Program Overview
The Rural Planning and Development at University of Guelph is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. 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 architecture & urban planning. 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 Rural Planning and Development 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Guelph, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Rural Planning and Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Project Development
- Environment & Development
- Special Topics - Senior Planning & Development
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Readings in Rural Planning
- Tourism in the Less Development World
- Leadership Development for Small Organizations
- Planning Industrial Ecology
- Disaster Management Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Readings in Capacity Building
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The program is open to:
- Qualified graduates from relevant disciplines (minimum B- average) with 4-5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience is determined by the admissions committee.
- Graduates from a professional program in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or Engineering (minimum B+ average).
All applicants are required to demonstrate their specific interest in the program and their work and educational experience relating to rural planning and development.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (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
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),...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
