Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
Program information
| Department/School | School of Planning |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Environment |
| Admit term(s) |
Fall (September - December) Winter (January - April) Spring (May - August) |
| Application and document submission deadline(s) |
May 1 (for admission in September) June 1 (for admission in January of the following year) October 1 (for admission in May of the following year) |
| Delivery mode | Online |
| Program type | Master's, Professional |
| Length of program | 36 months |
| Registration option(s) | 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 with a minimum overall average of 78%
- Two years of planning or planning-related work experience
Application material
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- 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
- Transcript(s)
- Two official academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution
- Writing sample
- At least one substantial example of work completed during the last two years of academic study. Students with professional experience may submit a professional report of which they were sole or senior author
- References
- Three references are required. References can be academic, professional, or a combination of the two. Professional referees need to have been the student's direct supervisor in a paid or volunteer position, at least one in a planning related field. Academic referees should normally have taught the student in a senior undergraduate class or acted as a supervisor for a major research paper/thesis
- 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 funding graduate school resources for graduate students
What can you expect at Waterloo?
- Review the degree requirements on 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
- Review the School of Planning website to see information specific to your program of interest
This program page is effective September 2023; it will be updated annually. Any changes to the program page following this date will be indicated with a notation.
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