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    Higher Education

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    Toronto, CAMAIn-person2 years
    CA$72,227.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    CA$125.00
    App fee

    Higher Education at University of Toronto is a 2-year, in-person MA program based in Toronto, CA. Tuition is CA$72,227.

    About the program

    The program focuses on higher education as a field of study, providing knowledge and research skills for administrative and policy careers or doctoral studies. It requires coursework including a doctoral seminar, research methods, and other higher education courses, plus a thesis.

    Focus: research
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Education and Training): #10 | QS World University Rankings by Subject (Education and Training): #1 in Canada
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Nov 3, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall Score: 93 Writing/Speaking: 22 (SGS minimum for Social Sciences - OISE)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Higher Education at University of Toronto cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Higher Education at University of Toronto is CA$72,227.
    Is Higher Education at University of Toronto online or in-person?
    Higher Education at University of Toronto is offered in-person.
    How long does Higher Education at University of Toronto take to complete?
    Higher Education at University of Toronto is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Higher Education at University of Toronto?
    Per the program's published guidance: mid-B
    What work-permit options follow Higher Education at University of Toronto?
    Post-completion work rights for Higher Education at University of Toronto: 3 years PGWP (Canada)