Overview

Explore your future career through experiential learning opportunities such as field schools in locations like Guatemala, Costa Rica, the Yukon, or Ecuador; study abroad programs; course-based experiential learning; internships or co-op.

Tackle the big issues like poverty, food insecurity, the humanitarian crisis and global climate change through your studies and develop the skills needed to drive equitable, inclusive and sustainable change.

Customize your International Development Studies program of University of Guelph by choosing one of five areas of emphasis: Agriculture and Food Security, Development in the Canadian Context, Development in Fragile Contexts, Environmental and Sustainable Development, and Gender and Inclusive Development.

What Can You Do with a Degree in International Development Studies?

International Development Studies graduates are primed to tackle global and social issues, equipped with a solid foundation of practical and theoretical experience and abilities from one of the first international development programs in Canada.

Here are a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:

Economic Development Officer
Teacher
International Strategy Analyst
Lawyer
International Aid Worker
Policy Analyst
Immigration Officer
Global Affairs Executive
International Marketing Executive
Community Development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Development and Global Inequalities

Development, Social Justice and Human Rights

Poverty and Inequality

Engaging in Development Practice

Managing and Evaluating Change in Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies International Development View 142 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

110

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Guelph and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

Required Courses

English
5 additional courses

Tuition Fee

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International

37177 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37177 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

8774 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8774 CAD per year during 48 months.

Local: $7814

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for International Development Studies.

Available Scholarships

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