The Department’s minimum admission requirements are a four-year undergraduate degree with an average of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and a TOEFL score of 90 (internet-based with at least 21 per section) for tests written before January 21, 2026; or a TOEFL score of 4.5 (internet-based with at least 4.5 per section) for tests written on or after January 21, 2026; or an equivalent approved English language examination where applicable (see English Language Requirement).