Master of Biotechnology (MBiotech) 

at U of T, Toronto

The U of T acceptance rate is around 76.8%. Academic history of the applicants is considered while granting admissions at the University of Toronto. And, some programs may require supplementary applications, auditions or profiles. So, it is advised to the applicants to apply with proper documents as early as possible. 

Read: Reasons to Study at University of Toronto 

Toronto University application fee for graduate courses is CAD 125  (Exceptions applicable). This is a non-refundable and non-transferable fee. On the other hand, the application fee for undergraduate courses is CAD 180. Payment is made at the time of application online using a credit card (only a visa or MasterCard credit card is accepted). 

The top programs offered by the University of Toronto are given below:

• Psychology
• Materials Science
• Human Biology
• Statistical Sciences
• Immunology
• Actuarial Science
• Sociology
• Management

To get admission at the University of Toronto, International students are required to satisfy admission requirements. For MS programs international students require an appropriate bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a final-year average of at least mid-B from a recognised university. However, some general admission requirements are common for most of the master’s courses and will depend on the country of origin of the student. University of Toronto admission requirements for Indian students:

• Minimum GPA: First Class/Division or 8.0/10 or 7.5/10 from the Indian Institute of Technology
• Bachelor’s Equivalent: Bachelor’s degree, requiring a minimum of four years of study or completion of both a Bachelor’s (3-year) degree and Master’s degree.
• Masters Equivalent: MPhil, MTech, MEng, MSc
• GRE/GMAT
• Letter of Recommendation
• Interview
• Statement of Purpose
• IELTS/TOEFL/DET

The University of Toronto offers on-campus accommodation campus to international students but students can choose to live off campus as well. Other than the tuition fees a major portion of your expenses in the university will go towards your accommodation, food, and other stuff and on campus,  these expenses might range from CAD 8,000 to CAD 15,000 per academic year. Also, your living expenses in Canada will depend on various factors such as your lifestyle, type of accommodation you choose and your personal expenses. However, off-campus living may cost you up to CAD 15,000 or more.