MSc (Planning) in Rural Planning and Development

University of Guelph

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Masters Degrees

Qualification

Intensive 6 semesters

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$15104

Fee

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Planning and Development are processes which permeate most human activities. Practitioners may be found working in a wide range of contexts – public and private sectors as well as not-for-profit organizations. Our program emphasizes planning for rural, regional and remote areas. Our graduates are highly successful in securing employment in the field. Program This MSc program is available as a thesis option, major paper option, or course only option. The intensive (6 semester) program is accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners. Research Fields The program combines research, experiential learning and active involvement with faculty in order to create a stimulating learning environment in Canadian and International Planning and Development Fields. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN: Municipal Planning in Rural Towns Land Use Planning Environmental and Resource Management Aboriginal Community Planning and Development Program and Project Planning Career Opportunities: Community Development Officer Policy Analyst Consulting Specialist for both International and Canadian agencies Program and Project Planning

For international students

Students must have a four-year Honours degree (or equivalent) with an average of at least second class honours (B-) in the last four semesters (or two years) of study. English Language Proficiency Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70 International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5 Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component - 60 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) – 89

Language requirements

IELTS

score:6.5

TOEFL

score:89

PTE

score:60

Intensive 6 semesters - Full time

Fee

CAD$20,512.00 (US$ 15,104) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario (ON), N1G 2W1, Canada

Anna and Val Hovanec Scholarship [E8010]

Value of scholarship

1 award of CAN $14,000 (payable over 2 years)

How to applay

Application materials to pursue studies at the University of Guelph will be considered as application for this award. For further information, please contact the university.

Requierments

Students entering a full-time Masters program offered by CSAHS in an area related to women in rural communities.

About

The University of Guelph is based out of Guelph in Ontario. The University of Guelph is consistently ranked among the top research intensive universities in Canada. The University offers a variety of accredited programs in the following subject areas - Arts, Biological Science, Food, Agriculture & Environment, Business & Economics, Physical and Engineering Science, Social & Applied Human Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. The University welcomes international students from around the world and is also a part of Brazil’s ‘Science without Borders’ program.

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