Eligibility Criteria
The School of Graduate Studies sets minimum admission requirements as outlined below. However, some departments require a higher average. For specific information on departmental admission requirements, please contact the department that offers the program.
Master’s Programs and Full-time Special Students:
An appropriate four-year bachelor’s degree with a final year average of at least mid-B from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent from another recognized university.
Doctoral Programs:
An appropriate University of Toronto master’s degree, or its equivalent, with an average of at least B+, or demonstrated comparable research competence.
Some departments admit directly to the doctoral program from a bachelor’s degree, for exceptional students with a minimum final-year average of A-.
Part-time Special Students:
A four-year bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent from another recognized university.
International Degree Equivalencies:
Applicants educated at non-Canadian institutions should note that their educational background will be assessed for equivalency with a University of Toronto degree as described above. Please select a country from the list below to see which international credentials are required for masters and doctoral admissions at U of T.