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Sustainability Studies M.A.
Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: Eligibility Requirements B.Sc. or B.A. honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in a related field Minimum A- (80%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits Appropriate previous education and training, plus feasible proposed course of study and research project A foundation in appropriate research methodology Proof of English Proficiency: All international applicants must provide proof of an adequate level of English proficiency regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program
  • ELP Requirement: TOEFL iBT, iBT Home Edition, iBT Paper Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The minimum acceptance score is 93 (with a minimum score of 22 in both speaking and writing). Trent University's Institution Number for official TOEFL test result submission is 0896. CAEL or CAEL online (Canadian Academic English Language Test). The minimum acceptable score is 60, with at least 60 in Writing Proficiency. IELTS (International English language Testing Services) - Academic testing. The minimum acceptance score is 6.5, with no band below 6.0. PTE Academic In-person or Online. The minimum acceptable overall score is 60, with no sub-score below 60 Cambridge English Qualifications. C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Advanced English). The minimum overall score of 176 with no sub-score below 169.
Other Terms & Conditions
  • Validity of Information and Documents: You affirm that all information and copies of documents provided are valid, authentic, and up to date.
  • Application Fee: The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
  • LOA Deposit: The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) deposit is refundable only if your study permit application is refused. If you fail to submit your visa application and request a refund of your LOA deposit, the college reserves the right to deny the refund.
  • Accuracy of LOA Information: You must ensure that all information on the LOA is accurate, as it will be reflected on your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). Once issued, the details on the PAL cannot be changed.
  • Email Communications: You are responsible for checking your email regularly for deadline notifications. Failure to do so may result in automatic removal from the intake, and your LOA deposit will not be refunded.
  • Visa Submission Recommendation: We strongly recommend submitting your visa application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) at least three (3) months before the program start date. This aligns with college guidelines and supports refund requests in the event of visa refusal.
  • GCKey Account Monitoring: You should monitor your GCKey account regularly and promptly inform the college of any updates to ensure timely actions (e.g., class registration, refund processing).
  • Post-Registration Matters: Once you are registered at the institution, any withdrawal, tuition refund, or related issue becomes a direct matter between you and the institution; the agent cannot intervene.
  • Tuition Refund Period: You acknowledge that most colleges enforce a maximum 90-day period for processing tuition fee refunds.
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit: Subject to immigration regulations, you may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years upon successful completion of your study program. For details, please visit: Eligibility details.
  • Change of Agent or Institution: You agree not to change your education agent or institution after your study visa has been granted or after any tuition fees have been paid.
  • Immigration Regulation Changes: You acknowledge that immigration policies and procedures may change beyond our control. We cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect impact such changes may have on your admission.
  • Legal Standing: You confirm that there are no legal cases pending against you in any court of law in your home country or abroad.
Key Facts
  • Application Fee:
  • LOA Deposit:
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $0
  • Total Tuition Fee: $0
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Masters
  • Intake: Sept 2026
Other Expenses Miscellaneous
  • Study permit fee: $150 (Non-refundable)
  • Biometric fee: $85 (Non-refundable)
  • Student insurance (Annual):
    • Silver Plan: $749.70/year
    • Gold Plan: $865.20/year
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Important to note

Effective 1st Sept'25, deposit of GIC is not compulsory. It is optional to open a GIC account of $22,895.