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Master of Science in Water, Society and Policy

INTO Group - The University of Arizona

USA,Arizona

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 22,400/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 90

Application Fee

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USA, Arizona

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1885

Total Students: 46,900 +

Int. Students: 4,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Tucson, AZ 85721, United States

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Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Water, Society and Policy

Program Overview

Water sustainability has emerged as perhaps the most critical natural resource issue in the western United States as well as in other semi-arid regions around the world. More recently, even wet regions have come to face similar problems of water scarcity and conflict, due to growing demands and competition for water.

To meet the demands imposed by water scarcity, the University of Arizona offers a Master of Science in Water, Society and Policy (WSP). The purpose of this degree is to provide opportunities for students to pursue professionally oriented study in a multi-disciplinary degree program that focuses on water science, society, and policy. The WSP degree combines graduate coursework in social sciences, policy and hydrology with professional skill-development activities. Students are exposed to human and environmental processes as they affect water and watersheds. They gain familiarity with quantitative and qualitative techniques for observation, monitoring, and modeling of processes relevant to the management of water from regional to global scales. They develop skills to communicate with decision makers; conduct and understand scientific research; write cogent research reports, proposals, and policy evaluations; and make effective public presentations.

Graduates of the program are able to understand the basic principles of hydrology, management, law, and policy and are able to contribute to making informed decisions regarding water resources.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 90

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,400 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in INTO Group - The University of Arizona

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

First__year Global Wildcat Award
$5,000__$23,000 per year
• 3.0+ GPA
• Full__time enrollment
• All applicants automatically considered
• Scholarships are renewable with good academic standing

Transfer Global Wildcat Award
$2,000__$15,000 per year
• 3.0+ GPA
• Students participate in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at a U.S. community or junior college are eligible for an additional
$3,000.
• Undegraduate transfer students who earn 12 or more transferable units taken at a non__ US college or university or at a US junior
college or community college are eligible for these awards.
• Students who begin their studies in a Global Direct program are eligible.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.