‘‘PASSION

U OF T GIVES ME
THE CHANCE TO SHARE MY

WITH WORLD-CLASS EXPERTS

AND WITH STUDENTS
“
FROM AROUND THE
GLOBE.
TERESA VALENTINI
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE, PhD STUDENT
FROM FANO, ITALY

ADMISSIONS GUIDE
2019-2020 www.sgs.utoronto.ca
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19,000 GRADUATE STUDENTS

887STUDENT CLUBS ACROSS
ALL 3 CAMPUSES
OVER
4,782 WORLD-CLASS GRADUATE FACULTY MEMBERS

WELCOME TO U OF T
Where else can you choose from over 300 graduate research and professional programs, and collaborative specializations
(www.sgs.utoronto.ca/programs), collaborate with top scholars and faculty across disciplines, join a network of distinguished
alumni, and live in the most multicultural city in the world? Only at U of T.

Our three campuses house unparalleled research and education facilities as well as outstanding libraries. The historic St. George
campus in downtown Toronto is an intellectual oasis in the core of Canada’s largest city, while graduate programs are growing
rapidly at U of T Mississauga’s state-of-the-art campus and U of T Scarborough’s world-renowned research hub.
SCARBOROUGH CAMPUS
MISSISSAUGA CAMPUS

ST. GEORGE CAMPUS

Our world-class graduate students are studying and working with the most productive research faculty in Canada. Their research is
recognized internationally and published in leading journals; they also lead the nation in winning external research grants.

Learn firsthand from some of the world’s top researchers, scholars, and professionals as they work to solve the most urgent
questions of the 21st century. Under their guidance, you’ll develop the skills and reputation you need to launch into a lifelong path
of intellectual discovery and professional success.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
From artists to astronauts, crusaders to storytellers, financiers to innovative entrepreneurs, and champions of causes to Olympic
champions — as a U of T graduate, you become part of a wide network of esteemed alumni.

Patricia Alice Shaw Daniel Grafton Hill III Edwin S.H. Leong The Honourable
(MA 1973 and PhD 1976, (PhD 1960, Sociology) (MSc, Computer Science 1974) Jane Philpott
Linguistics) Founder, Ontario Businessman and (MPH 2012)
Founder of UBC’s First Black History Society philanthropist Minister of Health
Nations and Endangered
Languages program
HUMANITIES
DEGREE PROGRAMS History and Philosophy of Religion
Science and Technology MA, PhD
Cinema Studies MA, PhD
MA, PhD Slavic Languages and Literatures
History of Art MA, PhD
Classics MA, PhD
MA, PhD Spanish
Italian Studies MA, PhD
Comparative Literature MA, PhD
MA, PhD Visual Studies
Linguistics MVS
Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies MA, PhD
MA, PhD Women and Gender Studies
Medieval Studies MA, PhD
East Asian Studies MA, PhD
MA, PhD
Museum Studies COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS
English MMSt English MA / Law JD
MA, PhD
Music Philosophy PhD / Law JD
French Language and Literature MA, PhD
MA, PhD
Music Performance
Germanic Languages and Literatures MMus, DMA
MA
Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations
German Literature, Culture and Theory MA, PhD
PhD
Philosophy
History MA, PhD
MA, PhD

‘‘ MY COLLEAGUES ARE NOT JUST CLASSMATES;

I WILL COLLABORATE WITH THEM
FOR THE REST OF MY CAREER.
JAMES CONQUER, MUSIC, MMus STUDENT, FROM SCARBOROUGH, ON, CANADA
‘‘
 ‘‘ THE RESEARCH CULTURE AT U OF T, THE DRIVE TO ASK INTERESTING
QUESTIONS AND FOLLOW THROUGH TO AN ANSWER,
‘‘
HAS SHAPED MY FUTURE ASPIRATIONS.
SWAPNIKA RACHAPALLI, ECONOMICS, PhD CANDIDATE,
FROM BANGALORE, INDIA

SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEGREE PROGRAMS Global Affairs
MGA
COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS
Accounting and Finance Child Study and Education MA / HBSc*
MAccFin Global Professional Law Criminology and Sociolegal Studies MA;
GPLLM
Adult Education and Community Development PhD / Law JD
MA, MEd, PhD Higher Education
MA, MEd, EdD, PhD Economics MA; PhD / Law JD
Anthropology European and Russian Affairs MA / Law JD
MA, MSc, PhD Industrial Relations and Human Resources
MIRHR, PhD Global Affairs MGA / Law JD
Architecture Information Global Affairs MGA / Management MBA
MArch MI, PhD Health Administration MHSc / Social Work MSW
Child Study and Education Landscape Architecture
Information MI / HBA*
MA MLA
Information MI / Law JD
Counselling and Clinical Psychology Language and Literacies Education
MA, MEd, PhD Information MI / Museum Studies MMSt
MA, PhD
Law Management MBA / Engineering BASc
Counselling Psychology
LLM, MSL, SJD Management MBA / Law JD
MEd, EdD
Management Management MBA / Pharmacy PharmD
Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
MA, PhD MBA, PhD Political Science PhD / Law JD

