Master of Science in Educational Leadership is a master's degree in Educational Leadership programme offered by Niagara University in Vaughan, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters. Tuition is CAD 595 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Educational Leadership
Duration: 4 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 595 / credit
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Educational Leadership at Niagara University in Ontario is a graduate program delivered at the university's Vaughan campus in the Greater Toronto Area, developing school and system leaders in areas such as instructional leadership, administration, and organizational improvement. Admission requires a baccalaureate degree with a minimum B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale, roughly 73-77% depending on the grading scale). The program is open to domestic applicants only: it is one of the two Niagara University in Ontario programs not available to international students. There is no application fee. Applications for the Fall intake, with classes beginning late August, are due in late July, and applications for the Winter intake, beginning mid-January, are due in early December. Tuition is charged per credit hour in Canadian dollars at a domestic rate published on the university's official tuition schedule.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants must be Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certified and hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; those with a GPA below 3.0 (B average) may be required to attend an interview assessing career goals, program readiness, multicultural sensitivity, and decision-making skills. Applicants must be a Canadian permanent resident or citizen. The programme states only that a language-proficiency examination is required for applicants whose native language is not English, without publishing specific test scores. The application needs official transcripts from every institution attended, three references (at least one academic), a two-page statement of intent covering academic background, career goals, and personal philosophy, a resume or experience profile, and an international degree evaluation (WES, TEC, or CES) where applicable.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall and Winter
Application Deadline:Fall intake (classes begin late August): late July. Winter intake (classes begin mid-January): early December.
