Rural Studies

University of Guelph

Canada, Guelph

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University of Guelph

Canada , Guelph

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 120

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines11-May-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 3,979 / semester

Next Intake 11-May-2023

Rural Studies

About

Rural Studies core faculty are from within the School of Environmental Design & Rural Development (Capacity Development and Extension, Landscape Architecture, Rural Planning and Development).

The program focuses on two fields:

Sustainable Rural Communities - Sustainable rural communities are characterized by long-term well-being based on the integration of economic, social and environmental factors in their planning and activities. Four sectors of sustainable rural communities have been designated: environment and sustainability, social structure and processes, human resource development, and sustainable rural economic development.
Sustainable Landscape Systems - The sustainable landscape systems field examines structure, process, and change in the rural landscape through research on bio-physical and socio-cultural sectors.

A number of different disciplines are represented and an interdisciplinary approach is taken to integrate across subject areas. Students may choose among fields and choose a sector within the field for relatively more-intensive study.

Disciplines

Ontario Agricultural College

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree

Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program is successful completion of an undergraduate degree/ baccalaureate, in an honours program or the equivalent, from a recognized university.
Minimum B- average (last two years of full-time equivalent study)

Doctoral Degree

Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to a doctoral program is the successful completion of a graduate/master’s degree from a recognized university
Minimum B average in their Master’s program (department may require higher standing)
Demonstrated strong potential for research..

Applicants who hold the DVM degree (or equivalent) and who are applying to the DVSc program must have achieved an overall average standing of at least high second-class honours ('B' standing) in their program.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 3,979

Application Fee

CAD 120

How to Apply

Step 1

Begin researching Graduate programs offered at the University of Guelph and review admission requirements for your program(s) of interest.

Utilize our International Credentials Guidelines to assess your academic background in relation to admission requirements.

Step 2

Apply online a minimum of nine months in advance of the program's start date. Please note that international applicants are recommended to apply well in advance of posted application deadlines.

An application fee of $120 ($150 for MBA and MA Leadership programs) is required to submit each application.

Step 3

Submit all documents required to complete your application.

Within 5 business days of submitting your online application, you will be sent login information to access your personalized application document checklist on WebAdvisor.

Document requirements vary by program.

Step 4

Monitor your application status on WebAdvisor.

Should you receive an offer of admission, further information will be included in your offer letter outlining the final documents required and next steps.