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Alberta
General admission requirements:
- All required Grade 11 courses (or equivalents)
- English language requirement
- Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
- A minimum of five (5) Approved 30-level Courses* (see below), including English Language Arts 30-1 (min 70%) or equivalent
Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved 20-level and 30-level courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses.
What do I need?
To apply for admission, you must meet the general and program-specific requirements listed on this page.
Faculty of Applied Sciences (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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Computing Science 1 Software Systems |
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| Mechatronics Systems Engineering |
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| Sustainable Energy Engineering 2 |
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* Students unable to complete the requirements in any one category due to course availability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
1 The SFU-Zhejiang University Computing Science Dual Degree Program is designed to be open to domestic and international students. A supplemental statement of interest is required. Details on program eligibility can be found here. Prospective students from China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, who do not hold Canadian citizenship, need to gain admission via Zhejiang University.
2 Applicants must complete a supplemental application. Further instructions will be provided to applicants directly after their application is received.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) |
Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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Students unable to complete the requirements in any one category due to course availability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Beedie School of Business (programs)
Applicants are required to submit a supplemental application.
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| All programs |
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Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| Communication |
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* only one language course may be used as a List A course, additional languages will be used as List B |
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| Interactive Arts & Technology |
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| Contemporary Arts 1 |
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1 Applicants are required to submit a supplemental application. Audition, interview or portfolio required. See details.
Faculty of Education (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| Bachelor of General Studies |
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Faculty of Environment (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| Archaeology, Human Geography (BA) |
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| Resource and Environmental Management, Global Environmental Systems (BEnv) |
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| Environmental Science, , Physical Geography (BSc) |
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Faculty of Health Sciences (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| Health Sciences (Bachelor of Arts) |
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| Health Sciences (Bachelor of Science) |
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Faculty of Science (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| All programs |
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Approved course lists are not exhaustive: contact Student Recruitment and Admissions about specific courses not listed.
AP and IB courses may be used in place of approved grade 12 courses.
ARTS EDUCATION 30 Level
DANCE:
- Dance 35
- Ballet 35
- Contemporary Dance 35
- Jazz Dance 35
- Dance Composition 35
DRAMA:
- Drama 30
- Advanced Acting and Touring Theatre 35
- Directing 35
- Film and Media Art 35
- Musical Theatre 35
- Technical Theatre 35
MUSIC: Instrumental
- Instrumental Music 30
- Band 35
- Chamber Ensemble 35 (instrumental)
- Instrumental Jazz 35
MUSIC: Choral
- Choral Music 30
- Chamber Ensemble 35 (Vocal)
- Choir 35
- Vocal Jazz 35
MUSIC: General
- General Music 30
VISUAL ARTS
- Art 30
- Art 31
- Ceramics: Advanced Techniques 35
- Drawing: Advanced Techniques 35
- Painting: Advanced Techniques 35
- Sculpting: Advanced Techniques 35
ENGLISH 30 Level
- English Language Arts 30-1
MATH 30 Level
- Mathematics 31
- Mathematics 30-1
- Mathematics 30-2
SCIENCE 30 Level
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- Physics 30
- Science 30
SOCIAL STUDIES 30 Level
- Aboriginal Studies 30
- Social Studies 30-1
LANGUAGE ARTS 30 Level
- Arabic Language Arts 30
- Chinese Language Arts 30
- French Language Arts 30-1
- French Language Arts 30-2
- German Language Arts 30
- Spanish Language Arts 30
- Ukrainian Language Arts 30
LANGUAGE 30 Level
- Francais 30
- Francais 30-1
- Francais 30-2
- French 30
- French 31A/31B/31C
- Language and Culture (any) 30-3Y/6Y/9Y
ADDITIONAL APPROVED COURSES
- Computer Science Advanced level (CTS – 5 Credits)
- Approved courses must be 5-credit courses; 3-credit courses (alone or in combination with another 3-credit course) may not be used for admission
- The following courses are not acceptable for admission: English 30-2, Social Studies 30-2, Courses in the Career and Technology Studies program and Physical Education
Additional resources
Advanced placement
Information for students in an AP program, or with AP course credit.
International Baccalaureate
Information for students in an IB program, or with IB course credit.
Aboriginal Admission Policy
Available admission pathway for students of Aboriginal heritage.
Diverse qualifications
Admission pathway for students who meet minimum admission standards and have demonstrated commitment or excellence in other endeavours, or who have succeeded in their studies despite difficult circumstances. Learn more about diverse qualifications.