OpenFieldYork Master of Environmental Studies (MES) in Climate & Urban Sustainability
Canada's pioneering interdisciplinary Master of Environmental Studies at the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, allowing students to design customized research trajectories in urban ecology, renewable policy, and climate resilience.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year Bachelor's degree with minimum B+ standing (77%+).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Plan of Study statement (1,500 words) defining personalized interdisciplinary curriculum.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate scholarship awards ranging from CAD $6,000 to $15,000 per academic year
- Application fee
- CAD $130 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard graduate tuition approx. CAD $19,500/year for international students.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Fall intake priority deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official York University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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