Master of Arts (East Asian Studies)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Master of Arts (East Asian Studies) cost?

  CAD 10,519 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. An undergraduate background related to the proposed area of graduate study is preferred. Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement ). Any one of the following is acceptable: a minimum TOEFL (internet-based test) score of: For tests written before January 21, 2026: 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas or equivalent; For tests written on or after January 21, 2026: 4.5 with a score of at least 4.5 on each of the individual skill areas or equivalent; an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 on each band; or a Cambridge minimum score of 176, with at least 169 on each subscore. Applicants must have three years of university-level study (or the equivalent) in the language(s) in which they will be carrying out research. All applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation Curriculum vitae; Three reference letters submitted directly to the online application system; Research proposal; Writing sample (5-15 pages, in English) – this should be an academic paper on a subject closely related to the proposed field of graduate study See Admission and Application on the Department of East Asian Studies website for further details. The Department is prepared to accept a limited number of students who are otherwise well-qualified and show language aptitude (demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Department) but who have less than the required level of proficiency in English or the language in which they will be conducting research. Such students may be eligible for admission as Qualifying Graduate Students . Visit Graduate program application deadlines to see deadlines for all programs in East Asian Studies. APPLY NOW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Faculty: Arts Delivery Mode: On Campus Program Type: Thesis Based Degree Level: Master's Program Requirements · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 61 · English test waiver: Applicants may satisfy the requirement without a test by holding a degree, or its academic equivalent, from an institution recognised by the University of Alberta at which the language of instruction is English; GPS also maintains a list of international post-secondary institutions at which the language requirement is English. The requirement is not waived for students temporarily in Canada, and departments and GPS may require further demonstration of proficiency. Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/resources/policies-procedures/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-8-english-language-proficiency-requirement.html · Application fee: CAD 135.00 for all applications to graduate programs, charged at the end of the online application and payable by credit card only (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover; Visa/Mastercard debit and prepaid cards are not accepted). Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/resources/policies-procedures/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-4-application-fee.html

• Is there a scholarship?

  The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over CAD 35 million each year in scholarships, awards and financial support for graduate students; opportunities vary by faculty. GPS states that there are limited funding opportunities for students in part-time graduate study or completing a certificate programme. Source View scholarship page