U oMaster of Arts in Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

Official transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with B+ average; Strong background in political science preferred; admission competitive.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Concentration in political science by time of enrolment preferred.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.5 each component); SGS minimum; programs may set higher thresholds.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 writing, 4.0 speaking) | Old scale: 93 overall (22 writing, 22 speaking); SGS minimum; new 1–6 scale on/after 21 Jan 2026.; SGS minimum; old 0–120 scale before 21 Jan 2026.
GMAT: Optional
GRE: Not considered

Historical admission data is not published.