MA in Development Economics

University Of Northern British Columbia (Canada) · University of Northern British Columbia 3333 University Way Prince George, BC Canada V2N 4Z9

About University:

The University of Northern British Columbia is a small, research-intensive public university in British ColumbiaCanada. The main campus is located in Prince George, British Columbia. UNBC also has regional campuses in northern British Columbia in Prince RupertTerraceQuesnel, and Fort St. John. The enabling legislation is the University of Northern British Columbia Act 1996. In the 2019–20 academic year, 3,570 students were enrolled at UNBC.

UNBC is ranked as the number one university of its size in Canada in the Primarily Undergraduate category by Maclean's. UNBC also finished first in the rankings in 2015 and 2016 and routinely finishes in the top three in its category.

In 2007, the university obtained the trademark for "Canada's Green University". Because of its northern latitude, UNBC is a member of the University of the Arctic.

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About University:

The University of Northern British Columbia is a small, research-intensive public university in British ColumbiaCanada. The main campus is located in Prince George, British Columbia. UNBC also has regional campuses in northern British Columbia in Prince RupertTerraceQuesnel, and Fort St. John. The enabling legislation is the University of Northern British Columbia Act 1996. In the 2019–20 academic year, 3,570 students were enrolled at UNBC.

UNBC is ranked as the number one university of its size in Canada in the Primarily Undergraduate category by Maclean's. UNBC also finished first in the rankings in 2015 and 2016 and routinely finishes in the top three in its category.

In 2007, the university obtained the trademark for "Canada's Green University". Because of its northern latitude, UNBC is a member of the University of the Arctic.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Faculty of Business and Economics

Degree

MA

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Development Economics

Expense

Living Expenses

CAD 11600

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

CAD 26000

Tuition Fee (International)

CAD 36400

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

90

PTE

65

Duolingo

125

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Jul, 2025

(September-2025)

Intake Deadline 2

15 Jan, 2026

(September-2026)

26 Jan, 2026

(September-2026)

01 Jul, 2026

(September-2026)

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Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Scanned copies of transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (unofficial transcripts). Be sure to include both the front and back side of the transcript in your upload. International applicants should also ensure they upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English and their proof of degree.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    This program requires 3 references. Ideally, these will be academic references though the program may accept suitable professional references.

  • Statement of Intent

    University Specific

    Statement of interest - This is uploaded at the time of application so have it ready before you start your application. In preparing your statement of interest, please ensure you include your academic interests and ambitions, reasons for applying, and a tentative selection of courses for the program you intend to take. Please also include evidence of interest in Development Economics research.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo

  • Writing Sample

    University Specific

    You will be asked to upload a sample of written academic work at the time of application. This is usually a senior-level undergraduate essay or research paper (maximum of 10 pages).

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