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PhD Admission Requirements

Please submit your online application for our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program through the School of Graduate Studies Online Application Portal between September 22 and November 22  each year.

Successful candidates have a strong background in mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Outstanding performance in their course work, outstanding letters of recommendations and well-thought-out statements of intent are an asset. Prior research experience is also valuable.

You must meet all admissions requirements to be considered for entry into the program. In addition to our admissions requirements for each program, please familiarize yourself with the minimum requirements, rules, and regulations of the School of Graduate School Studies .

Please also review the School of Graduate Studies Admission & Application Requirements .

We receive many outstanding applications, and admission to our program is competitive. Unfortunately, we cannot offer admission to all qualified applicants.

Students can be accepted through one of two routes:

Previous Degree (PhD)

You hold an appropriate master’s degree in statistics from a recognized university with at least a B+ average standing . A standing that is equivalent to at least B+ (U of T 77 ‐ 79% or 3.3/4.0) in the final year of study.

We also consider applicants with graduate degrees in biostatistics, computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, physics, or any discipline where there is a significant quantitative component.

Previous Degree (Direct-Entry PhD)

You hold a bachelor’s degree in statistics from a recognized university with at least an A- average standing . A standing that is equivalent to at least A- (U of T 80 ‐ 84% or 3.7/4.0) in the final year of study.

For more information on admissions to our PhD program and program requirements, visit the School of Graduate Studies calendar .

Your Application Package

Please note that we do not accept any hard copies of your application or hard copies of supporting documents.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please send a summary of your experiences in education, work, travel, volunteering, and other relevant areas. The maximum length is two pages, single-spaced.

Statement of Intent

As part of your application, please submit a letter of intent or personal statement online outlining your goals for your graduate studies.

Transcripts

Electronic copies of transcripts are required at the time you apply online. Only if you are successful at gaining admissions will we require official copies to be submitted to the department.

Due to COVID we are currently only accepting official e-transcripts. We will notify admitted candidates once the receipt of mail-in paper transcripts will be accepted. International transcripts: Please use International Degree Equivalencies Tool to ensure that you meet the minimum admissions requirements.

We do not require a credential evaluation assessment by a third-party, such as WES.

Letters of Recommendation

You will need three letters of recommendation , to be submitted online by your referees through the online application system prior to the supporting documentation deadline.

Note:  The online application system will automatically email an electronic reference request to each referee  when the application form is submitted. Referees will have until the deadline to upload supporting documentation to submit their reference letter . It is highly recommended that applicants contact their referees ahead of time to inform them of the supporting documents deadline and confirm both their availability and their preferred institutional email address.

English-Language Proficiency Testing (if applicable)

As English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Toronto, applicants must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. It is important that these students follow SGS policies on ELP testing requirements and take one of the required tests for admission to a graduate program.

Applicants from universities outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of their application.

Please submit official copies of your English proficiency scores (Institution Code: 0982). You can include unofficial copies with your application while waiting for the official ones to arrive.

Learn more about ELP Testing here .

Please do not send the results to our department. Students must arrange for their score to be reported electronically to the University of Toronto (Enrolment Services) by the testing agency. Please check SGS ELP Testing website above for more detail.

Application Fee

The non-refundable application fee is currently CAD $125 per application.

Note: You may apply to more than one program. Each program will require a separate application and application fee. Applicants will not be considered for a program that they did not apply for.

Supervision & MDoc

PhD applicants will be able to select up to three potential supervisors at the time of their application. Supervisors of successful applicants are matched based on research areas of interest.

Learn more about our faculty .

Applicants will also indicate their interest in applying to the Multi-Disciplinary Doctoral Training Program (MDoc) through the cover sheet.

Interested in multi-disciplinary research? Learn more about the MDoc .

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Having trouble?

Please review the School of Graduate Studies Admissions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .

Want to know more?

If you have additional questions that have not been answered by the above information, please book an appointment during Prospective Student Office Hours to speak with a member of the Graduate Team or send us an email .

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PhD in Information

Be equipped to take on leadership roles in information and knowledge-based environments, including academia. The doctorate program features advanced scholarly research in the theoretical basis of information studies. In private and public institutions, apply the PhD to professional practice functions such as research, systems analysis and design, and administration.

 Admission requirements to the PhD in Information program

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 Application & deadlines

Entry into the program occurs once a year, in September . The program is delivered in-person on campus.

Application Form & Fee

• Apply via the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies Online Admissions Application.
• Read the frequently asked questions  about the online application.
• The application fee is $125 CAD per application.

Application Deadlines for Admission

• October 1 – online application is available
• December 1 – online application, application fee and all supporting documents must be submitted: statement of interest, research statement, transcripts, CV/resume, writing sample, academic letters of reference, English proficiency test scores (if applicable). An application with supporting documents submitted after this date, or with missing supporting documents will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Missed the PhD Info Night on October 26? Watch the recording HERE! 

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AN APPROPRIATE MASTER’S DEGREE

• An appropriate  Master’s degree  from a recognized university is required. The degree may be in any discipline or area of study.  
• If your degree was earned outside of Canada, use the  International Degree Equivalency Too l   to identify equivalent credentials.

MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENT:

• A- average (or equivalent).
• This is the minimum GPA requirement for consideration. Presenting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

While work experience is invaluable personal and professional experience, it cannot be a substitute for academic requirements.

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended:

• For applicants currently in the process of completing their final year of study, an interim transcript must be submitted.
• Current and past University of Toronto students applying to Faculty of Information programs may give permission to the Faculty to download an official UofT transcript by emailing  [email protected]

For the purpose of the application review, unofficial transcripts may be uploaded  to the online application form.

• If an offer of admission is made, official final transcripts must be submitted to the Faculty as part of the offer condition(s).
• Transcripts are considered official when they have been prepared, sealed in an envelope, and signed over the back flap by an official at the issuing institution. They are to be sent directly to the  Faculty of Information:  University of Toronto, 140 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G6.

The Admissions Committee may at any time during the application process request that applicants submit official transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended.

For students whose admitting degree was granted outside of North America, the Faculty of Information will accept transcripts sent directly from World Education Services (WES) as official transcripts.  The Faculty of Information will consider the evaluation report from WES but will make its own evaluation decision.

For admission to the Faculty of Information,  standardized tests (such as GMAT or GRE) are not required or requested, and will not be considered.

A CURRENT CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)/RESUME

Your CV should include: education; relevant personal and work experience, both paid and unpaid; publications; professional activities; awards, honours, grants and fellowships, as applicable.

*Please submit your research statement and statement of interest   as one document through the  SGS application site  as either a Microsoft Word file or a PDF, under the research statement field.

RESEARCH STATEMENT

All applicants should proactively reach out to  Faculty members  conducting research in the area you are interested in to ensure that your research can be well supported by a faculty member.

Your research statement should be written in essay format and be a maximum of 1,000 words, double-spaced.

A research statement generally outlines: 1) the research you plan to undertake in a PhD; 2) support at the Faculty of Information. We have provided some prompts that may stimulate and guide your thinking:

1 . The research or project you plan to undertake in your PhD : What is the research you will conduct at the Faculty of Information? What fields or areas of research is your project in conversation with (demonstrated through a short literature review)? Who are the scholars (including researchers, artists, practitioners, community leaders,  elders, etc.) that have shaped your research interests? What is significant or novel about this research? Explain how your research contributes to intellectual diversity in the Faculty.

2. Support at the Faculty of Information: Why do you want to undertake this research at the Faculty of Information? Which faculty members do you propose to supervise your research and serve on your dissertation committee, and why? Have you met with these faculty members? Which courses and programs of study (including potential optional collaborative programs) will support your research? Are there research centres, institutions, or communities that can support your research?

• Be specific
• Include citations and a bibliography
• Include a short title for your research project
• Include specific details about achievements (academic, professional, or community)
• Write in clear, jargon-free language for an interdisciplinary committee

STATEMENT OF INTEREST

Your statement of interest should be written in essay format and be a maximum of 500 words, double-spaced. Your statement of interest generally outlines your background. We have provided some prompts that may stimulate and guide your thinking:

Your background : How did you become interested in this research? What led you to this proposed research? What background (academic, personal or professional) do you have that prepares you to pursue this project or area of research, and how do you need to grow? You should be specific about courses, essays, theses, research-creation, community organizing, activism and/or lived experiences that have prepared you to undertake the proposed research.

WRITING SAMPLE​

In the online application, you will be able to upload your writing sample to the portal at the end – during the “review” stage.

The writing sample is a piece of original academic work, around 3,000-8,000 words (double-spaced if not in published format).

It could be one of:

• a course paper
• an excerpt from your thesis or major research paper
• an article submitted for publication
• a chapter from a book or other similar publication

The writing sample is used to evaluate your writing skills, which are an important component of the PhD. This is easiest to do if the sample is single-authored. If you submit a collaboratively authored sample, please include a statement of contributions that explains your role.

ACADEMIC LETTERS OF REFERENCE

Three acadmemic letters are required . If you graduated more than five years ago, you may substitute professional letters of reference. Work-related referees should be direct supervisors who can comment on your skills that are useful in the academic environment.

In the online application, you will be asked to provide the contact information for your referees. Once you have paid the application fee your referees will be emailed by the School of Graduate Studies with instructions directing them to a secure website where they will submit electronically:

• a candidate assessment in a fillable confidential report form
• a reference letter

Suggested guidelines for reference letters:

• Letters should be 1-2 pages maximum
• Include how long you have known the applicant and in what capacity
• Outline the applicant’s strengths as a student/researcher, ideally with specific examples
• Avoid gendered language
• Include details such as: how would you describe the applicant’s intellectual characteristics? Their ability to carry out independent and collaborative research? What has prepared the applicant to undertake a PhD? How do you assess the applicant’s communication, research, and writing skills? Does the applicant possess personal qualities that will help them succeed in a PhD? Is there anything else we should know about the applicant that they may not have included in their research statement?

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY – IF REQUIRED

Applicants whose first language is not English will need to submit an English proficiency test result.

Applicants whose first language is not English but who completed an Undergraduate or Graduate degree from an institution where English is used as the medium of instruction and examination may not require an English proficiency test. However, applicants will be required to provide a letter from their previous institution to verify that English is indeed used as the medium of instruction. This letter should be sent directly to the Faculty of Information on official institution letterhead and email.

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to require applicants to provide an English proficiency test result during the application process.

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APPLICATION STATUS CHECK

You may log in to your profile on the  application website  to confirm the receipt of your supporting documents or amend your current contact information. Your application will be marked “Under Review” when it has gone to the Admission Committee for consideration.

REVIEW PROCESS

The Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach in reviewing candidates. Emphasis is not placed on any specific area but on the overall application. Meeting the minimum requirements of the Faculty of Information and the School of Graduate Studies does not guarantee admission.

Applicants may be contacted for an interview during the application review process.

Admission is based on the availability of a faculty member to support your research. It is important to us that our admitted PhD students are well supported in their area of research by their supervisors. Therefore, you should proactively reach out to  Faculty members who are conducting research in the area you are interested in ahead of time to ensure that you will have a supervisor who has the expertise to support your research.

NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS

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Frequently asked questions (faq), admission requirements, wh​​at are the admission requirements        .

For Master’s Programs and Full-Time Special Students, ​an appropriate bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, with a final year average of at least mid-B from a recognized university.

