Master of Arts in Economics (Co-op): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Waterloo, Canada

Master of Arts in Economics (Co-op)

Canada

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What will I learn?

Hone your analytical and problem-solving skills through coursework, research, and practice. Our MA program fosters students' capacity for economic analysis through rigorous instruction in economics theory and econometrics, and our renowned co-op option allows students to gain 8 months of paid work experience during their MA program. Graduates of our MA programs have gone on to hold prestigious positions both inside and outside of academia.

Study options

Full Time (20 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$23,088.00 (14,00,206) per year
Application deadline

01/02/2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Waterloo Main Campus

200 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

An Honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a 75% average.Students must have strong preparation in economics and in the mathematical tools needed to be successful in the program, including the following university-level courses: advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics, advanced econometrics, mathematical economics; as an equivalent two terms of calculus and one term of linear algebra.A GRE score is not required but is recommended for all international students applying to the program.SupervisorsReview the finding a supervisor resourcesTranscript(s)ReferencesTwo academic references are required

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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