Admission Requirements: Faculty of Graduate Studies
Please review the requirements for each program.
Admission deadlines vary by program and are noted in each program's section below. Applicants who also wish to be considered for scholarships must submit a complete application package by the following earlier deadlines:
May 1 for September admission
September 1 for January admission
January 1 for May admission
| Degrees: | M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November1 |
| Deadline for May: | March 1 |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Applicants are required to complete a Research Interest Form. |
| Contact Information: |
biosci@uwindsor.ca or (519)253 - 3000 x 2697 |
| Degrees: | M.B.A, Master of Management |
| Deadline for Fall: | M.B.A April 1st (International Applications March 1st), Master of Management May 1st |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: |
Official GMAT (550) required (Verbal 26, Quantitative 30, Analytical Writing 4.0) $45 Supplemental Application Fee (M.B.A. only) Non-refundable cheque or money order is to be made payable to: University of Windsor-MBA Admissions For more information on the Master of Management program please visit the Center for Executive and Professional Education or contact smarion@uwindsor.ca (519-256-3113) |
| Contact Information: |
(519)253-3000 x3097
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| Degrees: | M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1st |
| Deadline for May: | March 1st |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for applicants graduating from universities outside North America |
| Contact Information: |
(519)253-3000 x3520
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| Degrees: | MMB, Master of Medical Biotechnology |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Minimum TOEFL: | 220 (560) IBT - 83 |
| Minimum IELTS: | 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: |
Applicants must submit a Statement of Objectives. Refer to departmental supplement for details. Two Confidential Reports are required (at least one academic). |
| Contact Information: |
Centre for Executive and Professional Education e: apply@uwindsor.ca or p: (519) 256-3113 |
| Degrees: |
M.A.Sc., Ph.D.
M.Eng. (Course work |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1st |
| Deadline for May: | March 1st |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
237 (580) IBT-92 6.5 |
| Contact Information: |
(519)253-3000 x2552
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Communication and Social Justice
| Degrees: | M.A. |
| Deadline for Fall: | January 15 |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: | Curriculum Vitae. Sample of writing from undergraduate courses and/or a media production or multimedia portfolio. A Statement of Research Interest. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2897 |
| Degrees: | M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
237 (580) IBT-92 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: |
M.Sc.: Applicants must submit a Statement of Research Interests (500 words or less). Ph.D.: Title and abstract of your Computer Science Master's Research Thesis. Statement of Research Interests (500 words or less). Copies of publications, if any. Indicate the name of potential supervisor(s) in the School of Computer Science at Windsor. |
| Contact Information: |
grad.info@cs.uwindsor.ca or (519)253-3000 x3716 |
| Degrees: |
M.A.
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| Deadline for Fall: | January 31 (Applicants may be considered after the deadline has passed based on space and availability.) |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Three academic letters of reference. Statement of Interest or Plan of Study and a Curriculum Vitae or Resume. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2191 |
| Degrees: | M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: |
M.Sc.: Statement of Research Interests and Goals. An explanation of any communications you have had with faculty members at Windsor. GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.
Ph.D.: Statement of Research Interests and Goals. Title of Masters thesis, and copies of abstracts from publications. An explanation of any communications you have had with faculty members at Windsor. A list of any teaching experience you have had, including assisting in labs. GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America. |
| Contact Information: |
earthgrad@uwindsor.ca or (519)253-3000 x2486 |
| Degrees: | M.A. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Applicants must have completed one course each in university level calculus, linear algebra and statistics |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2367 |
| Degrees: | M.Ed., Ph.D |
| Deadline for Fall: | M.Ed July 1, Ph.D November 15 |
| Deadline for Winter: | |
| Deadline for May: | |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: |
Applicants must submit a Statement of Objectives. Refer to departmental supplement for details. Three Confidential Reports are required (at least one academic). For details regarding the Ph.D program please visit www.jointphdined.org |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x3803 |
| Degrees: | M.Ed, International |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Minimum TOEFL: | 250 (600) IBT - 100 |
| Minimum IELTS: | 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: |
Applicants must submit a Statement of Objectives. Refer to department supplement for details. Three Confidential Reports are required (at least one academic). |
| Contact Information: |
Centre for Executive and Professional Education p: (519) 256-3113 |
| Degrees: |
M.A.Sc., Ph.D. M.Eng. (Course work |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | March 1 |
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Minimum TOEFL:
Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 for M.A.Sc., Ph.D. 237(580) IBT-92 for M.Eng.(Course work 7.0 for M.A.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Additional Materials: | Plan of Study/Research Interest |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x3429 |
| Degrees: |
M.A.Sc., Ph.D.