For Doctoral Programs, an appropriate master’s degree, or its equivalent, with an average of at least B+ or demonstrated comparable research competence.

Many  graduate units  have higher minimum requirements than the minimum SGS requirements. As we receive many more applications each year from excellent candidates than we have placements available, meeting the minimum admissions requirement does not necessarily guarantee admission.

The minimum admissions requirements set by SGS can also be found on the  Admissions  page.

What is an appropriate bachelor’s degree? 

An appropriate admitting degree is one that satisfies the following criteria:

• The issuing institution must be recognized as having degree granting authority by the appropriate jurisdictional authorities (e.g., Provincial / Territorial government or regional quality assurance body);
• The degree must be the standard first entry degree which gives access to advanced research-based graduate programs in the country of origin (e.g., This is typically four years in North America or three-year Bologna compliant degrees. Please consult the SGS International Equivalencies Database for more information.); and
• Where appropriate, have the required affinity or programmatic fit to the graduate program to which you are seeking admission.

All admission decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and are based on a composite of information which may include previous academic performance, comments from referees, relevant professional activities, proposed research statements, correspondence between research interests and available faculty expertise, and, in some programs, standardized test scores. Eligibility cannot be determined until a complete application is submitted.

Are three-year Bologna compliant degrees acceptable?

Qualified applicants with three-year Bologna-compliant bachelor’s degrees (except three-year UK degrees preceded by the GCE A-levels which are considered equivalent) are considered admissible and are encouraged to apply. In addition to the SGS minimum admission requirements , there are several factors that will be taken into consideration while assessing these degrees: requirements for gaining admission to the degree; content of the degree and duration of the degree, among others. Eligibility cannot be determined until a complete application is submitted.

I have a four-year Bachelor’s degree from a community college. Will it be acceptable?

Applications to graduate studies at U of T from graduates of four-year community college bachelor’s programs are considered admissible and are encouraged to apply. In addition to the SGS minimum admission requirements, there are several factors that will be taken into consideration while assessing these degrees: the degree of affinity between the applied degree and the program to which the applicant is seeking admission; the academic content of the third and fourth year courses; and other indicators that the applicant is adequately prepared for independent research which is a distinctive characteristic of every graduate degree. The degree program should be normally comprised of at least 75% liberal arts and science content. Eligibility cannot be determined until a complete application is submitted.

Can I apply to a PhD program directly from a bachelor’s degree?

Some graduate ​units will allow direct entry to a PhD program from a bachelor’s degree for exceptional applicants. Such applicants require an appropriate Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with an average of at least A–.

For more information,  contact the department to which you are applying.

I am an international applicant. How do I know if you recognize my degree?

Please consult our  International Degree Equivalencies directory . If your degree is not listed there, you may wish to contact SGS for confirmation.

Note that we will not review or assess your academic record without an official application to a graduate degree program at the University of Toronto, including payment of the appropriate application fee. Prior to application, we are able to confirm if the degree you have received is considered equivalent to our minimum admission requirements. If you do need to email us to inquire about your specific degree, please be sure to include the country and university in which it was earned, and the full official name of the credential awarded, with date of award and length of study period.

Application Deadlines

When should i apply.

Application deadlines vary from program to program. Please visit the program’s admission requirements page or  contact the graduate unit  for the exact date.

I might miss the application deadline; can I have an extension?

All applications should be received by the application deadlines which are set by individual programs . Please  contact the program you wish to apply to for approval to apply after the deadline.

If you have missed the application deadline, you cannot submit an online application until you have received approval from the specific program.

Application

I would like to apply to a graduate program at the university of toronto. where should i get the application form.

To apply to a graduate program, you must complete the online admissions application form available from the program’s admission requirements page. Please carefully read the instructions, requirements and deadlines provided by the program’s website as the application fee is non-refundable.

Will you accept my application and supporting documents prepared and submitted by an agent or consultant?

The University of Toronto does not have any financial arrangements or special relationship with any agents who assist in the preparation and submission of a graduate application for a fee. You are required to complete and submit your own application and must provide your own personal details. All of the information necessary to complete an application to any graduate program is available on the program’s admission requirements website .​

I don’t have access to the Internet; can I get a paper application form?

If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the graduate unit for an alternative method of applying.

Do I have to list all the schools and institutions I have attended?

Yes. It is required that you list all post-secondary institutions you have attended. You do not need to submit any information or documents related to high school education.

I want to apply to more than one program; do I have to submit more than one application?

You will be assigned an applicant number and password when you start the SGS online application. If you wish to apply to more than one graduate program , you can add a new application from the program selection section of the online application.​

If you wish to apply to more than one program, you must pay separate application fees and submit separate sets of documents for each.

Exception: Applicants to any of the programs administered by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education ( OISE ) may apply for up to three programs in a single application; applicants to OISE programs pay a higher application fee for this privilege, whether or not they choose to apply to more than one program.

I have chosen a program but I do not see where to upload supporting documents.

If you click on the “review” link on the left-hand side of your application, it will take you to a checklist of all that needs to be completed before you can press the “Continue” button to submit your application. Once you have cleared the list, and pressed “Continue” your application will be submitted, and you will be taken through to your application status page. From the status page, you will be able to upload supporting documents and pay your application fee.

I recently became a Canadian Permanent Resident. How can I update my legal status on my application?

Legal Status updates can be made by e-mailing the School of Graduate Studies notarized copies of your documents. Strict university regulations mean that we can only update your citizenship status if we are presented with original legal documents or notarized copies.

Can I make changes to my application after I paid the application fee?

Application Changes must be handled by the program you have applied to. Please contact the gradauate unit if you need to make any changes to your application.

Application Fee

How much is the application fee.

A $125 CAD application fee is required. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. A supplementary application fee may be assessed depending upon the program to which you are applying. The supplementary application fee can be found on the program’s website or at the payment step of the online application.

How should I pay the application fee?

Payment is made at the time of application online using a credit card (only a Visa or Mastercard credit card is accepted).​

• Debit cards issued by Visa or Mastercard will not be accepted.
• If you do not have a credit card issued by one of these two service providers, you can purchase a pre-paid card.
• Applications will not be processed unless the application fee is received.

Can my application fee be waived?​

I changed my mind and do not want to go to graduate school anymore; can i get a refund of the application fee.

There is no refund, waiver, or deferral of the application fee.​

Academic Records & Transcripts

How should my academic transcripts be submitted.

Most programs accept unofficial transcripts at the time of application. These can be scans of paper transcripts or a PDF of your academic record. A few programs require official transcripts at the time of application. All programs require official transcripts if an offer is made.

If official transcripts are required, applicants should ask each university attended to send their academic transcripts directly to the graduate unit to which they are applying in a sealed and, preferably signed envelope. The envelope should be signed and stamped by the registrar or by an authorized official of your school/college/university.

Do not send transcripts to the School of Graduate Studies.

My institution will release transcripts to me but not to the institution to which I am applying. Will you accept transcripts submitted by me?

If the institution will only release the verification to you, please request that they are sent in a sealed envelope so that you can forward that envelope directly to the graduate unit.

• Do not open the envelope as that will void the verification.
• The documents must be received in the original sealed envelope to be considered official.

My university sends transcripts electronically. Will the University of Toronto accept electronic transcripts?

Yes, the University of Toronto will accept electronic transcripts sent directly to the graduate unit. Electronic transcripts forwarded by applicants are not accepted.

My transcript does not include course title or grades. What should I do?

You should provide the graduate unit with course descriptions and / or an official statement of academic standing from an appropriate academic officer of the institution concerned.

What do I do if my educational institution has closed?

If the school(s) you attended is no longer in existence, or if it is impossible to obtain official documents from any school(s), you should ask the Ministry of Education in the country in which the credential was awarded to furnish an official statement testifying to the impossibility of obtaining records. The Ministry should also be requested to supply the graduate unit at the University of Toronto with a list of courses taken and grades received by the applicant in that school or university.

I have not completed my current degree yet; what should I do?

If you have not completed your current degree at the time you apply to the University of Toronto, please request transcripts from your university showing the work you have completed to date. Please indicate the date when the final result will be available. If you are issued an admissions offer based upon your course work to date, all degree requirements must be completed prior to registration and a final transcript must be received by your graduate unit indicating the date of conferral of your degree.

My name in my official transcripts is different from my passport / other transcripts; shall I provide a document explaining the discrepancy?

Yes. In case the names differ, you must provide original documentation of your name change, such as marriage certificate or a notarized name change certificate to SGS Student Services.

My academic records are in a language other than English. Shall I also submit English translations of my documents?

Certified English translations are required for all international documentation written in a language other than English or French. SGS does not recommend translators but the translator must be certified. Translations do not replace original documentation. Both the original documents and translations must be submitted.

My transcripts are in French. Shall I submit English translations?

French and English are both official languages of Canada. We therefore do not request English translations of transcripts written in French.

Can I get my transcripts back?

Once supporting documents are submitted they become the property of the University of Toronto and cannot be returned.​

Recommendation Letters

How many reference letters are required for admission.

SGS requires two letters of reference; however, you should review your program-specific list of admission requirements to determine if additional letters of reference are required.

What is the process for referees?

When you have chosen a program to apply to you will be prompted to enter contact information for your referees, including their institutional e-mail address. Your reference request is sent to each referee by e-mail as soon as you enter their contact information. Please enter referee contact information only if you are certain of applying to any given program.

My referee did not receive the email from the School of Graduate Studies. Could you please resend it?

Referees are advised to check their junk mail folder. If they still do not have the letter, you can resend the request email from the supporting documents section of your application. If you have entered your referee’s address incorrectly, please contact the graduate unit you are applying to for help making the correction.

When are references due?

It is each applicant’s responsibility to review the application instructions for their chosen program, and inform referees of the application deadline. Applicants should apply well in advance of the deadline to give referees adequate time to submit their references.

The contact information of my referee has changed. As I have already submitted the online application how can I edit the referee’s contact information?

As you have already submitted your online application and paid the appropriate application fee, you cannot make any changes to your application, except your own information (address). Therefore, if you need to update the contact information of your referee, you should contact the graduate unit and provide them with the required information.

Additional Supporting Documents

How do i know when the graduate unit received my supplemental materials.

Applicants may monitor the status of their application by logging into the online application.

Where do I send my application supporting documents?

Applicants should upload supporting documents on the status page of their application. The status page becomes available on payment of the application fee. Some units also request documents at the pre-submission stage of the application. If you need assistance uploading documents or need to send hard copies, contact the graduate unit to which you are applying.

Testing Information

Do i need to take the gre exam.

Although most of our graduate units do not require a GRE exam, there are some that do. Other departments encourage international applicants, in particular, to consider taking the GRE as this assists them in making a fair assessment of your preparation for graduate study. Please check the graduate unit’s instructions to see if the GRE is required in your case.

English is not my first language. Do I need to take the TOEFL exam?

If you graduated from a non-Canadian university where the language of instruction and examination was not English, then you must demonstrate your facility in English by successfully completing an acceptable English language proficiency test. This requirement should be met at the time you submit your application, and must be met before registration is allowed. The TOEFL is just one of the m any tests that we accept. For more information, including minimum required scores, please see the English-language proficiency testing page .​

Financial Aid

How do i apply for financial aid.

