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MA/MS in Future Cities

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #113 =

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MA/MS in Future Cities at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada is a master's degree in Others programme. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered in a hybrid format.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Others
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: Hybrid

We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Future Cities at the University of Waterloo leads to a Master of Future Cities (MFC) in the Faculty of Environment, designed for early- and mid-career professionals. The program develops future and systems thinking and foresight methods to address current and future urban challenges, applying multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches. Students complete a capstone project with an external partner on a real sustainability problem. Admission normally requires a four-year honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a humanities, social science, health, business, engineering, or science discipline, with an overall average of at least 75% in the last 20 courses. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must meet Waterloo's English language proficiency requirement. The program runs full-time over 12 months, completed mostly online with one mandatory one-week block on campus, with admission each Fall term.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: A four-year honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a humanities, social science, health, business, engineering, or science discipline, with an overall average of at least 75% in the last 20 courses. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must submit English language proficiency test results: TOEFL iBT 5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or IELTS Academic 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0).

Application Details

Start Date: September

About University of Waterloo

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1957
Students: 41,000
QS rank: #113 =
Programs: 297
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Future Cities award?

University of Waterloo awards a Master's Degree in the field of Others on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Future Cities take?

The programme runs for 12 months.

Can MA/MS in Future Cities be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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