{"id":84048,"date":"2026-09-21T09:58:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=84048"},"modified":"2026-09-21T09:58:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:58:51","slug":"gre-accepted-universities-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"GRE Accepted Universities in Canada 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Most Canadian universities dropped mandatory GRE for master&#8217;s admissions after 2020, unlike the US.<\/li>\n\n    <li>GRE mainly applies now to business, management, and select Economics or Engineering PhD programs.<\/li>\n\n    <li>University of Waterloo and most University of Toronto departments no longer ask for GRE.<\/li>\n\n    <li>GRE registration in India costs Rs. 22,000, separate from your IELTS or TOEFL fees.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students deciding whether to write the GRE before applying to a Canadian master&#8217;s or PhD program.\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/#Do_Canadian_Universities_Still_Ask_for_GRE\" title=\"Do Canadian Universities Still Ask for GRE?\">Do Canadian Universities Still Ask for GRE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/#Universities_in_Canada_That_Still_Accept_or_Require_GRE\" title=\"Universities in Canada That Still Accept or Require GRE\">Universities in Canada That Still Accept or Require GRE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/#Universities_in_Canada_Without_GRE_Requirement\" title=\"Universities in Canada Without GRE Requirement\">Universities in Canada Without GRE Requirement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/#GRE_Score_for_Canada_Admission_What_Actually_Counts_as_Competitive\" title=\"GRE Score for Canada Admission: What Actually Counts as Competitive\">GRE Score for Canada Admission: What Actually Counts as Competitive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/#GRE_Waiver_Universities_in_Canada\" title=\"GRE Waiver Universities in Canada\">GRE Waiver Universities in Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/#MS_in_Canada_Without_GRE_Should_You_Still_Take_It\" title=\"MS in Canada Without GRE: Should You Still Take It?\">MS in Canada Without GRE: Should You Still Take It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/#Cost_of_Taking_GRE_from_India\" title=\"Cost of Taking GRE from India\">Cost of Taking GRE from India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/#Application_Timeline_When_to_Plan_Your_GRE_Around_Canadian_Intakes\" title=\"Application Timeline: When to Plan Your GRE Around Canadian Intakes\">Application Timeline: When to Plan Your GRE Around Canadian Intakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/#3_Takeaways_on_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_Canada\" title=\"3 Takeaways on GRE Accepted Universities in Canada\">3 Takeaways on GRE Accepted Universities in Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-canada\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_Canada\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Accepted Universities in Canada\">Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Accepted Universities in Canada<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7ff85a8\" id=\"strong-do-canadian-universities-still-ask-for-gre-strong\" data-block-id=\"7ff85a8\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Canadian_Universities_Still_Ask_for_GRE\"><\/span><strong>Do Canadian Universities Still Ask for GRE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Is GRE accepted in Canada? Yes, but fewer programs need it than most students expect. Canadian universities moved away from mandatory GRE scores for the majority of master&#8217;s programs between 2020 and 2022, and that shift has held through the 2026 admission cycle. Where the exam still matters, it is almost always tied to a specific department or program rather than a university-wide rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwaterloo.ca\/future-students\/admissions\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Waterloo<\/a> confirms on its own graduate studies FAQ page that none of its programs require a GRE test and that a submitted score is accepted only if a student chooses to include one. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgs.utoronto.ca\/future-students\/admission-application-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The University of Toronto&#8217;s<\/a> School of Graduate Studies has stated it will not require a GRE score for September 2026 admissions across most departments, including Psychology. The exception sits inside the Economics department, where every applicant without a degree from a Canadian university must submit an official <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/can-you-provide-information-about-the-gre-exam-including-subjects-covered-and-exam-dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GRE General Test<\/a> score, with no exceptions, and the department expects a Quantitative Reasoning score of at least 160 and an Analytical Writing score of at least 3.5 for its MA program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the gap in most GRE accepted universities in Canada content available online. Aggregator score tables often list GRE cutoffs for departments that no longer ask for the test at all. Always confirm the current policy on the specific program page rather than a generic ranking table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building an accurate list of GRE accepted universities in Canada for your shortlist means checking each department directly rather than relying on a single blanket answer for the whole country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students often assume a university-wide &#8220;GRE required&#8221; or &#8220;GRE not required&#8221; label, but the real answer sits at the department or even the specific degree level. Before you register for the GRE, open the admission requirements page for your exact program, not the university&#8217;s general graduate admissions page.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you want the department-by-department version of this answer, our guide on<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/is-gre-required-for-masters-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> whether GRE is required for a master&#8217;s in Canada<\/a> walks through it in more detail.