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University of Guelph
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Tuition CAD 19,524 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,769 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 18 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Guelph, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Food at University of Guelph is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Food programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 19,524 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,769 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Guelph, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Food programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Applied Microeconomics for Agricultural Economists
  2. Applied Quantitative Methods for Agricultural Economics
  3. The Methodologies of Economics
  4. Advanced Topics in Agricultural Economics
  5. Seminar in Agricultural Economics
  6. Major Paper in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

All students entering the Master of Science program must have achieved the University required minimum 70% (B-) average or equivalent in a four-year degree, honours or equivalent program. In addition applicants are expected to have already taken the following basic courses:

  • Intermediate level micro- and macro-economic theory (ECON*2310 and ECON*2410 or equivalent)
  • Calculus and matrix algebra with applications to economics (ECON*2770 or equivalent)
  • Intermediate level statistics (ECON*3740 or equivalent).

The Departmental Graduate Program Committee examines each application before the student is proposed to the Office of Graduate Studies for admission into the program. Potential students are strongly encouraged to take an undergraduate course in advanced microeconomic theory as preparation for the course work in the MSc.As international grading scales and minimum requirements do vary, please consult the "International Credential Evaluation Guidelines".

Applicants must note that depending on their academic background obtained from some countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, or India, they are required to hold both a Bachelor degree and a Masters degree at the First Class/First Division Level to be eligible for a Masters program.If you require further guidance in regards to the application process you may also contact the Graduate Program Assistant.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,524 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,769 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 19,524 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,769 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Guelph directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Guelph

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University of Guelph

Guelph, Canada

TheUniversity of Guelph(U of GorGuelph) is a comprehensivepublicresearch universityinGuelph,Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation ofOntario Agricultural College(1874),...

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  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months
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