Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy
at U of T, Toronto

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Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy
at
U of T
Overview

A well-designed Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy is provided by the University of Toronto for a duration of 2 years. Scores for IELTS and TOEFL are some of the tests accepted by the University of Toronto which is a part of the student eligibility criteria. The first year tuition fee for the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy is CAD 31,870. Students should also consider additional costs such as for accommodation, food, books and other essential utilities which has an average cost of CAD 16,821.

Duration	2 years Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹20.46 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy

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Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy
at
U of T
Fees

Students are required to pay the first-year tuition fee as per the University of Toronto Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy fee structure. In addition to tuition costs, students should budget for housing, food, and other utilities, which contribute to the total cost of living, estimated at CAD 16,821.

The overall cost may vary depending on additional charges imposed by University of Toronto. Students can anticipate a total first-year tuition fee of CAD 31,870 for Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy. Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakup of the University of Toronto Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 20,45,735

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 10,79,740
Insurance	INR 48,528

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 CAD = INR 64.19 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 12ᵗʰ May 2025

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Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy
at
U of T
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy at U of T can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in M.A. at U of T

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Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy
at
U of T
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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Marks - 8/10
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education's additional admission requirements stated below.

An appropriate bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or professional program from a recognized university, with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

India specific requirements:-
Minimum GPA: 1st Class/Div or 8.0/10; 7.5/10 from Indian Institutes of Technology
A Minus GPA: 1st Class/Div or 9/10; 8.5/10 from Indian Institutes of Technology
B Plus GPA: 1st Class/Div or 8.5/10; 8/10 from Indian Institutes of Technology
Bachelors Equiv: Bachelor`s Degree, requiring a minimum of 4 years of study (e.g. BPharm, MBBS, BDS, BTech, BEng, BArch, etc.)or completion of BOTH a Bachelor`s (three-year) degree and a Master`s
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TOEFL

Marks - 93/120
22 on the writing and speaking sections

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PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned

IELTS

Marks - 7/9
With minimum score 6.5 in each section

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Most of the university's admission decisions are based on interim marks, and so the majority of its offers are typically conditional on achieving acceptable final standing. Students are expected to maintain consistent academic standing for the duration of their high school (and post-secondary, if applicable) studies
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Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy
at
U of T
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#14	Sociology QS, 2025
#16	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#2	Sociology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2024

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Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy
at
U of T
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of Toronto
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

37% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Stressful

Internships3.9

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.3

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4.5

Safety4.4

Indian Food4.5

Permanent Immigration4

Anonymous

BA (Hons) in Economics - Batch of 2028

Offered by University of Toronto

4.4

The faculty is extremely well-qualified and leading in their respective fields.

Tips: There is definitely a lot of exposure to different cultures, and a lot of freedom given to students. Students at the University of Toronto Mississauga are in charge of their own studies, which I think was probably the biggest cultural change. Unlike in school, you are responsible for your own progress, and nobody will follow up with you. You take charge of your education and assignments. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the experience. While the workload can be tough, the assignments help us gain a better understanding of the topic and subject. The University of Toronto has definitely helped shape my personality and made me more independent.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is extremely well-qualified and leading in their respective fields. Professors are increasingly helpful and kind, especially during office hours, and will patiently explain concepts until fully understood. Some professors go out of their way to accommodate students. Teaching assistants are also extremely helpful. The teaching methodology is mainly research-centric, with many assignments involving research and project work, which aids in better understanding. The campus's diversity is reflected in the teaching faculty, with professors of various nationalities.

Dislikes (Public transportation): The campus is well-connected to the rest of the city, being a major bus stop in Mississauga with nearly all buses passing through. While bus connectivity is excellent, occasional delays do occur, though rarely. I've rated it four stars because, although there's good bus service, the train connectivity throughout the city isn't as strong, and you'll primarily rely on buses.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2000

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025Read more

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One-Year Executive MBA - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Toronto

3.9

Participation is seen as a necessity, not just optional.

Tips: I have seen lots of changes in myself after coming here, and participation is seen as a necessity, not just optional. There is a strong Indian community here, which gives me a sense of familiarity, and there are also various part-time jobs you can try out, such as in fast-food restaurants or grocery stores. They're relatively open to hiring students. I didn't get any scholarships, but I would say I am satisfied and happy here.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 3150

Prepping time for classes38 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 85225

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025Read more

Radz

BSc Hons in Data Science - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Toronto

Hard coursework and degree.

Tips: The programme I am in is beyond challenging. You'll need to grind harder than you're prepared for to make it through. It’s a lot of work, but I believe it's worth it. There are tons of job opportunities in the Toronto STEM job market, so none of your hard work will go to waste, and the good thing is that there’s a huge market for STEM in Toronto, so no skill of yours will ever be wasted. There will be sleepless nights because of endless assignments and deadlines, but the market for your skills here is large, so it will ultimately be worth it.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2725

Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 92925

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025Read more

Anonymous

BSc Hons in Developmental Biology - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Toronto

3.8

Great place to study and grow significantly.

Tips: Since my major is slightly unconventional, my experience has also been unique. The campus is big, people are nice and there's stuff to do. It took me a while to understand the credit system and one thing you should know is that every class follows a different format for grading. The labs are fancy and the professors are pioneers. Great place to learn.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 3675

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 89075

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Biomedical Communications(MScBMC) - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Toronto

The environment here is quite fast-paced, and there's plenty of diversity.

Tips: The environment here is quite fast-paced, and there's plenty of diversity, giving it a very multicultural feel. Homesickness is real, but there are tons of clubs, activities, and campus events to look forward to, and the Indian restaurants are surprisingly quite good. My classes encourage a lot of discussions and out-of-the-box thinking.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2500

Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 83675

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025Read more

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Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy
at
U of T
Highlights

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy is offered by Ontario Institute for Studies in Education under University of Toronto, Canada.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 2 Years.
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Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy
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