Overview

Key facts of the Rural Planning and Development program of University of Guelph

Explore the challenges and opportunities faced by rural communities to find approaches, solutions, and processes of change for rural communities.

The MSc program offers courses in all three semesters: Fall (September – December), Winter (January – April), and Summer (May – August). The MSc program typically offers at least one online course in each semester. Student may enroll in either full-time or part-time studies in the MSc program. Students select from three routes for completion of their studies:

Thesis Route: Five (5) required courses, five (5) electives + thesis
Major Research Paper Route: Five (5) required courses, seven (7) electives + a major research paper
All-Course Route: Five (5) required courses + nine (9) electives

Students also select to study in one of the following streams:

Canadian Stream: The focus of the Canadian stream is on rural, Indigenous, and remote communities in Canada. Students gain critical knowledge and skills sets in planning theory, planning law, plan formation, implementation, project management, and evaluation. These skills are developed and demonstrated through community-based course projects, case studies, and student research.
International Stream: The International stream prepares students for practice and research in rural and regional development planning in the international context. It focuses on the rural regional dimension within a national or global context, in particular the policy, planning and management processes that are driving development interventions. It emphasizes applied research and practice based on a firm foundation of theory.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rural Research Methods
Planning and Development Theory
Rural Planning Practice
Land Use Planning Law
International Rural Development Planning
Rural Development Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B-

English requirements

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General requirements

The minimum requirement for admission is a four-year Honours degree (or equivalent) with an average of at least second class honours (B-) in the last four semesters (or two years) of study.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19030 CAD / year

≈ 19030 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6208 CAD / year

≈ 6208 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Overview

Key facts of the Rural Planning and Development program of University of Guelph

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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