Application deadlines vary by program/concentration. Please note below the program or concentration you are interested in, the possible start dates and the corresponding application deadline.
The dates listed are final deadlines for receiving all components of the application (application form, application fee, official transcripts, statement of intent, writing sample, etc.). It is your responsibility to ensure that all materials reach the graduate program assistant in the Department of Educational Studies in time to be considered for your desired beginning date. Application materials will be accepted after these deadlines only in very exceptional circumstances.
All application documents are required to be received by the application deadline date.
| Program/Concentration | Program Start Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| PhD in Educational Studies | September 2025 | November 15, 2024 |
| EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy | July 2025 | November 15, 2024 |
| Ts”kel: Indigenous Educational Leadership and Resurgence Ed.D Pathway | July 2025 | January 15, 2025 |
| MA in Educational Studies | September 2025 | November 15, 2024 |
| MEd in Adult Learning & Education (ALE) | September 2025 | February 1, 2025* |
| MEd only in Adult Learning and Global Change (ALGC) | September 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| MEd in Educational Administration and Leadership (EDAL) | September 2025 | February 1, 2025 |
| MEd only collaborative program: Curriculum Leadership (CULE) | September 2026 | December 1, 2025 |
| MEd in Higher Education (HIED) | September 2025 | February 1, 2025 |
| MEd Society, Culture and Politics in Education (SCPE) | September 2025 | February 1, 2025 |
| Visiting Students | September 2025 | February 1, 2025 |
| ALE Graduate Certificate Program | September 2025 | February 1, 2025 |
| HIED Graduate Certificate Program | September 2025 | February 1, 2025 |
*Please note that we will not be admitting students for a May 01, 2025 start date. All MEd and GCALE applications are due February 1, 2025 for Sep 2025 start date
Process
Number of students
The number of graduate students who can be accommodated is limited and only the best qualified applicants can hope to secure places. To ensure that all applicants are treated equitably, your application will go through several stages before a decision is made on acceptance or rejection.
Transcripts
Once your transcripts have been reviewed to determine if you are eligible for admission to graduate study at UBC, several faculty members in scholarly areas related to your area of interest will read your application and individually assess your suitability for admission.
Academic Interests
As well as evaluating all components of your application, we must be convinced by the statement of intent that your academic interests are congruent with those of the department, that your background is adequate for graduate work in your area of interest, and that the department and university possess the necessary resources for you to complete the degree.
An Educational Studies faculty member in your area of interest must be willing to become your adviser.
You will be informed of the department’s decision as soon as possible. If you are admitted conditionally, subject to completing a degree in progress or courses, these conditions will be included in the offer of admission. Successful applicants are asked to inform the department as soon as possible whether or not they are accepting a place in the Department of Educational Studies. If you decide to accept our offer, you should contact your adviser and together plan out a program of study.