Admissions

Admission Requirements | Full Time | Part Time | Casual Study | Credit Transfer

English Language Proficiency Requirements | International Students

Admissions Requirements
The admission criteria for ICS's programs include competence and readiness to undertake advanced study. The official prerequisite for admission at the master's level is a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent, preferably with an undergraduate concentration directly related to the applicant's intended field of study at ICS, and an overall average of B+. For doctoral studies, a master's degree, including a thesis, in the area of intended study is required.

Full Time
For full-time study, the application should be submitted before February 1st in order to allow time for the processing of the application, obtaining student visas and in order to be eligible for a financial award. The admission package must include all of the following:

• A completed application form (download pdf, 193kb)
• A non-refundable application fee
• Official copies of all post-secondary school transcripts
• Letters of academic reference commenting on the academic merits of the applicant's previous study and on her or his preparation and prospects for successful graduate study. For those applying to a master's program, two such letters are required. Three letters of academic reference are required for those applying to the doctoral program
• One personal recommendation from someone who knows the applicant well and can comment on his or her purposefulness, maturity and personal readiness for graduate study
• A substantial sample of the applicant's academic work showing an ability to research, write and critique, such as an essay or research paper of approximately 10-20 pages
• A personal statement which both indicates how study at ICS fits into the applicant's academic goals and comments on how the applicant expects his or her own tradition to interplay with that of ICS

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Part Time
Part-time students must complete the full application process if they desire to work towards a degree. Individuals intending to apply to a program may take a couple courses for credit, which can later be credited toward the degree, before committing to the program. Persons who wish to take courses for credit without pursuing a degree are welcome to do so. Non-degree students must complete a course registration form and supply all post-secondary transcripts. The normal prerequisite for part-time study is a four-year baccalaureate degree in the appropriate field or its equivalent. Those who wish to audit a course must obtain the permission of the instructor before enrolling in a course.

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Casual Study
ICS welcomes people who wish to take occasional courses for their own intellectual pursuits. As with full and part time studies, a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required. Please contact for further information.

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Credit Transfer
Applicants who have completed courses at other institutions may request a credit transfer. ICS will accept credit transfers if the courses are deemed to be of an appropriate academic level and fit into the applicant's program. Credits will not be transferred from courses taken for any degree that was completed.

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English Language Proficiency Requirements
An applicant whose native language is not English must show evidence of competence to study and write in English at an advanced level. Such an applicant must submit the results of the TOEFL test. This test may be acquired from Educational Testing Services, Princeton, New Jersey USA (www.toefl.org). Applicants must write the code number 9541 directly on their TOEFL exam for the test score to be mailed to ICS.

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International Students
Persons from a country other than Canada must meet Canadian Immigration and Customs regulations for entrance into Canada. To obtain a student visa, a person must have a letter of acceptance as a full-time student at ICS and have proof of financial independence, such as a letter from a bank or a letter from a person or institution who will assume financial responsibility. With such credentials, student visas may be obtained from any Canadian consulate.
        Non-Canadian Junior Members are not allowed to work in Canada, with the exception of on-campus employment. Partners of Junior Members, however, can apply for a work permit to enable them to be employed in Canada.

Questions about admissions? Contact ICS Student Services .

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