Adler University's Vancouver campus is a graduate school of psychology and social justice, part of Adler University, which also has a campus in Chicago. It is best known for master's degrees in counselling psychology, organisational psychology and public policy. Choose it for professional psychology training focused on community impact.
Vancouver, Canada
Official website: adler.edu
1952 in Chicago
Graduate psychology and social justice
Vancouver and Chicago
CA$26,000 – CA$34,000
International students, graduate programmes
CA$18,000 – CA$24,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on adler.edu before you apply.
MA Counselling Psychology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MA Organizational Psychology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MA Public Policy and Administration
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MA Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy
Masters DegreeDuration
30 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Social-justice focus in psychology training.
Practicum placements with community organisations.
Downtown Vancouver campus.
Graduates work as counsellors, HR specialists and policy analysts.
Counselling graduates can pursue professional registration in British Columbia.
Graduates of eligible programmes may qualify for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Limited programmes
The Vancouver campus is a downtown teaching building with classrooms, counselling labs and study spaces.
Vancouver is a coastal city with mountains, beaches and a mild climate. Rent is among the highest in Canada.
Letter of acceptance from Adler University
Attestation letter, if required
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Adler reviews applications on a rolling basis with priority deadlines for each intake. International applicants should apply six to eight months ahead to leave time for the study permit.
Most programmes start in September, and counselling psychology and organisational psychology also start in January.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by Adler's letter of acceptance. Master's students are usually exempt from the provincial attestation requirement; check current IRCC rules.
Counselling psychology, organisational psychology, public policy and art therapy are the main programmes. Entry needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 7.0.
Adler offers some scholarships for graduate students. Check the university's financial aid pages for current awards.
