Overview

Why choose the International Forestry from University of British Columbia?

Today’s forest conservation and resource management decisions are made in the context of global agreements and international competition for forest products and services. Decision makers and practitioners must be prepared to compete in rapidly changing social, economic or cultural settings.

The MIF empowers graduates to seek, negotiate, and implement solutions for complex global forest challenges, and most importantly, to adapt and succeed in changing landscapes.

The programme’s curriculum is a mix of experiential learning and real-world experiences taught through:

Courses covering a wide range of topics, including:

Forests and society

Social, community, and Indigenous forestry

Integrated natural resources management

Natural resource economics and environmental finance

Forest business enterprise

International forest governance and policy

International forestry institutions, diplomacy, and negotiations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forests and Society

Social, Community & Indigenous Forestry

International Forestry Institutions, Diplomacy and Negotiations

Working with Diverse Knowledge Systems in Sustainable Natural Resources Management

Natural Resource Economics and Environmental Finance

Forest Business Enterprise

International Forest Governance and Policy

Natural Resources Planning

Professional Communication

Topics in International Forestry
Placement or Directed Study Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

31 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

International Development Environmental Economics & Policy Forestry View 21 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy 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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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have an academic background in science, social science, or a related discipline with an adequate grounding in natural resource conservation and management.

The academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range in third- and fourth-year courses (at UBC, these are courses numbered 300-499).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43166 CAD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

21021 CAD / year

≈ 21021 CAD / year

Additional Details

Tuition is $21020.97 CDN per year for domestic students

Tuition is $43,166.04 CDN per year for international students

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 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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Courses covering a wide range of topics, including:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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