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner) and Graduate Diploma in Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Deadline for Fall:  February 1
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

Minimun CELBAN:

250, IBT-100

7.0

68

Writing 7, Speaking 8, Listening 10, Reading 8

Additional Materials: Submit documentation as instructed by the Faculty of Nursing.

 

Contact Information: [email protected] or
(519)253-3000 x2258

Nursing

Diploma: Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice Oncology/Palliative Care
Deadline for Fall: February 1
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

Minimum CELBAN:

 

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

Writing 7, Speaking 8, Listening 10, Reading 8

Additional Materials: Submit documentation as instructed by the Faculty of Nursing.

 

Contact Information: [email protected] or (519)253-3000 x2278 or nurse@uwindsor.ca x2258

Nursing

Degree: PhD
Deadline for Fall: Jan 15
Minimum TOEFL:

Miniumum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

Minimum CELBAN:

250, IBT-100

7.0

68

Writing 7, Speaking 8, Listening 10, Reading 8

Additional Materials: RN Nurse Registration, 3 Letters of Reference, Statement of Research Interest and Career Plan, Two examples of Independent Scholarly work (publications, research reports, course assignments) and CV/Resume
Contact Information: [email protected] or (519)253-3000 x2258

 

Philosophy

Degrees: M.A.
Deadline for Fall: July 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: A Statement of Interest (under 500 words). A sample of philosophical writing.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2317

Physics

Degrees: M.Sc., Ph.D.
Deadline for Fall: July 1
Deadline for Winter: November 1
Deadline for May: March 1
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220,  IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Advanced Physics Test for applicants whose native language is not English and who have not attended an English instruction university.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2647

Political Science

Degrees: M.A.
Deadline for Fall: June 1
Deadline for Winter: September 1
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

Minimum MELAB:

Minimum CAEL:

 250,  IBT-100

 7.0

68

 84

 70

Additional Materials: Two academic Referee Assessment Forms (non-academic or work references will not be considered); Up-to-date resume or CV; Statement of Purpose (limit to one page); Writing Sample which should be program related (10 pages or less); all post secondary transcripts
Contact Information: [email protected] or
[email protected] or
(519)253-3000 x2348

Psychology

Degrees: Ph.D., Adult Clinical, Child Clinical, Clinical Neuropsychology, Applied Social
Deadline for Fall: December 1 
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Graduate Record Examination (GRE General is required). Three  Confidential Reports are required.  Please include a statement of interest and a CV with your material. For program details please see the brochure or psychology/graduate/.  
Contact Information: [email protected] or
(519)253-3000 x2215

Social Work

Degrees: M.S.W. (Advanced Standing)
M.S.W. (Regular Track)
M.S.W. (Working Professionals)

M.S.W./J.D.

Deadline for Fall: M.S.W. (Non Social Work Graduates-Regular):  January 13

M.S.W. (Working Professionals): May 1

M.S.W./J.D. November 1

Deadline for Winter: M.S.W. (Working Professionals): Sept 1
Deadline for May: M.S.W. (Social Work Graduates-Advance Standing):  December 2
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Two Referee Assessment Forms, resume and personal statement/work study plan. Please review School of Social Work for additional requirements. GRE or MAT is recommended for graduates of universities outside of Canada and the USA, and for any applicants with a grade point average below the required B.

Working Professionals: For details on the Working Professional program please contact the Centre for Executive and Professional Education : /msw

For information on the M.S.W./J.D program. 

Contact Information: [email protected] or
(519)253-3000 x6096

Off Campus: (519)253-3000 x6726

Social Work (PhD)

Degrees: Ph.D.
Deadline for Fall: January 16
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

250,  IBT-100

7.0

68

Additional Materials: Statement of Interest. A curriculum vitae demonstrating experience in Social Work. A sample of professional or academic writing. Three letters of reference. Policy Statement, Research Proposal and School of Social Work application. GRE is strongly recommended for students who are graduates of universities outside of Canada.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x 6096

Sociology

Degrees: M.A.
Deadline for Fall: February 28  (Applicants may be considered after the deadline has passed based on space and availability.)
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220,  IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Two academic Referee Assessment Forms. Statement of Interest or Plan of Study and a Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2191

Sociology

Degrees: Ph.D (Social Justice)
Deadline for Fall: January 31
Deadline for Winter:  —
Deadline for May:  —
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

 

220, IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Letter from applicant including area for dissertation research. Students are encouraged to identify one (1) or more members of the department’s graduate faculty with whom they would like to work. A sample of written work. Personal statement (max 500 words) that answers both questions: How have you been involved in social justice issues through research, work or community activity? and how do you envision your research contributing to social justice? Three Referee Assessment Forms. Two should be from academic referees (e.g. MA Supervisor) and one can be from a non-academic referee who has been in a supervisory or mentor role. Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2191

Visual Arts

Degrees: M.F.A.
Deadline for Fall: February 1
Deadline for Winter:
Deadline for May:
Minimum TOEFL:

Minimum IELTS:

Minimum Pearson:

220,  IBT-83

6.5

65

Additional Materials: Applicants must submit a portfolio of their work and letter of intent. Three Referee Assessment. 

Portfolio Checklist

Contact Information: [email protected]

or (519)253-3000 x2829

* Degree Codes

  • M.A. – Master of Arts
  • MAcSc. – Master of Actuarial Science
  • M.A.Sc. – Master of Applied Science
  • M.Ed. – Master of Education
  • M.Sc. – Master of Science
  • M.F.A. – Master of Fine Arts
  • M.H.K. – Master of Human Kinetics
  • M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration
  • M.Eng. – Master of Engineering
  • M.S.W. – Master of Social Work
  • Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy
  • M.N. – Master of Nursing

** Early applicants will receive priority consideration for financial support.

Please note that deadlines are established as guidelines to allow applicants enough time to submit all documents and to allow the university enough time to make a decision. International applicants should submit their documents at least six months in advance of their planned enrolment date.

Masters Admission
A student with a four-year degree or equivalent in the discipline to which s/he is seeking admission, and who has an academic standing at least in the 70% range overall and in both the final two years of study and the major subject, may be admitted to a Master’s program.

PhD Admission
An applicant for admission to a graduate program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have either a Master’s degree or, in exceptional cases, a four-year Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent; his or her academic standing should be unquestionably superior.