Study Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics at University of Guelph in Canada, Ontario Agricultural College

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics is a research intensive department that takes great pride in providing outstanding educational experiences and research and outreach activities. Our graduate programs emphasize the application of contemporary theories and state-of-the art tools to problems related to food and agriculture, resource use and economic development. Our aim in these graduate programs is to train future research and policy leaders. This training emphasizes the importance of policy relevant and issues oriented research, communicated with clarity, purpose and meaning. The MSc and PhD degree programs strive to develop appropriate analytical, methodological, and communication skills to enable students to analyze agriculture and resource problems effectively and explain their findings. The MSc requires both course work and a thesis. This program can be completed in approximately 5 to 6 semesters. The PhD program requires course work, successful completion of a qualifying exam and the defense of a research-based thesis with completion in approximately 12 semesters.

Which department am I in?

Ontario Agricultural College

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

CAD$13,120.54 (US$ 9,431) per year

Residence Room - $7,900 - $11,116 CAD (Per Year)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East,

Guelph,

Ontario (ON),

N1G 2W1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum Degree: Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to a doctoral program is the successful completion of a graduate/masters degree from a recognized university, including demonstration of strong potential for research.Minimum Admission Average: 73% (‘B standing) average in the entire graduate/masters program.Calculating Admission Average:Admission is based on the completed grades (to date) in the equivalent and relevant graduate/master's program. If an applicant has multiple Master's degrees, the recognized degree with the most relevant academic discipline to the proposed field of study will be used. Programs may recommend admission using previous Doctoral programs, if applicable. Grades from the graduate/master's degree will be calculated in their entirety. Applicants who are applying to the DVSc program with a DVM degree (or equivalent) must have achieved a minimum overall of 73% ( or High Second-Class Honours).

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