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How to Apply to the HKIN Graduate PrograM
Application deadlines
Application to the School of Human Kinetics’ graduate program may be made at any time however, it is advisable to apply well in advance of the following deadlines:
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International Students |
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September |
Mar 1 |
Feb 1 |
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January |
Aug 1 |
Jul 1 |
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How To Apply
Pre-Application Procedure
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Determine your eligibility by consulting the Minimum Academic Requirements (MAR) page on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of B+, or 76%, in upper division courses is required.
International Students - use the dropdown menu at the bottom of the MAR page to select the country from where your academic credentials were acquired.
GPA Calculator - The following document is an Adobe Acrobat form that you can use to calulate your GPA: GPA Calculator (pdf).
TOEFL: If English is your second language the School’s overall TOEFL score requirement is 90.
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Speaking: 21 |
Reading: 21 |
Listening: 23 |
Writing: 23 |
Or: 577 (paper), 233 (computer)
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Select a potential supervisor by reviewing the School's faculty and their research interests. Complete the student-faculty contact form and email the form directly to your proposed supervisor. This form provides important background information and will help determine your suitability in a research partnership. |
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Confirm the proposed faculty member’s interest and availability before proceeding with the formal application procedure below. If you do not receive a prompt response please contact the graduate secretary <hkin-gradsec@interchange.ubc.ca>. |
Formal Application Procedure
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Complete the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application form. |
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Submit the following documents to the School of Human Kinetics: |
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One completed Statement of Purpose form |
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One completed Application for Teaching Assistantship form (funding opportunity) |
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Two sets of official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. (Transcripts must arrive in the institutions’ original sealed envelope.) |
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UBC School of Human Kinetics
Graduate Programs
210 - 6081 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 CANADA
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how is my application assessed?
The School’s graduate program follows a mentorship model with admission dependent upon a faculty member agreeing to act as a research supervisor. Applications meeting minimum eligibility requirements are forwarded to suggested potential supervisors. Once approved, a Recommendation for Admission is forwarded to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, who makes a final assessment and issues a ‘formal offer’ on behalf of UBC.
The following criteria, which must meet UBC’s minimum admission requirements, are used to review applications:
- Scholastic Performance (transcripts)
- Reference Letters
- Statement of Purpose
- Publications (optional)
- Scholarship eligibility
How Am I Notified?
The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FOGS) sends a formal offer of admission to successful candidates; those not recommended for the School’s graduate program receive written notification.
international students
- A Student Authorization is required to study in Canada. This may be obtained by applying to the nearest Canadian Consular or Immigration Office in the home country and may take as long as 8-10 weeks to process; students from the People’s Republic of China should allow 3-6 months.
- To apply for authorization you will require:
- UBC’s formal offer of admission
- evidence of adequate funds for tuition and maintenance, and if married - for spouse and children
- travel funds to and from Canada
- Please retain the offer of admission for presentation to the Immigration Officer at the Canadian point of entry. For additional information visit the International Students website.
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