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Graduate

The Department of Economics offers two graduate degree programs. Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-December and continue until spaces in the program are full. Applicants are urged to submit their applications as early as possible to be considered for maximum funding packages.

PhD in Economics:

The objective of the PhD program in Economics is to produce highly qualified professional economists with the expertise required for success. Compulsory core courses offer rigorous training in economic theory and econometrics, while elective courses are designed to prepare students to undertake cutting-edge research in fields ranging from international economics to financial econometrics to development economics. Solid theoretical training combined with an empirical orientation ensures that graduates are well suited for high-level research and management positions in academia as well as the public and private sectors. The PhD program is available only on a full-time basis and all students are automatically considered for a funding package of up to $25,000 plus a full tuition fee waiver in each of their first five years with no teaching requirement in year one.

MA in International Economics and FinanceThe MA program in International:

Economics and Finance is a specialized program designed for students in the early stages of their professional careers. Compulsory core courses are designed to provide students with a solid background in economic theory, financial theory and econometrics. Elective courses provide specialized training related in a wide variety of fields. Students may complete either an internship or a research project in lieu of one elective course.  The program is available on a full-time (one year) or a part-time (two years) basis and all students are automatically considered for a funding package of up to $30,000.

Additional Funding Opportunities:CERC in Migration and Integration

The CERC in Migration and Immigration offers a limited number of stipends to full-time MA and PhD students who are applying to study at Toronto Metropolitan University on a migration and/or migrant integration-related topic. Student recipients of the CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend will be given a working space at the CERC Migration office, will be expected to participate in CERC Migration’s research training activities and workshops, and will be integrated into a vibrant research team of scholars and graduate students, enjoying a comprehensive scientific and professional development experience.  MA students will receive funding up to $10,000 and PhD students will receive funding up to $25,000 per year, renewable for a total of four years.  For further details and application form, please visit: 

 https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/scholarships/ (opens in new window) 

CERC PhD Stipend application:

Deadline: https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/scholarships/ (opens in new window) 

How to apply: Once incoming students have submitted Program Applications, candidates should complete the CERC Stipend Application online form here: https://forms.gle/bkfAfHvirM9aaJUk6 (external link, opens in new window) 

CERC MA Stipend application:

Deadline: https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/scholarships/ (opens in new window) 

How to apply: Once incoming students have submitted Program Applications, candidates complete the CERC Stipend Application online form here: https://forms.gle/z88hzzmPUDz9H8VQ6 (external link) 

Incoming Students in both programs are eligible for a Bridging Divides MA or Doctoral Stipend:

The BD research program offers stipends to full time MA and PhD students who have been accepted to study at a TMU graduate program in the areas listed for affiliated programs on the BD website. Eligible MA and PhD students must demonstrate their commitment to developing an active research program on topics that relate closely to the thematic priorities of the Bridging Divides program. BD Graduate Stipend Students will be provided with a working space by their supervisor, will be expected to participate in BD meetings of either their supervisor’s thematic research stream(s) or working group(s) depending upon applicability of research training activities and workshops, and will overall be integrated into a vibrant research team of scholars and graduate students, enjoying a comprehensive scientific and professional development experience. MA students will receive funding up to $20,000 per year for domestic and $30,000 for international, renewable for a second year if the relevant Master's program is a 2-year program. PhD students will receive up to $30,000 per year for domestic and $40,000 for international, renewable for up to a total of four years.  For further details and application form, please visit:

https://www.torontomu.ca/bridging-divides/opportunities/scholarships/