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-aec9a8b\" id=\"strong-universities-in-canada-that-still-accept-or-require-gre-strong\" data-block-id=\"aec9a8b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Universities_in_Canada_That_Still_Accept_or_Require_GRE\"><\/span><strong>Universities in Canada That Still Accept or Require GRE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>GRE required for Canada universities is now the more accurate framing for most applicants, since the requirement sits with a handful of programs rather than an entire institution. Here is what has been verified directly against official sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Program<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>GRE Status (2026)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Source<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Toronto<\/td><td>Economics (MA\/PhD)<\/td><td>Required for non-Canadian degree holders, no exceptions<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/economics.utoronto.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">economics.utoronto.ca<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grad.ubc.ca\/prospective-students\/application-admission\/gre-or-other-test-scores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of British Columbia<\/a><\/td><td>Sauder Master of Management<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gmat-canada-cutoff-for-mba-colleges-average-gmat-scores-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GMAT<\/a> or GRE accepted<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/sauder.ubc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sauder.ubc.ca<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Waterloo<\/td><td>Master of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MBET)<\/td><td>GMAT preferred, GRE occasionally considered<\/td><td>Program admissions page<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Various universities<\/td><td>Select research-intensive PhD programs (Engineering, Economics, Data-heavy fields)<\/td><td>Department-dependent, check individually<\/td><td>University department pages<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside these categories, treat any GRE score requirement you see for a Canadian master&#8217;s program as something to verify directly with that department before you register for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7d80d6c\" id=\"strong-universities-in-canada-without-gre-requirement-strong\" data-block-id=\"7d80d6c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Universities_in_Canada_Without_GRE_Requirement\"><\/span><strong>Universities in Canada Without GRE Requirement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadian universities that don&#8217;t need GREs now cover the large majority of taught master&#8217;s programs, including most computer science, data science, and engineering coursework degrees. This is one of the clearest differences between applying to Canada and applying to the United States, where GRE requirements have been more inconsistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Waterloo does not require the GRE for any program, based on its own graduate admissions team&#8217;s confirmation that no department at Waterloo asks for a GRE test. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/sociology\/grad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McGill University&#8217;s Sociology graduate program page<\/a> states plainly that the GRE is no longer required for admission. University of Toronto follows the same pattern for most departments outside Economics, evaluating applicants primarily on undergraduate GPA, coursework, references, and, for research degrees, a confirmed supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are exploring MS in Canada without GRE, focus your shortlist on universities and departments that evaluate applicants on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Undergraduate GPA and academic standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevant coursework or research experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/statement-of-purpose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statement of purpose<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/letter-of-recommendation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letters of recommendation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English proficiency scores (<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/have-you-given-your-ielts-test-student-answered-no-implying-they-need-info-about-ielts-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/is-toefl-accepted-in-canada-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a> remain mandatory even when GRE is not)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a closer look at where to apply, our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ms-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> MS in Canada: top universities<\/a> roundup and our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/masters-in-canada-beginners-guide-about-ms-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> MS in Canada for Indian students<\/a> guide cover fees and requirements for GRE-free programs in more depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If your target list consists entirely of GRE-free programs, do not skip planning for test prep altogether. Many students apply to Canada and the US or UK in the same cycle, and a GRE score taken early keeps every option open without adding pressure closer to deadlines.