How to Apply to Grad School

Connecting with the right supervisor is crucial to your graduate student experience and career. It is highly recommended that MASc and PhD students secure a graduate supervisor with whom they will conduct research together. Visit our Find a Supervisor page to view available supervisors in your program for each academic term and degree.

To find a supervisor with research interests that align with yours, visit our Faculty page. To further optimize your supervisor search, consider exploring the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science’s areas of Research Expertise.

From your chosen program, please list the faculty member  you wish to work with or the faculty member who has already agreed to supervise you on the online application. To learn more about this process, please contact the graduate program administrator in your program and consult the Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies’ Tips for Finding a Prospective Supervisor.

For MEng students, securing a supervisor is not required for admission.

For MPM & MBSc students, securing a supervisor prior to admission is not necessary. However, during the first two terms of your studies, it is your responsibility to find a faculty member who agrees to supervise your graduate research work. The department will facilitate this process.

• Visit the Ontario Universities' Application Center website (external link) , (OUAC), select your “Status in Canada” from the drop-down menu and click “Save.”
  
• Select the program(s) you wish to apply to and click “Save Program” (maximum three programs).
  
• Create or log in to your OUAC account. Ensure that you write down your username and password so you may return to your application if necessary at a later date.
  
• Prepare your application using the navigation bar on the left to fill out your information, click “Review and Submit,” and verify that all information is accurate.
  
• Make the payment of $110 per program as requested. All application fees are non-refundable.
  
• Submit your application.
  Note: Make sure to apply to the correct program; once you submit your application, you cannot change the program(s) you selected initially.
• Check your inbox (ensure it’s the email address you provided in your OUAC application) for instructions outlining how to upload your documents electronically.
  Note: If you have a university email address, you will receive all correspondence via that email inbox. If you do not yet have a university email address, you will receive all correspondence via the email inbox indicated in your online application.

1. After you have completed your OUAC application, an online account will be created for you on MyServiceHub (opens in new window)  within 1-2 business days. You will be emailed within 2-3 business days to create your online identity and upload your required documents, which are outlined below.
   

2. Make sure your documents are clearly labeled before they are uploaded. Once you have gathered all the required documents and activated your online identity, you can log on to the Applicant Upload portal. After you have successfully uploaded all your required documents, your application will enter the review process.
   

3. Monitor your application status in MyServiceHub and through the Applicant Upload portal.

Please confirm the length and details required for your statement in the “Admission Requirements” section of your program page.

You may include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, education, awards (academic, professional or financial), publications, technical skills, research experience, and/or memberships in professional associations.

For your program, one or more letters of recommendation are required.

Reference letters are a key component of your application package. Depending on the program(s) you are applying to, the referees you choose should be able to speak to your academic, research and/or professional abilities. 

It is your responsibility to contact the referee before filling out the online application form to confirm their availability as no changes will be made after your application has been submitted.

All reference letters must come directly from the referee. Student submitted copies will not be accepted.

Please note that we reserve the right to contact your referees at any stage during the application process.

If you have any inquiries regarding references please send them to gradreference@torontomu.ca.

your program’s requirements for recommendations in the “Admissions Requirements” section of your program page.

When Applying

Transcripts (or mark sheets, where applicable) are required from every accredited institution you have attended. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for admissions/evaluation purposes.

Previous Toronto Met Students

If you are a previous Toronto Met undergraduate or graduate student, please upload your unofficial transcript.
You can find more information on obtaining an unofficial transcript from MyServiceHub.

Students from Ontario Universities and Colleges

Applicants from Ontario universities and colleges will have the option of ordering their transcripts while completing the online application.

Language of Transcripts

If your transcripts/documents are in a language other than English, you must provide a notarized English translation. However, translations do not replace original documentation; both versions must be submitted.

Grading Scales

Please include your institution’s grading scale, often located on the back of a transcript. Please ensure to upload both sides of your transcript. If your transcript does not list a grading scale, please ensure you upload a document from the university with the grading scale outlined. Toronto Met reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion if a grading scale is not provided. The Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies does not accept external assessments conducted by third-party agencies such as WES or ICAS. However, when requested, The Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral will accept the verification of the document only.

Note: Your admissions application will remain incomplete and will not be forwarded to the program’s admissions committee for consideration unless your transcripts are received/uploaded.