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PhD Admission Requirements

Please submit your online application for our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program through the School of Graduate Studies Online Application Portal between September 22 and November 22  each year.

Successful candidates have a strong background in mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Outstanding performance in their course work, outstanding letters of recommendations and well-thought-out statements of intent are an asset. Prior research experience is also valuable.

You must meet all admissions requirements to be considered for entry into the program. In addition to our admissions requirements for each program, please familiarize yourself with the minimum requirements, rules, and regulations of the School of Graduate School Studies .

Please also review the School of Graduate Studies Admission & Application Requirements .

We receive many outstanding applications, and admission to our program is competitive. Unfortunately, we cannot offer admission to all qualified applicants.

Students can be accepted through one of two routes:

Previous Degree (PhD)

You hold an appropriate master’s degree in statistics from a recognized university with at least a B+ average standing . A standing that is equivalent to at least B+ (U of T 77 ‐ 79% or 3.3/4.0) in the final year of study.

We also consider applicants with graduate degrees in biostatistics, computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, physics, or any discipline where there is a significant quantitative component.

Previous Degree (Direct-Entry PhD)

You hold a bachelor’s degree in statistics from a recognized university with at least an A- average standing . A standing that is equivalent to at least A- (U of T 80 ‐ 84% or 3.7/4.0) in the final year of study.

For more information on admissions to our PhD program and program requirements, visit the School of Graduate Studies calendar .

Your Application Package

Please note that we do not accept any hard copies of your application or hard copies of supporting documents.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please send a summary of your experiences in education, work, travel, volunteering, and other relevant areas. The maximum length is two pages, single-spaced.

Statement of Intent

As part of your application, please submit a letter of intent or personal statement outlining your goals for your graduate studies. The letter can be uploaded in the applicant status portal after the application form has been submitted.

Transcripts

Electronic copies of transcripts are required at the time you apply online. Only if you are successful at gaining admissions will we require official copies to be submitted to the department.

Due to COVID we are currently only accepting official e-transcripts. We will notify admitted candidates once the receipt of mail-in paper transcripts will be accepted. International transcripts: Please use International Degree Equivalencies Tool to ensure that you meet the minimum admissions requirements.

We do not require a credential evaluation assessment by a third-party, such as WES.

Letters of Recommendation

You will need three letters of recommendation , to be submitted online by your referees through the online application system prior to the supporting documentation deadline.

The MSc and PhD programs requires at least one academic reference letter per application.

Note:  The online application system will automatically email an electronic reference request to each referee  when the application form is submitted. Referees will have until the deadline to upload supporting documentation to submit their reference letter . It is highly recommended that applicants contact their referees ahead of time to inform them of the supporting documents deadline and confirm both their availability and their preferred institutional email address.

English-Language Proficiency Testing (if applicable)

As English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Toronto, applicants must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. It is important that these students follow SGS policies on ELP testing requirements and take one of the required tests for admission to a graduate program.

Applicants from universities outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of their application.

Please submit official copies of your English proficiency scores (Institution Code: 0982). You can include unofficial copies with your application while waiting for the official ones to arrive.

Learn more about ELP Testing here .

Please do not send the results to our department. Students must arrange for their score to be reported electronically to the University of Toronto (Enrolment Services) by the testing agency. Please check SGS ELP Testing website above for more detail.

Application Fee

The non-refundable application fee is currently CAD $125 per application.

Note: You may apply to more than one program. Each program will require a separate application and application fee. Applicants will not be considered for a program that they did not apply for.

Supervision & MDoc

PhD applicants will be able to select up to three potential supervisors at the time of their application. Supervisors of successful applicants are matched based on research areas of interest.

Learn more about our faculty .

Applicants will also indicate their interest in applying to the Multi-Disciplinary Doctoral Training Program (MDoc) through the cover sheet.

Interested in multi-disciplinary research? Learn more about the MDoc .

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Having trouble?

Please review the School of Graduate Studies Admissions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .

Want to know more?

If you have additional questions that have not been answered by the above information, please book an appointment during Prospective Student Office Hours to speak with a member of the Graduate Team or send us an email .

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PhD Program

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Applications for Fall 2025 are now open. Apply here .  Application deadline is January 10, 2025. We are offering application fee waivers for the first 60 qualified students from underrepresented groups as well as students from conflict regions. Please note that applicants must meet admission requirements, complete their admission application, submit all required documentation including transcripts, CV, Letter of Intent and English Language Proficiency Test scores, if applicable, as well as apply for the application fee waiver .

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Join a close-knit community of scholars at one of the world’s top-ranked centres of management research – at the University of Toronto, in the heart of Canada’s vibrant, culturally diverse financial capital. As part of Rotman’s PhD program, you’ll explore new ideas, develop insights that inspire solutions and help to spark broader conversations among corporate and public leaders.

