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    Women and Gender Studies

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    Toronto, CAMAIn-person1 year
    CA$31,870.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    3
    Credits
    CA$130.00
    App fee

    Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto is a 3-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Toronto, CA. Tuition is CA$31,870.

    About the program

    Focuses on feminist colonial, post-colonial, diasporic, and transnational studies of gender, sex, and feminism. Covers areas including gender, sexuality and queer studies; feminist cultural studies; feminist studies of technology, science, environment and biomedicine; and transnational political economy and critical development studies.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 13, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall Score: 93 Writing/Speaking: 22 (Humanities division minimum)
    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$15,870.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto is CA$31,870 across 3 required credits.
    Is Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto online or in-person?
    Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto is offered in-person.
    How long does Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto take to complete?
    Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto is structured around 1 year and 3 credits.
    What GPA is required for Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ average (GPA 3.3 – 3.6) or better in final year
    What work-permit options follow Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto?
    Post-completion work rights for Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto: 3 years PGWP (Canada)