Management Analytics Public Policy MPP / Law JD
Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development
MA, MEd, PhD MMA Social Work MSW / Law JD
Management & Professional Accounting Social Work MSW / Mental Health Studies HBSc*
Developmental Psychology and Education MMPA
MA, MEd, PhD Teaching MT / Kinesiology BKin;
Planning Physical Education and Health BPHE
Economics MScPl, PhD
MA, PhD Teaching MT / HBA*; HBSc*
Political Science
Educational Leadership and Policy MA, PhD Teaching MT / Music MusBac
MA, MEd, EdD, PhD Public Policy
European and Russian Affairs MPP
MA
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
School and Clinical
Child Psychology
MA, PhD Advanced Study in Information Studies
Finance GDipISt
MF Social Justice Education
MA, MEd, EdD, PhD Professional Accounting
Financial Economics GDipPA
Social Work
MFE MSW, PhD
Financial Insurance Sociology
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MFI MA, PhD Global Affairs, MGA (U of T) / Master of Public
Policy (Sciences Po)
Financial Risk Management Teaching
Law, LLM (U of T) / Bachelor of Laws
MFRM MT
(National University of Singapore)
Forensic Accounting Urban Design
MFAcc MUD
*Please refer to https://sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/
Geography for details about programs with majors
MA, MSc, PhD and specialists.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
DEGREE PROGRAMS Computer Science COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSc, PhD
Aerospace Science and Engineering Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry
MASc, MEng, PhD Earth Sciences MEng / Environmental Biology HBSc*
MASc, MSc, PhD
Applied Computing Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry
MScAC Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng / Environmental Chemistry HBSc*
MASc, MEng, PhD
Astronomy and Astrophysics Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry
MSc, PhD Environmental Science MEng / Environmental Geoscience HBSc*
MEnvSc, PhD
Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry
MASc, MEng, PhD Materials Science and Engineering MEng / Environmental Physics HBSc*
MASc, MEng, PhD
Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry Civil Engineering MEng /
MASc, MEng, PhD Mathematical Finance Environmental Biology HBSc*
MMF
Chemistry Civil Engineering MEng /
MSc, PhD Mathematics Environmental Chemistry HBSc*
MSc, PhD
Cities Engineering and Management Civil Engineering MEng /
MEngCEM Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Environmental Geoscience HBSc*
MASc, MEng, PhD
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering MEng /
MASc, MEng, PhD Physics Environmental Physics HBSc*
MSc, PhD
Clinical Engineering
Statistics
MHSc
MSc, PhD DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, MEng
(U of T) / Bachelor of Engineering (South China
University of Technology)

*Please refer to https://sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/

for details about programs with majors
and specialists.

‘‘ THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY EXPERIENCE AT U OF T

WAS GROWING AS AN INDIVIDUAL—
‘‘
BECOMING MY OWN PERSON.
VINCENT CHEUNG, ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING, PhD, ALUMNUS,
FROM WINNIPEG, MB, CANADA
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LIFE SCIENCES
DEGREE PROGRAMS Health Administration Physical Therapy
MScPT
MHSc
Biochemistry
Health Informatics Physiology
MSc, PhD
MHI MSc, PhD
Bioethics
Health Policy, Management and Evaluation Professional Kinesiology
MHSc MPK
MSc, PhD
Biomedical Communications Psychology
Immunology
MScBMC MA, PhD
MSc, PhD
Biotechnology Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology Public Health Sciences
MBiotech
MSc, PhD MPH, MSc, PhD
Cell and Systems Biology Management of Innovation Rehabilitation Science
MSc, PhD
MSc, PhD MMI
Community Health Medical Biophysics Speech-Language Pathology

MScCH MSc, PhD MHSc, MSc, PhD
Dentistry Medical Genomics Sustainability Management
MHSc MScSM
MSc, PhD
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Medical Science Translational Research in the Health Sciences
MSc, PhD MHSc
MSc, PhD
Molecular Genetics
Exercise Sciences MSc, PhD
MSc, PhD COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS
Nursing Science
Forest Conservation MN, PhD Health Administration MHSc / Social Work MSW

MFC Life Sciences PhD / Medicine MD
Nutritional Sciences
Forestry MSc, PhD Sustainability Management MScSM /

MScF, PhD Environmental Management HBA*
Occupational Therapy
Genetic Counselling MScOT Sustainability Management MScSM /
MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences Environmental Science HBSc*
MSc, PhD
Pharmacology DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
MSc, PhD Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner

‘‘
DipNP (PMNP)

THE EXPERTISE THAT EVERYONE BRINGS

FROM THEIR DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS MAKES FOR A
‘‘ *Please refer to https://sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/
for details about programs with majors
and specialists.

