PhD in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (funded)

Future Graduate Students in the Dept. of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics Graduate programs in Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics offers both course-based and research-based graduate programs for recent graduates or those looking to advance their career. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2027 admissions into our course-based and research-based graduate programs. Learn more about our programs, the application deadlines and what it would look like to be a Department of FARE student below. Where are FARE graduates working now? Pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree at OAC and FARE is a decision to pursue a highly sought-after degree that will help you Improve Life and your career. A recent study illustrates the diverse career opportunities available to OAC and FARE's master and PhD program graduates. View FARE Masters Career Outcomes View FARE PhD Career Outcomes View our Faculty Apply Now Discover our graduate programs Master of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (MFARE) This course-based master’s program provides advanced learning and includes professional development opportunities and internships. Learn more MSc and PhD in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (research-based) Expand your expertise by working alongside our expert faculty to conduct world-class research. These research-based degrees require both course work and a thesis. Learn more Frequently Asked Questions What’s it like being a FARE graduate student? Graduate students in the department are treated as colleagues. We recognize that you are placing your trust in us to deliver a superior learning experience - a learning experience that will largely determine the path of your career and your ability to make a difference in the world. We want your path to be filled with challenging and rewarding opportunities. The department is extremely collegial and faculty welcome student interaction in and out of the classroom. Students receive significant one-on-one attention and many students publish with their faculty. When are applications for the MFARE program accepted until? For MFARE (course based) programs, applications for the Fall 2027 entry point will be accepted until: June 30, 2027 for International Students June 30, 2027 for Domestic students When are applications for the MSc. & PhD FARE program accepted until? For MSc and PhD programs, applications for the Fall 2027 entry point will be accepted until: January 31, 2027 for International Students March 31, 2027 for Domestic Students What funding am I eligible for? Many of our graduate students are employed as Graduate Research or Teaching Assistants and many compete successfully for University scholarships. MFARE students may receive funding, but it is not guaranteed. You must have your own funding to pursue this option. M.Sc. students funded upwards of $22,000 per year. Ph.D. students funded upwards of $30,000 per year What can I do with a graduate degree from FARE? Our students apply their rigorous training and research experience in a number of rewarding ways. Many of our graduates have taken positions at the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural, Food, and Rural Affairs, Health Canada, and Forestry Canada. Others have joined private firms or opened highly successful consulting businesses. Many have pursued their Ph.D. at top-tier departments, including Guelph, and now are highly successful professors. Students enrolled in research-based programs (MSc and PhD) have the opportunity to conduct research alongside our world-class faculty. Faculty undertake research on a wide array of timely and relevant issues, including: Consumer perceptions regarding food safety and new food products; Biofuels and the foods versus fuel debate; Impacts of regional and global trade agreements; Effects of legal institutions on resource use and the environment. What will I learn in the MFARE program? The objective of the MFARE program is: • To prov…