Overview

Creatively redefine the boundaries of environmental research and analyze how theoretical and practical matters intersect, and how reflexive, rigorous, critical and creative thinking can inform environmental research, practice, policy and change.

Features

The Environmental Studies graduate degree programs at York University build on an interdisciplinary approach to the environment in which the social sciences, humanities, arts, and natural sciences meet and inform each other.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Offered in the new Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change, our individualized Masters and Doctoral programs engage in environmental, experiential and future-oriented learning.

Both programs are designed to teach and empower diverse thinkers through multi-disciplinary approaches and hands-on learning opportunities by engaging in an extensive array of environmental concerns, approaches, and actions to make positive change.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 23 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Writing sample

Statement of Academic Interest

Resumé/CV

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 CAD / year

≈ 12000 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

2870 CAD / year

≈ 2870 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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