Overview
Many of our professors are actively researching and working to find applied solutions to some of the most pressing societal issues such as affordable housing, climate change, environmental conservation and policy, active transportation, urban economies, participatory planning processes, and equity and inclusion, among many others.
Features
- Our Planning students at University of Waterloo specialize in a range of subfields in planning including social planning, environmental planning, community sustainability, urban design, transportation, housing, urban economics, heritage and more.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human and Built Environment
- Physical/Natural Environment
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 25 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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Other requirements
General requirements
- Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- Transcript(s)
- Writing sample
- References
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- A master's degree with excellent standing (minimum 80%) from a recognized university. Evidence of ability to pursue independent research is essential
Tuition Fee
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International
14792 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7396 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
4508 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2254 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Part-time
- National/Out of Province: $1,127/ semester
- International: $3,698/ semester
Living costs for Waterloo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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