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University of Windsor
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Admission Requirements Table

In addition to the general regulations for admission to Master's and Doctoral programs at the University of Windsor, the table below lists some specific requirements by program of study.


Programs
Degrees Offered*
(See Below)
Application Deadline for
September Start **
Application Deadline for
January
Start **
Application Deadline for
May Start **
Minimum
TOEFL
Materials Required In Addition To Application Form:
2 Letters of Reference, 2 Sets of Transcripts from all post secondary institutions attended ,
Application Fee ($85)
Biological
Sciences
M.Sc., Ph.D.
July 1
November 1
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220 (560)
IBT-83
Applicants are required to complete a Research Interest Form supplied by Biology.
Business Administration
M.B.A.






MBA for Managers
and Professionals

Master of Management
April 1






May 1


April 30
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250 (600)
IBT-100
Official GMAT (550) required.

$45 Supplemental Application Fee (Non-refundable cheque or money order is to be made payable to: University of Windsor-MBA Admissions




For details on the MBA for Managers and Professionals and Master of Management programs contact the Centre for Executive Education www.uwindsor.ca/execed
Chemistry
and
Biochemistry
M.Sc., Ph.D.
July 1
November 1
March 1
220 (560)
IBT-83
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for applicants whose native language is not English and who have not attended an English instruction university.
Civil
Engineering
M.A.Sc., Ph.D.


M.Eng. (Course work
stream)
July 1
November 1
March 1
237 (580)
IBT-92

GRE is strongly recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.
Communication and Social Justice
M.A.
January 15
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250 (600)
IBT-100
Curriculum Vitae. Sample of writing from undergraduate courses and/or a media production or multimedia portfolio. A Statement of Research Interest.
Computer
Science
M.Sc.





Ph.D.
July 1
November 1
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237 (580)
IBT-92
Applicants must submit a Statement of Research Interests (500 words or less).


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.
Three letters of reference are required.
Criminology
M.A.
January 31
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220 (560)
IBT-83
Three letters of reference (Two academic). Statement of Interest or Plan of Study and a Curriculum VItae or Resume.
Earth Science
M.Sc.







Ph.D.
July 1
November 1
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220 (560)
IBT-83
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.


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.
Applicants must use the departmental Referee forms
Economics
M.A.
July 1
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220 (560)
IBT-83
Applicants must have completed one course each in university level calculus, linear algebra and statistics.
Education
M.Ed.




Ph.D
July 1




January 15
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250 (600)
IBT-100
Applicants must submit a Statement of Objectives. Refer to departmental supplement for details
Three Confidential Reports are required (at least one academic).

Research plan.
For details regarding the Ph.D program please visit
www.jointphdined.org
Electrical Engineering
M.A.Sc.,
Ph.D.


M.Eng. (Course work
stream)
July 1
November 1
March 1
250 (600)
IBT-100


237(580)
IBT-92
Engineering Materials
M.A.Sc., Ph.D.



M.Eng. (Course work
stream)
July 1
November 1
March 1
220 (560)
IBT-83

237(580)
IBT-92
The GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.
English Language and Literature

English and
Creative Writing
M.A.
July 1
November 1
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250 (600)
IBT-100
Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose.



Applicants must submit a writing sample.
Environmental Engineering
M.A.Sc., Ph.D.


M.Eng. (Course work
stream)
July 1
November 1
March 1
237 (580)
IBT-92

GRE is strongly recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America. Statement of Research Interests and Goals.
Environmental
Science
M.Sc., Ph.D.
July 1
November 1
March 1
220 (560)
IBT-83
Statement of Research Interests (500 words).
GRE is strongly recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.
History
M.A.
July 1
November 1
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250 (600)
IBT-100
Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose and a writing sample.
Industrial
Engineering
M.A.Sc.



M.Eng. (Course work
stream)
July 1
November 1
March 1
250 (600)
IBT-100


237(580)
IBT-92
Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Purpose.
GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Ph.D.
July 1
November 1
March 1
250 (600)
IBT-100
Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Purpose.
GRE is recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America.
Kinesiology
M.H.K.
February 1
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250 (600)
IBT-100
The two Confidential Reports must be completed by academic references only.
Mathematics and Statistics
M.Sc., Ph.D.

July 1
November 1
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220 (560)
IBT-83
Applicants must submit a list of specific topics studied in Mathematics and Statistics.
Mechanical Engineering
M.A.Sc., Ph.D.



M.Eng. (Course work
stream)

M.Eng (Automotive)
July 1




April 30
November 1




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March 1




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250 (600)
IBT-100


237(580)
IBT-92
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is strongly recommended for applicants who have not graduated from an accredited (CEAB or equivalent) North American university who are interested in the MASc and PhD programs. GRE is not required for the MEng applicants.


For details on the M.Eng (Auto) program contact the Centre for Executive Education www.uwindsor.ca/execed
Nursing
M.Sc., M.N.




Nurse Practitioner Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

January 15
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220 (560)
IBT-83
Applicants must send three Faculty of Nursing Confidential Reports and a copy of their Certificate of Competence (nurse registration). They must also submit an Applicant Profile including a narrative statement (forms are provided).

Applicants considering completing the Nurse Practitioner Certificate must send three Faculty of Nursing Confidential Reports and a copy of their Certificate of Competence (nurse registration). They must also submit an Applicant Profile including a narrative statement (forms are provided). Applicants must also include a Verification of Employment Hours and a Personal Essay Questionnaire and Guidelines.
Philosophy
M.A.
July 1
November 1
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250 (600)
IBT-100
A Statement of Interest (under 500 words). A sample of philosophical writing (optional).
Physics
M.Sc., Ph.D.
July 1
November 1
March 1
220 (560)
IBT-83
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Advanced Physics Test for applicants whose native language is not English and who have not attended an English instruction university.
Political
Science
M.A.
July 1
November 1
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250 (600)
IBT-100
Writing sample that provides evidence of academic research. Statement of Purpose.

Psychology
Ph.D., Adult Clinical, Child Clinical, Clinical Neuropsychology, Applied Social
January 15
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250 (600)
IBT-100
Graduate Record Examination (GRE General Test and the GRE Advanced Test in Psychology). Three Confidential Reports are required. Refer to departmental supplement for further details.
Social Work
M.S.W. (One-Year)

M.S.W. (Two-Year)



M.S.W. (Off Campus)
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Dec 1


April 30
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Dec 1




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250 (600)
IBT-100
Three letters of reference, resume and personal statement/work study plan. GRE is strongly recommended for students who are graduates of universities outside of Canada.

For details on the off campus program please contact the Centre for Executive Education :
www.uwindsor.ca/msw
Social Work
Ph.D.
April 1
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250 (600)
IBT-100
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.
Sociology
M.A.





Ph.D. (Social Justice)
January 31





January 31
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220 (560)
IBT-83
Three letters of reference (Two academic). Statement of Interest or Plan of Study and a Curriculum VItae or Resume.

Letter from applicant including their area for dissertation research. 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 academic). Curriculum VItae or Resume.
Visual Arts
M.F.A.
February 10
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220 (560)
IBT-83
Applicants must submit a portfolio of their work and letter of intent. Three Confidential Reports are required.
* Degree Codes
M.A. - Master of ArtsM.A.Sc. - Master of Applied ScienceM.Ed. - Master of Education
M.Sc. - Master of Science M.F.A. - Master of Fine ArtsM.H.K. - Master of Human Kinetics
M.B.A. - Master of Business AdministrationM.Eng. - Master of EngineeringM.S.W. - Master of Social Work
Ph.D. - Doctor of PhilosophyM.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.