Program Overview for MSc in Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics in Canada:
The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics is a research intensive department that takes great pride in providing outstanding educational experiences and research and outreach activities. The graduate programs emphasize the application of contemporary theories and state-of-the art tools to problems related to food and agriculture, resource use and economic development.
The course-based degree (MFARE) requires either course work with a major research paper or course work alone.
The thesis-based (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs strive to develop appropriate analytical, methodological, and communication skills to enable students to analyze agriculture and resource problems effectively and explain their findings. The MSc requires both course work and a thesis.
These are the international student eligibility for the MSc in Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics in Canada
A minimum 70% (B-) average over the past two years in a four-year honours degree in Food, Agriculture or Resource Economics (or in a field of economics); Moreover, you need to submit:
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letter
- Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
- CV/Resume
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the domestic student eligibility for the MSc in Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics
A minimum 70% (B-) average over the past two years in a four-year honours degree in Food, Agriculture or Resource Economics (or in a field of economics); Moreover, you need to submit:
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letter
- Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
- CV/Resume
These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 89
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$13,675.08 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,920.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$4,755.06 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,920.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour. | |||||||
We encourage International applicants as well as domestic applicants to complete your application earlier in January to ensure that all documents are received by the deadline. Due to the electronic application process you should allow a minimum of two weeks to work through the process to complete your application.
Entry Period: September only; NO admission is available for the Winter and Summer semesters.
Securing an Advisor at application is NOT required; selection of Advisor is done during the first two semesters of the program.
Graduate Coordinator MSc/MFARE: Dr. Alfons Weersink 519-824-4120 ext 52766 fare@uoguelph.ca
Graduate Program Assistant: Kathryn Selves 519-824-4120 ext 52771 fare@uoguelph.ca
Note: Most graduate student receive a funding package made up of a number of components. The options may be one or more of the following:
- Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA)
- Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
- Graduate Service Assistant (GSA)
- Scholarship (external and/or internal)
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