Overview

The International Development Studies collaborative specialization at University of Guelph is an intra-university graduate field of study that provides an additional multidisciplinary experience for students enrolled in and completing the degree requirements for one of a number of approved Master's or Doctoral programs.

The Guelph Institute of Development Studies offers a PhD Collaborative Specialization in IDS that is a first of its kind in Canada. IDS links together discipline-based PhD programs to provide a focal point for advanced research on international development issues. Based on the experience of faculty advisors in key collaborating departments, the program focuses on issues arising in international political economy, food security, environment and development, and other interdisciplinary cutting-edge topics in development.

Careers

NGO Coordinator/Director
Policy or Program Analyst in the public or private sectors
Development Officer
Professor

Programme Structure

Participating Programs

Capacity Development and Extension
Critical Studies in Improvisation (PhD only)
Economics
Engineering
English
Environmental Sciences
Family Relations & Applied Nutrition
Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
Geography
History
Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Management
Pathobiology
Philosophy
Plant Agriculture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Language

English

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89

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

International Development View 6 other PhDs in International Development 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

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students in the collaborative Master’s in IDS enter through one of the disciplinary/departmental programs listed above.

Prospective students must first meet the specific departmental/discipline program admission requirements.

Students choosing to enter the IDS specialization must demonstrate familiarity with the social sciences.

All students seeking to enter the collaborative IDS specialization should indicate in their applications specifically why they are interested in development studies.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7786 CAD / year

≈ 7786 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6604 CAD / year

≈ 6604 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Available Scholarships

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