WatMaster of Science in Earth SciencesUniversity of Waterloo · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jun 1, 2027 | Oct 1, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of interest

Uploaded as a supporting document in the online application.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 2

Two academic references preferred.

Official transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended; unofficial copies accepted at application stage.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with 75% overall standing; Honours bachelor's in earth sciences, geology, geosciences, or equivalent; outstanding students from other fields may be considered.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking); Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (5.0 writing, 5.0 speaking); Required if prior degree was not taught in English.

Historical admission data is not published.