We recommend you begin your application as early as possible. Please begin your application no later than one week from the closing date to ensure enough time to upload all supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Applicants must normally have a bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 from a recognized university, preferably in an arts or social sciences discipline.
Curriculum Vitae (two pages maximum).
A one-page letter of intent that explains why you wish to pursue the M.A. in International Studies.
A one-page statement of research interest including the topic(s) and geographical region(s) as well as the intended track (thesis or essays).
An academic writing sample.
Contact information of three referees, at least two of which must be from university faculty members. Your referees will receive an e-mail link via SFU's online application system. Letters uploaded to the system must be on official university letterhead and must contain your referees' contact information.
A copy of transcripts from all institutions attended. Do not mail a hard copy of your transcript at this time. (You will be required to send official transcripts by mail only if admitted.)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 7.5 on each Academic Module (listening, speaking, writing, reading), or
TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, internet based test) with an overall score of 102 or better with a minimum score of 25 in each of the four components (listening, speaking, writing, reading), or
TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, paper based test) with a minimum score of 625 including a minimum essay score of 5.5, or