FAQs: MAEP

We require a 4-year degree and completion of undergraduate courses in statistics, microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Minimum cgpa of 70% (or equivalent*) on the last two years of full-time study.

* This webpage has some grade equivalencies.  If your country is not on the list, email the Graduate Secretary at economics@uwindsor.ca.

For applicants whose native language is not English, a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test is required.  Students must have a valid English Language test score on the first day of classes for the term they are beginning.

• Minimum TOEFL: IBT-83
• Minimum IELTS: 6.5, Academic Version
• Minimim Pearson: 65
• Minimum Duolingo English: 120 overall
• Minimum CAEL: 60 overall

Applicants are exempt from submitting an English language proficiency examination score if any one of the following conditions is true: 

1. Within the past two years you have completed a university degree at a Canadian institution.
2. Within the past two years you have completed a university degree at an institution where English was the primary language of instruction, as indicated on our exemption list*

The application portal for Fall 2024 is now closed. The Fall 2025 application portal will open in September 2024.

Refer to the step-by-step instructions to begin your application.

Yes. If you are currently finishing a degree program you may apply for admission if you feel that your transcript provides a sufficient picture of your academic abilities. Most applicants wait until their transcript shows at least first semester grades of their final year to submit their transcript.

If admission is offered, it will include the condition that you must provide your final transcript and degree certificate, showing that you have successfully completed your current studies, have maintained the minimum required GPA for admission to the program (70% or equivalent) and have completed all of the requirements to graduate from your current undergraduate program.

• Statement of Interest (max 2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
• 2 Confidential Reports
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency

Please do not submit additional documents such as GRE scores with your application.

Please do not submit additional documents that are not indicated in the application.  Additional documents received will not be reviewed.

To learn more about admission to the MAEP program, please visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Upon acceptance of an offer of admission a deposit of $4000 is due within 21-days. Please refer to the information on deposits included with your offer.

The program begins in September and continues for four (4) consecutive academic terms or 16 months (fall term, winter term, inter/summer term and fall term). There is no opportunity to change this format as the courses are strategically placed in sequence and cannot be changed.

Please see our Graduate Calendar which lists infnormaiton about course curriculum. Once you open the PDF file of “Graduate Calendar”, please search for “MAEP”.

The Master of Applied Economics and Policy (MAEP) is designed to offer a unique combination of courses designed for students who wish to apply the theory and techniques of economics to the analysis of practical problems in a variety of fields. The degree will provide students with the graduate-level knowledge and skills related to applications of economic theory in policy-making, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Unlike the Master of Arts - Economics, the MAEP is NOT an intermediate step to the Ph.D.

To learn more about academic advising, please visit the Academic Advising page.

Upon acceptance of an offer of admission a deposit of $4000 is due within 21-days. Please refer to the information on deposits included with your offer.

Using the Tuition Fee Estimator, you can determine the tuition fee per term, based upon the information you enter.  Incidental Fees such as Health Insurance and Drug/Dental Coverage are charged in addition to base tuition fees, depending on your citizenship and other factors. You will see these listed on the Fee Estimator after you enter your information. Some incidental fees are charged once per year, or per course.  The fee estimator does not include textbooks.

For the MAEP program, please input these details into the estimator:

Program Type:

• Graduate

Major or Degree:

• Master of Applied Economics and Policy

Course Load:

• full-time

To obtain the exact fees you owe for the current term, please go to UWinsite Student.

The Master of Applied Economics and Policy program is a fully accredited, self-funded professional program.

Students who register in this program are not eligible for government funding such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), and therefore must ensure that they have sufficient financial resources to meet the total cost of their education. Graduate Assistantships and University scholarships are not available to students who have enrolled in our professional programs.

Research Assistantships may be available, but these are negotiated with individual faculty members. Research Assistantships are rare, and there is no guarantee on the part of the program that a position will be available.

There are, however, many opportunities for our students to work part-time, either on-campus or in the community, to help make your education an affordable investment. In addition, our Ignite Work Study program funds approximately 400 part-time jobs on campus for students demonstrating financial need related to basic living expenses and educational costs**. You can learn more about Ignite here. 

**Please note that not all applicants are accepted into the Ignite program, and work placement success is dependent on the student’s job search success.

An estimated cost for textbooks is $300 - $400 per term. The University of Windsor Campus Bookstore has a "Find Your Textbooks" tool available on their website. If the textbook is not listed there, you may contact your professor via email to ask them what textbook(s) they will require for their course(s). Economics faculty contacts are listed online here: Department of Economics - Faculty.

To prepare for your arrival in Canada, please review the International Student Centre's Soft Landing Program for new international student arrivals.  

In addition, the International Student Centre (ISC) at UWindsor provides a wide range of support services and resources to assist new international students, including:

• General inquiries related to International Student Services and supports
• Questions about Green Shield coverage
• Study Permit, VISA and Immigration questions
• Tax questions

The University of Windsor offers dozens of student support services, from study skills workshops to counselling to special needs accommodations. 

The Student Counselling Centre (SCC) is a space where registered students can access confidential mental health services at no additional cost to them.  Graduate students may wish to request an appointment with the Graduate Students Clinical Counsellor, Dr. Suzanne Brown, or choose to connect with another available member of the counselling team. 

To learn more about the programs and services available to support your success both inside and outside of the classroom, visit the Office of Student Experience. 

To learn more about the services and programs to support over 5,000 UWindsor international students, scholars, and their family members from over 92 different countries, visit the International Student Centre.