Overview

Master of Sustainable Agriculture program from University of Guelph is offered by the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), this inter-disciplinary course-based master’s program equips you with the latest advancements in sustainable plant or livestock agricultural practices, while empowering you with skills in data analysis, agricultural economics, communication, and leadership.

The semester on the Ridgetown Campus provides students with an excellent opportunity to experience living in rural Ontario where a large part of the agricultural sector is found and to connect with a variety of agricultural operations as part of their field trip course. In addition, students will benefit from in-residence community building as well as from the 450 acres of agricultural land and facilities at the Ridgetown campus available for hands on learning.

Career prospects

Sustainability officer in a company or organization
Sustainability consulting
Advocacy and policy development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Agriculture
Livestock Agriculture
Environmental Sciences
Operations Management in the Agri‑Food Sector
Agri‑Food Supply and Value Chain Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

5 alternative credits

5.5 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Students must have achieved a grade average of at least 70% (B-) in the last four semesters of study from an Honours Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, plant sciences, environmental science, animal biology, agricultural engineering, or related field from a recognized university.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit evidence of English proficiency using one of the University's approved tests. Admissible scores for entry to the program

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Tuition Fees

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21706 CAD / year

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12100 CAD / year

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Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Funding

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