International Students

International Degrees

Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside Canada should hold an appropriate bachelor’s degree or its equivalent as assessed by the University of Toronto. Use the International Degree Equivalencies tool to see which international credentials are required for masters and doctoral admissions at UofT.

English Proficiency

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must write the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The following minimum scores are acceptable:
  • paper-based TOEFL exam: 600 and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
  • Internet-based TOEFL exam: 100/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections
  • IELTS exam: overall score of 7.0 (Academic), with at least 6.5 for each component
• For a list of recognized tests, please visit the School of Graduate Studies.

Resources for International Students

Visit the Centre for International Experience website for information on obtaining student visas and health insurance (UHIP). The site also features information about coming to the University of Toronto, money matters, programs and services to support you.

Financial Aid for International Students

Most major scholarship programs restrict their support to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Some awards, notably the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund (OSOTF), restrict their support to Ontario residents.

Visit the School of Graduate Studies website for information regarding awards for international students.