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Master of Education (MEd) at Nipissing University

Nipissing University, Canada

Programme overview

Thirty-credit Master of Education for experienced professionals, delivered primarily online, with thesis, major research paper (MRP) or course-based routes. Themes include social justice, curriculum innovation, Indigenous education and adult learning.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies / Schulich School of Education  |  Duration: 2 years full-time; flex-time up to 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (flex-time) / online  |  Intake: Fall (full-time); Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer (flex-time)  |  Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Mandatory research courses (Survey of Research Methods, Understanding Education) plus electives. Thesis route: 6 courses and a thesis; MRP: 8 courses and a major research paper; course-based: 10 courses including a research project seminar.

Career pathways

Graduates work in educational leadership, administration and policy, adult learning design, Indigenous education and curriculum development, school boards, government and NGOs, higher education, or doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Detailed requirements are on the Nipissing graduate admission page for the programme. International students are eligible only if not studying in Canada.

International applicants: CAD 28,560 a year (2026-2027). International graduate tuition for the 2026-2027 year (Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer terms, full-time/flex-time), as stated for all Masters programs. Excludes ancillary fees, student insurance plan and UHIP. Source

Graduate intakes: Fall (September) for MA History, MA Sociology, MEd, MES/MESc, MSc Kinesiology and MSc Mathematics (full-time or flex-time); Winter (January) for MEd (flex-time) and MES/MESc (flex-time and full-time); Spring (May) for MEd (flex-time).

Graduate programmes, all applicants: Fall (September) application deadline January 15, 2027 (documents January 22, 2027) for MA History, MA Sociology, MEd, MES/MESc, MSc Kinesiology, MSc Mathematics. Winter (January) deadline October 23, 2026 for MEd (flex-time) and MES/MESc. MEd Spring (May) flex-time deadline January 15, 2027 (documents January 22, 2027). Applications after the deadline are considered if room remains but are not considered for scholarships or funding; late applications and documents must be in by October 30 (Winter), March 31 (Spring) and July 31 (Fall).

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