How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in the graduate programs offered by Graduate Programs in Education at the University of Calgary.
Applications for PhD, EdD, MA, MSc, MEd and MC programs starting in 2013 are now open. Access to the online application is available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies Prospective Students page or click on the yellow APPLY now button.
Supporting documents (i.e., Statement of Intent, CV etc.) must be uploaded to the Student Centre through myUofC after the application has been submitted. Applicants will receive a confirmation email with instructions and information regarding this process upon completion and submission of the onine application.
Official transcripts must be mailed or couriered to:
Graduate Programs in Education
Faculty of Education, University of Calgary
Education Tower 114, 2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Canada
| Applications must be submitted and supporting documents received by 4:30 pm MT on the deadline date for each program |
You will receive notification in writing from GPE as soon as possible after a decision regarding admissibility is reached, normally 10-12 weeks after the application deadline date.
Request for Advanced Credit must be made at the time of application for admission to a course-based program (MEd, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate).
Application Deadlines
|
Programs |
Program |
Application Opens |
Application Deadline |
Program Start |
| PhD, MA, MSc | Campus | September 1 | December 1 | September |
| EdD | Blended | September 1 | December 1 | July |
| MC | Blended | September 1 | December 1 | September |
| MEd - (Specialist & Step 3 Interdisciplinary) | Blended or Online | September 1 | February 1 | July |
| MEd in School & Applied Child Psychology | Blended | September 1 | December 1 | May |
| Graduate Diploma (leading toward Interdisciplinary MEd) |
Online or Off-site | January 1 | March 15 | July |
| Graduate Certificate (leading toward Interdisciplinary MEd) |
Online or Off-site | January 1 | March 15 | July |
The FAQ section of this website contains the most frequently asked questions and answers related to the Application Procedures and Admission.
| Please note that admission to GPE programs is highly competitive. Selection of applicants is based not only on Grade Point Average (GPA) but also on such factors as the ability to match applicants with faculty members, strength of references and experience. |
Thank you for your application to Graduate Programs in Education and all the best!