Applicants to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research must have obtained a University of Alberta baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from this or another recognized academic institution. Grading systems differ widely in various countries. Experience with these systems over the years indicates that, to give reasonable assurance of success in a graduate program at the University of Alberta, applicants must have an academic background at least equal to one of the equivalent listed below. United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and other Commonwealth countries whose university systems follow that of Great Britain Upper second class honors degree. India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh First class or first division bachelor s degree.
Some departments require both a first class bachelor s and a first class master s degree.
Japan 2.3 out of 3 or 3 out of 4. Therefore, all applicants who do not hold a baccalaureate or its academic equivalent from a recognized institution in which the language of instruction is English in a country where English is deemed to be the principal language MUST obtain a satisfactory score on an approved English language examination before they can be admitted. Notwithstanding the above, departments and the FGSR reserve the right to require a demonstration of English language proficiency. For a more detailed description of programs offered you may wish to consult our calendar which should be located in the registrar s office or the library of the major university nearest you.