Overview

The International Development Studies program of University of Guelph is a specialization that can be pursued through, but not limited to, the following programs across campus:

Capacity Development and Extension

Economics

Engineering

English

Environmental Sciences

Family Relations & Applied Nutrition

Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics

Geography

History

Latin American & Caribbean Studies

Management

Philosophy

Plant Agriculture

Political Science

Population Medicine

Public Health

Public Issues in Anthropology

Psychology

Rural Planning and Development

Sociology

Are you interested in:

Social & Economic Change

Environment & Sustainability

Social Justice and Human Rights

Food Security & Health

Gender & Identities

Career opportunities

NGO Coordinator/Director

Policy or Program Analyst in the public or private sectors

Development Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Regional Context

Development Theory, Issues and Process

Research and Analysis in a Development Context

Fieldwork in International Development Studies

Theories and Debates in Development

Development Research and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development View 15 other Masters in International Development in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students in the collaborative Master’s in IDS enter through one of the disciplinary/ departmental programs listed above. Prospective students must first meet the specific departmental/discipline program admission requirements. Students choosi to enter the IDS specialization must demonstrate familiarity with the social sciences. Prior to being admitted, they must have completed one course in each of: 1) economics, 2) social science (e.g. Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology), 3) social science research methods course or equivalent.

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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

15578 CAD / year

≈ 15578 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5968 CAD / year

≈ 5968 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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