About PhD Program,
The PhD in Information is a four-year advanced research degree, attracting students from a wide range of backgrounds, who conduct research at the intersection of information, technology, culture, people, and communities.
The Faculty of Information doctoral program is comprised of coursework and dissertation components. It allows students to pursue high-level research into the interactions between information, technology, culture, people and communities.
Right in the heart of Toronto, the world’s most diverse city, the Faculty is located at the center of a thriving campus. This provides an inspiring background to engage in influential research into critically relevant questions that bridge aspects of technology and society, connecting theory and practice.
Our doctoral students come from a wide range of scholarly and professional fields to work with faculty from backgrounds matched to their specific research interests in terms of subject matter expertise and complementary knowledge.
The Faculty of Information is known for its interdisciplinary excellence as well as the research partnership opportunities it offers within the Faculty, the University of Toronto and beyond.
Faculty of Information PhD graduates have gone on to play prominent roles in academia, industry, government and the non-profit sector.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Aminimum average grade of A- (or equivalent) is required for your application to be considered. This is the minimum GPA requirement for consideration. Presenting the minimum does not guarantee admission.
- Completion of a Masters degree, or equivalent from a University of Toronto recognized institution.
The Faculty of Information’s PhD program is a full-time program. The customary program length for full-time doctoral study is four years. While our PhD program is officially a four-year program, by custom, our Faculty recognizes that five years is an acceptable time to completion and may extend, if necessary, to a maximum of six years. PhD students must be regularly registered in the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) during each year of their program.
PhD Funding Coverage,
PhD students receive a minimum funding package of $18,500 per year for 4 years, which comes in the form of tuition and fees, a TAship, and Faculty scholarship. Starting in Fall 2025, PhD students receive a minimum funding package of $40,000. In the fifth year, the Faculty pays tuition and fees. In all years, students build on their minimum funding package by receiving RAships, external grants, awards, scholarships, fellowships, and additional TAships from any unit across campus. As students enter their final year in the program, they are especially encouraged to apply for the Doctoral Completion Award.
Application Requirement,
- Transcripts
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resumé
- Research Statement
- Statement of Interest
- Writing Sample
- Academic Letters of Reference
- English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
The application fee is $125 CAD per application. This fee cannot be waived and is non-refundable.
