📖Introduction

The University of Guelph is a comprehensive public research university located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is recognized for its strong programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, life sciences, environmental sciences, business, and the arts. The university is committed to providing a transformative learning experience and fostering a supportive community for its students. With a focus on research, innovation, and community engagement, the University of Guelph prepares students to address global challenges and contribute to society.

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📚About the Program

PhD in Geography at University of Guelph

The Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics offers programs of study leading to the degrees of MA, MSc and PhD in Geography in the following fields: Environmental Management and Governance Biophysical Systems and Processes Socio-Economic Spaces and Change

📖Program Curriculum

GEOG*6060 Special Topics in Geography Summer, Fall, and Winter [0.50]
A course on some specific topic not covered by the regular graduate courses for which there are both available faculty and sufficient interest among students.

Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph
GEOG*6090 Geographical Research Methods I Fall Only [0.50]
A review of philosophies and research methods in geography. The development and presentation of a context paper for the thesis or research project.

Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph
GEOG*6091 Geographical Research Methods II Winter Only [0.50]
A review of philosophies and research methods in geography. The development and presentation of a research proposal for the thesis or research project.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG*6090
Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph
GEOG*6100 Geographic Scholarship and Research Fall and Winter Reg Required [0.50]
A review of geographic scholarship including conceptual, theoretical and methodological issues in resource assessment, biophysical resources and rural socio-economic resources.

Offering(s): The course extends over two semesters (Fall and Winter).
Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph
GEOG*6180 Research Project in Geography Summer, Fall, and Winter [1.00]
The preparation and presentation of a report on the research project approved in GEOG*6091.

Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph
GEOG*6281 Environmental Management and Governance Fall Only [0.50]
Analysis and evaluation of environmental management and governance using geographical approaches. Emphasis is on socio-economic theories, concepts and methods which offer a more comprehensive and integrative basis for understanding environmental decisions.

Restriction(s): Restricted to Geography students.
Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph
GEOG*6330 Biotic Processes and Biophysical Systems Unspecified [0.50]
Investigation of biotic processes influencing the composition, structure and distribution of plant and animal communities and of approaches to biophysical systems analysis, focusing on environmental system interaction at the landscape scale.

Offering(s): Occasional years
Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph
GEOG*6340 Human-Environment Relations Winter Only [0.50]
A critical review of philosophies, concepts and analytical methods for analysis and management of systems involving the interaction of environmental processes and human spatial activity.

Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph
GEOG*6450 Development Geography Unspecified [0.50]
Group identities at various scales in relation to concepts of territory and territoriality, and their changing impact on the world's political map.

Offering(s): Annually
Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph
GEOG*6550 Environmental Modelling Winter Only [0.50]
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the processes and techniques involved in environmental modeling practice and will focus on the power and limitations of existing models.

Restriction(s): Restricted to Geography students.
Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph
GEOG*6610 Global Hydrology Fall Only [0.50]
An examination of global environmental hydrology including precipitation, evaporation, subsurface water and runoff. Physical processes, measurement, analytical techniques and modelling strategies will be considered in the context of global change.

Department(s): Department of Geography
Location(s): Guelph

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🏫About University of Guelph

The University of Guelph, situated in Guelph, Ontario, is known for its strong agricultural and veterinary science programs. However, it also offers a diverse range of academic disciplines across various faculties, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, and social sciences. Guelph is renowned for its commitment to experiential learning and community engagement, providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

230 RMB

Tuition fee:

29,175 CAD per year

116,700 CAD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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