MSc in Capacity Development and Extension (Thesis/Research)

As part of the application requirements, you are not required to secure a faculty advisor to supervise your program. You will be assigned a temporary advisor upon acceptance to the program.

• A four year honours degree or equivalent, with an average standing of at least second class honours (B-) in the last four semesters of full-time study or two years of professional work in a related field. 
• The CDE program also participates in a shared collaborative program option with International Development Studies (IDS). Please consult the International Development Studies listing in the Graduate Calendar for a detailed description of the collaborative program including the special additional requirements for each participating Department.
   

Applicants must complete and submit:

• Statement of Interest: Your statement of research interest (separate from the one requested within the on-line application form) should outline:
  • your career goals
  • the particular area of research you wish to pursue at the University of Guelph (what is it you want to research?)
• CV / Resume
  • Please provide a current resume that provides basic information about your academic background and professional interests and experience.
  • Work experience in a related setting is considered especially useful in applying theory to practice and to identify research needs and topics.

Your application is not considered complete until all of these documents have been submitted. Please be aware that any material collected towards a graduate application, (for example transcripts, reference letters, etc.) must be dated within the past year.  Any material dated prior to a year from the application date will not be accepted.

• July 1st each year (domestic students)
• April 15th each year (international students)

Note: Only Fall semester entry is available for this program. More details on the U of G graduate program application process here.

• Securing a Study Permit: 

  • To study in Canada, all students must apply for a Study Permit at the nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. A student authorization is commonly called a student visa. For you to be considered for a student visa, the Canadian immigration officer will need to see your letter of acceptance from the University of Guelph, proof of citizenship and proof of funds for one academic year. The University of Guelph and Immigration Canada expect international students to have enough funds for the duration of their study in Canada, and especially during their first year. The issuance of a student visa is strongly based on your ability to finance your education. The student visa is usually issued for the duration of your academic program. Please note that you will not be allowed to register at the University of Guelph if you do not have a valid Study Permit.

• English Proficiency:

  • If your first language is not English, and you do not have a degree from an English speaking University, you must provide an official English Testing score from an acceptable source.  More information is available at the Graduate and Postdoctoral website under English Language Proficiency.  

• Funding

  • Students who are neither Canadian citizens nor landed immigrants need to secure sufficient financial support for their graduate studies.  It is very important that you secure financial support and provide the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies with evidence of sufficient funding for two years of study in Canada. The MSc Program in Capacity Development and Extension does not offer financial support to students and any funding announced to students already enrolled in the program involves competitive applications.
  • Here are estimates for tuition and fee costs summarized. Specific costs related to tuition and fees are listed on the Student Financial Services website. 
• More resources for international applicants are available on the U of G Graduate & Postdoctoral website.