Public Policy – School of Graduate Studies

Program Overview

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is an intensive, full-time two-year professional program. Founded in 2006, it continues the University of Toronto’s internationally recognized tradition of academic excellence and combines it with practical, real-world policy experience. Students graduate with a strong foundation of analytical and quantitative skills, core policy concepts, and overall management and leadership skills.

A mandatory and comprehensive policy internship program means that all MPP students at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy have the opportunity to transfer classroom theory into practical experience developing and implementing policy. Internship positions are available in a variety of organizations.

Please note that admissions selection to the MPP program is competitive and meeting this minimum requirement does not guarantee admission. Final-year grades are based on the last 5.0 full-course equivalents or 10.0 half-course equivalents.

Students may also be interested in the combined degree program in Law, Juris Doctor/Master of Public Policy (JD/MPP).

Quick Facts

	Domestic	International
Application deadline	MPP: Fall 2024 entry 25-Jan-2024	MPP: Fall 2024 entry 25-Jan-2024
Minimum admission average	MPP: A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of a B and a minimum GPA of a B+ standing in the final year of undergraduate studies (3.3 out of a possible 4.0 grading scale). Admissions selection to the MPP program is competitive and meeting this minimum requirement does not guarantee admission. Final-year grades are based on the last 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) or 10.0 half-course equivalents, of upper year courses (300 and 400 level courses).	MPP: A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of a B and a minimum GPA of a B+ standing in the final year of undergraduate studies (3.3 out of a possible 4.0 grading scale). Admissions selection to the MPP program is competitive and meeting this minimum requirement does not guarantee admission. Final-year grades are based on the last 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) or 10.0 half-course equivalents, of upper year courses (300 and 400 level courses).
Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD?	MPP: NA	MPP: NA
Is a supervisor identified before or after admission?	MPP: NA	MPP: NA
If a supervisor is identified after admission (as per question above), is admission conditional upon securing a supervisor?	MPP: NA	MPP: NA
Is a supervisor assigned by the graduate unit or secured by the applicant?	MPP: NA	MPP: NA
Are any standardized tests required/recommended?	MPP: If did their undergraduate degree outside of Canada – the GRE is required.	MPP: If did their undergraduate degree outside of Canada – the GRE is required.