5. Admission Regulations
All applicants to the School of Graduate Studies must meet the minimum standards required by the school. However, satisfying minimum standards does not guarantee admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of places available. As a result, many well-qualified applicants cannot be accommodated.
5.1 Master’s Programs
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate bachelor’s degree that has appropriate breadth, depth and, where appropriate, an affinity to the graduate program to which the applicant is seeking admission as determined by the School of Graduate Studies.
- An average grade equivalent to at least mid-B or better, normally demonstrated by an average grade in the final year or over senior courses.
- At least two letters of reference.
- Other qualifications as specified by a graduate unit.
5.2 Doctor of Philosophy Programs
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate master’s degree or, in some programs, an appropriate bachelor’s degree with high academic standing from a recognized university.
- An average grade equivalent to a B+ or better in a previous master’s degree program. Where relevant, demonstrated research competence equivalent to at least a B+ grade will be considered.
- Direct entry from a bachelor’s degree to a PhD program may be available when permitted by the graduate unit. For direct-entry applicants, an average grade equivalent to A- or better in courses in the relevant discipline is required.
- At least two letters of reference.
- Other qualifications as specified by a graduate unit.
5.3 Diploma Programs
There are several types of graduate diplomas, including master’s level and post-master’s level. Some diploma programs involve concurrent registration with the degree program. Minimum requirements are as follows:
- A bachelor's degree is an appropriate degree for a master’s level or concurrent master’s diploma.
- A master's degree is an appropriate degree for a post-master’s diploma.
Other qualifications may apply, as specified by a graduate unit.
5.4 Special Students
Before applying, applicants should identify the courses they wish to take and obtain approval from the graduate unit offering the course.
- Full-time special students must have obtained an average grade equivalent to mid-B or better in the final year (or over senior courses) of a bachelor’s degree program.
- Part-time special students who are accepted with less than mid-B standing are not normally considered admissible to a master’s degree at a later date.
- At least two letters of reference are required for full-time special students.
- Other qualifications as specified by a graduate unit.
5.4.1 Courses Taken as a Special Student
On the recommendation of the graduate unit, and with the School of Graduate Studies’ approval, graduate courses taken as a special student may count for up to 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) or 25% of the course requirements for the degree, whichever is greater, in a subsequent degree program at this university, provided that they have not already been credited towards another degree, diploma, certificate, or any other qualification. With the approval of the graduate unit, they may serve to satisfy prerequisite requirements. Special students’ programs must include at least one graduate course. Any tuition fees paid as a special student cannot be transferred to a subsequent degree program.
5.5 English-Language Facility Tests
The English-language facility requirements may be satisfied by using one of the following tests. Minimum scores are listed; however, many graduate units require a higher score, and applicants should consult the graduate unit to determine whether a higher minimum score applies.
5.5.1 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Educational Testing Service
PO Box 6151
Princeton, New Jersey
08541-6151 USA
Web: www.toefl.org
The TOEFL examination is offered in two formats: the traditional paper-based format (only offered on specific dates in a limited number of countries) and the Internet-based format (offered year-round). Applicants registering for the paper-based TOEFL must include the Test of Written English (TWE) component. The Internet-based test must include the writing and speaking sections. All applicants must satisfy the minimum TOEFL score requirements set by each of the four SGS academic divisions listed in the accompanying chart.
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TOEFL Minimum Score Requirements Consult the graduate unit to which you are applying to determine if a higher minimum score is required.
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Academic Division
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Paper-Based Test and TWE
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Internet-Based Test including Writing and Speaking Sections
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I. Humanities
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Overall score 580
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Overall score 93
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II. Social Sciences
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Overall score 580
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Overall score 93
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III. Physical & Engineering Sciences
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Overall score 580
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Overall score 93
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IV. Life Sciences
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Overall score 580
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Overall score 93
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5.5.2 Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
English Language Institute (ELI)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
48109-1057 USA
Web: www.cambridgemichigan.org/melab
Required score: 85
5.5.3 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate
1 Hills Road
Cambridge, UK
CB1 2EU
Web: www.ielts.org
Applicants may also contact their nearest British Council Office. Note that applicants must take the academic module of this test.
Required score: 7.0
5.5.4 The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE)
COPE Testing Limited
429 Danforth Avenue
PO Box 462
Toronto, Ontario
M4K 1P1 Canada
E-mail: info@copetest.com
Web: www.copetest.com
Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
5.5.5 International ESL—Academic Preparation Level 60 (Advanced)
School of Continuing Studies
University of Toronto
158 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2V8 Canada
E-mail: scs.registrar@utoronto.ca
Web: http://learn.utoronto.ca/esl
Required score: B