📖Introduction

The University of Guelph is a comprehensive public research university located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is recognized for its strong programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, life sciences, environmental sciences, business, and the arts. The university is committed to providing a transformative learning experience and fostering a supportive community for its students. With a focus on research, innovation, and community engagement, the University of Guelph prepares students to address global challenges and contribute to society.

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📚About the Program

The International Development Studies (IDS) collaborative specialization provides a focal point for graduate teaching and research in the area of international development. The collaborative specialization combines training in a particular discipline with exposure to a broad range of social science perspectives. Faculty expertise encompasses various aspects of development in Asia, Africa, Eastern and Western Europe and the Americas. Students wishing to pursue a Master's or PhD degree with the designation "International Development Studies" must enter the collaborative specialization in International Development through a participating department. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

IDEV*6000 Regional Context Unspecified [0.50]
This reading course provides an opportunity for in-depth investigation about a particular region in preparation for a thesis, major paper or research project. The course normally is directed by the student's advisor.

Restriction(s): Restricted to International Development Studies collaborative specialization masters students.
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Location(s): Guelph
IDEV*6200 Development Theory, Issues and Process Fall Only [0.50]
This course will examine key issues in development, for example: social justice, poverty and inequality, sustainability, governance and inclusiveness, and how perspectives on these issues have changed over time and differ across disciplinary perspectives. The course will be writing-intensive and focus on the development of skills in oral communication of development issues.

Restriction(s): Restricted to International Development Studies collaborative specialization masters students.
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Location(s): Guelph
IDEV*6300 Research and Analysis in a Development Context Fall and Winter Reg Required [0.50]
This two semester course prepares students to conduct research in a development context. It emphasizes power relations and supports students as they reflect on their own positionality and the development context of their research. Through reading, discussion and practice, students develop skills in areas such as: scoping research questions, data collection, data analysis, navigating ethical complexities and knowledge mobilization. There will be an emphasis on reflective writing and on communicating development research and analysis to diverse audiences.

Restriction(s): Restricted to International Development Studies collaborative specialization masters students.
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Location(s): Guelph
IDEV*6500 Fieldwork in International Development Studies Unspecified [0.50]
This course recognizes an intensive commitment to research in an archival repository, 'in the field' or at an appropriate development institution in Canada or abroad. The course normally is directed by the student's advisor in consultation with the advisory committee.

Restriction(s): Restricted to International Development Studies collaborative specialization doctoral students.
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Location(s): Guelph
IDEV*6800 Theories and Debates in Development Fall Only [0.50]
This course examines recent approaches in development theory explaining international inequality, poverty and long-term change. It also investigates selected current debates in international development - such as food security, trade, good governance, sustainability or gender - from various discipline-based and interdisciplinary perspectives, and analyzes selected regional experiences of development.

Restriction(s): Restricted to International Development Studies collaborative specialization doctoral students. A minimum final grade of 75% is required to remain in the IDEV collaborative specialization.
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Location(s): Guelph
IDEV*6850 Development Research and Practice Winter Only [0.50]
In this course students establish the linkages between their doctoral research topic and the wider field of development studies and practice. The course will examine development policies and projects, ethical issues related to (cross-cultural) development research, and relationships between research and development practice.

Prerequisite(s): IDEV*6800
Restriction(s): Restricted to International Development Studies collaborative specialization doctoral students. A minimum final grade of 75% is required to remain in the IDEV collaborative specialization.
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Location(s): Guelph

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🏫About University of Guelph

The University of Guelph, situated in Guelph, Ontario, is known for its strong agricultural and veterinary science programs. However, it also offers a diverse range of academic disciplines across various faculties, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, and social sciences. Guelph is renowned for its commitment to experiential learning and community engagement, providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

230 RMB

Tuition fee:

29,175 CAD per year

116,700 CAD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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