Renewable Resources

Renewable Resources

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	Program Email:	rrgrads.inquiry@ualberta.ca

Department Profile

Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Areas of Research

Biodiversity Conservation
Enhanced Forest Management
Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture
Land Reclamation, Remediation, and Restoration
Soil Science

Programs
		Typical Length (in years)	Typical Entry
	MAg (Course)	2	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	MBA-MAg (Course)	2	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	MBA-MF (Course)	2	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	MF (Course)	2	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	MSc (Thesis)	2-3	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan) Spring (May) Summer (July)
	PhD	4-5	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan) Spring (May) Summer (July)

Minimum Admission Requirement

GPA

a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency

Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:

TOEFL: minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 88 (internet-based) with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas
MELAB: minimum score of 85
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each band
CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 59

Other Requirements

MF and MBA/MF: two years of forestry-related professional experience
MAg and MBA/MAg: three years of agriculture-related professional experience

Department Application Deadline
		Canadian	International
	Fall (Sept) Entry	No deadline but July 1 preferred	Apr 1 - China/Nigeria May 1 - Other
	Winter (Jan) Entry	No deadline but Nov 1 preferred	Aug 1 - China/Nigeria Sept 1 - Other
	Spring (May) Entry	No deadline but Mar 1 preferred	Dec 1 - China/Nigeria Jan 1 - Other
	Summer (July) Entry	No deadline but May 1 preferred	Feb 1 - China/Nigeria Mar 1 - Other

Tuition & Fees (typical)

approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)

Funding (typical)

The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

$19,000 for MSc student (research assistantship)
$20,000 for PhD student (research assistantship)
success by our academics in attracting external funding provide the majority of students with funding close to these rates

International

$22,600 for MSc student (scholarship and research assistantship)
$23,600 for PhD student (scholarship and research assistantship)
international students are usually funded at the same rate as Canadian students and the department has typically been able to offset the international student differential fee

About the Department

international reputation for excellence based on the accomplishments of its scholars, many of whom hold prestigious awards
excellent facilities and equipment
collegial environment
strong track record of successful post graduate employment

How to Apply?

Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

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