Indigenous Nationhood (IN)

Frequently asked questions

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  1 year, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Program specific requirements As part of your application, you must submit: - a cover letter - your CV - two letters of reference submitted during the application process - a two-page statement of intent that covers why you wish to participate in this certificate program. It should also indicate your specific areas of research and academic interest - a sample of academic writing in English. This sample should demonstrate your ability to produce high-quality work that: - analyzes and interrogates a particular issue relevant to Indigenous Nationhood - reaches beyond the limits of a single discipline All applicants are normally expected to have some background in Indigenous governance, politics, law or other related experience. We strongly encourage you to consult the Indigenous Nationhood program director at indigenousnationhood@uvic.ca before applying. Ensure you meet the minimum graduate school admission requirements . You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Learn about language requirements , including allowable exemptions and tests. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section less than 6.0 (Academic IELTS only, test centre or online; IELTS Academic One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT for tests taken after 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with no section less than 4.0; for tests taken before 21 January 2026: 90 overall with no section less than 20 (iBT test centre or Home Edition; MyBest Scores accepted); PTE 65 with no skill less than 60; CAEL 70 with no component below 60; MET 64 with no section less than 60; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 with no component below 170. Test scores more than two years old are not accepted. Individual departments may set a higher standard. (Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, Language proficiency.) · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Requirement already met if English is your primary language, you hold a degree from a designated English-speaking country, or you hold a degree from a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English. Applicants who cannot provide proof may still be considered and complete UVic's University Admission Preparation (UAP) course with a grade of at least 80%, provided the prospective academic unit is willing to admit on that condition; UAP is a 12-week program offered in January, April and September, and in an intensive four-week summer format. UVic does not accept university English preparation courses from other institutions. · Application fee: CAD 187.00 if any documents originate outside Canada; CAD 145.25 if all documents originate within Canada (payable online by credit card; the application is not processed until payment is received). Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, How to apply.

• Is there a scholarship?

  UVic publishes no scholarship or award specific to this programme. University-wide graduate funding: UVic awards $12 million a year to graduate students through UVic fellowships and awards, teaching assistantships and research assistantships. UVic fellowships of up to $20,000 per year for most programs; each department or school decides how to disperse funding among its students. Eligibility: a B+ average on the last two years of course work, and fellowship holders must be registered in a minimum of 1.5 units of graduate level courses (1.5 units is also full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning). UVic states you are automatically considered for these awards by your academic unit when you apply for admission. Also published: external awards and fellowships from national and provincial granting agencies, each applied for separately; non-repayable bursaries based on financial need, for which UVic requires that you are already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you, are in full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and are in good academic standing; teaching and research assistantships; the graduate co-op program; and work study. No programme-specific international entrance award is published for this programme View scholarship page