M.Eng. (Course work |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline forMay: | March 1 |
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Minimum TOEFL:
Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-100 for M.A.Sc., Ph.D. 237(580) IBT-92 for M.Eng.(Course work 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | The GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America. GRE is not required for M.Eng applicants. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2616 |
English Language and Literature
| Degrees: | M.A. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: | Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2288 |
| Degrees: | M.A. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline forMay: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: | Applicants must submit a writing sample. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2288 |
| Degrees: |
M.A.Sc., Ph.D.
M.Eng. (Course work |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | March 1 |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minumum IELTS: |
237(580) IBT-92 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Statement of Research Interests and Goals. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2552
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Environmental Science (GLIER)
| Degrees: | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | March 1 |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Statement of Research Interests (500 words). GRE is strongly recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America. For additional requirements, please review GLIER web site. |
| Contact Information: |
glier-grad@uwindsor.ca or (519)253-3000 x4876 |
| Degrees: | M.A. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: | Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose and a writing sample. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2318 |
| Degrees: |
M.A.Sc.
M.Eng. (Course work |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | March 1 |
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Minimum TOEFL:
Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 for M.A.Sc. 237(580) IBT-92 for M.Eng. (Course work stream) 7.0 for M.A.Sc. 6.5 for M.Eng. (Course work stream) |
| Additional Materials: |
Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Purpose. GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America. |
| Contact Information: |
imsegradstudies@uwindsor.ca or
(519)253-3000 x2617 |
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
| Degrees: | Ph.D. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | March 1 |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: | Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Purpose. GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2617 |
| Degrees: | M.H.K. |
| Deadline for Fall: | February 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | March 1 |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: Minimum MELAB: Minimum CAEL: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 85 70 |
| Additional Materials: | The two Confidential Reports must be completed by academic references only. Please complete supplementary admission form. |
| Contact Information: |
ddupuis@uwindsor.ca or (519) 253-3000 x2430 |
| Degrees: |
M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Deadline for Fall: | February 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Applicants must submit a list of specific topics studied in Mathematics and Statistics. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x3016 |
| Degrees: |
M.A.Sc., Ph.D. M.Eng. (Course work M.Eng (Automotive) |
| Deadline for Fall: |
July 1 M.A.Sc., Ph.D., M.Eng. (Course work stream) May 1 M.Eng (Automotive) |
| Deadline for Winter: |
November 1 M.A.Sc., Ph.D., M.Eng. (Course work stream) |
| Deadline for May: |
March 1 M.A.Sc., Ph.D., M.Eng. (Course work stream) |
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Minimum TOEFL:
Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 for M.A.Sc., Ph.D. 237 (580) IBT-92 for M.Eng
7.0 for M.A.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Additional Materials: |
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) recommended for students graduating from universities outside of North America. GRE not required for M.Eng applicants.
