MAS Admission Requirements

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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 refer to the following chart for the recommended English proficiency scores. Exemption from English language tests for admission can be found here.
                                                                   Accepted English Proficiency Tests
    IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.5) or higher
    TOEFL O 88, R 20, L 20, S 20, W 24 or higher
    PTE Academic O 59, L 57, R 60, S 53, W 65 or higher
    Duolingo English Test – tested on or after July 1, 2024 125 (No individual subscore below 125) or higher
    iTEP 4.5 (No band below 4.5) or higher
    O = Overall Score; W = Writing Band; R = Reading Band; S = Speaking Band; L = Listening Band

    Students who meet the above scores on IELTS Academic, TOEFL, or PTE Academic are exempt from the English Placement Test (EPT) as part of the class registration process. These students will be required to take EPS 6299 Graduate Research Seminar in their first term.

    Students admitted with above scores on IELTS Online, TOEFL Home Edition, PTE Academic Online, Duolingo English Test, or iTEP are required to take the EPT before registration. Those who score between 11 and 14 on the EPT will be placed in the Pre-Master Program (PMP): EPS 5099 Academic Writing Skills. Students who score 15 or higher will be required to take EPS 6299 Graduate Research Seminar.

    Applicants who are close to meeting the recommended English proficiency scores may still be admitted with academic English support. Find more details on the Graduate English Requirements Overview page.

    FDU Vancouver offers conditional admission to students who meet the university’s academic criteria but require additional training in English before joining FDU’s degree programs. Click here for more information.

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 Graduate English Requirements Overview page and above-mentioned Admissions 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. 

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