Overview

The Capacity Development and Extension program at University of Guelph offers full or part-time study, and a thesis or major paper option: Thesis option and Major paper option.

Career Opportunities

Leadership and outreach in agriculture, environment and community development

Policymaking and governance

Education, extension and professional training services

Public, not-for-profit and social innovation sectors

Doctoral studies and academia

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Capacity Building and Extension

Research Design

Community Engagement and Public Participation

Capacity Building for Sustainable Development

Facilitation and Conflict Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-10-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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89

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4.5

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

45 alternative credits

45-60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B-

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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89

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4.5

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four year honours degree or equivalent, with an average standing of at least second class honours (B-) in the last four semesters of full-time study or two years of professional work in a related field.

The CDE program also participates in a shared collaborative program option with International Development Studies (IDS). Please consult the International Development Studies listing in the Graduate Calendar for a detailed description of the collaborative program including the special additional requirements for each participating Department.

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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

21946 CAD / year

≈ 21946 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7133 CAD / year

≈ 7133 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Guelph

Funding

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