Graduate Admission Requirements
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With three graduate programs to choose from, you will be able to develop in-demand skills and shape your career, setting yourself up for success.
Admission requirements
Applicants to graduate programs at the University of Niagara Falls Canada must meet the following minimum conditions for admission:
- Completion of recognized undergraduate degree equivalent to four-year honours bachelor’s degree standard identified in the PEQAB degree-level standard and the Ontario qualifications framework
- Minimum CGPA of 3.00 (on 4.33 scale)
- Must meet English language proficiency requirements
Master of Data Analytics students
- Students entering the Master of Data Analytics program must have also completed at least two undergraduate courses in statistics and/or quantitative methods (or equivalent).
Applicants who do not meet the minimum admission standards may be considered for special admission into a graduate program by the Registrar if they demonstrate a significant depth and breadth of relevant work experience and hold an undergraduate degree.
Applications under this category may be subject to the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition policy.
Applicants who have been awarded a master’s degree or higher-level credential from a recognized Canadian university (or equivalent) with a CGPA of 3.00 (on 4.33 scale) or better may be admitted to a graduate program. The principal areas of study or academic emphasis of the second degree must be distinct from that of the first degree.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum admission standards may be considered for special admission into a graduate program by the Registrar if they demonstrate a significant depth and breadth of relevant work experience and hold an undergraduate degree.
Applications under this category may be subject to the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition policy.
Applicants who have been awarded a master’s degree or higher-level credential from a recognized Canadian university (or equivalent) with a CGPA of 3.00 (on 4.33 scale) or better may be admitted to a graduate program. The principal areas of study or academic emphasis of the second degree must be distinct from that of the first degree.
Academic bridging courses
Applicants who fall slightly below the admission requirements for their graduate program of choice may be asked to complete three academic bridging courses (Graduate Foundation Program). These academic bridging courses have been designed to help students bridge the gap between their current academic credentials and the specific admission requirements for their desired program.
All applicants to graduate programs must submit:
- A completed application form
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Official documentation confirming professional designations, where applicable
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- Certified translations of any required documents not in English
Applicants who completed undergraduate studies outside Canada must also submit:
- Documentation confirming awarding of their previous degree(s), if not already indicated on official transcripts
- A credential evaluation from a recognized service, if required by the Registrar
University of Niagara Falls Canada reserves the right to request additional documentation to support the assessment of an application for admission.
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have received their education in a language other than English, must provide evidence of English language proficiency at a university level by completing an English proficiency score or qualifying for one of our exemptions.
A complete set of details is provided on our English language proficiency requirements page.
Applicants who have completed undergraduate studies outside of Canada will have their academic credentials assessed to determine equivalency with a Canadian four-year bachelor’s degree.
Applicants from India may be considered for admission into our graduate programs if they hold either a four-year bachelor's degree (e.g. B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., B.Tech., B.Eng., or B.Arch.) or a three-year bachelor's degree from institutions with a NAAC rating of A++, A+, or A.
The deadline for your payment for deposit will be specified in your offer letter.
If an applicant fails to meet any of the deadlines above, they must defer their application to the successive intake.
The above deadlines are only applicable for UNF. International applicants would need to refer to IRCC regarding any deadlines and/or processing times related to their student visa application.
All applicants to graduate programs must submit:
- A completed application form
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Official documentation confirming professional designations, where applicable
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- Certified translations of any required documents not in English
Applicants who completed undergraduate studies outside Canada must also submit:
- Documentation confirming awarding of their previous degree(s), if not already indicated on official transcripts
- A credential evaluation from a recognized service, if required by the Registrar
University of Niagara Falls Canada reserves the right to request additional documentation to support the assessment of an application for admission.
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have received their education in a language other than English, must provide evidence of English language proficiency at a university level by completing an English proficiency score or qualifying for one of our exemptions.
A complete set of details is provided on our English language proficiency requirements page.
Applicants who have completed undergraduate studies outside of Canada will have their academic credentials assessed to determine equivalency with a Canadian four-year bachelor’s degree.
Applicants from India may be considered for admission into our graduate programs if they hold either a four-year bachelor's degree (e.g. B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., B.Tech., B.Eng., or B.Arch.) or a three-year bachelor's degree from institutions with a NAAC rating of A++, A+, or A.
The deadline for your payment for deposit will be specified in your offer letter.
If an applicant fails to meet any of the deadlines above, they must defer their application to the successive intake.
The above deadlines are only applicable for UNF. International applicants would need to refer to IRCC regarding any deadlines and/or processing times related to their student visa application.
For additional information on the admissions process, visit General Admissions Policy and Procedures page.
