You are considered an international applicant if you are not a Canadian citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident at the time you apply to the MFE Program. Heightened security and a lengthy visa process make it imperative that applicants from outside Canada submit application materials as early as possible.
Eligibility
An applicant must have completed or must be in the final year of an appropriate bachelor's degree (a four-year, or an Honours degree) or its equivalent in an undergraduate program (or equivalent), and must have attained at least a B+ (78% or 3.3/4.0 GPA) standing in the final year of that program from a recognized university. Please use the International Degree Equivalencies tool to see which international credentials are required for masters program at University of Toronto.
For detailed information on academic and additional application requirements, please visit our webpage on admissions.
Tuition, Costs of Living, and Other Considerations
As an international applicant, you should be aware that you are not eligible for financial aid and should be prepared to provide your own financial support and healthcare coverage. Please visit the Centre for International Experience web page for information on obtaining student visas and health insurance (UHIP), and Tuition/Fees for costs of studying in the MFE program.
Tuition fees for international students can be found here.
The Centre for International Experience has provided an approximate breakdown of living/studying costs and other considerations (study permits, housing, orientation, health insurance, etc.) for international students to ease their transition to the University of Toronto.
Also visit the School of Graduate Studies gradschool website for information specific to graduate students at the University of Toronto.
[* Refers to proficiency tests approved by the School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto.]
English and Academic Proficiency
All applicants who do not have a degree from a Canadian university MUST submit an official GRE® General Test score with no exceptions.
Applicants who graduated from a non-Canadian university for which the language of instruction and examination is not English are required to submit official test scores that meet the minimum score requirements for one of the English language tests with no exceptions. For the minimum requirements on GRE General Test and a list of the English language tests, please visit our webpage on Proficiency Tests.
Resources for International Students
The Centre for International Experience – whether you are new to Canada or
looking to go abroad, the CIE provides a range of services to assist you on your
journey. The CIE offers a number of vital services for international students,
including mandatory health insurance (UHIP), welcoming orientation, and a range
of activities throughout the year. Domestic students are encouraged to visit CIE to
learn more about international opportunities such as student exchange and other
resources to make your time abroad a success. For more information, visit
www.cie.utoronto.ca
English Language Program – provides non-native speakers of English with the
training and acculturation necessary to succeed at UofT. The English Language
Program's part-time academic English courses can help you develop your
language ability in a variety of skill areas including, writing, speaking and
vocabulary. All currently registered graduate students and post-docs receive a
25% discount on their courses. For more information, visit:
learn.english.utoronto.ca