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MA/MS in Disaster & Emergency Management

MA/MS in Disaster & Emergency Management

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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At York University in Toronto, Canada, MA/MS in Disaster & Emergency Management is offered as a master's degree in Emergency & Disaster Management programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters.

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Doctorate

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Emergency & Disaster Management

Duration: 4 semesters

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: futurestudents.yorku.ca ·

Program details

Overview

York University's Master of Disaster & Emergency Management (MDEM) is the only graduate program of its kind in Ontario and one of only two in Canada. Delivered full-time or part-time over four terms, the program prepares students to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies, with instruction from faculty specializing in environmental risk, natural hazards, business continuity, public health, humanitarian law, and crisis management. Admission is for the fall term. Applicants need a completed undergraduate degree with a minimum B+ average, two letters of recommendation, and other required application materials. York also offers a PhD in Disaster & Emergency Management, Canada's first doctoral program in the field, for MDEM or other master's graduates who wish to pursue advanced research into global disaster reduction.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need an undergraduate degree with a minimum B+ average and two letters of recommendation. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit an English proficiency score: TOEFL iBT 100 (or 5 on the new scale from January 2026), IELTS Academic 7.5, Duolingo English Test 140, PTE Academic 76, or CAEL 70 overall. Admission is for the fall term only.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About York University

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1959

Students: 53,500

QS rank: #322 =

Programs: 328

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Disaster & Emergency Management award?

York University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Emergency & Disaster Management on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Disaster & Emergency Management take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

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