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d6caff4\" id=\"strong-gre-score-for-canada-admission-what-actually-counts-as-competitive-strong\" data-block-id=\"d6caff4\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GRE_Score_for_Canada_Admission_What_Actually_Counts_as_Competitive\"><\/span><strong>GRE Score for Canada Admission: What Actually Counts as Competitive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no single national cutoff for GRE scores for Canada admission, because so few programs require it and each sets its own bar. The clearest official benchmark available is from the University of Toronto&#8217;s Economics department, which expects a Quantitative Reasoning score of 160 or above and an Analytical Writing score of 3.5 or above for its MA program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where a business school or Engineering PhD program does ask for a GRE score, admissions committees generally weigh the Quantitative Reasoning section more heavily than Verbal, particularly for STEM and analytics-driven programs. A strong, well-rounded score still helps even when a program lists GRE as optional, since it can offset a lower undergraduate GPA or strengthen a scholarship application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general reference point, a combined score above 310 to 320 out of a total of 340 is usually considered strong for the programs that do look at the GRE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For the full section-by-section breakdown of what counts as a good score, see our guide on<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-gre-score-out-of-340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> what is a good GRE score out of 340<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-261dd4b\" id=\"strong-gre-waiver-universities-in-canada-strong\" data-block-id=\"261dd4b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GRE_Waiver_Universities_in_Canada\"><\/span><strong>GRE Waiver Universities in Canada<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Great waiver&#8221; at Canadian universities is a slightly misleading way to describe what is actually happening at most schools. Canadian universities have not typically introduced a formal &#8220;waiver&#8221; process the way some US schools did during the pandemic. Instead, the large majority simply removed GRE from their standard admission requirements altogether, so there is nothing to waive in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The distinction matters for your application. A university with a genuine waiver process may still ask you to request an exemption or explain why you are not submitting a score. A university that has removed the GRE requirement entirely, like Waterloo, does not need any such request from you. Check the specific program page&#8217;s wording carefully: &#8220;not required&#8221; and &#8220;waived on request&#8221; are two different processes with different steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This GRE vs no-GRE universities Canada landscape shifts almost every admission cycle as departments review their own outcomes, so re-check requirements each time you apply rather than relying on what a program asked for last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If a program&#8217;s page uses the word &#8220;waiver,&#8221; treat that as a signal that the GRE is still the default expectation, and you may need to submit a short request or explanation to skip it. Do not assume silence on GRE means an automatic waiver.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-62eb402\" id=\"strong-ms-in-canada-without-gre-should-you-still-take-it-strong\" data-block-id=\"62eb402\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MS_in_Canada_Without_GRE_Should_You_Still_Take_It\"><\/span><strong>MS in Canada Without GRE: Should You Still Take It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your shortlist is built entirely around MS in Canada without GRE programs, taking the exam anyway can still be worth the effort in specific situations. Consider it if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You are applying to both Canada and the US in the same cycle, since GRE requirements are more common and less predictable across US programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your undergraduate GPA is on the lower side, and a strong GRE score could support your file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are targeting a competitive scholarship that considers standardized test scores as one input<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your target program is data-heavy or research-intensive, and a strong Quant score adds credibility to your application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of these apply and every program on your list has confirmed no GRE requirement, your prep time is better spent on a strong statement of purpose and a well-documented CV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Canada is one of several countries on your list, check our separate roundup of<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-required-for-masters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> GRE accepted universities in the USA<\/a>, since the US GRE landscape is far less consistent than Canada&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-71225cc\" id=\"strong-cost-of-taking-gre-from-india-strong\" data-block-id=\"71225cc\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Taking_GRE_from_India\"><\/span><strong>Cost of Taking GRE from India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The GRE General Test costs Rs. 22,000 ($220) in India as of 2026, whether you take it at a test centre or through the at-home option, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.ets.org\/gre.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ETS&#8217;s<\/a> published fee structure. This is separate from your IELTS or TOEFL fee and separate from any application fees charged by individual Canadian universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional GRE-related fees to budget for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Service<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fee (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rescheduling the test<\/td><td>Rs. 5,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Changing test centre<\/td><td>Rs. 5,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional score report (beyond the first 4 free)<\/td><td>Rs. 2,900 per recipient<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Score review request<\/td><td>Rs. 5,900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used:<\/em><\/strong><em> 1 CAD = Rs. 68. Verify the current rate before budgeting, since it can shift by the time you apply.