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PhD of Educational Leadership and Policy
- Toronto, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Toronto, offered through Leadership, Higher and Adult Education, covering policy, leadership, change and social diversity in schools and other educational settings.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop the ability to investigate research questions in Educational Leadership and Policy
- evaluate evidence critically
- communicate findings
- and contribute independent scholarly analysis. These outcomes are inferred from the research degree type.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways related to Educational Leadership and Policy include business operations
- management support
- analysis
- entrepreneurship and further study. Individual roles may require further training
- licensing or professional experience
- employment is not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Doctoral study in Educational Leadership and Policy: advanced graduate seminars and independent research leading to a thesis written under faculty supervision
- with work centred on policy
- leadership
- change and social diversity in schools and other educational settings.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree or equivalent with at least a B+ average
- Or comparable research competence
- Some units admit strong candidates directly from a bachelor's degree with an A- average. Supervisor and proposal rules are set by each unit. English: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each part)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale
- Cambridge 185
- Duolingo is not among the tests listed.
Accepted academic background
Appropriate master's degree (or equivalent), Research proposal/supervisor requirements set by the graduate unit
Language tests
- Varies by programme
- IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
- Cambridge Speaking 4.0
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $51,692 - $129,555, $8,388 - $31,485, $90,624, $19,937 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $135 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education |
| Department | Leadership, Higher and Adult Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate applicants may seek School of Graduate Studies admission awards and international student awards. Funding availability and eligibility depend on the faculty and graduate program. An award is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Nov 2026
9 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 23 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $51,692 - $129,555, $8,388 - $31,485, $90,624, $19,937 CAD per year. The application fee is $135 CAD. The estimated living cost is $44,724 CAD.
Accepted language tests: Varies by programme, IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5, Cambridge Speaking 4.0, IELTS 7.