UAlberta-Yonsei Dual Doctoral Degree Program

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta and the Department of Sport Industry Studies at the Yonsei University in South Korea have partnered to create a dual-doctoral degree program. More information on this program, including financial details and key contacts, can be found on this webpage.

Please note the terminology used on this page:

Outgoing Students

Outgoing students are classified as all students whose home institution is the University of Alberta and who are going to Yonsei University. Please note that to be considered as an outgoing student in the Dual Doctoral Degree Program, you must first be admitted into the PhD program in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. For more information on the general admissions process, please click here.

Incoming Students

Incoming students are classified as all students whose home institution is Yonsei University and who are coming to the University of Alberta. In order to participate in this opportunity, students must first be admitted into a doctoral degree program at Yonsei University.

Outgoing Students

Outgoing students are classified as all students whose home institution is the University of Alberta and who are going to Yonsei University. Please note that to be considered as an outgoing student in the Dual Doctoral Degree Program, you must first be admitted into the PhD program in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. For more information on the general admissions process, please click here.

Academic requirements for students going to Yonsei University
  • a grade point average of 3.0 on the 4.0 scale, based on your most recent two years of academic study (or equivalent)
  • a master's degree with a thesis in a related discipline
Additional requirements for students going to Yonsei University

Submit all documentation to the Graduate Program Office.

Contact Justin Jeon, the designated faculty contact from Yonsei University.

Identify and contact an academic supervisor at Yonsei University.

Please note:

  • Students who wish to take part in the Dual Doctoral Program must speak with their academic supervisor at the University of Alberta before beginning the application process.
  • To participate in this opportunity, students must first be admitted into a doctoral program in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta.
  • Dual Degree students will pay the tuition and fees of the institution at which they are studying at the given time.
  • Dual Degree students must spend at least two academic terms at the University of Alberta before attending Yonsei University. Dual Degree students must also spend at least two academic terms at Yonsei University. The terms at Yonsei University do not have to be consecutive.
  • Every student must have a supervisor at each institution while in the Dual Degree Program.

Incoming Students

Incoming students are classified as all students whose home institution is Yonsei University and who are coming to the University of Alberta. In order to participate in this opportunity, students must first be admitted into a doctoral degree program at Yonsei University.

Academic Requirements for students coming to the University of Alberta
  • a grade point average of 3.0, based on your most recent two years of academic study (or equivalent)
  • a master's degree with a thesis in a related discipline
    • Applications from students with a master's degree without a thesis are considered by the associate dean on individual merit
  • scanned copies of official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended (including incomplete studies and transfer credit courses)
    • Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by an English translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript or by a certified translator. A Degree Certificate must accompany transcripts that do not clearly indicate that a degree has been conferred/awarded/granted; and the date on which the degree was conferred.
  • proof of current doctoral degree registration at Yonsei (please include English translation)
    • Transcripts can be a scanned copy of the original, or a scanned copy from your university's employee self-serve system. If they are from your university's system, they must show Yonsei's name, the system's URL, and print date.
  • completion of the English Language Proficiency requirement as outlined below
English Language Proficiency Requirement

Applicants whose previous degrees are not in English require one of the following:

  • TOEFL: minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 88 (internet-based) with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas
  • IELTS: minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each test band (Academic)
  • MELAB: minimum score of 85
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) requires an overall score of 59

EAP 550 may be used to satisfy the English language requirement (offered through the Faculty of Extension); applicants must successfully complete EAP 550 with a result of CR (credit) before applying to a graduate program. Please contact the Graduate Programs Office for questions regarding EAP 550.

Note: Applicants with qualifications from certain countries and international universities are exempt from the English language requirements. See the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research's exemptions list for more information.

Additional Requirements for students coming to the University of Alberta
  • letter of intent written by student
    • A one- to two-page letter typewritten explaining their area of interest, why this is an important area, their goals and name of the faculty member they contacted as a potential program supervisor.
  • student's current CV/resume
  • Three references; at least two must be academic (attached Letter of Reference to support Application for Graduate Admission must be used; referee can append an additional letter)

Submit all documentation to the Graduate Program Office at the University of Alberta.

Contact Dr. Normand Boulé, the designated faculty contact from the University of Alberta.

Please note:

  • Dual Degree students will pay the tuition and fees of the institution at which they are studying at the given time. Incoming students to the University of Alberta are required to pay at the rates for international students unless they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
  • Incoming Dual Degree students must spend at least two academic terms at Yonsei University before attending the University of Alberta. Dual Degree students must also spend at least two academic terms at the U of A. These terms do not have to be consecutive.
  • Every Dual Degree student in the doctoral program must have a supervisor at each institution while in the Dual Degree Program.

UAlberta-Yonsei Dual Doctoral Degree FAQs

Contact us

For general questions:
University of Alberta - Dr. Normand Boulé, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies; nboule@ualberta.ca
To apply:
University of Alberta - Contact Graduate Student Programs at KSRgrad.info@ualberta.ca

Estimated Cost, Tuition and Funding

Students are responsible for covering all costs associated with enrollment in the dual degree program including tuition and fees, living expenses, airfare, and medical insurance. Outgoing students may be eligible for tuition reimbursement from Yonsei University. Please contact Dr. Justin Jeon from Yonsei University (jjeon@yonsei.ac.kr) for more information.

  • What are the deadlines?
    Outgoing students : Feb. 1 for fall term
    July 1 for winter term
    Incoming students: Feb. 1 for fall term start (U of A fall term: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31)
    July 1 for winter term start (U of A winter term: Jan. 1 - April 30)

Why participate?

Students who participate in the Yonsei-Alberta Dual Doctoral Degree Program will have the opportunity to receive a doctoral degree from both the University of Alberta and Yonsei University. Students will also have the invaluable opportunity to live and study while immersed in a different culture.