AlbMaster of Design (Art and Design)University of Alberta · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of intent

Typically required—confirm prompt.

CV or resume

Typically required—confirm department list.

Portfolio

Design portfolio typically required for MDes—confirm format on Art & Design graduate admissions.

Recommendation letters x 3

References typically required—confirm quantity.

Official transcript(s)

From post-secondary institutions attended; English translation if needed.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; General undergraduate degree with GPA 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate or graduate work, or equivalent.
Prerequisites: Design portfolio / studio preparation; Preparation suitable for Industrial Design or Visual Communication Design graduate study; portfolio typically required—confirm on department admissions.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each band); GPS/typical IELTS if used—confirm Art & Design published IELTS minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 5 overall | Old scale: 95 overall (21 each section); Department ELP (classic TOEFL 95 with 21 each section). Confirm new-scale mapping for tests on/after 21 Jan 2026.. New scale applies to tests written on or after 21 Jan 2026.; Department ELP (classic TOEFL 95 with 21 each section). Confirm new-scale mapping for tests on/after 21 Jan 2026.. Old scale applies to tests written before 21 Jan 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.