The university expects all graduate students to have a solid financial plan in place before pursuing their program of study. Both Domestic and International students are encouraged to explore the  SGS financial aid and a dvi sing  web pages to find information about accessing and applying for government student loans, grants, and student lines of credit. Students may also search for  admission awards  on the Graduate Awards Office web page or through their home graduate unit.

Funding for Research-Stream Students

Will my graduate unit offer me a funding package.

Admission decisions will be uploaded on the application site. Applicants are automatically e-mailed when the decision is available.

Waiting for Decisions After You Apply

Where can i get information on the status of my application.

Students accepted into most research-stream Master’s and PhD programs will receive funding from their graduate unit — in other words, from their department and / or Faculty. Funding typically covers one year of master’s study and four to five years of doctoral study. The unit will provide an annual Funding Letter clearly outlining the value and composition of each student’s package.

Visit our funding and FAQ pages  to learn more about  Base Funding  and the average  Actual Income  received by full-time, active graduate students in their respective programs.

Incoming students are strongly encouraged to apply for external awards for which they may be eligible well in advance of applying for admission. Visit the SGS awards and funding  web page to located various admission awards for your program.

When will I hear a decision on my application?

This varies by graduate unit, and is affected by the volume of applications received. Some early offers of admission are sent out in January or February; however, the majority of offers normally come in March. SGS generally advises applicants to expect a response by April, although decisions continue to be made after this point.

I sent my application but I have not heard back from the graduate unit. How do I know my application and supporting documents have been received?

Graduate units do not normally confirm the receipt of applications. You are responsible for ensuring that you have read and understood the application requirements for that graduate unit, and that you have gathered all the necessary components of your application package. You can check the receipt status of your documents by logging in to the online application and viewing the status page for your application. A delay can be expected between the time of receipt and when the status is updated.

I submitted a supporting document, and it is not showing as received on my status page.

Please note that the application system can take up to half an hour to mark documents as received.

In uploading your documents you are asked to choose a document type from a drop-down list. You need to choose the correct document type. For instance, if your program asks for a “Statement of Intent” and you mark the document as “Personal Statement” it will not show as received, and your application may be considered incomplete.

The application deadline has passed, but I still have access to my application. Can I proceed?

Most units will not accept late applications. Contact your graduate unit for advice . Application fees paid after the deadline will not be refunded.

Will the School of Graduate Studies provide feedback for students who have been rejected?

The School of Graduate Studies oversees the graduate admissions process and sets minimum admission requirements for all graduate programs at the University of Toronto, however, admission decisions are made locally at the departmental level.

Due to the large number of applications graduate units receive each year, we unfortunately cannot accommodate requests for personalized feedback on your application. Admission to University of Toronto is very competitive and students who meet, and even exceed, our minimum requirements may not necessarily receive an offer.​

Offer of Admission

What is an offer of admission.

The offer of admission from the School of Graduate Studies is your official acceptance letter which outlines important information about your program (e.g., start date, graduate unit, program, and degree). Very often there are conditions on the offer, which must be satisfied before registration is permitted. Below are details on how to clear some of the most common conditions. If a condition in the offer letter is not included in the examples below, and you’re unsure how to clear it, please contact your graduate unit. The term “graduate unit” is used to refer to the department, Faculty, school, or institute offering your graduate program.

(1) Completion of your current program with a specific average and confirmation of degree conferred. This condition has two elements that must be satisfied:

• proof that you have obtained the specified average and
• proof that you have received your degree.

You must arrange to have a transcript of your final official academic record forwarded to your home graduate unit once you have completed your coursework and received your degree. If your transcript is forwarded before it has been updated to indicate conferral of degree, the second part of the condition will not be cleared. To save time and expense, ensure that your academic transcript includes the confirmation of degree conferred.

If you satisfy your requirements during the summer but will not receive your degree until after your graduate program commences, then you must arrange to have the following two documents forwarded to your graduate unit:

• an official transcript of your academic record which indicates final standing, and
• an official statement from your registrar which confirms that the degree requirements have been satisfied and indicates the expected date of degree conferral.

(2) Authentication of self-reported grades: This condition requires you to authenticate self-reported grades by providing your graduate unit with official transcript(s) of your academic record, directly from the issuing institution(s) by the specified date.

(3) Certified English translation of academic record or diploma: If your transcript or degree is not in English, you must arrange to have the document translated by an authorized translation service or your embassy or consulate.

After Being Admitted

I have been admitted; however, i have a few questions before i make the final decision. who do i need to contact.

You should contact the graduate unit from which you have got your acceptance letter. The graduate administrator of your program will be able to answer your questions.

May I defer admission to the University of Toronto?

With departmental approval, you could defer admission for up to 12 months. Admitted applicants who accept an offer of admission are expected to enrol in the term for which they applied and were admitted.​​ 

More Questions About Grad Studies at U of T?

As graduate programs and degree requirements vary widely across the University of Toronto, if you have a program-specific question, your best point of contact will be the graduate administrator for the unit offering the program you wish to apply to.

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The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) oversees all graduate programs at the University of Toronto; however, admissions into graduate programs are the responsibility of the individual graduate units (departments, institute). 

If you are interested in applying to graduate school at the University of Toronto: 

1. Explore the School of Graduate Studies offerings  

Discover everything you need to know about applying to graduate studies at U of T. 

Applicants to any graduate program at the University of Toronto must satisfy all requirements for entry at this university within a competitive selection process. 

Use the international credentials equivalencies tool to see which international credentials are required for masters and doctoral admissions at U of T. 

Please note that many graduate units (departments and institutes) have higher minimum requirements than the minimum SGS requirements. Meeting the minimum admissions requirement does not necessarily guarantee admission. 

2. Check your program’s website for specific eligibility requirements, instructions on how to apply and application deadlines  

Confirm your program's admission requirements by consulting the SGS Calendar . 

For UTSC-based graduate programs, please consult the departmental application pages: 

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3. Prepare your application  

Some of the items you'll need to include are - a statement of intent; transcripts (academic records); curriculum vitae; any program-specific requirements; official GRE/GMAT, TOEFL/IELTS, or equivalent test scores if required. 

Information and tip-sheets on applying to graduate school are available through contacting the Academic Advising & Career Centre and the SGS's Admissions Office .

4. Submit your application on the SGS online application system  

*Please note that there is an application fee. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Some programs do charge a supplementary application fee which is normally listed on the program's website or at the payment step of the online application. 

Consult SGS - Admission Application Frequently Asked Questions for more information on the general graduate program application process. 

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• Ensure you meet the minimum admission requirements for your desired degree, including English proficiency . U of T Engineering offers a wide range of graduate-level degrees, including Master of Engineering , Master of Applied Science ,  PhD and several collaborative programs. Please note, each department has their own admission requirements (e.g., minimum GPAs vary between departments).
• Complete the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Online Application . Your SGS application is required to complete the application process at the departmental level. The SGS application fee is $125 CDN and payment can be made online using Visa or Mastercard. Before completing the application, review all the steps of the application process within your chosen academic program, and note all relevant deadlines and details.
• Select the department you want to study with, and note relevant deadlines. Admission within U of T Engineering is administered at the departmental level. Use the links below to explore the admission process for each of our academic units and degree types. Please note, some departments have their own forms that must be completed as part of the application process.
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• Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME)

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Application portal opens November for: May, September 2025 or January 2026 start dates. International PhD application deadline date: Jan 10, 2025. Domestic application deadline: January 10, 2025.

MSc & PhD Requirements

The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology offers programs leading to MSc and PhD degrees. Applicants holding a BSc should apply to the MSc program, though exceptional candidates may apply for direct entry into the PhD program. Applicants holding an MSc should apply to the PhD program.

MSc Program

Previous degree.

Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a four-year Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto.

Academic achievement

Grade average equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ in the final year of undergraduate studies, and mid-B in the preceding year.

Background knowledge

Students are expected to have an adequate background in ecology and/or evolution based on coursework and/or research experience.

Unfortunately, due to the university’s funding structure, we are unable to accept international students into the MSc program.

PhD Program

Direct entry stream.

Applicants may be admitted for “direct entry” into the PhD program after completion of a BSc degree or equivalent if they: (1) have an average grade equivalent to at least a University of Toronto A– in courses in ecology and evolutionary biology, and (2) show evidence of excellent research potential. Applicants will be considered through this entrance stream if they have a master’s degree that is not a research-based MSc in the fields of ecology or evolutionary biology, or that completed a BA degree prior to a master’s degree, or a BSc in an area outside of biology prior to a master’s degree. The direct-entry PhD admission stream provides 5 years of guaranteed funding support.

International applicants must meet the English language requirement (see Application Materials, below). Both Canadian and international applicants interested in a PhD in our department may request an informal review of your CV and unofficial transcripts by the EEB Graduate Office to assess whether your application may be competitive prior to submitting the university’s application fee. Please include the names of 1-5 professors whose research interests you.

Entry with an MSc

Applicants may be admitted through the “indirect entry” stream after completion of a 4-year BSc degree in biology and a recognized research-based MSc degree in the fields of ecology or evolutionary biology if they: (1) have an average grade equivalent to at least a University of Toronto A– during the MSc, and (2) an average of at least B+ in the final year of the bachelor’s program. The “indirect entry” PhD admission stream provides 4 years of guaranteed funding support.

Transfer to PhD from our MSc program

A limited number of MSc students may transfer to the PhD program each year. To be considered for MSc-to-PhD transfer, an MSc student must complete Transfer Exam near the end of the first year of the MSc and successfully receive recommendation by the supervisory committee and approval by the EEB Graduate Office. MSc students should not assume that they will be able to transfer into the PhD program. Students in the MSc program also may apply to the PhD program via the regular admission process, such that the MSc student could begin a PhD after completing the MSc if their PhD admission application is successful.

Application Process

The graduate program begins in September each year, though it is possible to enter the program in January or May under special circumstances.

Finding a Supervisor

To be admitted to the graduate program, a member of the graduate faculty must agree to supervise you and provide the financial support required for your degree. We strongly advise you get in touch with potential supervisors via email several weeks or months before the application deadline. In your email, you should:

• Describe a bit about yourself (e.g. relevant interests, background, experience)
• Explain why you are interested in working in that professor’s research group

To search professors by research concentration, click on the EEB Faculty list and select areas of interest from the ‘concentration’ and ‘location’ dropdown menu and click apply.

Online Application Portal opens November 6 for the next round of applications.

Applications are completed through the School of Graduate Studies Online Admissions Application portal.

Offers of Admission

Offers of admission are made between February and May. If you require a status update or an expedited admissions decision, please email both: Kitty Lam and your prospective supervisor(s) describing your situation. If you have been awarded a major scholarship or are applying for a major scholarship that requires a conditional offer of admission, please email Kitty Lam , Graduate Administrator.

Application Materials

Each of the following must be submitted through your Online Admissions Application . Your application will only be considered once all materials are received.

Statement of Interest

A one-page statement describing your interest in EEB, your goals, and your reasons for choosing our department for graduate studies. Include the name(s) of potential supervisor(s) and areas of research in which you are interested. 

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Provide a current copy of your résumé or CV. If you have published papers, please provide a URL for each paper on your CV.

Letters of Reference

At least two letters of reference must be submitted electronically by the referees via the SGS Online Admissions Application. Referees will be emailed instructions after you complete the appropriate section of the online application. Applicants should contact their referees early, and check in regularly to ensure their references are submitted by the deadline.

