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Please refer to the Application steps tab or consult our video to learn more. If you are ready to submit your application, visit our .

海角社区 uses a holistic approach which considers many factors when reviewing applications for admissions. However, some requirements are mandatory (e.g., a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in a specific field). If in doubt, you should contact the department before submitting your application. Admission to 海角社区 is very competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.

Yes, if your current degree finishes before the program you are applying for is set to start. In the application process, you are required to upload unofficial transcripts of your studies to date. If made an offer of admission, one condition will be to submit copies of your final and official transcripts which show proof of graduation.聽

Most Graduate units do not pre-screen applicants. Graduate units do not pre-screen applicants. You will have to submit your complete application online. The only case in which you are encouraged to send academic documents by email for a pre-screen of your profile is if you鈥檙e interested in a Master Thesis or PhD program that requires you to secure a supervisor before you apply.

Yes. If you applied prior to Fall 2023, you will have to create an account in our Application Portal. If you previously applied for Fall 2023 or later, you can log in with the credentials you created then.

Once your application is in the Awaiting Decision stage, you cannot make any changes. Should you require to update a document, you will have to contact your graduate unit to request changes.

You can edit the application if it has not been submitted but will not be able to cancel it. If you have already submitted the application, you can cancel it yourself. Your application fee allows you to submit up to two different graduate applications, provided that the second application is for the same term as the first application.

No, you can start a new application when the next admission cycle begins.

Please enter the email address you used to create the account and click 'Forgot your password'

Unfortunately, we cannot see or generate passwords for applicants. You will have to create a new account with another email address.

Please view our video for possible solutions. If you need additional support, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator of the program you鈥檙e applying to.

If you have not submitted your application, you can start another one in the Portal. If you have submitted the application, the term cannot be changed. You will need to submit another application.

Yes, unless otherwise specified you must submit your complete application by 11:59 PM Eastern time the day of your application deadline.

Verify when your program(s) of interest offers their next intake (Fall, Winter or Summer). Then review the application opening dates and application deadlines for that term.

We invite you to consult our聽Graduate Fee Calculator to estimate costs.

To be considered a Quebec resident, you must meet all the criteria of one of the 14 situations outlined by the Government of Quebec

Funding levels vary by Faculty and program. Students accepted to our PhD and some Masters thesis-based programs receive a funding letter with their offer of admission. Find more information about how graduate funding works on our Graduate Funding 101 website.

You can consult the different funding opportunities for international students (Sponsorships, Fellowships and Differential Fee Waivers) on the GPS Funding website.

Some departments ask you to secure a supervisor before submitting an application, while others may only ask you to identify potential supervisors or areas of research. Determine whether your program requires securing a supervisor by reviewing the application requirements on their program website.

We invite you to watch our video, where you will learn how to connect with a research supervisor in a thesis program.

It may take several weeks or months to secure a potential supervisor. Typically, department websites have a tab called 鈥楶eople鈥�, 鈥楩aculty鈥�, or 鈥楻esearch鈥� that you can consult to find a potential supervisor. If necessary, reach out to the Graduate Program Coordinator for more information.

It is up to each applicant to secure a supervisor (when applicable). Usually, the 耻苍颈迟鈥檚 website will have a list of faculty members with their research profile and contact information. You can contact the unit if their website does not have this information available.

We remind you to be patient. If after 2-3 weeks, you do not receive a response, consider sending them a polite follow-up. If you still do not receive a response after a follow-up, it might be best to focus your efforts on other potential supervisors on your list.

The non-refundable application fee for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 is $139.63 CAD. With one application fee, you can submit up to two applications in the same term to two different programs. Some programs may have additional fees.

The application fee payable only by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express).

Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) does not offer application fee waivers.

The application fee is non-refundable.

With the non-refundable application fee, you can submit up to two applications in the same term to two different programs. For example, if you apply to the MSc Computer Science (Thesis) and MSc Computer Science (Non-Thesis), this will be considered as applying to two programs. If you choose to apply for a third program or for two different terms, you will be charged the application fee again. Please note certain programs require additional fees.

If you are being redirected to the payment page for an application even though you are applying to two programs in the same term, please contact your in the unit you have applied to and ask to have the second payment waived.

If you already submitted two applications and cancel one of them, you will be charged again if you submit a third one.

Once your application file is complete, you file enters the reviewing process and there are no additional steps to take. The unit will contact you if they require further information. Monitor your email and periodically check your application portal for any status updates. The time frame to receive a decision varies by program. Some units may indicate on their website when admission results will be available.

Simply log in to the .

Limited information can be shared with individuals who you have listed (if any) in the Permission to Disclose section of the application form.

Once the file is in review, no changes are allowed unless the unit asks for it. If you need to submit an updated version of one of your supporting documents, please contact your directly.