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9b27a48\" id=\"strong-application-timeline-when-to-plan-your-gre-around-canadian-intakes-strong\" data-block-id=\"9b27a48\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Timeline_When_to_Plan_Your_GRE_Around_Canadian_Intakes\"><\/span><strong>Application Timeline: When to Plan Your GRE Around Canadian Intakes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If even one program on your shortlist needs a GRE score, plan the test at least four to five months before your application deadline. This allows time for a retake if needed and for scores to reach the university before the deadline. Canadian universities run Fall, Winter, and sometimes Spring intakes, and deadlines vary widely by program and department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/canada-intakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 2026 guide to Canada intakes<\/a> breaks down deadlines and visa timelines by intake so you can work backward to a GRE test date that doesn&#8217;t clash with anything else on your checklist.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7c8f61c\" id=\"strong-3-takeaways-on-gre-accepted-universities-in-canada-strong\" data-block-id=\"7c8f61c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_Canada\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on GRE Accepted Universities in Canada<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Confirm your GRE requirement at the department level,<\/strong> not the university level. Aggregator score tables are frequently outdated for Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If your entire shortlist is GRE-free,<\/strong> consider redirecting your prep time toward your statement of purpose and CV instead of the exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register for the GRE at least four to five months before<\/strong> your earliest application deadline if even one program on your list requires or recommends it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not sure whether your specific program needs a GRE score or how your profile stacks up?<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk to a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> before you shortlist.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ca97a68\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-gre-accepted-universities-in-canada-strong\" data-block-id=\"ca97a68\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_Canada\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Accepted Universities in Canada<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789983371608\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is GRE accepted in Canada for master&#8217;s admission?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>GRE is accepted at most Canadian universities that ask for it, but very few programs make it mandatory anymore. Business, management, and select Economics or research-heavy PhD programs are the main exceptions. Always check the specific department&#8217;s admission page rather than assuming a university-wide policy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789983381252\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which Canadian universities don&#8217;t need GRE?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>University of Waterloo does not require GRE for any program, and University of Toronto has dropped it for most departments outside Economics. McGill&#8217;s Sociology program has also confirmed it no longer requires GRE. Most taught master&#8217;s programs across Canada now evaluate applicants on GPA, references, and coursework instead.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789983399648\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What GRE score is good for admission to Canadian universities?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There is no single cutoff, since so few programs require GRE. University of Toronto&#8217;s Economics MA expects Quantitative Reasoning of 160 or above and Analytical Writing of 3.5 or above. For other programs that consider GRE as optional, a well-rounded score above 310 to 320 overall is generally seen as competitive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789983420892\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is GRE required for MBA or management programs in Canada?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Some management programs accept GRE as an alternative to GMAT rather than requiring it outright. UBC&#8217;s Sauder Master of Management, for example, accepts either GMAT or GRE. Check each business school&#8217;s admissions page, since GMAT is still the more commonly preferred test for management degrees in Canada.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789983444277\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I get admission to a Canadian university without a GRE score?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, for the large majority of programs. Since most Canadian universities dropped the GRE requirement, admission now depends primarily on undergraduate GPA, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and English proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789983470463\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does taking the GRE still help if my target program doesn&#8217;t require it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It can, especially if your GPA is average or you are applying to multiple countries in the same cycle. A strong GRE score can strengthen a scholarship application or offset a weaker section of your profile, even where the university lists it as optional.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789983496212\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the GRE exam fee in India for applying to Canada?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The GRE General Test costs Rs. 22,000 in India as of 2026, the same whether you take it at a test centre or from home. This is separate from IELTS or TOEFL fees and from any university application fees.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789984474602\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is GMAT accepted instead of GRE at Canadian universities?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For most business and management programs, yes. Many Canadian business schools prefer GMAT but will also accept GRE, while GRE is more common for general master&#8217;s and research programs outside business.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Most Canadian universities dropped mandatory GRE for master&#8217;s admissions after 2020, unlike the US. GRE mainly applies now to business, management, and select Economics or Engineering PhD programs. University of Waterloo and most University of Toronto departments no longer ask for GRE. 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