Transcripts

One electronic or scanned (paper) transcript is required from each post-secondary institution attended. These must be up to date and include the transcript legend (usually printed on the back). Ensure the file(s) are complete and readable before submitting. If you are admitted to the program, an official verified copy of your transcript is required before registration.

Current/former University of Toronto students do not need to submit official copies of U of T transcripts after acceptance—the original digital submission will suffice.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity

EEB values equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI). The application will invite you to share with the Grad Admissions committee any thoughts you have about how you could contribute to enhancing EDI within EEB. These might be issues around race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic justice and the like. This could be by the perspective you bring through your lived experience (e.g., as a member of a historically underrepresented/excluded community) and/or your education or involvement in EDI-related activities. This section can be as brief as you like. If you choose not to share any thoughts, just put “omit” in the text box.

Application Fee

The university requires a non-refundable application fee of $125 CAD, paid by Visa or MasterCard through the online application system.

Application Fee Waiver Form (optional) Deadline to apply: Dec. 19

Domestic & International students: Please submit your completed application form by Dec 19, 2023. Recipients will be notified of results: Dec. 20. In the meantime, you may initiate your application through the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies (SGS) application portal but please do not pay the application fee until you have been notified about the outcome of your application, as we are unable to offer reimbursements.

The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB) aims to build a diverse community of scientists. We believe that diversity makes us a stronger and more vibrant centre of research and learning. SGS charges an application fee to all applicants. However, EEB is able to provide a fee waiver for 25 applicants to our graduate program. The EEB application fee waiver program aims to remove financial barriers to support our goals of equity, diversity and inclusion among our graduate applicants.

Fee waivers will be distributed by a lottery system in three rounds. The first round of the lottery will be focused on applicants that identify as Indigenous and/or Black. The second round of the lottery will focus on applicants that identify with additional equity-deserving communities that have been historically/currently underrepresented/excluded from the EEB field. The third round of the lottery will be open to all eligible students for which the application fee represents a financial hardship. To enable waivers to support the applicants who need them, we ask that you only apply for a fee waiver if the application fee represents a meaningful financial burden to you.

Completion of this Fee Waiver Application Form is voluntary and your responses to the questions will remain confidential. Additionally, your responses will not be shared with the graduate applications assessment committee and will not influence the assessment of your application into the EEB graduate program.

• a. I identify as Indigenous, Black, Racialized, member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, a person living with disabilities, and/or a first-generation student (first in your family to graduate from university).
• b. I specifically identify as Indigenous and/or Black.

Language Requirement (International Applicants)

If language of instruction at university was not english.

You must submit an official English Language Facility Test (e.g. TOEFL, MELAB, IELTS, COPE). Please review the instructions on the School of Graduate Studies website for electronic submission of official scores. 

If language of instruction at university was English, but institution is located in a country where official language is not English

You must arrange for the institution to send an official statement to the EEB Graduate Office, confirming the use of English as the language of instruction and examination. 

GRE scores are not required.

EEB’s MSc and PhD programs are both fully funded, meaning all students are paid an annual stipend to cover living expenses and the cost of tuition. The base funding amount is approximately $33,214 per year ($21,000 for annual living expenses, $9,000 for tuition and other fees). To receive this base income, graduate students are expected to work as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for only 140 hours per year, which is a very low teaching load by North American standards.

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MSc and PhD Programs in Physics: December 12th is the deadline to apply for admission to the MSc or PhD program in the Department of Physics. The December 12th deadline is the date by which all application materials must be submitted to the online application portal ; this includes all supporting documents and reference letters. (Two reference letters are required; no more than two reference letters are permitted.) We recommend that applicants complete their application and pay the $125 CAD application fee well in advance of the December 12th deadline to allow referees ample time to submit their letters. Applications are considered complete and can be reviewed only after all documentation has been submitted to the online portal.

Erasmus Mundus QUARMEN Program: Information concerning the Erasmus Mundus QUARMEN program, including admission requirements and application procedure, is available at International Master's Programme in Quantum Science and Technology . The deadline to apply for admission to the QUARMEN program is 23:59 Paris Time on February 25th. [Note: The information on the balance of this page refers to the MSc and PhD programs in the Department of Physics only. Students interested in applying to the QUARMEN program must consult the QUARMAN page and submit their application directly to QUARMEN. ]

Important Note Concerning Document Submission

The online application portal has two steps. In Step 1, applicants fill out the online application form. During this step, applicants have the option of uploading their transcripts, curriculum vitae (CV), and statement of intent, but are not required to do so at this time. Applicants can submit the online application form without these documents. The "Review" page of the application form will alert applicants in the event they are missing any required fields. If no issues are identified, applicants will click "Continue", after which they can no longer edit the form data, but are still able to append/upload documents. In Step 2, applicants will be taken to the application status page, where they will pay the application fee, view the checklist of all required material, and may append/upload any outstanding documents. After the application fee is paid and any outstanding documents uploaded, applicants will click to complete the final official submission of their application.

How to Submit an Application

Proceed to the online application portal . First-time applicants: Click “Create an Account” to start a new application. A verification code will be emailed to you. After entering the verification code, you will be invited to create a password for your account. You may save and return to your application at any point in the process. Returning Applicants: Click "Log in" to continue an application. You may view the status of your application at any time by logging into your account and viewing the status page. You can upload application materials, including transcripts, CV, and statement of intent, through the status page of your application. 

• Provide all biographical and educational information requested. When selecting a program of study (MSc or PhD), choose the one you are most interested in. Our Admission Committee will consider all MSc applicants for direct entry to the PhD program, so there is no need to submit more than one application. "Field of Study", "Concentration" and "Proposed Area of Study" may be left blank; you will instead give this information in the Physics-specific question form.
• You must identify two referees (professors or scientists familiar with your work who can evaluate your background and suitability for advanced studies and research). Two referees are required; no more than two referees will be permitted. Be sure to notify your referees that you have nominated them; also notify your referees that the application deadline is December 12th . [The December 12th deadline applies to all application materials, including reference letters.] Referees will automatically receive an email notification requesting them to provide a reference for your application; the notification will also contain instructions for submitting their reference to the online application portal. If you need to send an email reminder to your referees, you can do so through the online application portal, after you submit your application.
• Submit your payment. Payment of your application fee must be received by the School of Graduate Studies before your application will be considered. The application fee cannot be waived under any circumstances.
• Upload transcripts in .pdf format from each post-secondary institution attended. Transcripts should not be password protected. Only those applicants offered admission to the program will be required to provide official transcripts issued directly from their institution(s).
• Submit your statement of intent (a free-form letter, no more than one to two pages in length) and a CV. The statement of intent is an opportunity for you to describe any activities or experience relevant to graduate studies and to discuss areas of research interest. You are also encouraged to mention faculty members whose research interests you. Availability of supervision in the research area or sub-discipline of study is a factor influencing the final outcome. With this in mind, prospective students are encouraged to contemplate applications across a few subfields. If you have been a co-author on a published paper, or submitted a research manuscript, please give the full citation and/or arXiv link. If you have any experience working in a laboratory, please describe the work briefly, even if experimental work is not in your future plans. More suggestions for the statement of intent are provided on the FAQ page . Faculty research profiles can be found on the Departmental website at Research .
• Submit official proof of English facility, where applicable. English facility requirements and exemptions are detailed under Admission Requirements and Qualifications . The Physics Graduate Office will inform applicants whose English facility test (EFT) score is missing. Submission of an acceptable EFT score is NOT required for applicants who have completed or expect to complete a program of study at a university where the language of instruction and examination is English. An official letter from the university confirming English instruction and examination will be required, unless there is an appropriate notation on the transcript.
• GRE scores are not required.
• There is no requirement to secure a supervisor prior to application.

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MSc and PhD application process and deadlines

The process below is for research-stream graduate admissions only, lmp admission dates for domestic and international students.

Admission cycle : September

Applications open : November 1

Early application deadline (for entrance scholarship eligibility: February 1

Final application deadline : June 1

Supporting documents deadline: June 15

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We have a rolling admissions policy.

There are many benefits to submitting an application for early admission. You will: 

• Have more time to secure a supervisor. Due to the limited number of positions available, we encourage conditionally accepted students to begin securing a supervisor as early as late January or February. 
• Have the opportunity to apply for internal and external awards (especially visa students applying to the PhD program in order to be considered for international scholarship awards). 
• Be considered for guaranteed spaces at the Graduate House on-campus residence. 

If you receive Early Admission, you may qualify for incentives, such as Entrance Scholarship Eligibility.

How to apply

You must submit your application to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) through their secure online portal.

The system allows you to submit information and documentation immediately online, to edit in-progress applications and check the status of the application process.

If you are unable to use the online admission system, please contact the LMP Graduate Office at [email protected] .

In addition to being accepted into the department, you must secure an LMP graduate faculty supervisor before registration. See  Finding a supervisor  for details.

What you need for your online application

• A valid email address (this is how the university will communicate with you) 
• If you studied at a recognized Canadian university, you may upload an PDF file of your academic history from your university’s student web service which includes the university’s grading legend and your name. The admissions committee may request an official hard copy of the transcript. 
• If you attended universities outside North America, you must provide notarized English translations to accompany all documentation not written in English.
• Referee contact information (minimum of two referees) 
• Curriculum Vitae 
• Letter of intent .Clearly indicate your education background, specific research interests, future goals and reasons for pursuing the program you are applying to (approximately 250 words, double-spaced). You may submit in Word or PDF format. 

Online application steps

• Create an account and/or log in to the online application website . 
• Provide the biographical and education information requested. 
• Submit your payment. You cannot upload your Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Intent until you have paid the application fee .
• Upload your Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Intent. 
• Provide contact information for referees who are familiar with your academic work. Inform your referees that you are submitting an application and which email address you have supplied (please check this is an active email address for them) . Let them know that the University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies will be sending them a reference request by email. The system will email your referees and ask them to complete the online referee form. They will be asked to submit an electronic copy of the reference in Word or PDF after logging in to the School of Graduate Studies online application system. In the rare case that your referee does not have access to email, contact the Graduate Office as soon as possible. If referees wish to attach a secondary letter, it should be written on institutional letterhead. All hard copy reference letters are to be submitted in a sealed envelope, with the referee's signature across the seal. When submitting your application, do not open the envelope(s). Letters of reference will be part of the official student academic record. They are confidential and you will not have access to them at any time. 
• Scan and upload official transcripts.
• Complete the application process before the deadline.  

During University of Toronto closures , the online application system will remain available, however, your status will not be updated nor will technical assistance be available until the university reopens.

How we review applications and offer you a place in the program 

After we have received your completed application package (including reference letters), you will receive a decision notice within approximately two weeks. 

In reviewing applications the Departmental Admissions Committee assesses: 

• your interest in biomedical research as a career. 
• the grades you have received for coursework (from a recognized four-year undergraduate science program, or equivalent) and any graduate courses completed to date. 
• recommendations from faculty familiar with your work. 
• your research-related experience/achievements to date.  

You may be asked to attend an interview with a member of the LMP graduate faculty, either in person or by telephone, prior to receiving the result of your application. 

After the review, you will either be provided with:

• a "conditional offer of admission" which indicates your application is acceptable thus far, or
• you will be denied admission.

