Overview

Our research encompasses a broad range of topics and faculty members have published in the very best journals in Economics.

Features

Our Economics - Applied Economics - Water graduate and undergraduate programs at University of Waterloo cover exciting real-world developments and equip students with contemporary analytic skills. Excellent co-op work opportunities combined with classroom learning are key to our students' outstanding record of success.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics

Applied Economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Economics Hydrology & Water Management View 6 other PhDs in Hydrology & Water Management 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

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree in Economics.
Minimum 80%, first class average in Master of Arts (MA) Economics degree.
A one-page statement of Academic Interest.
A GRE score is not required but is recommended for all international students applying to the program.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14792 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7396 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

4508 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2254 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Waterloo

810 - 1447 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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