Master of Food and Resource Economics
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 1 yearDuration
- Vancouver, CanadaLocation
- September 2027Intakes
- Food And Resource EconomicsField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- VancouverCampus
- Master of Food and Resource EconomicsAwards
- $58,266Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) program is a unique, one-year, course-based masters degree which integrates Economics, Policy, and Business concepts to provide data-driven solutions that meet the challenges and opportunities in the food, agriculture, and environmental sector. This degree offers a strong combination of economic, data and analytical rigour combined with a 4‐month work experience project, and a full year of data analytic and career-ready workshops that provides you with the skills and knowledge to take on real-world issues and opportunities in the food, agriculture, and environmental sector.
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Concentration options include Strategic Business Management, Data Analytics, Economic Modelling, and Policy Analysis. MFRE graduates have diverse job prospects and an ability to contribute actionable insights to solve global sustainability issues. For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website
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- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
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University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modeCoursework only
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is not required. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadian citizen / permanent resident / refugee / diplomat) · Deposit: CAD 1500.00 deposit to accept offer of admission (if admitted), as published in the programme fee table
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$58,266 CAD total programme cost≈ $42,842 total programme cost
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsProgramme funding package published by UBC for this programme: 1. Teaching Assistantships Each year there are a few opportunities for MFRE students to TA undergraduate food and resource economics (FRE) courses. These are only available to exceptional students because of the time commitments required by the MFRE program. Please indicate on your application to MFRE if you are interested in a TA position, explaining why you are suitable for a given position and how you would handle the additional workload. TA positions typically range from 30–192 hours/assignment/term and pay between $18-$30 CAD per hour. 2. MFRE Merit-based Entrance Scholarships (No application required) The MFRE program offers several scholarship opportunities to students. The admissions committee reviews the documents and grades of all incoming applicants to determine if they are eligible to be nominated for these scholarships. The scholarship recipients will be notified by email. M This programme's own fee table lists no International Tuition Award, so the ITA - which UBC restricts to research-oriented master's and doctoral programmes at UBC Vancouver - does not apply here. Affiliated Fellowships (master's competition): roughly 50 fellowships a year, CAD 175 to CAD 16,000, open to current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students of any citizenship, awarded on academic excellence. UBC's full merit-based award database, filterable by citizenship and degree level, is at. Graduate Research, Teaching and Academic Assistantships are also available through the departmentView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: September 2027 intake - international applicants: 1 February 2027
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Master of Food and Resource Economics cost?
CAD 58,266 total programme cost.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
When does it start?
Intakes listed for this programme: September 2027.
How long is it?
1 year, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is not required. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadian citizen / permanent resident / refugee / diplomat) · Deposit: CAD 1500.00 deposit to accept offer of admission (if admitted), as published in the programme fee table
Is there a scholarship?
Programme funding package published by UBC for this programme: 1. Teaching Assistantships Each year there are a few opportunities for MFRE students to TA undergraduate food and resource economics (FRE) courses. These are only available to exceptional students because of the time commitments required by the MFRE program. Please indicate on your application to MFRE if you are interested in a TA position, explaining why you are suitable for a given position and how you would handle the additional workload. TA positions typically range from 30–192 hours/assignment/term and pay between $18-$30 CAD per hour. 2. MFRE Merit-based Entrance Scholarships (No application required) The MFRE program offers several scholarship opportunities to students. The admissions committee reviews the documents and grades of all incoming applicants to determine if they are eligible to be nominated for these scholarships. The scholarship recipients will be notified by email. M This programme's own fee table lists no International Tuition Award, so the ITA - which UBC restricts to research-oriented master's and doctoral programmes at UBC Vancouver - does not apply here. Affiliated Fellowships (master's competition): roughly 50 fellowships a year, CAD 175 to CAD 16,000, open to current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students of any citizenship, awarded on academic excellence. UBC's full merit-based award database, filterable by citizenship and degree level, is at. Graduate Research, Teaching and Academic Assistantships are also available through the department View scholarship page
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