MAS Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines 

Application and all required supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline for the term: 

Fall (September start) term – June 15

Winter (January start) term – October 15

Summer (May start) term – February 15

*Deadlines may change depending on seat availability; we strongly encourage you to apply early and check here regularly for updates.   

Admission Procedures: The admission process to the Master of Administrative Studies (MAS) program is competitive and is constrained by strict deadlines. Offers are based on seat availability and the overall strength of the applicant pool. The Admissions team cannot provide individual status updates before admission decisions are released.  

Applicants will be advised if they require any foundation courses in the first term at the time of admission. 

Admission Requirements 

1. Graduated from an accredited 4-year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent.

3-year degrees from India are considered equivalent to a 4-year degree if:  

• The applicant’s overall standing in the degree is 1st Class/Division, AND  

• The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better http://www.naac.gov.in/ OR the awarding institution is designated an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology. 

2. Maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (“B”) or higher in their undergraduate studies.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the communication of the English language. Please check here to see if you meet the English language requirements

FDU Vancouver offers Conditional Acceptance to students who meet the university’s academic criteria but require additional training in English before joining FDU’s degree programs. Please refer to the “Conditional Admissions and Vancouver Campus Partner Language Schools” under English language requirements for more details. 

Required Documents 

Copies of the documents must be submitted together with the online application. 

1. Attested or official transcripts, academic records, Individual mark sheets showing all attempts, failures, and retakes, diplomas, degrees received from all post-secondary institutions. If the documents are not in English, a certified translation is required. 
2. Proof of English Proficiency
   For more details, please refer to the English language requirements. 
3. Copy of the information page on your valid passport or government issued Photo ID. 
4. Resume (recommended). 
5. Optional- Recommendation letters. 

Applying for Transfer Credits 

If you have already completed a master’s degree at a recognized post-secondary institution and have taken courses similar to those in your program at FDU Vancouver, you may be eligible to apply for transfer credits. 

• To view the curriculum for MAS, please visit MAS Graduation Requirements page. 

• To learn more about transfer eligibility and how to apply, please visit Graduate Student Transfer Credits and Foundation Course Waivers page.