- Level
- Master Degree
- Duration
- 2 year Master Degree
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Environmental Science and Sustainable Development
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
Master of Environmental Studies (Thesis) at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. A two year research master degree in environmental studies, combining advanced coursework in environmental systems, policy and methods with an original supervised thesis.
The thesis route is the doctoral preparation option and suits candidates who want a research career or a funded PhD afterwards. At two years it also sits above the sixteen month threshold that governs spousal work permit eligibility, which is a material consideration for married applicants.
Master of Environmental Studies (Thesis) is degree level, and degrees are exempt from the field of study requirement entirely. At the length recorded here, Master of Environmental Studies (Thesis) sits in the category that remains eligible for a spousal open work permit, which married applicants should confirm before planning family finances. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Master of Environmental Studies (Thesis) in writing before you pay a deposit.
You will need 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with 70 percent for Master of Environmental Studies (Thesis), and IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5. Tuition for Master of Environmental Studies (Thesis) is recorded at CAD 16,800 a year with a CAD 150 application fee, and the programme runs September entry only. Apply Study Visa manages the Master of Environmental Studies (Thesis) application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 70 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5; PTE Academic 63 overall with no component below 60; TOEFL iBT 93 total; Duolingo is recorded as not accepted at this institution.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit confirms the seat and triggers the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: Master of Environmental Studies (Thesis) is degree level, and degrees are exempt from the field of study requirement entirely.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Environmental Researcher: institutes and consultancies
- Policy Analyst: environmental and resource policy
- Environmental Consultant: assessment and impact work
- Sustainability Manager: corporate and municipal roles
- Doctoral Study: the standard progression from a thesis master
- Programme Officer: environmental organisations
Reality check: research master degrees are supervisor driven, so applicants should identify a potential supervisor and align their proposal before applying rather than after.
About Nipissing University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #2470
- Reference No.
- O19395535971