The PhD in Management is a challenging 5 year program which features course-work, cutting edge research training, and close working relationships with some of the best management academics in the world.  The success of our program is evidenced in the impressive careers of our graduates.

PhD students work closely with faculty in our research-led culture which emphasizes rigor, creativity and innovation. The PhD curriculum is carefully designed to support students as publishing scholars as early as possible in their doctoral studies and we have a terrific track record of placements in leading business schools. Our program is divided into 7 distinct streams of research: Accounting , Economic Analysis and Policy , Finance , Marketing ,  Operations Management and Statistics , Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management , and Strategic Management .

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The Rotman School is ranked 16th in the world by the Financial Times for its faculty and research. PhD students at Rotman enjoy an academic culture of collaboration and research excellence. Our doctoral program is delivered in seven streams that reflect the organization of the school as a whole: 

• Economic Analysis and Policy
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
• Operations Management and Statistics  
• Strategic Management

PhD students at Rotman study in small classes and form close working relationships with faculty. Take a moment to get to know our program requirements. If you are a strong candidate with an appetite for academic excellence, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the Rotman PhD.

The Rotman PhD is for ambitious scholars who plan to teach and research at some of the world's top business schools. If you are looking to study with leading faculty, publish in noted academic journals, and build a global network of like-minded scholars, the Rotman PhD program is for you. Our goal is to prepare our PhD students for exceptional careers in the field of management, and all aspects of the doctoral program are developed with your professional goals in mind. Find out how the Rotman School at the University of Toronto has been the launching pad for many stellar academic careers.

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Grade Reviews and Academic Appeals

Graduate students have the right to dispute substantive or procedural academic matters, such as grades, evaluations of comprehensive exams and other program requirements, decisions regarding their continuation in a program, or any other decisions related to the application of academic regulations. Initially, students should try to resolve the issue with the instructor or relevant individual involved. If the issue remains unresolved and the student wishes to pursue it further, they should discuss it with the Graduate Coordinator or the Program Director.  EXCEPTION: Appeals related to failure of a final oral examination or related to termination of registration in a program should be made directly to the SGS Graduate Academic Appeals Board (see SGS Calendar entry on Academic Appeals). All academic appeals, except for those specified as exceptions above, must be initiated within the student's primary graduate unit, unless the appeal pertains to courses from outside that unit. Appeals concerning courses taken outside the student's home department should be handled by the department that offered the course. The chair of the student’s home department will be informed. The student must submit an appeal within eight weeks of the decision being contested. The request must be made in writing using a   Notice of Appeal Form (PDF)   submitted to the   PhD Program Office ( room 1050 at 105 St. George Street or by email:  [email protected] ) and it will then be considered by the Graduate Department Academic Appeals Committee (GDAAC).

Details regarding the filing of appeal can be found  here . After following these steps students have the option to appeal to the   Graduate Academic Appeals Board (GAAB) (PDF) . Students must file a   Notice of Appeal Form (PDF)   to initiative the process   within eight weeks   of receipt of the communication at the immediately prior level of appeal.

Graduate Department Academic Appeals Committee

The Graduate Department Academic Appeals Committee (GDAAC) is formed under the authority of the Vice Dean of MBA Programs and the Vice Dean of Undergraduate and Specialized Programs (collectively referred to as the “Vice Dean”) at the start of each academic year. The Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Vice Deans, who make decisions based on the Committee's recommendations. Committee members may serve for multiple years.

Within the academic appeals process, the GDAAC possesses significant discipline-specific expertise to evaluate academic matters in appeals and plays a crucial role in the overall procedure. The committee can only consider academic issues. Decisions regarding admission to academic programs are not eligible for appeal, and the committee does not address non-academic matters (such as fees).

Rotman GDAAC Membership for 2024-25 Committee Officers:

• Chair : Geoffrey Leonardelli
• Chair Alternate : Jeff Callen
• Secretary : Curtis Lake

Voting Members, Faculty:

• Geoffrey Leonardelli
• Jeff Callen
• Francesco Bova
• Ralph Tassone
• Faculty Alternates : John Oesch, Becky Reuber, Kevin Wang

Voting Member, Student:

• Samhita Srinivasan (VP Academic, GBC)
• Student Alternate : Chandra Piduri (Academics Manager, GBC)

GDAAC enquiries may be directed to   [email protected]  

Student Life

Are you a promising scholar driven to achieve success in your studies? At Rotman we believe that your success is fueled by support that extends well beyond scholarship. Your ability to achieve both during the program and after graduation depends on strong networks with faculty and your peers. We aim to give you the tools you need to complete your program while achieving a balanced life outside of the classroom.  Whether you're looking for a new living arrangement, wanting to attend a research event, or wondering how previous students experienced their doctorate, the Rotman Phd progam has the support you need to succeed. Find out what it's like to study at one of the world's top business schools, and live in Toronto, Canada's cultural and financial capital. Finding a Place to Stay Research Seminars at Rotman University of Toronto

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