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Higher Education (MA)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Higher Education (MA) at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada is a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 6 semesters
Delivery: On Campus

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

Program details

Overview

The Master of Arts (MA) in Higher Education, offered by the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), is a research-stream program that studies higher education as a field, preparing graduates for administrative and policy careers and for further doctoral study. Students complete a thesis alongside 4.0 full-course equivalents, including a required introductory course, a research-methods course, and additional courses concentrated in the Higher Education program. The program is delivered in person, with students normally taking less than one-third of their courses online, and can be completed full-time (6 sessions) or part-time (10 sessions), within a 3-year full-time (6-year part-time) time limit. Admission requires an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. Graduates receive the Master of Arts (MA) credential.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

Application Details

Start Date: September

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 (MA) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Higher Education (MA) take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

Can Higher Education (MA) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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