Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
Program information
| Department/School | Future Cities |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Environment |
| Admit term(s) |
Fall (September – December) |
| Application and document submission deadline(s) |
February 1 (for admission in September) |
| Delivery mode |
Online Completed mostly online with one mandatory 1-week block on campus |
| Program type | Master's, Professional |
| Length of program | 12 months (full-time) |
| Registration option(s) | Full-time, Part-time |
| Study option(s) | Coursework |
Watch the How to apply to Waterloo graduate studies video
What does it take to get in?
Minimum admission requirements
- A four-year Honours Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any humanities, social science, health, business, engineering or science discipline with an overall average of at least 75% in the last 20 courses (or last two years).
Application materials
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Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
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Transcript(s)
- References
- Two academic or professional references are required
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
How much will it cost?
- Use the student budget calculator to estimate your cost and resources
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
- Review the study and living costs
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students
What can you expect at Waterloo?
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
- Check out profiles of current graduate students to learn about their experience at Waterloo
- Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the Department of Geography and Environmental Management graduate students
- Check out the Waterloo campus and city tours
- Review the Future Cities website to see information about news and events
This program page is effective September 2023; it will be updated annually. We strive to provide you with the necessary information on each of our program pages. Was there something you found helpful? Was there anything missing? Share your thoughts.