Admissions
Step 1: Admission requirements
GMAT/GRE requirements
| Pathway | Applicants with a degree from Canada or U.S. | Applicants with an international degree |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | - GPA 3.0+: No GMAT required. - GPA 2.50-2.99: Acceptable GMAT required and must satisfy (GPA × 200) + GMAT ≥ 1150. | - GMAT/GRE required. - Recommended minimum GMAT 550 (515 Focus) or GRE equivalent. - GMAT waivers may be available. Contact us. |
| Accelerated MBA | Same as above | Not applicable (requires a Canadian or American business degree) |
| Flexible MBA | Same as above | - GMAT 550 (515 Focus) or GRE equivalent. - GMAT waivers may be available. Contact us. |
| Graduate Certificates | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Step 2: Know your deadline
| Pathway | Intake | Applications open | International deadline | Domestic deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | Fall | September 15 | March 1 | June 1 |
| Accelerated MBA | Fall | September 15 | May 1 | June 1 |
| Flexible MBA | Fall | September 15 | N/A | June 1 |
| Graduate Certificates | Fall | September 15 | N/A | June 1 |
Applications are evaluated as they are received. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis as applications are received. Applying early gives you access to more available scholarship funding.
Step 3: Prepare your documents
Required documents
Résume
Two short essays (Max 250 words)
- Essay 1: Why you want to take the MBA program
- Essay 2: Three key skills you learned in your first degree that will benefit you in the MBA program
Unofficial transcripts
- Official transcripts will be required at a later date following admission. Official transcripts will be sent directly from your previous university. Transcripts can take two months or more to be received. International students may need longer.
Official test results (if required)
- GMAT or GRE
- English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS Academic/CAEL/Academic Communication Certificate)
Two ways to submit your official transcript
- The Registrar’s Office of your post-secondary institution/s can email transcripts to UCalgary’s Faculty of Graduate Studies at gradtranscripts@ucalgary.ca.
- Please note that email transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution's transcript office.
- Official email transcripts need to be sent by the transcript office(s) of the institution(s) that you attended. The name of the transcript office varies between institutions, but common examples include the Registrar’s Office, Controller of Examinations, Student Records, or Admissions Office. Email transcripts sent by individual faculty members, non-registrarial staff, or students cannot be accepted as official.
Transcripts should be sent directly from the Registrar’s Office of your institution/s to the Haskayne School of Business. Official transcripts will be sealed in an envelope with the institution’s official seal.
If the transcripts are in a language other than English, official translated copies are also required.
Address to:
Faculty of Graduate Studies
MacKimmie Tower, Second Floor
2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2N 1N4
Step 4: Submit your application
Applications are submitted through the University of Calgary's online graduate application system.
Ready to apply?
Ready to take the next step? Start your application or review the application guide.
How long is my GMAT score valid?
We accept GMAT scores within five years of the test date.
How can I get Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)?
For questions about PGWP eligibility, please visit International Student Services (ISS) website.