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Master of Planning (MPLAN) at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

Rural Planning and Development offers two graduate degrees: a Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development (MSc) and Master of Planning (MPlan). Both programs provide the opportunity for graduate study, research and professional development in: Canadian rural planning and development; or International rural planning and development.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The Master of Planning (MPLAN) degree program is a 3-5 semester program is geared towards more experienced graduates working for an agency or non-governmental organization abroad or in Canada; or for mature Canadian planners working in a municipal planning environment, for other levels of government, in professional consulting, non-governmental organizations or other contexts or for graduates of related professional programs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The program is open to either: Qualified graduates from relevant disciplines (minimum B- average) with 2-3 years of relevant experience or permission of the admissions committee. Relevant experience is determined by the admissions committee. Graduates from a related professional program, such as but not limited to, in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or Engineering (minimum B- average). All applicants are required to demonstrate their specific interest in the program and their work and educational experience relating to rural planning and development.

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,639 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $2,546.62 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 31,155 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $10,385.29 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes; $150 for MBA, MA Leadership, MCLC, MPAcc and MRE; non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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