Waterloo's graduate studies application process is entirely electronic. Learn more about the graduate admissions process by visiting the sites below.
Application deadlines
| Program | Admit term(s) | Application Deadline(s) |
|---|---|---|
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Master of Climate Change Please note that the internship option is only available when applying to the coursework study option. |
Fall | February 1 |
| Graduate Diploma in Climate Risk Management | Fall; Winter; Spring |
Fall- February 1 Winter- June 1 Spring- October 1 |
Academic requirements
Students must have completed a four‐year honours Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with an overall average of at least 75% or an overall average of at least 75% in the final 20 courses (or last 2 years). More specific information on academic requirements can be found on the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs website below:
Application materials
| Program | Supporting Documents |
|---|---|
|
Master of Climate Change Please note that the internship option is only available when applying to the coursework study option. |
Transcript(s) 3 references*; normally from academic sources, but may be from professional sources Résumé English language proficiency scores (if applicable) |
| Graduate Diploma in Climate Risk Management |
Transcript(s) 2 references*; professional or academic Résumé English language proficiency scores (if applicable) |
*References:
An academic referee typically holds & or has held – an academic appointment at an educational institution. They have taught you in a course, or supervised your research, and can attest to your academic performance and aptitude for graduate-level studies.
A professional referee is typically a supervisor or senior-level employee. They have supervised you, and can attest to your possession of the skills and experience required for program admission.
Use a valid institutional or organizational email addresses. Do not use a personal email address such as Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
You may be required to submit an English language proficiency (ELP) examination score. The alternative higher ELP scores are required for the Climate Change programs:
- an overall internet-based TOEFL score of at least 100 (writing 26; speaking 26), or
- an overall score of IELTS (academic) score of 7.5 (writing 7.0; speaking 7.0)
Tuition fees
Tuition fee schedules are detailed on the Tuition Fee Schedules section of the Student Financial Services website.
Questions?
Further inquiries can be directed to the Teresa Wilson, Graduate Program Coordinator and Advisor.