Applying to the PCJ Program
If you’re a first-year University of Toronto student interested in PCJ, you’ll need to complete three introductory courses from the following areas: History, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, and/or International Relations.
You don’t need to have these courses completed when you apply, but they must be completed before you graduate from the program.
Timing matters.
It’s strongly recommended that you apply at the end of your first year. Admission in third year is very limited and only considered in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the Academic Director.
What we look for
The PCJ program looks for high-achieving students who hold a desire to understand the roots of and consequences of exposure to the world’s most urgent humanitarian problems.
While the PCJ program seeks students with diverse experiences and qualifications, this is a limited enrollment program that can only accommodate a small number of students. Admission is determined by a range of criteria, including a student’s academic background, statement of interest, a writing sample and a video submission. In some cases, reference letters may also be requested.