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Policy Studies (PhD) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Policy Studies is the first and only interdisciplinary doctoral program of its kind in Canada. The program is designed to prepare a new generation of researchers for positions in academe and the public, non-profit and private sectors at the local, regional, national and international levels.

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

What you will study

Required courses include Policy Theories and Approaches; Rsrch Fdns for Policy Studies; Foundations of Quantitative Research. Degree components include: dissertation, candidacy/comprehensive examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum GPA of 3.33 / 4.33 (B+) in the last two years of study Statement of interest Resumé/CV Transcripts Three letters of recommendation Sample of work 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.

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