International Admissions Process
All prospective students, whether domestic or international, will follow the same Admissions Process.
In addition, all international students:
- are required to have a confirmed supervisor and funding in place at the time of application.
- may be interviewed by a member of the Admissions Committee.
Prospective international students may also need the following supplementary requisite documents. Please see the drop-down lists below.
The IMS cannot advise prospective international applicants on immigration issues. For immigration related issues and questions, please contact a licensed International Student Immigration Advisor through the Center for International Experience.
International Degree Equivalency
Applicants educated at non-Canadian institutions should note that their educational background will be assessed for equivalency to a University of Toronto degree. You can check your international degree equivalency here.
Language Requirement
Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of their application.
For a comprehensive understanding of English Language Proficiency Tests at the UofT graduate level, refer the School of Graduate Studies English-Language Proficiency Testing page, here.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
On January 21, 2026 TOEFL is introducing a new 1 - 6 scale. This does not change the minimum requirements in terms of results. TOEFL will still include old and new scores for the next two years to help ease the transition. Information on the new scoring scale can be found here.
Refer to the SGS TOEFL page for the latest updates.
| Test | Internet Based Exam | Paper Based Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
Overall: 100 Writing Score: 25 Speaking Score: 25 |
600 |
| Test of Written English (TWE) |
Not Applicable | 5 |
We do not accept TOEFL MyBest scores
See the TOEFL website for more information.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
A score of 7.5 is required, with at least a score of 6.5 for each component. See the IELTS website for more information.
For a comprehensive list of all accepted English Language Proficiency Test at the University of Toronto, refer to the School of Graduate Studies English-Language Proficiency Testing page here.
Student Study Permit (Visa)
Once granted an offer of admission, you must hold a valid Student Authorization from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to study in Canada. In some cases, a Temporary Resident Visa is required before entering Canada.
Under no circumstances should you leave for Canada until you receive a confirmation of acceptance of admission to the University of Toronto, and you hold a valid entry visa and student authorization.
Upon receiving an offer of admission, you should contact the nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate to begin the process.
You can also visit the University of Toronto Centre for International Experience website for information on obtaining a study permit.
The IMS highly recommends speaking with an immigration advisor from the Centre for International Experience.
International Student Fees
International fees apply to non-exempt international students. It includes the University Health Insurance Plan premium, which all international students must obtain.
Funding and Supervision
- International applicants must secure research supervision and funding before apply to the graduate program.
- Applicants with an international degree may be invited for an interview with a member of the Admissions Committee.