U oComputer ScienceUniversity of Toronto

Program Info

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Historical admission data is not published.

Statement of purpose

Maximum two single-spaced pages.

CV or resume

Detail education, professional experience, awards, conference talks, and publications with complete citations.

Optional statement on diversity

Optional

Optional self-identification as belonging to an equity-seeking group.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three required; at least two should address ability to conduct independent graduate research. Prefer official institutional email addresses.

Academic transcript(s)

Unofficial scans/PDFs acceptable for review; official transcripts typically required after an offer, sent by issuing institutions.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Master's with B+ average (or direct-entry A–); Regular entry: appropriate master's with standing equivalent to at least U of T B+ (77–79% or 3.3/4.0) over the full master's. Direct-entry: appropriate bachelor's with minimum A– equivalent in relevant courses. Preference for computer science or a closely related discipline. One September intake; full-time.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Computer science or a closely related discipline preferred.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.5 each component); Academic IELTS. Required if primary language is not English and prior degree was not in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 writing, 4.0 speaking) | Old scale: 93 overall (22 writing, 22 speaking); SGS Calendar / Physical Sciences ELP table for the 1–6 TOEFL scale.; Required if primary language is not English and prior degree was not in English. Department FAQ / SGS Physical Sciences table.
GRE: Optional; SGS Computer Science program facts list standardized tests as N/A (not required/recommended).