Admissions

You will have successfully completed a four-year (4 year) Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) or equivalent

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of a B and a minimum GPA of a B+ standing in the final year of undergraduate studies (3.3 out of a possible 4.0 grading scale). Admissions selection to the MPP program is competitive and meeting this minimum requirement does not guarantee admission. Final-year grades are based on the last 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) or 10.0 half-course equivalents, from upper-year (300+ series) courses.

The statement of interest is your opportunity to convey to the Admissions Committee information that cannot be found in transcripts, letters of recommendation, or in a current resume or curriculum vitae. It should clearly explain your reasons for wanting to pursue a Master of Public Policy, your areas of policy interest, and why the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is the best place for you to explore these interests. The statement should be approximately 500 words and should demonstrate your ability to write effectively and communicate clearly.

Minimum of two references are required for the MPP application. Academic ones are preferred, however, if you are a mid-career applicant, you can add a professional reference or employment reference.

Newly added to the MPP Application Process is the Kira Talent Video and Writing Sample.

You are required to submit official English test scores if and only if (a) you do not have a degree from a Canadian university and (b) the language of instruction and examination for your degree was not English. You can find the English language test requirements here.

If you are an international student you should refer to U of T's School of Graduate Studies International Equivalency tool to find out if your degree meets the School of Graduate Studies requirements to apply.

If you have completed your admitting degree (undergraduate degree) outside of Canada, you are required to write the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test (www.ets.org/gre).

We also require a minimum of two recommenders with your application. We prefer academic references, however, if you are mid-career you can also submit an employer or professional reference as well.

If you are interested in pursuing the joint Master of Public Policy / Juris Doctor program, you will have to apply to each programs separately and gain entry into both programs. Alternately, you can apply to the MPP program while in the first year of the JD program.