Program information
Department/School | School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability |
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Faculty | Faculty of Environment |
Admit term(s) | Fall (September - December) |
Application and document submission deadline(s) |
February 1 (for admission in September) |
Delivery mode | On-campus |
Program type | Doctoral, Research |
Length of program | 48 months |
Registration option(s) | Full-time, Part-time |
Study option(s) | Thesis |
Research field(s) - Graduate research fields are used to better define a student’s research concentration |
Resource Analysis and Stewardship Socio-Ecosystem Function and Renewal Sustainability Policy and Governance |
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What does it take to get in?
Minimum admission requirements
- Students must hold a Master's degree with distinction (typically an overall average of at least 80%) or the equivalent.
Supervisors
- Review the finding a supervisor resources
Application material
- Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- Outlining the main areas of academic and other expertise, experience and curiosity.
- The main area(s) of research the student hopes to emphasize in course and thesis work.
- Information on prior education, training, practical experience, field work, publications, or other accomplishments pertinent to areas of interest.
- Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completing this form
- Transcript(s)
- References
- Three references are required, at least two academic
- 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 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
- Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability graduate students
- Check out the Waterloo campus and city tours
- Review the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability website to see information about supervisors, research areas, news, and events