RICH LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

CALVIN KE, HEALTH POLICY, MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION, PhD STUDENT,
FROM TORONTO, ON, CANADA
 ‘‘
WITH THE ST. GEORGE CAMPUS IMMERSED
TORONTO IS A VIBRANT CITY,

IN ITS CULTURAL LANDSCAPE.

YONGSHAN HE, EAST ASIAN STUDIES, PhD STUDENT, FROM SICHUAN, CHINA
‘‘

COLLABORATIVE SPECIALIZATIONS
Unique to U of T, collaborative specializations involve the cooperation of two or more graduate units (departments, centres, or institutes) and allow you
to explore a novel aspect or a special development in a particular discipline to complement your degree studies. You must be enrolled in a graduate
degree program in order to participate. https://sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/graduate-programs-at-a-glance

Addiction Studies Development Policy and Power Indigenous Health

Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Diaspora and Transnational Studies Jewish Studies
Across The Life Course Earth Sciences and Physics Knowledge Media Design
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Editing Medieval Texts Mediterranean Archaeology
Ancient Greek and Roman History Education, Francophonies and Diversity Musculoskeletal Sciences
Bioethics Educational Policy Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering Engineering Education Optics
Biomedical Toxicology Environment and Health Psychology and Engineering
Book History and Print Culture Environmental Studies Public Health Policy
Cardiovascular Sciences Ethnic and Pluralism Studies Resuscitation Sciences
Community Development Food Studies Sexual Diversity Studies
Comparative, International and Genome Biology and Bioinformatics South Asian Studies
Development Education
Global Health Women and Gender Studies
Contemporary East and Southeast Asian Studies
Health Services and Policy Research Women’s Health
Developmental Biology
Workplace Learning and Social Change

OTHER WAYS TO STUDY AT U OF T

Non-degree Study
If you are changing disciplines or require preparatory work, consider becoming a non-degree special student.
www.sgs.utoronto.ca/nondegree

Joint Educational Placement

Joint Educational Placement (JEP) students can pursue a full-time doctoral degree program under the joint supervision of faculty from U of T
and a collaborating Canadian or international university who share common research interests. www.sgs.utoronto.ca/jep

International Visiting Graduate Student (IVGS) Study Abroad Program

U of T encourages qualified graduate students from international universities to undertake short-term research visits to the University to foster the
exchange of ideas, receive specialized training, and participate in research collaborations. www.sgs.utoronto.ca/IVGS

Exchange Students
We welcome graduate students who are already registered at another university and would like to study at U of T for a session or full academic
year. www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/cie/inbound-exchange
 ‘‘ U OF T IS AT THE VERY FOREFRONT OF RESEARCH IN CANADA
AND THE REPUTATION OF THE LAW FACULTY
‘‘
IS UNRIVALLED.
MARIAM OLAFUYI, LAW, SJD STUDENT,
FROM IBADAN, NIGERIA

LOOKING TO YOUR FUTURE

You will have access to countless academic, professional, and social opportunities. We have created the innovative Graduate Professional
Skills (GPS) program to help you build essential skills to complement what you learn in the classroom, lab, or library. GPS’s wide range of
optional courses and workshops will help you grow personally and professionally. From the Graduate Centre for Academic Communication
(GCAC) to management and leadership training, you will develop skills that will last a lifetime.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

GPS Program Grad Life Tuition Fees Housing Services
www.sgs.utoronto.ca/gps www.sgs.utoronto.ca/gradlife www.fees.utoronto.ca www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/hs
GCAC Accessibility Services Financing Your Graduate Education Career Exploration & Education
www.sgs.utoronto.ca/GCAC www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/as www.sgs.utoronto.ca/funding www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/cc
Graduate Counselling Services Libraries Centre for International Experience Athletics
www.sgs.utoronto.ca/counselling www.library.utoronto.ca www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/cie www.athletics.utoronto.ca

HOW TO APPLY
1 Search our wide selection of innovative, cross-disciplinary programs
Explore our programs at www.sgs.utoronto.ca/programs. Chances are, we’ve got what you’re looking for.

2 Learn about admission requirements

Confirm your program’s admission requirements by consulting the SGS Calendar (https://sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/). Visit
your graduate unit’s website to confirm application procedures and deadlines. Some requirements you should consider:
prerequisite degrees and courses, minimum GPA, application deadlines, and confirmation of supervision.

3 Prepare your application

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

4 Apply
Set aside 30 to 60 minutes and start the process using our online application at apply.sgs.utoronto.ca.

63 St. George Street

Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 2Z9
www.sgs.utoronto.ca