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Higher Education (PhD)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, Higher Education (PhD) is a doctorate in Education & Teaching programme. 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

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education is offered by the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. Higher Education is one of four graduate fields offered by the department, and is also available at the Master of Arts and Master of Education levels; the PhD builds on this field with a research-focused program of doctoral study. Admission normally requires a Master's degree with a minimum B+ average. There is no direct-entry option from a bachelor's degree into the PhD, and no standardized admissions tests are required or recommended. The program is administered by the University of Toronto's School of Graduate Studies and leads to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, preparing graduates for research, teaching, and leadership careers in higher education policy, administration, and institutional practice.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: PhD applicants normally hold a Master's degree with a minimum B+ average. There is no direct-entry option from a bachelor's degree into the PhD. No standardized admissions tests are required or recommended.

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Higher Education (PhD) award?

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

How much does Higher Education (PhD) cost?

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

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