University of Calgary M.A Economics Fees, Eligibility, Admission & Deadlines

Calgary, AlbertaLocation
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Economics)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #201 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

$4,514 /Yr

CA$6,270 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Apr 1, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$4514 (CAD 6270)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and food$10800 (CAD 15000)
Health Insurance$433 (CAD 601)

Fee Per Credit:- 626.98

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021$7678 (CAD 10664)

Important Dates

Opcoming dates are tentative to previous dates.

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake Aug 1, 2025
Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake Apr 1, 2026
  • University of Calgary offers MA in Economics with a duration of 2 years.
  • This course is offered on a full-time and thesis-based but it is also available in course-based.
  • This program consists of a minimum of 3 core courses and 3 electives courses.
  • The 3 core courses of Economics program are:
    • Econometrics
    • Microeconomic Theory
    • Macroeconomic Theory

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

School Faculty of Arts

Academic Requirement

4-year Bachelor's Degree - First Class Division, or 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only). Students with 3 year Bachelor's Degree must also hold a Master's Degree.

English Language Requirements

  • TOEFL(iBT) minimum score of 86 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
  • IELTS score of 6.5 (with no section less than 6.0).
  • PTE score of 59 or higher
  • Duolingo obtaining a minimum score of 125 (with no sub-score below 105).

Application link

Application link

Total Credits

30

Course Duration 

1 Year

Application Fee

Non-refundable $145

Documents Required

  • Online application
  • Non-refundable application fee
  • Transcripts
  • English requirement scores
  • A digital portfolio
  • Resume
  • 3 Letters of Reference

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

59 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

125 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

145

Application Fees

30

ECTS Credits



Comments


Found 9 Comments

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ikechukwu kingsley
Apr 27, 2023 00:24
I graduated as a Chemical Engineer but drifted into information technology. Can I apply for Msc in Data Science
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Sinbad Chongtham
Apr 27, 2023 07:36

To be eligible for admission to the MSc in Data Science program at the University of Calgary, you must have a four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, or engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution. And if English is not your first lamguage, a valid ELP test score is necessary.

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kengne tankam marie paule
Apr 8, 2023 21:40
Can i apply for a MEng in chemical and petroleum engineering with my Bachelor's transcript as an international student ?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Apr 10, 2023 14:05

You can apply for the M.Eng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering proghram of the University of Calgary if you have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical or petroleum engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. You must submit your official transcripts as well as a copy of your cetificate. International students must also submit a valid ELP test score unless eligible for exemption.

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dilpreet kaur
Jan 5, 2023 04:25
is masters in international relations availaible in UOC? for those who had bacholers in english honours of 3 years and passed 12th with 81 % and also have english and french language proficiency ?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Jan 7, 2023 21:19

The University of Calgary offers Masters programs in various academic disciplines. However, the university does not offer masters program in International Relations.

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Alberta Innovates Graduate Student ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 18,720/Yr$26,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
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