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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Policy Studies

Toronto Metropolitan University

Canada,Ontario

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 22,177/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 85 FREE

Application Fee

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Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1948

Total Students: 45,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Policy Studies

Program Overview

The PhD in Policy Studies is the first and only interdisciplinary doctoral program of its kind in Canada. The program is designed to prepare a new generation of researchers for positions in academe and the public, non-profit and private sectors at the local, regional, national and international levels.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 85 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,177 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Toronto Metropolitan University

CAD 14,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

Minimum Level of Education Required:master’s degree in a social sciences discipline (or equivalent)
Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+) in the last two years of study
Three letters of recommendation
Work sample
Resumé

Minimum CGPA Required: 73.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

International Student Winter Merit Scholarship (January 2025)

The International Student Winter Merit Scholarship is for international students. The students must be starting their first year of a full-time four-year undergraduate degree at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in January 2025. It's for students who do well academically, volunteer, join clubs and show leadership qualities.

Please note: For those applying for admission in winter 2025, TMU has increased the scholarship value to $10,000. The recipient number potential has also increased to 20 students. This award is entrance-only and is non-renewable.

Terms and Conditions

To be eligible for consideration for the International Student Winter Merit Scholarship, applicants must:

Be international students with valid study permits by the start of the winter term (January 2025).
Maintain a full-time course load (80% or more of a full course load) upon enrolment.
Achieve a minimum 85% (or equivalent) final admission average.
Be enrolling in a post-secondary institution for the first time.
Be applying to a 4-year, full-time, undergraduate program.
Be applying for the fall International Secondary School Merit Scholarship or International Student Winter Merit Scholarship for the first time. Previous applicants will not be considered.

Deadline: September 15, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Guaranteed and Renewable Scholarships

Toronto Metropolitan University is pleased to recognize the academic achievements of the first-year class upon admission to the university with over $10 million designated for entrance scholarship support.

For Students Admitted for 2024-2025
International students (on a study visa) attending and completing studies at a Canadian secondary school, with final averages of 86% and higher, who meet the terms and conditions for scholarship, are guaranteed a renewable entrance scholarship according to the following values.

Final admission average	Awarded in year one*	Potential annual renewable amount**	Potential total scholarship value**
95%+	$3,000	$3,000	$12,000
90-94.99%	$1,500	$1,500	$6,000
86-89.99%	$750	$750	$3,000

*Scholarship amount to be distributed evenly between fall and winter semester.
**Up to, dependent on annual CGPA.

Terms and Conditions

To be eligible for consideration for the guaranteed and renewable scholarships, students must:

Be currently enrolled full-time in a Canadian secondary school (minimum of three Ontario grade 12 U/M courses or Canadian provincial equivalent within the 2023-2024 regular school year
Have been continuously enrolled full-time (no gaps in full-time attendance prior to the 2023-2024 regular school year)
Be enrolling in a post secondary institution for the first time
Have submitted the correct and complete application for admission to the program for which the scholarship is being granted by September 1, 2024
Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, protected persons in Canada and international students are eligible for this award

President's Entrance Scholarships

The President's Entrance Scholarship is awarded to secondary school graduates who demonstrate academic accomplishment, leadership qualities, original thought and creative ability.

Twelve (12) recipients | $40,000 (total value) | $10,000 (annual amount) (renewable)
Recipients are reserved (costs not included) a bed in residence. This is limited to Pitman Hall single bedroom with shared hallway washroom or the International Living/Learning single bedroom with private washroom. Please visit the Housing and Residence Life website for more information about living on campus.

A minimum 90% final admission average is required for consideration. An applicant's average is calculated with their best six Grade 12 U/M courses, or their home country's equivalent.

This application will ask that you include the following:

An essay or project summary: this may be a piece of creative writing, or a summary of any creative project which you may have undertaken. It must reflect your capacity for original thought and creative ability (max 500 words).
Two (2) letters of reference:
1. academic reference letter that confirms your scholastic abilities. This reference may also speak to your leadership/creative endeavours.
2. reference letter should address your leadership/creative endeavours. It should not verify academic achievement.
Your leadership activities: you will indicate the leadership activities/positions that you have been involved in during your final two years in secondary school.

Note: Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, Protected Persons in Canada and International Students are eligible to apply for this award.

International Secondary School Merit Scholarship

The International Secondary School Merit Scholarship is for international students. The students must be starting their first year of a full-time four-year undergraduate degree at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). It's for students who do well academically, volunteer, join clubs and show leadership qualities.

Please note: For those applying for admission in fall 2024, TMU has increased the scholarship value to $10,000. The recipient number potential has also increased to 40 students. This award is entrance-only and is non-renewable.

Key points to remember:

Must be an international student starting their first year of a full-time four-year undergraduate degree
Must have a final admission average of at least 85%, an A, or an equivalent
Must write a personal statement for submission
If a gap year was taken it must be no longer than one academic year

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.