About PhD Program,
Students in the research-based Master of Applied Science program complete theses under the supervision of an MIE faculty member.
In this full-time, two-year program, Master of Applied Science (MASc) students complete a thesis supervised by an MIE professor. A stepping stone to a doctoral degree, the MASc is ideal for students who aspire to a rewarding career in research, whether in academia or industry. MASc students receive funding during the program and can apply for various scholarships.
MIE also offers the Master of Engineering (MEng) professional degree which provides students with the tools to succeed in industry.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- A bachelor’s degree with high academic standing from a recognized university
- Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 (mid-B; 73-76%) in the final year of undergraduate study. View U of T’s Grade Scalefor reference. International students should use the International Degree Equivalencies Tool to see which international credentials are required
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of research ability
- For Fall 2021 Admissions:Applicants from universities outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must provide English Language Proficiency (ELP) exam results unless: 1) The applicant’s admitting degree IS listed under Exemptions on the School of Graduate Studies website or 2) the applicant can provide official documentation from their admitting institution that instruction was in English.
- To be considered for admission, all applicants that require proof of ELP must meet the minimum score requirementfor every component of the English language proficiency exam including reading, writing, speaking and listening
- All test components must be completed and passed at the same time(applicants cannot combine scores from different exams)
- For more information, including approved test centres, visit the School of Graduate Studieswebsite
PhD Funding Coverage,
Registered MASc candidates receive enough funding to cover tuition and incidental fees. In addition, MASc candidates receive a minimum of $21,000 per year for up to two years.
Most students earn more than the minimum as a result of teaching assistantships and scholarships, such as from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada, the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), and the Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) program. MASc students within the funded cohort are expected to apply for all awards for which they are eligible.
View the Scholarships & Funding page for more information.
For funding letters, please visit Graduate Management System (GMS)
Application Requirement,
- Create an SGS applicant profileand pay the application fee (non-refundable/transferable, regardless of the circumstance). See application deadlines above.
- Once your profile has been created, the following is required:
- 2 references. Email addresses for referees must be institution-based (not GMail, Hotmail, etc.). Both referees must be academic such as previous thesis supervisors and/or professors. It is advised that one of the referees should be a previous thesis supervisor. References from friends and family will not be accepted. Instructions will be sent to each referee by email via the SGS system on how to submit a reference letter.
- Complete (or most up-to-date) academic record / transcript(s). Upload post-secondary institutional transcripts as PDF files.Every transcript must include its respective grading scale. You are not required to submit official paper transcripts unless requested by the Graduate Office.
- Supporting Documents:
- Resume/C.V.
- Letter of Intent:explain why you want to join our program. Describe your research interest, career goals, the courses you intend to take, etc. The letter should be 650 – 1000 words.
- Field of Study: Students must indicate up to three fields of study.
- If the student’s admitting degree was issued by a country not listed under Exemptions on the School of Graduate Studieswebsite, the student is required to provide English Language Proficiency (ELP) exam results electronically. MIE requires proof of ELP even if their language of instruction and examination was English. Please note that all test components (reading, writing, speaking and listening) must be completed and passed at the same time (applicants cannot combine scores from different exams). For minimum requirements and approved test centres visit the School of Graduate Studies website.
Important: If ELP exam results are required, an application is not considered complete until the results are submitted electronically from the testing institution. - Students are not required to submit official paper transcripts unless it is requested by the Graduate Office.The review process will take place using your electronic transcripts. Please note that a request for an official transcript is for verification purposes and does not mean acceptance into the program.
Application Deadline,
Jan 01, 2025
Application Fee,
There is a CDN $125 application fee. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
