Evaluation (GDE)

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?

  Please note that students are not admitted directly into the Graduate Diploma in Evaluation. You must first be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Evaluation and complete the required coursework. Note : If your degree is from outside of Canada, you will need to write the GRE (Gradute Record Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) and submit your official scores with your application. 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. · GRE/GMAT: Note : If your degree is from outside of Canada, you will need to write the GRE (Gradute Record Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) and submit your official scores with your application. · 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