Master of Real Estate
Towards Smarter and Sustainable Real Estate
Advance your career in commercial real estate.
Lang’s Master of Real Estate program equips you with the knowledge and practical skills required to excel in the Canadian commercial real estate industry.
You will gain in-depth insights into all real estate asset classes, including office, retail, industrial, and residential and develop the technical skills required to analyze, identify, and address the industry's emerging challenges.
During the program, you will engage with a diverse range of topics including:
Real estate finance
Market analysis
Sustainable real estate
Asset management
Real estate development
Emerging issues in real estate development and management
A capstone project that brings together what you have learned from other courses and explores a topic of interest to you.
For more information about the program, contact mre_admissions@uoguelph.ca
Program Overview
Available in full-time and part-time formats to fit your busy schedule. Complete coursework online and through weekly face-to-face learning which enhances student networking and campus experiences.
Career-defining experience
Designed to advance the careers of mid to senior-level leaders who are looking to lead organizational change using project management principles and best practices.
World-class faculty
Lang faculty conduct research with real impact that guide business decision-makers, inform public policy and inspire students.
Leadership development
Kick-off your program on campus and attend the annual Lang Grad Conference, where you will connect with your classmates and be inspired by industry change-makers.
Lang MRE program at a glance:
Program Length: 3 semesters (12 months) for full-time students; up to 6 semesters (24 months) for part-time students.
Program Start Date: Every September
8 courses + Capstone Project
To be considered for admission to the Master of Real Estate program, applicants must:
Be qualified graduates of a four-year honour’s undergraduate degree from a recognized university (minimum B- average) or equivalent; and
Have a minimum of two years of work experience that is relevant to the real estate industry, as evaluated by the admissions committee. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the relevance of their work experience in the statement of intent, resume and referee assessments submitted with their application.
Applicants should ensure that at least one of their references is provided by an academic referee
(e.g., a university professor) and at least one is provided by a professional referee (e.g., a supervisor)
in order to speak to applicant’s academic and professional competencies, respectively.
All applicants must meet the University of Guelph’s English Language Proficiency requirements for admission. If an applicant’s first language is not English, or their undergraduate degree was not taught at an English-language institution, an English Language Proficiency test will be required.
We know that moving to Canada is both exciting and challenging. Leaving your friends, family and support can be difficult but we are here to help you find your place on campus and manage your transition. Our faculty come from over 39 countries and foster an environment that promotes diverse perspectives. We also have student-focused supports specific for international students to help your professional and personal growth while also adjusting to life in Canada.
This program does meet Canadian Immigration and Citizenship’s eligibility criteria to obtain a study permit and for a post-graduate work permit. For more information, please contact Canadian Immigration directly.
The cost of the Lang Master of Real Estate program is $38,000 (domestic), and $45,000 (international).
Tuition and fees are billed by Student Financial Services with a program fee model (tuition is billed and paid via a set schedule as opposed to being billed by course). Program fees are billed over each semester, and include compulsory and program fees, tuition and in-course learning resources (not including required textbook costs).
This program is not eligible for Provincial student aid (OSAP) and as a professional graduate program, no funding is offered to students enrolled. Students are expected to self-fund the total cost of their program.
An application fee of $150 CAD is payable to the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) directly when submitting your application. This application fee cannot be waived.
There are a number of resources available for students in the form of Loans, Entrance Scholarships and Student Awards. Additionally, the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies offers opportunities found on their Scholarships & Funding page.
At the end of the program you have the opportunity to take part in the annual Lang Grad Conference to establish connections with your cohort and gain inspiration from keynote speakers and expert Lang faculty.