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.


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