If you receive a conditional offer, you are required to provide: 

• Hardcopies of final official transcripts sent directly from all institutions attended. Academic records must be enclosed in an envelope provided by the institution(s) and sealed or signed across the back of the envelope. These may be mailed directly from the institution or sent through the applicant (DO NOT OPEN transcripts mailed directly to you). Electronic final official transcripts may be sent directly from your undergraduate university to [email protected]. Faxed records are not acceptable.
• Certified English translations of all international documentation written in a language other than English or French. 
• Official English tests: applicants educated outside of Canada, or whose native language is not English, are required to provide evidence of competence in the English language (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS). Results should be sent electronically to the University of Toronto. See 'If you have been educated outside Canada: additional requirements' below.

Final, hard copy transcripts should be sent to:

Graduate Admissions, Room 6209 The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology  Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto  1 King's College Circle Toronto Ontario, M5S 1A8  Canada 

If you are successful, you will be offered a place in the program.

In some cases, the committee may defer its decision until final marks are available. 

International students on a study visa/permit are encouraged to contact faculty members during the application phase in order to secure support prior to the application deadline. 

If you have been educated outside Canada: additional requirements 

English proficiency .

All incoming graduate students must have a good command of English.

If you have been educated outside of Canada, or if your native language is not English, you need to provide evidence of competence in the English language by completing one of the tests listed below.

You must meet the School of Graduate Studies minimum score requirements to be considered for the graduate program.   

Exemptions for English Proficiency requirements are listed on the  School of Graduate Studies website .  

International (VISA) students

You are encouraged to contact faculty members during the application phase in order to have the support of a potential supervisor prior to the application deadline. 

You may be recommended for admission but will not gain full admission without securing a supervisor .

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Application Procedure 

Applications for our 2024-2025 cohort will open on October 10th, 2023. The deadline to submit your application is January 5th, 2024. Please see below for more information on our Fall 2024 intake. 

• Applications are submitted to the School of Graduate Studies through the online application system .
• Once you start your online application and enter your personal contact information, an automated email will be sent to you with your applicant identification number and secure password.
• You can leave and return to your application at any point, prior to paying the application fee. Once you have paid the application fee ($125), you can check on the status of your application during the processing period. 

 Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a JOINid via email. Please keep this on file. Upon acceptance into the program, the JOINid is required to log onto UofT services until you receive your own official UTORid.

Once Your Application is Received

• Selected applicants may be contacted for an interview (either in-person or virtually).
• Please contact the School of Graduate Studies with questions regarding the online application system.

Application Instructions

The following components are required to apply to the Master of Environment and Sustainability program. All documents must be uploaded to the online School of Graduate Studies application system by the admissions deadline. 

Identify Supervisor and Research Interest

Identifying your potential supervisor will help you narrow down your research interests based on supervisor interests and availability for the 2024-25 academic year.

• Find eligible supervisors here .
• Contact eligible supervisors in advance of submitting your application.
• Identify eligible supervisors (including their willingness to serve as supervisor) in your letter of intent.

Letter of Intent & Optional Diversity Statement

The letter of intent is your opportunity to introduce yourself and describe why you are applying to the Master of Environment and Sustainability. It should include the following elements:

• An outline of your proposed research: Describe your proposed area of research, including related questions of interest and methods to be applied. Potential supervisors who are graduate faculty at the School of the Environment must be identified. Contact graduate faculty in advance of your application and identify them (including their willingness to serve as supervisors).
• A statement of academic interests: Describe your scholarly interests and how the program will fulfill them. Details should be provided regarding your academic background and prior work, research and/or volunteer experience, and how they provide a good foundation for successfully completing the program and related thesis requirements.
• Describe how the program will support your future academic or career plans following successful completion of the program.
• The letter of intent should be a maximum of 750 words.

Diversity Statement: Optional

The School of the Environment is strongly committed to diversity. We welcome applications from racialized and marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples and those of color, individuals with disabilities and persons who identify as LGBTQ, as well as others who may positively contribute to diversity at the School. Applicants are encouraged to submit an optional diversity statement (400-500 words), which details how they can support diversity as an Master of Environment and Sustainability candidate, and in future scholarly and career plans.

As part of your diversity statement, you may consider inclusion of the following:

• Past economic or educational challenges that have prevented you from fulfilling personal goals and how you have overcome them.
• Thoughts on how you understand existing societal inequities and how they should be effectively addressed.
• Plans on how your proposed research will contribute to promoting equity and diversity along social, economic, educational and cultural lines.
• Examples of past volunteer or community service that has helped promote equity and diversity.

The Letter of Intent and Optional Diversity Statement should be submitted as one file.

Transcripts

Transcripts of your academic record from each university attended are required as part of your application package.

• Please scan or take a screen shot of your transcripts to be uploaded as part of application. Ensure that you are uploading your complete transcript, that your name and institution are present, and that the document is legible. Do not submit hard copies of transcripts. Those admitted to the program will be required to submit hard copies of official transcripts at the time of admission.
• If your transcripts or documents are not in English, you are expected to submit a notarized translation in English, together with the original documents. Transcripts/documents in French will be exempted from this requirement.
• The file size of each scanned transcript must not exceed 4 megabytes (MB). Scanned documents must be clearly legible and print on standard CDN/U.S. 81/2″ x 11″ paper. The file must be in PDF format. Image files, such as those in .jpg or .bmp formats, must be converted to .PDF before uploading. Please scan your transcript in grayscale at the lowest dots per inch (dpi) setting that results in a legible document. We recommend 72 dpi whenever possible.
• If you are enrolled in an academic program at the time of application and your final grades are not available, you are expected to submit formal documentation of your successful program completion before your admission to the Master of Environment and Sustainability can be completed.

Two letters of Recommendation

You are expected to submit two academic letters of reference.

• Include the names and email addresses of two academic referees as part of your online application. They will be contacted via email to provide letters of recommendation, after you have paid your application fee.
• Letters of recommendation are part of your academic record and treated as confidential. You will not have to access them.
• If you have been working in the last two years since graduating from a university, you may submit letters of reference from employers instead.
• Please note that while the system does accept more than two referees, we will only consider two when reviewing applications.

Resume or CV

You should submit an up-to-date resume/CV as part of your package, detailing your educational background and work and volunteer experience, professional activities, awards, and other relevant information.

Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Necessary)

As English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Toronto, applicants must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English, regardless of citizenship status or country of origin. It is important that applicants follow School of Graduate Studies’ policies on English Language Proficiency and Testing Requirements. The minimum required scores can also be found on the School of Graduate Studies website.

Applicants from universities outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application.

Please note that test scores that are more than two years old by the time of application deadline will not be accepted.

Application Fee

Your application fee ($125) must be received by the School of Graduate Studies before we can consider your application. Fees must be paid online by MasterCard or Visa and are non-refundable.

Fee Waiver Application

The School is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Every application submitted to the School of the Environment’s MES program is charged a $125 processing fee by the School of Graduate Studies. The School appreciates this fee may be a barrier for some of our potential applicants.

The School has a limited number of fee waivers for both domestic and international applicants who self-identify as experiencing politically, socially, or financially precarious circumstances or belonging to a marginalized or underrepresented group. In order to be considered for a fee waiver, applicants must submit a complete MES application (including a Diversity Statement) by January 5, 2024. In your Diversity Statement, please indicate your interest in being considered for the fee waiver. Applicants who are selected for the fee waiver will be contacted regarding next steps for the waiver reimbursement process after the application deadline of January 5th, 2024.

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Please note: Do not upload extra documentation that is not requested in your checklist. You should only refer to your checklist of required documents to understand what to upload and to determine which documents are still outstanding for your application to be considered complete and ready for review. Do not send us any additional documents (e.g., research papers, theses, etc.). They will be discarded.

Please inform your references that they will receive an email request instructing the submission of their reference letter. Emails will be sent from [email protected] “University of Toronto Graduate Studies”. Inform your references that they may need to check their junk mail to receive the reference request If you use the same reference letter writers in multiple applications, the referees are required to submit multiple letters of reference on your behalf.

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NOTE: successful applicants will be asked to arrange to have one OFFICIAL copy of each transcript (in the original language) from each postsecondary institution you have attended sent to the department. If you have a degree from a Canadian university for which the language of instruction is French, you are not required to submit English translations of official transcripts in the French language. Otherwise, official English translations must accompany all foreign documents not written in English. Transcripts must be provided by the issuing institution(s) as password protected e-transcripts or and sealed or signed across the back of the envelope by an official of the issuing office.

Steps Required To Complete Application

• After reviewing the program requirements, read the following instructions BEFORE you start your SGS admission application.
• Prepare your references early. If you are applying to the MA program, you need two references; if you are applying to the PhD program, you need three references. Please note that we only accept institutional email addresses for your referees.
• To begin your application, select “create an account to start a new application” under the “first-time users” heading.
• If you have already started your application, log in as a “returning user”.
• Use your email address and password to log into your application.
• From the application management screen, use the drop down to pick “application type” and select Fall 2022-2023.
• The graduate unit should be the Economics Department, your attendance type is full time or part-time, and your program of study should be selected before continuing.
• To submit documents that we have requested, please select the document type below and upload a Word document, PDF, or scanned image file. After uploading your document, please allow at least an hour for your checklist to be updated as received. If there is a need for additional documentation, the graduate unit will reach out to you via email.
• If your fall term grades have not been released yet and you cannot provide them by the document deadline in January, please provide them as soon as they become available, email your updated grades to [email protected] including your application number, full name, and program applied to.
• Scan and upload your transcript(s)—which must include the respective institutional grading scale(s)— in PDF format for all post-secondary institutions attended. Ensure that each page is fully legible. To upload your academic history, you would need to upload one transcript per entry. If you completed a BA and MA at the same institution, you would need to do two transcript uploads. These transcripts are all deemed unofficial since they are self-reported. If you have a degree from a Canadian university for which the language of instruction is French, you are not required to submit English translations of official transcripts in the French language. Otherwise, English translations from a recognized translation service must accompany all foreign documents (including transcripts) not written in English.
• The number of references you need to provide varies by program. Please check the department/program website to confirm that information
• To add your references, add them one at a time by clicking the “Add recommender” link. You will be given the option of identifying your references as “academic recommendation”, “employer recommendation” and “professional recommendation”. Please note that we only accept institutional email addresses. We do not accept Hotmail, Yahoo, or Gmail email addresses.
• You must click “send to recommender” to submit the reference’s information. This will send an email to the reference letter writer almost immediately. It is possible that your reference might submit their letter before you have finished all your application details.
• If you require English Language Proficiency, you must self-report before you are allowed to submit an application. If you do not have the test scores available before the application is due, you can identify what you plan to take, a future test date, and leave the rest of the information blank.
• Application status: from this page, you can pay your application fee, upload your supporting documents, and update your mailing/permanent address.
• Submit your payment (online payment is preferred but mail-in payment is possible). You must make this payment by January 19, 2024 to meet the application deadline.
• Applicants to the PhD program must upload a research statement/statement of purpose in PDF format (maximum 2 pages).
• Upload a Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format . Your CV must have an "Education" section that clearly indicates all past and current post-secondary enrolments (undergraduate or graduate) and any post-secondary degrees obtained or underway. Failure to report any such enrolments or degrees may result in an offer of admission being withdrawn.
• If applicable, you must upload a scanned file in PDF format of an unofficial record of all GRE® General Test Score results following the online admission application instructions. (Your GRE test score document will not be checked off as received in the SGS online admission application system until the official GRE test score document is received and recorded.) You should also be filling in the blanks of your test scores in addition to the file upload. When requesting that scores be reported, use both our institution code 0982 and our department code 1801 (to ensure that your results are correctly directed to us).
• All application documents must be received before a decision will be made on an application.

