How To Apply

1. Submit your application online.
2. Submit all supporting documents to the Department of Geography.

Eligibility

The Faculty of Graduate Studies sets the minimum requirements for admission to any graduate program at UBC. International students should also check their country's specific requirements (see the bottom of the page).

1. Apply Online

Complete the online application. To be considered for the September 2013 entry, submit your completed application including all supporting documents, reference letters and official, endorsed transcripts, by the deadlines noted below. Note: the online 2014 application process will open on October 1st, 2013.

• The department deadline for receipt of completed, master program applications is January 10, 2014.  
• The department deadline for receipt of completed, doctoral program applications is January 17, 2014.

Early submissions are encouraged.  

2. Submit Supporting Documents

All supporting documents should be sent directly to Graduate Program staff at the Department of Geography.

Applicants may collect all transcripts and letters of reference and mail them as one package to the Department, provided that the envelopes are sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution or the referee.

1. Two sets of official transcripts

Please arrange to have two official copies of your transcripts from all colleges and universities attended sent directly to the Department of Geography in envelopes which have been sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution. If they are not in sealed and endorsed envelopes, they will not be accepted by UBC

If you are enrolled in a program and have not completed it by the time of your submission, we will still require a current set of transcripts from your current institution by the January deadline as proof of enrollment.

Detailed transcript requirements

2. Three letters of recommendation

Please arrange for three letters of recommendations. They can be submitted by the referee online through the application system.  See https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/letters-reference for details.

We do accept mailed reference letters, but they must be in sealed and endorsed envelopes, on referee's official letterhead, and received by the Department of Geography prior to the application deadline.

3. Evidence of English language proficiency

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to the application deadline in January.

Test scores must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application, and official test scores ordered from the testing agency is required.

TOEFL minimum scores:

Test format	Minimum score
Internet-based	100
Computer-based	250
Paper	600

TOEFL Institution Code: 0965, TOEFL Department Code: 70

 

Detailed language requirements and other acceptable English proficiency tests

4. Permanent Residents

Permanent Residents are required to provide proof of immigration status and date of landing by submitting a copy of the Record of Landing Form or a copy of both the front and back of their Permanent Resident card.

5. Additional Information

You are welcome to submit additional information (ex. resume or CV), regarding professional employment experience, publications, or awards, which you feel should be taken into account in considering your application. These can be emailed to gradprogram@geog.ubc.ca

Supporting Document Checklist

1. Two sets of official transcripts
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of English language proficiency
4. Permanent Resident Card (both sides), when applicable
5. Additional information

For detailed application process and requirements, click here.

For answers to our Frequently Asked Questions, click here.