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Curriculum and Pedagogy (OISE) (PhD)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Curriculum and Pedagogy (OISE) (PhD) is a doctorate in Education & Teaching programme offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Education & Teaching
Local tuition: CAD 8,448 / year
International tuition: CAD 9,240 / year

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Curriculum and Pedagogy is offered by the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, alongside Master of Arts and Master of Education options in the same field. The program treats curriculum and pedagogy in the broadest sense, covering the learning and teaching experiences that occur in both formal and informal educational settings. Students choose an area of emphasis from six options: Arts in Education; Critical Studies in Curriculum and Pedagogy; Digital Technologies in Education; Indigenous Education and Decolonization; Science, Mathematics and Technology in Education; and Wellbeing. The degree is research-based, culminating in an original dissertation developed with a faculty supervisor. PhD applicants normally enter from a master's degree, since the program has no direct-entry route from a bachelor's degree.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a master's degree with a minimum B+ average for admission to the PhD; there is no direct-entry route from a bachelor's degree into this program. No supervisor needs to be identified or secured before admission, and admission is not conditional on having one — accepted students locate a supervisor themselves after they begin the program. The program does not require or recommend standardized admission tests such as the GRE.

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Curriculum and Pedagogy (OISE) (PhD) award?

University of Toronto awards a Doctorate in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How much does Curriculum and Pedagogy (OISE) (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

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