Policy Studies (PhD)
Part of the Faculty of Arts
PhD
- Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum GPA of 3.33 / 4.33 (B+) in the last two years of study
- Statement of interest
- Resumé/CV
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Sample of work
- English language proficiency requirement
More information on admission requirements. Due to the competitive nature of our programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program.
Students are encouraged to submit applications prior to the first consideration date to increase their chances of securing financial support for their graduate studies. Applications received after the first consideration date will be accepted and reviewed based on spaces remaining in the program.
See application dates.
For detailed graduate tuition and fees information please visit Fees by Program.
For information on scholarships, awards and financing your graduate studies visit Financing Your Studies.
- Immigration, Settlement and Diaspora Policies
- Public Policy and Administration
- Social Policy
- Advanced Qualitative Research
- Foundations of Quantitative Research
- Immigration, Settlement and Diaspora Policies
- Policy Theories and Approaches
- Public Policy and Administration
- Research Foundations for Policy Studies
- Social Policy
- Statistical Analysis of Social Science Research
- Downtown Toronto location
- Interdisciplinary faculty
- Strong government and NGO connections
Graduate Admissions
Admissions information and how to apply
Graduate Studies Admissions Office
11th Floor, 1 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
Telephone: 416-979-5150
Email: gradhelp@torontomu.ca
For information specific to programs, please see the program contact information below.
Program Contacts
Dr. Heather Rollwagen
Interim Graduate Program Director (until December 31, 2023)
Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 554197
Email: hrollwagen@torontomu.ca
Ammad Khan
Graduate Program Administrator
Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 557869
Email: policystudies@torontomu.ca
“The Policy Studies program allowed me to acquire a solid foundation in research methodology, and strengthen my critical understanding of immigration and settlement policies, trends and debates in Canada and beyond.”