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    Public Policy

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    Toronto, CAMPPIn-person2 years
    CA$102,840.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    90
    Credits
    CA$130.00
    App fee

    Public Policy at University of Toronto is a 90-credit, 2-year, in-person MPP program based in Toronto, CA. Tuition is CA$102,840.

    About the program

    Two-year professional program covering core policy process, economics, quantitative methods, governance, and strategic implementation. Includes mandatory paid internship and electives bridging Canadian and global policy.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 28, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE required if undergraduate degree outside Canada; no minimum score stated
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Follow SGS policies on English language testing (SGS minimum for Humanities/Social Sciences: TOEFL iBT 93 overall; Writing/Speaking 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min SGS minimum: 7.0 overall (Academic) with at least 6.5 per component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years (PGWP)

    CA$42,000.00
    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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Public Policy at University of Toronto cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Policy at University of Toronto is CA$102,840 across 90 required credits.
    Is Public Policy at University of Toronto online or in-person?
    Public Policy at University of Toronto is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Policy at University of Toronto take to complete?
    Public Policy at University of Toronto is structured around 2 years and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for Public Policy at University of Toronto?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of a B and a minimum GPA of a B+ standing in the final year of undergraduate studies (3.3 out of a possible 4.0 grading scale)
    What work-permit options follow Public Policy at University of Toronto?
    Post-completion work rights for Public Policy at University of Toronto: 3 years (PGWP)