Program Overview for Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) in Canada:
Forestry graduate students learn from a dynamic and diverse group of researchers who educate and communicate how forests and the products that are created from them contribute to the well-being of all living things.
The health and sustainability of forests and the people who depend on them underlies everything we do. We are among the best institutions globally in forest-related education and research and are also unique in the breadth of expertise we possess, which allows us to integrate new knowledge across many disciplines.
PhD in Forestry students can be found all over the world; they are important ambassadors for UBC Forestry and demonstrate just how diverse and international in scope the research is that is undertaken in our Faculty.
These are the international student eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) in Canada
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Normally, applicants for a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC including one of the following:
- A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses.
- Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study.
Alternatively, applicants who do not meet the requirements stated above, but who have had other significant formal training, relevant professional experience, and/or otherwise possess demonstrable knowledge or expertise that would prepare them adequately for successful study in a specific graduate program, may be granted admission on the recommendation of the appropriate graduate program and approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Other Documents required:
- Reference Letter(3)
- Letter of Motivation/SOP
- A minimum of three references
Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the domestic student eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD)
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Normally, applicants for a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC including one of the following:
- A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses.
- Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study.
Alternatively, applicants who do not meet the requirements stated above, but who have had other significant formal training, relevant professional experience, and/or otherwise possess demonstrable knowledge or expertise that would prepare them adequately for successful study in a specific graduate program, may be granted admission on the recommendation of the appropriate graduate program and approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Other Documents required:
- Reference Letter(3)
- Letter of Motivation/SOP
- A minimum of three references
Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.
These are the test eligibilities for the Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 100
- IELTS(academic): 7
Other test requirements:
- GRE(computer): Not Required
The international student tuition fees and costs for Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$168.25 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$8,952.27 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working 20h * 4 weeks * 8 month * CAD 14.50/h + 20h * 4 weeks * 8 month * CAD 14.50/h at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$106.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$5,095.68 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working 20h * 4 weeks * 8 month * CAD 14.50/h + 20h * 4 weeks * 8 month * CAD 14.50/h at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
International Tuition Awards of max. $3200 for international graduate students in research-oriented master’s and doctoral programs.
For international applicants whose citizenship and correspondence address is located in one of the world's 50 least developed countries, as declared by the United Nations. These countries include but are not limited to Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, and Uganda. Students applying to graduate programs in the Department of Chemistry. The fee is paid for by the department. Seniors: BC residents who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 65 years or over at the time of application.
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