Before starting a new application, make sure you have consulted with the department offering your program of interest.

It's critical to visit the department's website because admission requirements, application procedures and the documentation required varies by program.

Some departments also have
pre-application steps before applying online.

See How to Apply.

1.

Time
Applying online takes 30-40 minutes. You may start an application, save it and then return to complete it within 21 days. However, if you start an application, it must be submitted before the department application deadline.

Email Address
A valid e-mail address is required. Initial communication about your application will be sent here until you formally submit it.  If you have registered an email address with Graduate Studies previously, please do not attempt to create a brand new account with this email address, as it will not be successful.  Rather, if you have forgotten the password, please ask for a password re-set and send an email to:  grad.webadm@ualberta.ca

A Visa or Mastercard
A non-refundable $100 CAD application fee must be paid with a valid Visa or Mastercard. You will be asked to enter this information at the end of the application.

Third-Party Payment: You may complete your application and place it on hold for a third party to pay the application fee by Visa or Mastercard on your behalf; instructions are within the application. Payment must be received before your application expires AND before the department application deadline. Applications are not considered submitted until payment is received.

Application Fee Waivers: The application fee automatically will be waived if you are applying from one of the countries waived from the application fee.

References & CV
Most departments require 3 reference letters. You will need to supply the names of your referees in the online application. A reference letter template (download here ) is available for you to supply to your referees. Most departments also require a CV (download here)

Supporting Documents
All supporting documents--including transcripts, exam scores, CV--must be mailed directly to the department to which you're applying. Your referees must also mail their reference letters directly to the department. Departments require different documentation at different stages of the application process. Contact the department for guidance.

To access the application, you need to create a User ID and log in to Grad Base, the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research's online service portal.

Once in, you can begin a new application and an application number will automatically be generated.

Simply proceed through the tabbed sections; you may complete a portion of the application and return within 21 days to finish.

You will not be considered an applicant to a program until you electronically submit your application and the $100 application fee is paid. This must be done BEFORE the department deadline.

Third-Party Payment: Pay the application fee for an applicant using Third-Party Payment.