Evaluation (GCE)

Frequently asked questions

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  1-2 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Completion of a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution recognized by UVic - Equivalent of a minimum B (5.0 GPA) average in the final two years of your degree - Completion of a course in research design or research methods If your first language is not English, you must provide proof of language proficiency. Note: the School of Public Administration requires a higher standard for minimum test scores for admission. Find minimum required scores for this program in the academic calendar. Review our general admission requirements for more information. Program specific requirements As part of your application for the Graduate Certificate in Evaluation, you must submit: - Names and email addresses of at least two academic referees: They may also submit a letter with the assessment to strengthen your application. - If it has been over five years since you last attended a post-secondary institution, you may include three professional references from work-related supervisors instead of academic referees. - Professional references will be required to submit a letter only and will not be asked to submit an assessment report. - You'll be asked for the name and email addresses of your referees during the online application process and the Graduate Admissions office will contact them. - official copies of all post-secondary transcripts - a current professional resumé - any other evidence of suitability for admission that you feel is relevant (e.g., academic records from non-degree courses) - a letter of intent explaining why you're interested in this program and how... 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?

  Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA. Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program. UVic Fellowship Awards - Up to $17,500 per year (master's) - Up to $20,000 per year (PhD) UVic Graduate Awards - Up to $10,000 per year (master's and PhD) Eligibility - The minimum requirement for funding consideration is a A- average on the last two years of course work - Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders - Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units You can also join the co-op program or work as a research or teaching assistant . Funding opportunities