Immigration and Settlement Studies (MA) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This innovative program explores immigration trends, policies and programs in Canada from multi-disciplinary perspectives. Available in full- and part-time study options, this program is offered in a city with a 46 percent immigrant population. Catering to research- and professionally-oriented students, the program prepares graduates for careers in the community, government and private sectors, as well as further academic pursuits.

Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Theories of Immigration; The Cdn Immigration Experience; Settlemnt Experience in Canada; Imm Law Policy Politics Pract; Research Methods. Degree components include: major research paper, practicum/field placement.

Career pathways

Catering to research- and professionally oriented students, the program prepares graduates for careers in the community, government and private sectors, as well as further academic pursuits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+) in the last two years of study 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. Preferred application deadline for international applicants is December 1, 2026 for The Creative School and the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. Programmes may close early if applications exceed available seats. The application fee is $110 per programme ($150 for the MBA), non-refundable. Applications are made in two parts: the OUAC online application, then document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

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

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