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Master of International Development and Globalization

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada
2 years
French
On campus
Master

About the program

An interdisciplinary master's on international development with a co-op option.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop graduate-level understanding of International Development and Globalization. Apply critical analysis
evidence-based reasoning
and clear communication to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
projects
or research options.

Career outcomes

Potential pathways include subject-related research
Academic study
And specialist project roles connected to International Development and Globalization. Eligibility depends on experience and employer requirements.

Curriculum

Courses include understanding international development and globalization
economic growth
private sector and social inclusion
livelihoods
resources and sustainability
conflict
transitions and peace
social movements
equity and human rights
and results-based programming.

Entry requirements

Academic

Honours bachelor's degree (four years) or equivalent with a 70% (B) average on the last 20 courses; some programmes require more or a thesis supervisor; English test unless exempt (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 84 for tests before 21 January 2026 and 86 after
PTE 60
Cambridge 170
CAEL 70) or French test (DALF C1/C2
TCF B2
TEF Canada B2).

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor degree (four years) or equivalent; country-specific minimum averages at https://www.uottawa.ca/study/graduate-studies/international-equivalencies ; some programmes need a thesis supervisor, documents or tests

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 84
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 170
DALF 6.5

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline in the admission program requirements tool; thesis and research-paper options need a thesis supervisor. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the non-refundable application fee (125 CAD). Log in to uoZone
check your Admission file and upload transcripts and language test results unless exempt. Receive your offer; master's applicants are exempt from the admission deposit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,585 - $72,095, $30,585 - $72,095 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$74,788 CAD

Program details

Campus	Ottawa
Faculty or school	Faculty of Social Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	French
Credit value	24
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	The catalogue page points graduate students to the 'Awards and financial support' section.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.