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Master of Arts in Rural Development

Brandon University · Brandon, Canada · Master's (postgraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Master's

Duration

Graduate programme; check credit load with Graduate Studies

Tuition / year

C$8,593 (≈ ₹5.8 lakh)

Intakes

Check with Graduate Studies

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Course overview

Master of Arts in Rural Development is a postgraduate (master's) course at Brandon University in Brandon, Canada. It takes Graduate programme; check credit load with Graduate Studies, with intakes in Check with Graduate Studies.

Brandon University is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversityBrandon University (Public)
LocationBrandon, Canada
CourseMaster of Arts in Rural Development
LevelMaster's (postgraduate)
DurationGraduate programme; check credit load with Graduate Studies
Tuition per yearC$8,593 (≈ ₹5.8 lakh)
IntakesCheck with Graduate Studies
English requirementIELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; Duolingo 120 (105); TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the 1–6 scale (or 86 for older tests); CAEL 60

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Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is C$8,593 a year, about ₹5.8 lakh.

2025-26 international tuition of CAD 4,296.60 per term at 9 credit hours, shown for two terms (CAD 6,145.03 per term with fees). Health insurance extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs
CostIn CADApprox. in rupees
McMaster Hall double with Value Meal PlanC$4,700per term≈ ₹3.1 lakh
Darrach or Flora Cowan standard single with meal planC$5,100–5,475per term≈ ₹3.4 lakh – ₹3.7 lakh
McMaster Hall single with meal planC$5,650–6,650per term≈ ₹3.8 lakh – ₹4.5 lakh
Residence depositCredited towards housing feesC$350one-off≈ ₹23,450

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Eligibility

General entry requirements at Brandon University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • Graduate applications go through BU's Faculty of Graduate Studies; programmes are in education, music, psychiatric nursing, environmental and life sciences, and rural development.
  • An English-medium undergraduate degree with a CGPA of 2.0 can meet the English requirement.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; Duolingo 120 (105); TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the 1–6 scale (or 86 for older tests); CAEL 60.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
IELTS Academic6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 (undergraduate and graduate)
PTE Academic58
Duolingo120, with at least 105 in all components
TOEFL iBT4.5 with 4.0 in each section (tests from 21 January 2026); 86 with 20 per section for older tests
Class 12 English waiverThree years of English-medium secondary school can meet the requirement

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Intakes

This course starts in: Check with Graduate Studies.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in Canada

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
  2. Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
  3. Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
  4. Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
  5. Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
  6. Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

Documents you'll need

  • Official Class 10 and 12 transcripts (and any college transcripts)
  • Principal's letter confirming graduation (final-year students)
  • English test score, unless you qualify for a waiver
  • Valid passport

About Brandon University

Brandon University (BU) is a public university in Brandon, Manitoba. It began as Brandon College, a Baptist college founded at the turn of the 20th century, and received its university charter in 1967. It has faculties of Arts, Science, Education and Health Studies and a School of Music, and graduate programmes in education, music, psychiatric nursing, environmental and life sciences and rural development.

For Indian students, the most relevant options are the four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (streams in general management, accounting, talent management and business analytics) and science degrees such as Environmental Science. International tuition is charged per course, at about CAD 16,900 a year in Arts for 10 courses (2025-26).

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FAQs

What is the fee for Master of Arts in Rural Development at Brandon University?

The tuition for international students is C$8,593 a year (about ₹5.8 lakh). 2025-26 international tuition of CAD 4,296.60 per term at 9 credit hours, shown for two terms (CAD 6,145.03 per term with fees). Health insurance extra. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is Master of Arts in Rural Development?

The course takes Graduate programme; check credit load with Graduate Studies.

What English score do I need?

IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; Duolingo 120 (105); TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the 1–6 scale (or 86 for older tests); CAEL 60. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: Check with Graduate Studies. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

  1. Brandon University: Master of Arts in Rural Development (opens in a new tab)
  2. BU: International undergraduate tuition table 2025-26 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
  3. BU: International graduate tuition table 2025-26 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
  4. BU: International admission requirements (opens in a new tab)
  5. BU: English proficiency requirements (opens in a new tab)

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