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University of Toronto OISE Funded PhD and MA Programmes in Canada 2027
Updated 16 October 2026
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The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) is the University of Toronto's graduate school of education, one of the best-ranked education faculties in the world. Students admitted to its full-time PhD and full-time MA programmes (the "funded cohort") automatically receive a graduate funding package, including international students.
Deadline: Applications for Fall 2027 close on 2 November 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (Toronto). Applications are open now.
What the funding covers
PhD students
- At least CA$40,000 per year, including tuition and incidental fees
- Usually funded for years 1 to 4
- International students' packages are increased to cover the mandatory UHIP health insurance
MA students (full-time)
- At least CA$26,892 in year 1 (2026–27 figure)
- Usually funded for year 1 only. Plan how you will pay for your second year.
Packages can combine scholarships, fellowships, awards, grants and paid work as a teaching assistant (TA) or graduate assistant (GA).
How you get it
There is no separate application. If you are admitted to an eligible programme, you receive a funding letter with your admission offer, and OISE prepares a personalised package. Letters usually go out between 15 August and 30 September.
Eligible programmes (Fall 2027)
Full-time PhD
- Adult Education and Community Development
- Clinical and Counselling Psychology
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Developmental Psychology and Education
- Educational Leadership and Policy
- Higher Education
- Language and Literacies Education
- School and Clinical Child Psychology
- Social Justice Education
Full-time MA
- Adult Education and Community Development
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Educational Leadership and Policy
- Higher Education
- Language and Literacies Education
- Social Justice Education
Conditions to keep your funding
- Register full-time in fall, winter and summer
- Do not work full-time (35+ hours a week) in fall or winter
- Keep at least an A− average
- Apply for and accept major external awards (CA$15,000+) you qualify for
- Accept TA or GA positions offered as part of your package
How to apply
- Choose a full-time PhD or MA programme at OISE and check its admission requirements.
- Apply online through the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies before 2 November 2026.
- Prepare your transcripts, statement of intent, CV, references and English test results if required.
- If admitted, your funding package comes with your offer.
Official pages:
- Funding package: https://oise.utoronto.ca/registrar-students/grad-funding
- Deadlines: https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/registrar-students/admissions/deadlines-closing-dates