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Master of Science [M.S] [Geography] From University of Waterloo

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Master of Science [M.S] (Geography)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

Joint Program & On Campus

Field of Study:

Geography

₹14.2 L/Yr

CA$23,088 /Yr

The Department of Geography and Environmental Management (GEM) at the University of Waterloo offers a vibrant and stimulating graduate research environment at both master's and PhD levels.
The graduate program is offered mostly through the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography which is a partnership between GEM and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. The joint program is one of the largest geography graduate programs in North America and provides a wide range of topics for students to explore and conduct research.
The coursework part of the program is designed to develop advanced understanding of issues relating to environmental science and geomatics, and also to provide students with training in additional methods/skills for their thesis research and its defence. Students will normally complete the 4 one‐term courses during their first year.
Students will engage in fieldwork as part of their research. Several courses provide experience and training, to complement what most students will have obtained in their undergraduate degrees. Individual faculty also provide specialized training before and during fieldwork activity.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1417603 (CAD 23088)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing (off-campus) and utilities	₹196480 (CAD 3200)
Food - groceries	₹57716 (CAD 940)
Books and supplies	₹61400 (CAD 1000)
Total estimated living costs	₹410152 (CAD 6680)
Total Cost	₹777877 (CAD 12669)
Other Fees	₹52129 (CAD 849)

Students are funded by Canadian Tri-Council scholarships (NSERC, SSHRC), provincial scholarships (OGS) or by a combination of teaching assistantships and research assistantships.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must normally hold an Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. Students with an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (BES) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Physical Geography, Environmental or Earth Science, Geomatics, or the equivalent, will also be considered.
Students must demonstrate that they have the necessary science background to pursue graduate work in their field of specialization. Students should have completed the undergraduate degree with an overall average of at least 75%.
Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.
CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Completed a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

63 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

The GRE exam score is not required but if given will be encouraged.

Ranking

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Geography 201 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

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VISA & Work Study

VISA

International applicants who are applying for a Student Visa are required to have TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) or eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) for entry in Canada.
Following are the required documents for Students visa applications:
- official Letter of Acceptance from the University of Waterloo.
- Financial Evidence.
- Photos meeting Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) specifications.
- Proof of medical examination
- Police certificate
- Biometrics
- Country-specific documents
  - Documents requested by the visa office based on individual circumstances.

Career and Placement after Course

Graduates gets a chance to work in areas such as academia, federal and provincial agencies, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the teaching profession.
Students are often drawn in to ongoing nationally and internationally recognized research projects.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Waterloo Women in Mathematics Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.4 L/Yr$2,262	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
UWaterloo Millennium Graduate Bursary	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeBursary	View Details
UWaterloo Graduate Entrance Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 2.1 L/Yr$3,500	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Hira and Renu Ahuja International Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 8.7 L/Yr$14,150	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Ontario Trillium Scholarship 2	Scholarship per student₹ 6.1 L/Yr$10,000	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeAwards	View Details
Ontario Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 6.7 L/Yr$10,847	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details