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Below are the minimum requirements for admission to each of our programs. Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
MEng
Completion of an undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto degree, with a minimum final year GPA of mid-B (3.0/4.0 or 75%).
MEngCEM
Completion of an undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto degree, with a minimum final year GPA of mid-B (3.0/4.0 or 75%). In addition, you must have at least one year of work/professional experience. This can include co-op or practicum experience obtained during your undergraduate degree.
PhD
Completion of a master's degree and an undergraduate degree. GPA for the entire master's degree must be equivalent to a B+ (3.3/4.0 or 78%).
MASc
Completion of an undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto degree, with a minimum final year GPA of mid-B (3.0/4.0 or 75%).
Application Documents
- Two references, requested and received directly through the online application system. Note that we will only review two references, even if more than two are provided. The following are acceptable referees:
- Academic: an instructor or professor for a course/s you completed and can assess your ability and suitability for your proposed program of study, or program coordinator or director who is familiar with your academic performance
- Research: a professor or “principal investigator” who supervised your research and can comment on your research skills and abilities
- Professional: a supervisor who oversaw your work during an internship or work experience related to your proposed program of study, and can comment on your strengths and the relevance of your proposed program to your career goals
- Scanned copy of transcripts, that can be from a student information system. We will ask for official transcripts from those who are admitted to one of our programs.
- Research Statement (MASc, PhD), two pages in length, describing your research interests, and how completing a research-based graduate program will further your career and personal goals.
- English Language Proficiency (ELP) scores may be required, depending on your academic background. If required, enter your scores into the application system. Please review our admission requirements to determine if you are required to submit an official ELP score to be considered for admission. You do not need to submit official scores to the University at the time of application.
- Application Fee, $125, paid by the application deadline.
GRE scores are not required for admission to our programs.
Application Deadlines
January (Winter) 2026: MEng & MEngCEM only
| Program | Application Type | Applications Open | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEng & MEngCEM | Domestic & International | June 1, 2025 | November 15, 2025 |
September (Fall) 2025: All programs (MEng, MEngCEM, MASc & PhD)
| Program | Application Type | Applications Open | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASc & PhD | Domestic & International | October 2024 | February 15, 2025 |
| MEng & MEngCEM | International | October 2024 | April 15, 2025 |
| Domestic | October 2024 | May 31, 2025 |
Applicants who miss the application deadline for a particular start date should reach out to our admissions team to discuss what might be possible.
After you apply
Admission Decision Timelines:
MASc & PhD:
February to April
MEng & MEngCEM:
International, March and April;
Domestic April through June
We encourage our students to discover a wide range of scholarship opportunities and apply for ones that suit them best.
Once you have submitted the online application, it cannot be updated.
If your circumstances have changed, please notify your program directly.
Questions?
Contact us!
Email: admissions.civmin@utoronto.ca
Tel: (416) 978-3099