Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Information in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto
University of Toronto
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Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,210
(c. USD4,457.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Information program enables advanced academic exploration of information theory and practical research across diverse settings. Prepare for leadership positions in knowledge-driven sectors, including higher education. This doctoral curriculum emphasizes cutting-edge research connecting information systems, technology, human interaction, and societal structures. In both corporate and government organizations, utilize PhD expertise for specialized roles like investigative research, system evaluation and development, and executive management. Typically, full-time PhD candidates complete the program in four years.
The Faculty of Information welcomes exceptional, innovative thinkers who have shown outstanding achievement in their educational, vocational, and personal pursuits - visionary individuals with leadership qualities, inventive thinking, and transformative potential. Our faculty provides numerous pathways to fulfill professional aspirations and personal needs. The decision rests with you. We deliver progressive degree programs and state-of-the-art concentrations. Every curriculum incorporates strategically structured courses to establish comprehensive expertise in information and knowledge systems. Students enhance this foundational knowledge through focused electives across 18 critical disciplines. This flexible academic framework allows for personalized specialization, giving graduates a distinctive professional advantage.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Average of at least A– in an appropriate master's degree program, or equivalent. Equivalency is normally determined by the number of courses and/or credits taken. Applicants holding an MLS or other master's degree earned in two or three sessions, or by completing 5.0 to 7.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs), will normally be required to take additional courses in the MI program.
All incoming graduate students must have a good command of English. All applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This requirement is a condition of admission and must be met before an offer of admission is made. The English language requirement may be satisfied using one of the following tests. Scores must be from tests taken within the last two years.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:
Paper-based TOEFL exam: 600 with 5.5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
Internet-based TOEFL exam: 107/120 with 24/30 on the speaking section and 27/30 on the writing section.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): a minimum required score of 7.5 overall with 7.5 on the writing section and 7.0 on the speaking section.
Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): a minimum required score of 95 overall with 41 on the writing component, 27 on the reading component, and 27 on the listening component.
Tuition
CAD
6,210