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If you need to contact us about making changes to your application – please write a written request via email to: [email protected] and include your full legal name as well as your reference number

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Applicants should familiarize themselves with the  admission requirements  prior to submitting an application for admission. Also included on our website is information about the  program requirements ,  financial support , and  housing .

Please follow these instructions carefully.

The application for graduate study at the University of Toronto is an online application. The application fee for the Anthropology graduate program is $125.00 CDN. Every applicant, including currently registered UofT Master’s students interested in pursuing the PhD within the same graduate unit, is required to apply and pay a fee for each application submitted. Application fees are non-refundable. If an applicant applies to a wrong program in error, it is incumbent upon the applicant to select and pay for another application.

Applications to the Graduate Department of Anthropology must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) through the online admissions application which is housed on a secure server at the University of Toronto. The department will consider your application only after you have entered your personal and academic information in the online application, paid the application fee and uploaded supporting documentation.

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If you do not have facilities from which to submit an online application, please contact  [email protected] .

Supporting Documentation Required

Research proposal/research statement.

The Research Proposal/Research Statement should be approximately 1000 words, describing your academic focus and research interests. The statement of research/plan of study must be uploaded as PDF document to your application.

Please note that applicants will not be able to submit their Research Proposal/Research Statement until their application fee has been paid.

PhD applicants should provide a clear picture of research questions, with reference to the appropriate anthropological literature and University of Toronto faculty expertise. Master’s applicants may indicate areas of research interest more broadly.

Applicants to the Master’s program in Social/Cultural Anthropology are asked to answer the following questions in their statement:

Why do you want to do a Masters degree in Anthropology?

If you were designing a project of research in Anthropology, what would it be?

The Department of Anthropology takes seriously our responsibility to anti-racism and decolonization in the context of Canada and beyond. We encourage prospective students to read the department’s statements on Anthropology and Diversity and on Anti-Black Racism and we invite applicants to address these themes when discussing their proposed research project, if applicable, and their motivations for completing a graduate degree at University of Toronto, and/or their long-term professional goals.

Curriculum Vitae or Résumé

Upload a copy of your CV as a PDF document to your application.

Academic Transcripts

Applicants are asked to upload transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, including the transcript legend.

Scans of official, unofficial, student-issued or web transcripts are permitted as long as they show the name of the institution, your full name, and a transcript legend.

The scanned transcripts are to be uploaded to the online application system (one single file for each institution attended).  If you are currently in a program at the time of application, please submit transcripts from your university showing the work you have completed to date. 

Certified English translations are required for all international documentation written in a language other than English or French. Translations do not replace original documentation. Both the original documents and translations must be submitted. 

Official transcripts will only be requested from students who are short-listed for admission. You will be contacted by the department if official transcripts are needed (normally these requests go out in March).

For further information, please contact  [email protected] .

Recommendation letters

PhD and Master’s applicants are required to provide 2 , but no more than 3, letters of reference in their application. Email addresses from Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo!, or other anonymous email service providers are not allowed. References submitted through dossier services such as Interfolio are not accepted.

If you cannot provide an institution/organization email address for a referee, please contact us and let us know that your referee does not have an institutional email address.

Applicants must arrange for two faculty members familiar with your academic work to submit on-line reference letters on your behalf.  You must supply the names of these referees and their institutional email addresses on your application form. The system will automatically email an electronic submission request to each referee as soon as the referee’s information is entered on the Recommendations page of the application. Please advise your referees ahead of time that they will receive an electronic invitation to submit an academic reference in support of your application and advise them of the applicaton deadline.

The deadline for your referees to submit their letters is the same as your applicaiton submission deadline.

Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

Applicants from universities outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of their application. Please see more information about tests of English language proficiency on the  SGS website .

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. As a person who is racialized and/or non-binary, trans, or queer and/or Indigenous and/or living with a disability, I have specific concerns about whether the University of Toronto and/or its graduate program in Anthropology is a good fit for me. Whom can I contact to learn more?

A: Important question. Prospective students with concerns about equity issues that they do not feel comfortable discussing with prospective supervisors are encouraged to reach out to the faculty chair(s) and/or graduate student members of the  Diversity & Decolonization committee , and/or to the co-presidents of the  AGSU .

Q. What time does the system close on the application deadline date?

A: A time of 9AM and 11:59PM EST is assumed for opening and closing dates, respectively, but we recommend that applicants try to meet the deadline by 5:00 pm because staff are not available beyond this time.

Q. When I press upload to submit my supporting documents, nothing happens. Why?

A: Some students have experienced technical difficulty when using the Safari browser on the Mac. If you are using Safari, please switch to the Firefox browser which is also available for the Mac.

Q. Do I require records from all of the post-secondary institutions attended?

A: YES, a history is required from each university attended. Applicants who attended universities outside North America must provide notarized English translations to accompany all foreign documentation not written in English or French.

Q. Do I submit official transcripts by the deadline?

A: No, even though the online application may indicate that official transcripts are necessary by the deadline, the Department of Anthropology will contact students from whom they require official transcripts.

Q. Why does my online application still show that I have documents pending? I submitted my documents weeks ago.

A: Due to mailing and processing time, it may be several weeks before we can indicate that a document has been received. Please check your online application regularly for updates. We will not confirm receipt of documents by phone, fax, email or mail.  Please Note: The University will be closed for the holidays from 2:00 pm December 20, 2023 to 8:45 am January 3, 2024.  Online admissions applications for the Master’s Program can be submitted during this time; however, technical assistance will be unavailable and application statuses will not be updated. The Department of Anthropology will begin to respond to inquiries that were submitted over the break on  January 5, 2024 .

Q. Can I provide more than two reference letters?

A: Two academic reference letters are required, but in exceptional circumstances we will accept one more.

Q:  My referee prefers to use a dossier service (e.g. Interfolio) to submit references.

A: We require referees to submit their references directly to the SGS application site. We cannot accept letters submitted through a dossier service (e.g. Interfolio).

Q. Do I need to submit my Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results?

A: The Department of Anthropology does not require GRE scores to be submitted with your application. These results will not be considered with your Master’s or Doctoral application.

Q. Do I need to submit a writing sample?

A: No, a writing sample is not required and will not be considered with your Master’s or Doctoral application.

Q. Can I make changes to my application before the deadline but after it has been submitted online?

A: Once the application fee has been paid, you cannot make any changes to your application. Once documents have been submitted online you cannot make any changes to these documents. If you have discovered an error in the document that you have uploaded, please contact  [email protected] .

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We have only one admissions round annually for September entry.

• Application open : October 16, 2023
• Application deadline : December 8, 2023

Your application and supporting documents are submitted electronically through:

School of Graduate Studies Online Admissions Application

There is a required application fee of $125 (CAD).

We are currently offering fee waivers to applicants self-identifying as being in one of the following two categories:

• Indigenous applicants from Canada and the United States
• Black domestic* applicants *Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada).

Applicants are asked to apply for the fee waiver by sending a brief email to [email protected] , and the waiver will be granted as long as sufficient funds remain to support the waivers. Please note that we are only able to offer a fee waiver as a one-time exception. (Requests for a future admissions cycle will not be granted if you have received a prior waiver.)

Admissions Criteria

Please refer to our graduate admissions criteria document for details on the evaluation process.

Applicant Portal Instructions

Note that you are only able to upload the research statement at the latter stage of the submission process after you finalize the “Review” section. It will then appear on your “Application Checklist” as an item for upload.

If you are a first-time applicant, click the link to “Create an Account” to begin your application. You will receive a verification code via email as part of the account creation process. After entering your verification code, you will create a password for your account.

You may save and return to the application at any point in the process up until you finalize the “Review” section. You will not be able to edit the form fields that you have populated after this point. You will, however, still be able to upload application materials including CV, transcripts and research statement.

Equity and Diversity questions: Your answers to the equity and diversity questions included in the online application are not accessible to the department or admissions committee. If you would like to identify yourself to the admissions committee as a member of an equity-seeking group, please briefly do so in your research statement.  This information is collected to allow the admissions committee to conduct a more equitable admissions process as well as to nominate applicants for applicable equity-based awards that the university may offer.

Once you finalize the “Review” section, you will then proceed to an “Application Checklist” of outstanding items for upload. The list should include “Awaiting: Research Proposal/Research Statement” and any other missing documents (e.g. if you hadn’t uploaded a CV yet).

Note that the system has listed the research proposal and research statement as one category, but we are specifically asking for a research statement. (Other programs may refer to this as a statement of purpose or letter of intent.)

To view the status of your application, including outstanding requirements, please log in to your account to view your applicant status portal.

Payment of your application fee must be received by the School of Graduate Studies before we will consider your application.  This fee cannot be waived.

Application materials will not be accepted beyond the deadline.

Requirements

Grade Point Average (GPA)

PhD U (Direct Entry) : an average of A- in the final two years of coursework (upper level coursework). PhD : an average of at least B+ assessed at the University of Toronto equivalent or demonstrated comparable research competence.

Please refer to the International Degree Equivalencies Tool to calculate the University of Toronto equivalent GPA.

Letters of Reference

You will be required to enter information for 3 referees from instructors or research supervisors who are able to speak to your ability and your potential to engage in doctoral level research. It is recommended that you confirm your referees’ availability to provide a reference prior to submitting their contact details. Letters of reference are confidential and applicants will not have access to them.

Once you have submitted the referees contact details, they will automatically receive a notification email that they have been requested to complete a reference for your application along with a submission link. Please enter your referee info as soon as practicable in the application process in order that they receive the request well in advance of the admissions deadline.

Note that you are required to use institutional email addresses for your referee contact. Please contact the Graduate Office if the institution utilizes Gmail or the like as the official email address, or if you need to correct, update or change referee information.

Please follow up with your referees to make sure that they have received the request. They should check their spam mail folders for the reference request if they have not received it. You are able to resend an applicant reference request to a referee after you have submitted the application.

Transcript(s)

Electronic or scanned transcripts from each post-secondary institution that you have attended.  Transcripts must be up to date and contain the transcript legend, key, or evaluation scale. This is the information provided on the transcript on how to interpret grading systems, symbols, terminology, etc. (usually printed on the back of a paper transcript). An official English translation must accompany all documentation not written in English or French.

The online system also requires that each transcript, inclusive of legend, be uploaded as a single PDF file, use your browser’s “print to pdf” function (and not a screenshot). Please be sure that each transcript file is complete and readable before submitting.  Include a copy of the grading scale with the PDF-printed transcript (this information can usually be found on your registrar’s website).

Note that while electronic materials suffice for the admissions review process, you will be required to submit official transcripts if you receive an admissions offer. The offer will be conditional on verification of these official transcripts.

Research Statement

Please upload as a PDF file.

The statement should include any special areas of interest in astronomy, why you want to pursue doctoral research, and your skills or qualifications. Describe any related research projects and your particular contributions. Outline your specific research plans and goals (two pages maximum).

If you want to be considered for the Dunlap Graduate Fellowship in Instrumentation, please indicate this in your research statement

Publication List/Research Contributions or Curriculum Vitae

If applicable, you should provide a list of publications and research contributions (e.g. scholarly publication, conference presentations, and other evidence of scholarly activities; please differentiate between refereed and non-refereed publications) on a curriculum vitae.

