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    Urban Studies/Affairs

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    Mississauga, CAMUIIn-person2 years
    CA$76,700.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    9
    Credits
    CA$125.00
    App fee

    Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Toronto is a 9-credit, 2-year, in-person MUI program based in Mississauga, CA. Tuition is CA$76,700.

    About the program

    The program covers urban issues and economic development, training students to lead innovative urban economic initiatives through courses in management, public policy, economic development, and related areas, including a summer internship and capstone research project.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 5, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL IBT 93 overall with 22 on each component (writing, speaking, listening)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 on each component (writing/structure, reading, listening, speaking)

    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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Toronto cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Toronto is CA$76,700 across 9 required credits.
    Is Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Toronto online or in-person?
    Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Toronto is offered in-person.
    How long does Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Toronto take to complete?
    Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Toronto is structured around 2 years and 9 credits.
    What GPA is required for Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Toronto?
    Per the program's published guidance: mid-B in the final year of the program
    How large is the Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Toronto cohort?
    Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Toronto typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.