Human Ecology Admission Process
Step 1 - Check Your Eligibility
Minimum Requirements
- 4-year undergraduate degree or its academic equivalent, from a recognized institution.
- Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study.
International Applicants:
TOEFL
Internet-Based: Minimum Total Score of 92
Paper-Based: Minimum score of 580
Computer-Based: Minimum score of 237
IELTS - Academic
Minimum overall band score of 6.5
Note: These are minimum requirements only. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements, or have had their English language requirement waived by Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), may still be required to upgrade their English language skills prior to beginning their program. This will be determined by the selection committee and supervising faculty member.
Step 2 - Corresponding with Faculty Members
The graduate program committee will accept applications without a prospective supervisor listed. While we recommend that you connect with faculty members for potential supervision, it’s not necessary to have a supervisor confirmed before you submit your application.
If you find a faculty member whose research interests you, we encourage you to reach out to
them to discuss potential supervision of your graduate program. Please consider including these items in your email to the faculty member(s):
- A description of your research interests (Why are you interested in their work and why do you feel you would be a good fit?);
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV), including publications and achievements;
- Scanned copy of your transcripts;
- If applicable, attach a scanned copy of test scores as evidence of English language proficiency.
Step 3 - Applying Online & Submitting Documents
Once you have verified your eligibility, please apply for admission by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. In order to successfully submit your application for admission, you will be required to upload the following supporting documents to the online application system:
- OFFICIAL Transcripts/ Marksheets in original language & English translations. Scans must be from official documents and must include the grading system used at that institution.
- OFFICIAL English languages scores (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Goals & Objectives Form
- Names & contact information of THREE references
- Writing Sample (PhD applicants only)
Note: A non-refundable application fee of $135 CAD will be assessed when you apply.
Application Deadlines
February 1 for Fall term (September) Admission
Step 4 - Await the Official Admission Decision
Once we have received all of the required documents, your application is considered complete and the application will move forward to the review process. Applicants will be contacted by email once an official decision has been made. Please be aware that the review process only happens once per year, so it may take some time to receive an official admission decision.
Successful applicants will receive a department letter of offer that will outline the details of the admission. The official letter of acceptance will be issued by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) at a later date, and be sent by email to your University of Alberta email address. Successful international applicants will require the letter of acceptance from GPS in order to proceed with the application for travel documents such as a study permit and VISA.
IMPORTANT: Official documents (transcripts, degree certificates, etc.) may be required upon receiving the conditional offer of admission letter. Documents must be sent directly from the post-secondary institution to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies office. Detailed instructions will be outlined in your offer letter.