Graduate Record Examination

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not accepted.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

Applicants educated outside of Canada should ensure that they have met the English language proficiency requirement. For full details, please refer to the English language proficiency section.

If you have graduated (or will) from a university/college where the language of instruction and assessment is in English, you are exempt from English language tests. Usually, we can verify this from your transcript. If not, we will only request a letter of proof if you are admitted.

How to Apply

Applications to the ims graduate programs must be submitted electronically via the sgs online application portal.

• Log in to the online application: https://admissions.sgs.utoronto.ca/apply/
• On the application page there are two options; Returning Users and First-Time Users. If you are a first-time user, click on the Create an Account to start an application. You will receive a verification code via email. Enter the verification code and create a password for your account
• Once an account has been created, you can now save and return to your application at any point
• Term and Program Selection. Please note, there are separate pages for Fall (September Entry) and Winter (January Entry) terms, so be sure to select the correct term for which you are applying. Applicants can use the drop-down menus to enter in the Graduate Unit (Medical Science) and Program of Study (MSc, PhD Direct Entry, PhD)
• Personal and Contact. Applicants will be asked to enter in their legal given name, family name, permanent address, mailing address, email address, phone number, gender identity, date of birth, native language, and primary citizenship.  Please note that applicants must use their complete official name as shown on government documents. Be sure to pay attention to spelling as this information is used to create an official record
• Academic History. Applicants will be asked to provide details of both past and current post-secondary education. Please note , documents submitted by applicants via the upload process are considered unofficial
• English Language Proficiency. If your primary language is not English, or you have graduated from university where the language of examination and instruction was not English, you must submit a test score from an acceptable English language testing facility (https://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/future-students/admission-application-requirements/english-language-proficiency-testing/ )
• Additional Information. Current and anticipated legal status
• Recommendations. The IMS requires 3 referees for PhD and PhD Direct Entry applicants, and 2 referees for MSc applicants. All of whom must be a faculty member from a recognized academic institution. Be sure to inform your referees ahead of time that the University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies will be contacting them via email. Please note that an institutional email address is required for each referee
• Surveys, Signature, and, Review. The Review page allows applicants to look over the previous fields for any errors made on the application. If there are no errors or omissions, click on the 'continue' button to move forward to the application fee
• Application Fee. Applicants must pay the $125.00 CDN non-refundable application fee. The School of Graduate Studies must receive the application fee before the IMS will review an application. Upon receipt of payment, applicants will be able to check the status of their application
• Upload Materials. Once the application fee is paid, applicants will be able to upload supporting documents to their application file. Letter of Intent, Curriculum Vitae (C.V.), Supervisor Letter of Support, etc

Applications missing any of the above components required are deemed incomplete and will not be considered by the Admissions Committee  

If you still have questions, refer to the Application Requirements , IMS FAQ , School of Graduate Studies FAQ ,  or contact our Admissions Officer ([email protected])

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The Graduate Department of English believes that the diversification of ideas depends on the experiential and perspectival diversity of our intellectual community. While we continue to make every effort to diversify our outstanding faculty, we also welcome applications to our programs from traditionally under-represented groups, including persons of colour, Indigenous people of North America, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further enrichment of the intellectual and cultural life of the Department of English.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about graduate applications 

Technical assistance with GradAPP (the SGS online application system) : [email protected]  or 416-978-6614  

General questions: [email protected]

The Department of English accepts applications for September admission only. There is no January admission. 

Application cycle for September 2024 admission opens on 1 October 2023 (12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time) 

Application Deadline is 20 December 2023 (11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time) 

• Applicants must have started their GradAPP  and paid the non-refundable and non-transferable application fee. 
• The Department of English and the School of Graduate Studies cannot waive the application fee.

Application Documents Deadline is 9 January 2024 (11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time) 

• Applicants must have completed their GradAPP and uploaded all supporting documents: statement of purpose, writing sample or portfolio (MA CRW), English Language Proficiency Test scores (if applicable), letters of recommendation/reference, transcripts, and curriculum vitae (PhD and PhD U only). 
• See the Checklist for a Complete GradAPP Package below. 

Late applications will not be accepted regardless of the reasons for their lateness, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.  

Admissions Decisions

• We expect to notify PhD applicants about admission decisions in late February/early March. 
• We expect to notify MA applicants in late March/early April. 
• All final decisions will be communicated by May 31.  

After carefully reviewing this page, if you have any questions please contact the Graduate Assistant at [email protected] .

Applicants to the Graduate Department of English may apply to the MA in English Program , the MA in English in the Field of Creative Writing Program , the PhD Program , or the PhD U Program . The Department of English also offers a Combined JD/MA Program  along with a range of collaborative specializations .

Students who will have finished their BA and not yet enrolled in any MA program should, under normal circumstances, apply to the MA program . However, a limited number of BA students with exceptionally strong undergraduate records may be considered for the PhD U direct-entry program (see below). Students applying to the MA program who also wish to be considered for the PhD U program should so indicate in their statement of purpose and submit a separate GradAPP application to the PhD U program . (Students interested only in the PhD U and not the MA should apply to the PhD U program only.)

Minimum qualifications for entry into the MA program include:

• A minimum of 7 full-year undergraduate courses in English or the equivalent in half-year courses (i.e., 14), or any combination of full-and half-year courses that add up to the equivalent of 7 full-year courses
• An appropriate bachelor's degree (i.e., a four-year undergraduate degree), or its equivalent (preferably in English), with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of B+ and evidence of first-class work in English. The department favours a broad training in the major genres and all periods of English literary history
• Recommendations from two academic referees/recommenders (see below for further information)
• A statement of purpose (see below for further information)
• A writing sample consisting of 12 to 15 pages (see below for further information)
• A curriculum vitae (CV) (optional for MA and MA CRW applicants)

Admission to the MA program is based upon the applicant's undergraduate record, recommendations/references, writing sample, and statement.

Applicants to the MA in English who would also like to be considered for entry into the MA in English in the Field of Creative Writing must complete their GradAPP and submit the required supporting documentation for each program.

MA in English in the Field of Creative Writing Program (MA CRW)

Applicants to the MA CRW program must meet the same minimum qualifications as applicants to the MA in English (see above); applicants to the MA CRW program submit a portfolio , not an academic essay, as their writing sample.

The portfolio should consist of 20 to 25 pages of prose (drama, fiction, or creative non-fiction) and/or poetry. Prose must be double-spaced, while poetry and drama may be single-spaced or double-spaced. Manuscripts cannot exceed the maximum of 25 pages.

It is not necessary to have completed an English major so long as the applicant has met the minimum requirements by taking seven full-year undergraduate English courses or the equivalent.

Admission to the MA CRW program is based upon the applicant's undergraduate record, recommendations/references, portfolio, and statement.

Applicants to the MA in English in the Field of Creative Writing who would also like to be considered for entry into the MA in English must complete separate GradAPP applications and submit the required supporting documentation for each program.

Combined JD/MA Program

Minimum qualifications for entry into the PhD program include:

• An MA in English from a recognized university, with an average grade equivalent to at least a University of Toronto A– in the applicant's overall program
• That applicants satisfy the department that they are capable of independent research in English at an advanced level
• Recommendations from two academic referees/recommenders
• A writing sample of not more than 5,000 words (approximately 15 to 20 pages)
• A statement of purpose
• A curriculum vitae (CV)

Admission to the PhD program is based upon the applicant's undergraduate and graduate records, recommendations/references, writing sample, and statement.

When applying, applicants will be asked to select one or more of the department's Research Areas .

PhD U (Direct-Entry) Program

Admission into the PhD U (direct-entry) program is granted only occasionally. PhD U admission will be considered in the case of applicants who either :

• have not completed an MA in English but have an exceptionally strong record of success in their BA degree from a recognized university that includes at least 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in English, with an average grade equivalent to at least a University of Toronto A– in the applicant's overall program, or
• have an MA degree related to but not in the field of English, such as Comparative Literature, Genre Studies, Cultural Studies, etc.

If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact the Associate Director, PhD , before applying.

Minimum qualifications for entry into the PhD U program include:

• An appropriate BA degree from a recognized university that includes at least 8 full-year undergraduate courses in English or the equivalent in half-year courses (i.e., 16), or any combination of full-and half-year courses that add up to the equivalent of 8 full-year courses, with an average grade equivalent to at least a University of Toronto A– in the applicant's overall program

Admission to the PhD U program is based upon the applicant's undergraduate record (and graduate record if applicable), recommendations/references, writing sample, and statement.

• complete a core academic activity (such as a core course)
• participate in activities and seminars offered by the Collaborative Specialization
• incorporate the disciplinary focus of the Collaborative Specialization into any final research requirements of the home degree programs.
• Book History and Print Culture (MA and PhD)
• Diaspora and Transnational Studies (MA and PhD)
• Environmental Studies (MA and PhD)
• Jewish Studies (MA and PhD)
• Sexual Diversity Studies (MA and PhD)
• South Asian Studies (MA and PhD)
• Women and Gender Studies (MA and PhD)
• Women's Health (MA and PhD) 

The Admissions Process

Admission to all graduate programs in English is based on the candidate's complete academic record (transcripts), two academic letters of recommendation/reference, a writing sample (an academic essay for the MA in English, PhD, and PhD U; a portfolio for the MA CRW), a CV (mandatory for the PhD and PhD U), and a statement of purpose.

Admission is competitive: the minimum qualifications do not ensure acceptance.

Please see above for the minimum qualifications required for entry into each of the department’s four graduate degree programs.

The Department of English does not require GRE scores .

The Department of English strongly recommends that applicants apply for all external funding for which they may be eligible . Please see below.

Do not submit any materials in addition to those listed below in the Checklist for a Complete Graduate Application Package.

GradAPP applications are considered complete and will be reviewed only after the non-refundable and non-transferable application fee has been paid and all documentation is received by the Department of English.

Helpful Links:

• For specific and detailed requirements for Graduate English Programs, please review this page . For the SGS GradAPP details and minimum requirements for graduate studies at the University of Toronto, please visit the SGS website here  SGS Admissions & SGS Application Requirements  .
• For specific instructions to our Graduate English Programs, please review this page. For SGS GradAPP general instructions review the SGS  How to apply  page. 
• The School of Graduate Studies' publication for all applicants to graduate programs,  CONNECT TO YOUR FUTURE: Graduate Student Viewbook 2023-24 .   

Applying for External Funding

The Department of English strongly recommends that all applicants apply for all external funding for which they may be eligible , typically as follows:

• For applicants to the MA and MA CRW programs : SSHRC CGS M and OGS . The SSHRC CGS M has a December 1 deadline, and OGS has an early January deadline.
• For applicants to the PhD and PhD U programs : Doctoral (CGS D) SSHRC and OGS . The Doctoral (CGS D) SSHRC application deadline is very early -- late September for "quota" students (who apply to SSHRC through us), mid-October for outside applicants submitting directly to SSHRC (if you are unsure which category you fall under, please contact [email protected] ).

Canadian citizens, Protected Persons under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), and Permanent Residents should apply for the OGS award and, if appropriate, the SSHRC fellowship.

International students may only apply for the OGS award.

Domestic or international applicants who know in advance (by the end of August) that the Department of English at U of T is their first choice should consider applying for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship .The Department of English  internal deadline is September 1, 2023 (4:00 pm).

