The Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a problem-focused and curiosity-driven interdisciplinary research institute and graduate program, with interest and expertise in a wide range of topics under the realm of environment and sustainability. Our mission is to foster sustainable futures through integrated research and learning about the linkages among human and natural systems, and to support decision making from local to global scales. More often than not, we achieve this through collaborations across students and faculty in a manner that recognizes our collective skills, intellectual histories and methodological approaches, and yet encourages our interdependencies as we consider real world problems.The program, because of its comprehensive nature, normally requires 4 to 5 years for completion.

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Duration: 4 Year(s)

Fees: CAD9884

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2027	Vancouver

Entry requirements for University of British Columbia

RES does not admit applicants to the PhD program unless they have completed a thesis-based master's degree prior to the RES PhD program start.

PREREQUISITES / COURSE REQUIREMENTS

There are no specific prerequisites for the RES PhD program other than you must have completed a thesis-based Masters degree from a recognized institution. As we are an interdisciplinary program, we accept applications from all disciples and backgrounds.
Anyone interested in studying environmental/sustainability problems in an interdisciplinary way is encouraged to apply.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of British Columbia. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.