For details on the M.Eng (Automotive) program contact the Centre for Executive and Professional Education. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2596 |
| Degrees: | M.Sc., M.N. and Nurse Practitioner Certificate |
| Deadline for Fall: | February 15 |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL:
Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83
6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Submit documentation as instructed in the Applicant Profile. |
| Contact Information: |
nurse@uwindsor.ca or (519)253-3000 x2258 |
| Diploma: |
Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice Oncology/Palliative Nursing
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| Deadline for Fall: | February 15 (or until spaces are full) |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL:
Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83
6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Submit documentation as instructed in the Applicant Profile. |
| Contact Information: | lgibb@uwindsor.ca or (519)253-3000 x2278 or nurse@uwindsor.ca x2258 |
| Degrees: | M.A. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: | A Statement of Interest (under 500 words). A sample of philosophical writing (optional). |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2317 |
| Degrees: | M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | March 1 |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Advanced Physics Test for applicants whose native language is not English and who have not attended an English instruction university. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2647 |
| Degrees: | M.A. |
| Deadline for Fall: | July 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | November 1 |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: | Writing sample that provides evidence of academic research. Statement of Purpose. |
| Contact Information: |
polsci@uwindsor.ca or (519)253-3000 x2348 |
| Degrees: | Ph.D., Adult Clinical, Child Clinical, Clinical Neuropsychology, Applied Social |
| Deadline for Fall: | December 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: | Graduate Record Examination (GRE General is required). Three Department of Pyschology Confidential Reports are required. Please include a CV with your material. For program details please see the brochure or www.uwindsor.ca/psychology/graduate. |
| Contact Information: |
bzakoor@uwindsor.ca or (519)253-3000 x2215 |
| Degrees: | M.A. |
| Deadline for Fall: | Feb 15 - June 30 (Review of files begin Feb 15) |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL:
Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 (A minimum of 20 in each component is required for the IBT) 6.5 (Total and in each component) |
| Additional Materials: | Two semester length undergraduate statistics courses with a B+ average in these courses. Statement of Interest and three letters of reference. |
| Contact Information: |
masda@uwindsor.ca |
| Degrees: |
M.S.W. (Advanced Standing) M.S.W./J.D. |
| Deadline for Fall: |
M.S.W. (Regular Track): January 14 M.S.W. (Working Professionals): May 1 M.S.W./J.D. November 1 |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: |
M.S.W. (Advanced Standing): December 3 |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: |
Three letters of reference, resume and personal statement/work study plan. Please review School of Social Work for additional requirements. GRE or MAT is recommended for graduates of universities outside of Canada and the USA, and for any applicants with a grade point average below the required B. Working Professionals: For details on the Working Professional program please contact the Centre for Executive and Professional Education : www.uwindsor.ca/msw |
| Contact Information: |
socwork@uwindsor.ca or Off Campus: (519)256-3113 x26 |
| Degrees: | Ph.D. |
| Deadline for Fall: | January 15 |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
250 (600) IBT-100 7.0 |
| Additional Materials: | Statement of Interest. A curriculum vitae demonstrating experience in Social Work. A sample of professional or academic writing. Three letters of reference. GRE is strongly recommended for students who are graduates of universities outside of Canada. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x 6096 |
| Degrees: |
M.A. |
| Deadline for Fall: | January 31 (Applicants may be considered after the deadline has passed based on space and availability.) |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: |
Three academic letters of reference. Statement of Interest or Plan of Study and a Curriculum Vitae or Resume. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2191 |
| Degrees: | Ph.D (Social Justice) |
| Deadline for Fall: | January 31 |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Letter from applicant including area for dissertation research. Students are encouraged to identify one (1) or more members of the department's graduate faculty with whom they would like to work. A sample of written work. Personal statement (max 500 words) that answers both questions: How have you been involved in social justice issues through research, work or community activity? and how do you envision your research contributing to social justice? Three letters of reference. Two should be from academic referees (e.g. MA Supervisor) and one can be from a non-academic referee who has been in a supervisory or mentor role. Curriculum Vitae or Resume. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2191 |
| Degrees: | M.F.A. |
| Deadline for Fall: | February 10 |
| Deadline for Winter: | --- |
| Deadline for May: | --- |
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Minimum TOEFL: Minimum IELTS: |
220 (560) IBT-83 6.5 |
| Additional Materials: | Applicants must submit a portfolio of their work and letter of intent. Three Confidential Reports are required. |
| Contact Information: |
or (519)253-3000 x2829 |
* Degree Codes
- M.A. - Master of Arts
- M.A.Sc. - Master of Applied Science
- M.Ed. - Master of Education
- M.Sc. - Master of Science
- M.F.A. - Master of Fine Arts
- M.H.K. - Master of Human Kinetics
- M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration
- M.Eng. - Master of Engineering
- M.S.W. - Master of Social Work
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
- M.N. - Master of Nursing
** Early applicants will receive priority consideration for financial support.
Please note that deadlines are established as guidelines to allow applicants enough time to submit all documents and to allow the university enough time to make a decision. International applicants should submit their documents at least six months in advance of their planned enrolment date.
Masters Admission
A student with a four-year degree or equivalent in the discipline to which s/he is seeking admission, and who has an academic standing at least in the B range overall and in both the final two years of study and the major subject, may be admitted to a Master's program.
PhD Admission
An applicant for admission to a graduate program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have either a Master's degree or, in exceptional cases, a four-year Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent; his or her academic standing should be unquestionably superior.
Office of the Registrar
University of Windsor
Chrysler Hall North
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4
(519) 253-3000 ext. 3315
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