Please note that the deadlines for these external awards may be much earlier than the deadline for our application for admission.

Starting Your GradAPP

• Register/log in to the GradAPP.  (NB: we cannot waive the application fee.)
• If you are a first-time applicant, click the link to Create an Account to begin your GradAPP. You will receive a verification code via email as part of the account-creation process. After entering your verification code, you will create a password for your account.
• You may save and return to the GradAPP at any point in the process.
• You will be required to enter information for two academic referees/recommenders (Note: Only institutional email addresses are acceptable). Your referees/recommenders will automatically receive a notification email that they have been requested to complete a recommendation for your GradAPP application, along with instructions to submit their recommendation letter in your GradAPP. (Please advise your referees/recommenders to check their spam or junk folders for their notification emails as these are often redirected by most institutional email servers.) All recommendation/reference letters must be received by the application document deadline. If you need to change your referees or if you do not have institutional email addresses for one or both of your referees, please email [email protected]
• We do not accept letters of recommendation or transcripts through third-party dossier and folio services, such as "Interfolio"-type transcripts ordering services or "Clearing House"-type transcripts ordering services (e.g., National Clearing House). If you need to send a reminder email to your existing referees/recommenders, you can do so through your applicant portal after submitting your GradAPP. If you have any problems or questions about using clearing houses to order official transcripts , please contact [email protected] .
• Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of $125 CAD by the online application deadline.
• To view the status of your application, including outstanding requirements, please log in to your account to view your applicant-status portal.
• You can upload application materials, including unofficial transcripts, statements of intent, writing samples, and more, through your applicant-status portal after submitting your application and paying your application fee.
• Arrange to submit official transcripts from each post-secondary institution that you have attended.
• GradAPP applications must be submitted including all documents and recommendation letters by the application deadlines listed above. Applications that are unpaid and incomplete by the above deadlines will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committees. Please note: if you are applying for more than one program, you must submit a complete application to each program for which you would like to be considered for admission.  An application fee must be paid, documents and recommendations must be submitted for each program, to which you are applying or reapplying.  Documents will not be transferred from one application to another, from one year to another, or within the same application cycle. 

Checklist for a Complete GradAPP Package

Statement of purpose (academic research statement).

You should submit a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) outlining the particular strengths and interests you would bring to us.

Discuss the areas of literary history and the literary forms that your work has engaged and is likely to engage in future, as well as the theoretical approaches that inform that work. (If you are a PhD applicant you should, in addition, outline in detail the kind of dissertation you hope to write.)

You should also consult our website and mention faculty members whose work is particularly relevant to your proposed studies and research.

The statement should be limited to 500 words .

Writing Sample or Portfolio

PhD and PhD U (direct-entry) applicants should upload a single writing sample (with their GradAPP) of not more than 5,000 words (15-20pp), inclusive of footnotes and endnotes. The bibliography is not part of the required word count.

MA in English applicants should upload a single writing sample (with their GradAPP) of a maximum of 12-15 double-spaced pages (inclusive of footnotes and bibliography). The writing sample should be an accomplished piece of the applicant’s own academic writing, such as an advanced undergraduate seminar paper. Preference is for essays focused on literary studies and criticism. Applicants from other academic backgrounds should submit a sample that demonstrates their skills in close reading and analysis.

MA in English in the Field of Creative Writing applicants do not submit an academic essay but should instead upload a single portfolio consisting of 20-25 pages of prose (drama, fiction, or creative non-fiction), and/or poetry. Manuscripts may not exceed the maximum of 25 double-spaced pages of prose or 25 pages of poetry (double-spacing not necessary), or a combination of prose (double-spaced) and poetry, not to exceed 25 pages.

Two Academic Letters of Recommendation

Two academic letters of recommendation are required . In the system, please enter information for your TWO ( and only two ) academic referees/recommenders. These are academic referees/recommenders, who must attest to your research and academic abilities, and therefore acquaintances, community associates, employers, and non-academic referees/recommenders are not accepted. Your recommenders will automatically receive a notification email that they have been requested to complete a recommendation/reference for your GradAPP application, along with instructions to submit their recommendation letter in the GradAPP system.

Please advise your referees/recommenders to check their SPAM or JUNK folders for their notification emails as these are often redirected by institutional email servers.

All letters of recommendation must be received by the application document deadline.

Only institutional email addresses are acceptable for referees/recommenders.

If you need to change your referees/recommenders or if you do not have institutional email addresses for one or both of your referees/recommenders, please email [email protected] .

Letters of recommendation must be submitted through GradAPP.

Hard copies of recommendations/references sent via email will not be accepted.

For MA CRW applicants : Two academic letters of recommendation submitted online by referees/recommenders, each addressing your performance in university English and/or Creative Writing coursework. At least one letter must discuss your performance in English coursework . Do not use editors, publishers, employers, or fellow writers as referees/recommenders.

Academic Transcripts

The Department requires applicants to submit transcripts (including the legend on the reverse side and any notarized translations) from all post-secondary institutions attended even if no degree was granted (including BA, MA, PhD, certificate programs, transfer credits, non-degree or special student studies). A PDF copy of each transcript (both sides) must be scanned and uploaded to GradAPP.

Do not mail official transcripts unless they are requested by our Graduate Administrator. You will not be required to submit official paper copies of your transcripts until after the admissions committee makes its decision. If admitted, you will be required to submit an official transcript; verification of your paper transcript will be a condition that must be met prior to registration. Scanned transcripts will be verified against official copies, which are requested when an initial offer of admission is made. If discrepancies are found, offers will be withdrawn and future applications to the University refused. 

At the beginning of the GradAPP process, applicants upload a digital copy (PDF) of each transcript to their  GradAPP . These copies can take one of three forms:

• A scan of an official paper transcript (front and back)
• A PDF transcript issued to the applicant by the institution
• For transcripts from Canadian institutions only, a saved PDF of the student’s record from the institution’s student web service, combined with a downloaded pdf of the institution's grading scheme, transcript guide, or transcript legend

The application review process will begin based on this digital transcript. Please ensure that the file is complete and readable before submitting.

The following option applies to transcripts from Canadian universities only : In lieu of a scanned copy of a paper transcript, applicants may upload a PDF file of their academic history from their university’s student web service. This file must include a grading scheme, transcript guide, or transcript legend.

Printing to PDF directly from your web browser is ideal; if this is not possible, you may copy and paste the information into a word processing program and print to / save as PDF from there.

The file should include the university’s grading legend and your name. If your PDF transcript does not include a grading legend, you will need to download it and add it to the pdf file.

Technical Requirements for Scanning:  Please scan your transcripts in grayscale (preferably) or low colour saturation, at the lowest dots per inch (dpi) setting that results in a legible document. We recommend 200–300 dpi whenever possible.

• The file must be in PDF format. Image files, such as those in .jpg or .bmp formats, must be converted to PDF before uploading.
• If your transcript is double-sided, please be sure to scan the front and back of each page.
• The transcript legend/grade scale/guide (usually but not always printed on the back of a paper transcript) must appear at least once for every scanned transcript submitted.
• Do not upload a document that is password-protected or that contains macros.
• If in doubt about formatting, please contact [email protected] for assistance before you upload to your GradAPP application.

Official Transcripts

Applicants that accept an admission offer will be required to provide official transcript(s). Official transcripts must be in hard-copy format, unless the issuing institution only provides official digital transcripts ( in that case, please contact [email protected] for further instructions . )

Please note: We do not transfer transcripts from one program to the next (ie MA to PhD). New transcripts must be submitted when applying for any program.  

Hard Copy (Paper) Transcripts

• Instruct each institution to mail an official transcript directly to Graduate Admissions, Department of English. Documents must be sealed in the original envelope from the issuing institution.
• Obtain an official, “issued to student” transcript from your institution and mail it yourself to Graduate Admissions, Department of English . Documents must be sealed in the original envelope from the issuing institution.

In either case, photocopies, faxes, or documents arriving in previously opened envelopes will not be considered official.

Electronic Transcripts

• If the issuing institution sends transcripts to an email address specified by the student, request that the transcript to be sent to [email protected] .
• If the issuing institution uses a third-party transcript service (e.g. Parchment), make sure that their use of this service is confirmed on the institution’s website, and email the URL offering this confirmation to [email protected] .
• If the issuing institution or their service provider (e.g. MyCreds) will issue only to a single recipient at the University of Toronto, confirm the contact details for that recipient and send those details to [email protected] .

It is your responsibility to submit requests for transcripts far enough in advance so that all transcripts will be received prior to the deadline.

Please note that documents submitted in support of an application for admission (including official transcripts) are retained and will not be returned. These documents remain the property of the University of Toronto.  

Curriculum Vitae (mandatory for PhD and PhD U; optional for MA and MA CRW)

PhD and PhD U applicants are required to upload a CV (of no more than 3 pages) with their GradAPP.

MA and MA CRW applicants may upload a CV (of no more than 3 pages) with their GradAPP, but a CV is not required.

MA and MA CRW applicants, please note : if you select the option to include a CV at the beginning of the application process, the optional CV will become mandatory for you. Only select the option for the CV if you intend to include a CV as part of your application.

Please do not send a hard copy of your CV to the Department of English.

Collaborative Specialization (optional)

Collaborative Specializations provide an additional multidisciplinary experience as students complete their English degree program. Such programs normally require students to:

Upon successful completion of all Collaborative Specialization requirements, students receive a certificate of completion and a notation on their transcripts.

If you wish to be considered for admission to a Collaborative Specialization program, please follow the instructions on the GradAPP.

Students applying for admission into a Collaborative Specialization program must apply to (and be accepted into) both the Department of English and the respective collaborative program.

Interested students should contact the specific Collaborative Specialization Program to determine the admissions deadlines and to see if they require any additional documentation.

Proposed Research Area(s)

In the GradAPP's Program Selection section, PhD and PhD U applicants must identify one or more of the department's Research Areas .

MA in English applicants may select one or more of the department's Research Areas, or they may leave this section blank.

Applicants to the MA in English in the Field of Creative Writing must select Creative Writing.

English Language Proficiency Testing

English Language Proficiency (ELP) is a requirement of the School of Graduate Studies. Please review the information posted on both our Graduate Application FAQ  page and the English Language Proficiency Testing  page on the SGS website. On the SGS webpage, please note the accepted ELP tests, the minimum requirements of each ELP test, how results are submitted to the University of Toronto, and the conditions that determine if an applicant may apply for an  EXEMPTION from testing. Note that English Language Proficiency tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of their application.

Mailing Instructions

We recommend that you allow at least 15 days for mailing any supporting documents. Please send supporting materials (official transcripts/ELP attestation letters) and English-language test scores (unless specified only to be sent electronically) to:

Tanuja Persaud ( [email protected] ) Graduate Admissions Department of English Rm 605, 170 St. George Street University of Toronto Toronto, ON M5R 2M8

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The declaration of the first round of seat allotment will begin at the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal at 5 pm. Candidates will be given time till June 27 to accept their choice of seat allotment.

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The declaration of the first round of seat allotment will begin at the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal at 5 pm. Candidates will be given time till June 27 to accept their choice of seat allotment. The last date to make online payment for the same is June 28 till 4.59 pm, according to the schedule. The second round of seat allotment will begin from July 2 and mid-entry window will open from July 11.

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