Economics (PhD) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Designed with input from renowned Canadian economists and business leaders, this program features extensive opportunities for one-on-one interaction with professors, program coordinators and fellow students. Combining rigorous analytical training with an empirical orientation, the MA program produces graduates who excel as researchers and managers at national and international organizations.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Advanced Macroeconomics I; Advanced Econometrics I; Mathematical Economics; Advanced Microeconomics II; Advanced Macroeconomics II; Advanced Econometrics II. Degree components include: dissertation, candidacy/comprehensive examination.

Career pathways

Combining rigorous analytical training with an empirical orientation, the MA program produces graduates who excel as researchers and managers at national and international organizations. PhD graduates become highly qualified economists with the analytical and empirical expertise required to succeed in the global economy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+) Statement of interest Resumé/CV Transcripts Two letters of recommendation English language proficiency requirement

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall (main intake), with Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) intakes offered by select graduate programmes.

Fall 2027: first consideration date is January 22, 2027 unless otherwise indicated for a programme; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. The application fee is $110 per programme, non-refundable. Applications are made via the OUAC online application followed by document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/

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