Once you have submitted your initial application and paid the non-refundable application fee, you can access your application checklist in the Application Portal. The required supporting documents for your program will be listed on your application checklist. You will be able to start uploading the supporting documents once the application fee has been paid.聽

Unless otherwise specified, all supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline. If there is a problem or delay in submitting your supporting documents, please reach out to your Graduate Program Coordinator as soon as possible.

Yes.

The requirements vary by program. Please refer to the website of the program you are applying to. As needed, reach out to your Graduate Program Coordinator for more information.

Some graduate programs require GRE or GMAT results as part of the application process. If it is not mentioned on the department website or indicated on the application checklist (in the application portal; as required or optional), please do not send 海角社区 your test scores. For clarification, please check the聽耻苍颈迟鈥�s website or reach out to the Graduate Program Coordinator.

If you need to send GRE test results, please ensure that results are sent directly to 海角社区, our institution code is 0935.

If you need to send GMAT test results, please ensure that results be sent directly to 海角社区. Check your programs website for the program specific institution code.

Only upload documents indicated on your checklist. Choosing to include additional documents that are not required (e.g., additional reference letters, writing sample, etc.) may cause an error in the application portal and cause delays in processing your application.

No, university transcripts are the only documents that can be used for multiple applications; hence applicants only upload them once. Since each program has specific requirements for supporting documents (e.g., Personal Statement, Research Proposal, etc.), program-specific documents are uploaded individually for each application.

No. Applicants are asked to upload an unofficial copy of their complete academic record from each university-level institution attended to the date of application. Only admitted applicants will be required to provide an official or certified copy of their transcripts after accepting their offer.

Transcripts in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by an English or French translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript, or by a certified/licensed translator. An explanation of the grading system used by the applicant's university is also required.

No, WES transcripts are not accepted.

海角社区 students are not required to submit 海角社区 transcripts. Their transcripts will be automatically uploaded to the system.

Yes. Applicants must add a separate entry and upload an unofficial copy of their transcript from each university-level institution attended to date.

To convert your grades to the letter system, please use the conversion scheme provided by your university. If this is not available, refer to the following website for grade conversions based on regions and countries. You can also review the Applying to 海角社区 (fast forward to 1:45).

No, 海角社区 students are not required to submit 海角社区 transcripts. Their transcripts will be automatically uploaded to the system.

Your calculation will undergo validation by the admissions committee. Should any errors occur, the committee will rectify them, and the corrected information will be reflected on the application portal.

It is important you ask your potential referees for letters of recommendation before you submit your application. Your referees should be informed they will receive an email from 海角社区, asking for a reference in support of your application to be admitted. For more details and recommendations, please watch out instructional video

Referees are added in the initial part of the application, before submitting your payment.
On the Referees section, click on 鈥淎dd a Referee鈥�, type your referee鈥檚 details (First name, Last name, Organization, Title and Email) and click on 鈥淪end to Recommender鈥�. We encourage you to double-check the email address of your referees to ensure your referees receive the recommendation letter request in a timely manner.

If you have not submitted the initial application, select the application you are looking to modify, and follow these steps:

1. Select the Referees tab;
2. Select the existing referee and click Edit;
3. Click Exclude (to remove referee from consideration). Clicking Cancel does not deactivate the referee request;
4. Select Continue to save the changes.

If you have submitted the initial application, select the application you are looking to modify (your status should be Provide Supporting Documents), and follow these steps:

1. Scroll down the checklist items and click Recommendations Page;
2. Select the Referees tab and then Edit by the name of the referee in question;
3. Either click Save to modify information for a referee or Exclude to remove a referee from consideration;
4. Select Continue to save the changes.

After you submit their contact details in the Referees section of your application, each referee will receive an automated email with instructions on how to submit their recommendation letters. Referees are asked to submit their letters within ten working days.

Consider sending your referee a reminder. You can do so either through the Application Portal or by directly emailing them to politely remind them when the recommendation is due.
If your referee declines to provide a letter, you will be advised by email and you will be asked to provide an alternate referee. Once your referee submits their recommendation letter, you will receive a notification and the requirement will be marked as received on your checklist.

Please ask your referee to check their junk or spam folder. You may also 鈥�Send a reminder鈥� through the Application Portal.

In some cases, organizations have firewalls that may block the email. If after verification, your referee still did not get the email, please consider reaching out your to your Graduate Program Coordinator.

Your referees will receive separate email notifications for every program you鈥檝e applied to. They need to submit separate reference letters for each program, as they should highlight your strengths and compatibility with the program and speak about your ability to succeed in it. Please inform your referees that they will be receiving separate email requests at the same time and emphasize the importance of creating program-specific letters.

The number and type of recommendation letters are indicated in your program鈥檚 website and your application checklist. Typically, the minimum is two. Some programs may require three references or that a special appraisal form be submitted. Should you have issues or require clarification on the number and type of referees, please reach out to your for additional information.

