Dr. Dan Hiebert

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Biography

Dan Hiebert is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia. He holds an Honours BA from the University of Winnipeg and an MA and PhD from the University of Toronto, obtained in 1987. Hiebert's academic interests center on immigration demography and urban studies in Canada, focusing on the intersection of refugee experiences and housing markets across major Canadian cities such as Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. His notable publications include research on the impacts of immigration on Canada's population dynamics, migration policy, and superdiversity in urban contexts. Hiebert’s work contributes important insights into the complexities of urban socio-economic structures influenced by immigration.

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Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geography, specializing in immigration and urban studies.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.