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MA/MS in Public Policy (MPP)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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MA/MS in Public Policy (MPP) at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada is a master's degree in Public Policy programme. The programme runs for 5 semesters, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Public Policy
Duration: 5 semesters
Delivery: On Campus

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

Program details

Overview

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is an intensive, two-year, full-time professional program offered by the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, bridging Canadian and global policy practice. Delivered in person over five full-time sessions (Fall-Winter-Summer, Fall-Winter), students complete 9.0 full-course equivalents combining core policy, analytical and quantitative courses with electives from the Munk School and across the university, plus a Math-Statistics and Economics preparation course before Year 1 and a paid summer policy internship. Admission requires a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of B and a minimum final-year average of B+ (3.3 out of 4.0). International applicants must submit a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general score, and applicants whose first language is not English and who studied where English was not the language of instruction must demonstrate English proficiency. The credential awarded is a Master of Public Policy (MPP).

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: A four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by the University of Toronto), with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of a B and a minimum GPA of a B+ standing in the final year of undergraduate studies (3.3 out of a possible 4.0 grading scale). International applicants must submit a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general score. Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English.

Application Details

Start Date: September

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Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Public Policy (MPP) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Public Policy on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Public Policy (MPP) take?

The programme runs for 5 semesters.

Can MA/MS in Public Policy (MPP) be studied online?

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

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