It depends on your program鈥檚 requirements. If the requirement states an academic recommendation letter, academic referees who are familiar with your work are preferred. If you do not have an academic referee, please reach out to your and inquire if the Admissions Committee will accept one that is from an employer or a volunteer/community-based organization.

The letters must be dated and cannot be more than 12 months old. They should indicate the program you are applying to. The referees must indicate their position/title and contact information at the institution/organization they work for.

No. The letters of reference must be uploaded by the referees directly using the secure link provided to them by email.

Yes. Your referee can submit their letter once you enter their information in the system, even if you have not yet proceeded with the payment of the application fee. Normally, applicants add the referees and then pay the application fee. After the payment is processed, a checklist appears and you are able to upload your required documents.

Please reach out to your Graduate Program Coordinator for more details on how to proceed. If an exception is allowed, your referee will have to provide more information that can validate their identity and credentials.

Please refer to our English-language proficiency webpage for possible exemptions. If you meet the exemption requirements, please reach out to the unit directly to have it waived. You must submit documents that corroborate you qualify (e.g. Official confirmation from your institution stating English was the primary medium of instruction.).

If you meet one of the exemption requirements and have sent your Graduate Program Coordinator the documents that corroborate your exemption, please wait 3 business days to see the changes in your checklist. If after a few days it is not yet waived from your checklist, consider politely reaching out again to request an update.

Your application will not be considered complete until your test scores reflecting the minimum language requirement are received. If your IELTS/TOEFL test scores are below the minimum requirement, you will have to retake the test.

Official test results must be sent directly to 海角社区 by the testing service. For the TOEFL, the 海角社区 Institution Code is 0935. For IELTS, please request to have the scores submitted electronically to 海角社区 via the IELTS Results Service.

No. Once 海角社区 receives the language test scores, they are uploaded to the Applicant Portal and will be visible for each active application.

Please allow at least 10 business days for 海角社区 to receive the IELTS and TOEFL test results and to enter them to the Application Portal. If it has been more than 10 business days, please contact the testing agency and ask them to send the test score to 海角社区 again. Please take into consideration the days when the University is closed, including weekends and official holidays. If your deadline is close, you can email the unit with proof that the score was submitted to 海角社区 to ensure your application is considered complete by the deadline.

No, English Language Proficiency test scores are only valid for two years. If your test scores have expired, you will have to retake the test and have the updated results sent to 海角社区.

The English Language Proficiency test scores are only valid for two years. However, if the valid test results are sent to 海角社区 before the application deadline, you do not need to re-take the test.

No. Applicants cannot upload their results themselves, and we do not accept email versions of test results. Test scores must be sent to 海角社区 by the testing service directly.

The language of instruction at 海角社区 is English. However, students may write examinations and assignments in French. Simply discuss it with your Professor or Supervisor in advance.

It depends on the program and your status (i.e., domestic or international student). If you are a domestic student (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident), please check on the graduate program website if your program is offered part time. International students are required to remain full-time every semester, with some exceptions listed here.

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You must have all the immigration documents listed here before making travel plans. These include the Certificate of Acceptance of Quebec (CAQ) which must be obtained before you can apply for a Study Permit. It may take months to process your immigration documents, so please start as soon as you receive your offer of admission. You can refer to the International Student Services website for more detailed information.

Starting January 1, 2026, international Master鈥檚 and PhD students studying at 海角社区 will no longer be included in the federal cap on Study permit holders in Canada. As such they will no longer be required to provide a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) when applying for a Study Permit.

While exempted from the PAL, Master鈥檚 and PhD students at 海角社区 will still be required to include a valid Certificat d鈥檃cceptation du Quebec (CAQ) when applying for a Study Permit and for the duration of their studies in Quebec.

Under exceptional circumstances, an admission for a particular semester can be considered for a deferral. However, not all units allow deferrals. A deferral request can be considered only if the student has not registered and after they have paid their confirmation deposit (if applicable). To apply for a deferral of admission, admitted students must log in to the and select the button 鈥淒efer your application鈥� from the 鈥淎dditional options鈥� menu displayed under 鈥淐onditions of admission鈥�.

You will get a notification from the system. Eventually, you will receive an offer of admission to the new admit term. To confirm your place in the new admit term, you must pay a second confirmation deposit (if applicable).

If you are offered admission to more than one program, you can only accept one offer.聽

Students accepted into a Masters (Non-Thesis) and certain Masters (Thesis) programs are required pay a deposit to confirm acceptance of their offer of admission.

The deposit varies between programs and citizenship/immigration status.

For detailed information, please visit the Student Accounts website.

The confirmation deposit is payable only by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express). You will be prompted to pay the deposit as soon as you accept your offer.

All confirmation deposits are applied against tuition for the term of registration and are not refundable. Should a student not register the deposit is forfeited.