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Master of Arts [M.A] [Transportation Planning] From McGill University

Montreal, QuebecLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1821established year
40493enrollment
Public
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Transportation Planning)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #38 out of 997 by THE Global Ranking 2024

₹16.6 L/Yr

CA$27,010 /Yr
  • The objective of the School of Urban Planning is to produce qualified professional urban planners for the public and the private sectors and to equip them with the necessary intellectual and practical skills in this respect.
  • This M.A program emphasizes the acquisition of skills used in the analysis of complex problems, policies, and strategies in transportation planning.
  •  A number of courses, an internship, and a final research project prepare students for professional practice in Urban Transportation Planning. 
  • Students in the program also benefit from expertise in transportation engineering found outside the School.
  • Students must register for at least four terms and earn satisfactory grades (i.e., a minimum of B-) in all courses. 
  • This program comprises a total of 60 credits completed over a two-year period: Required core courses (49 credits), and Complementary courses (11 credits).
  • Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to have acquired basic planning skills, a broad understanding of urban issues, and specialized knowledge in a field of their own choice.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹1658414 (CAD 27010)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food₹635490 (CAD 10350)
Transportation₹46971 (CAD 765)
Total Cost₹756080 (CAD 12314)
Health Insurance₹73619 (CAD 1199)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold a B.A., B.Sc., B.S.Sc. (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
  • The university degree, described above, must have been completed with an overall Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0/4.0, or a Grade Point Average of 3.2/4.0 within the last two full-time academic years.
  • Basic (i.e., high-school level) proficiency in algebra is expected of all applicants as preparation for the M.U.P. methods training in statistics and data analysis.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Candidates should hold a B.A., B.Sc., B.S.Sc. (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study. from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”.
  • The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum standing of 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent, according to the grading scale on the transcript.
  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.2 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

  • McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English or McGill Certificate of Proficiency - English for Professional Communication: Certificate of Proficiency awarded.
  • GMAT and GRE are not required.
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) is not accepted for admission to graduate programs at McGill University.

Required Document List

Followings are the required documents:

  • Official Transcripts: Students need to submit a copy of their original transcripts. Each transcript must include a key or legend.
  • Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline and (of one to two pages), explaining your motivation for applying to the School, area(s) of specific interest, and longer-term career goals.
  • Two Reference Letter:  Students will choose letter writers who will be able to comment on their academic record and other experiences or relevant skill sets. 
  • CV/Resume: including a summary of your academic background, professional experience, and other relevant activities (e.g., community involvement, volunteer work, etc.).
  • Academic documents.
  • English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFLIELTS, etc.

Ranking

2024202320212020

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Social Studies 38 out of 997 in Global Ranking

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

  • Transport Planner - Urban Planning
  • International Senior Transport Modeller
  • Manager Technical (Transport Planner/Urban Planner)
  • SAP SD/LE Functional
  • Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Technology Solution Planner
  • Warehouse Executive / Transport Executive
  • Transport Coordinator
  • Senior Executive Operations- Transportation
  • Logistic Coordinator

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Sandhya and Swati Sharma MBA Leadership AwardScholarship per student₹ 4.8 L/Yr$7,823Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 2.1 L/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
FINCAD Women in Finance ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 12.3 L/Yr$20,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Gyandhan ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 75,031/Yr$1,222Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student₹ 9,210/Yr$150Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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