Overview

Key Features

The International Development Studies collaborative specialization at University of Guelph is an intra-university graduate field of study that provides an additional multidisciplinary experience for students enrolled in and completing the degree requirements for one of a number of approved Master's or Doctoral programs.

The Guelph Institute of Development Studies offers a PhD Collaborative Specialization in IDS that is a first of its kind in Canada. IDS links together discipline-based PhD programs to provide a focal point for advanced research on international development issues. Based on the experience of faculty advisors in key collaborating departments, the program focuses on issues arising in international political economy, food security, environment and development, and other interdisciplinary cutting-edge topics in development.

Careers

NGO Coordinator/Director
Policy or Program Analyst in the public or private sectors
Development Officer
Professor

Programme Structure

Options:

Economics

Engineering

English

Environmental Sciences

Family Relations & Applied Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

120

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Development View 7 other PhDs in International Development in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

120

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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

Students in the collaborative Master’s in IDS enter through one of the disciplinary/departmental programs listed above.

Prospective students must first meet the specific departmental/discipline program admission requirements.

Students choosing to enter the IDS specialization must demonstrate familiarity with the social sciences.

All students seeking to enter the collaborative IDS specialization should indicate in their applications specifically why they are interested in development studies.

Tuition Fee

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International

6444 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3222 CAD per semester during 72 months.
National

6456 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3228 CAD per semester during 72 months.

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 CAD /month

Living costs

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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