Program Overview
The Counseling Psychology at University of Toronto is a MEd programme in Psychology over 20 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 20 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 31,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,348 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology - This new internationally focused MEd in Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology provides students with the cutting edge theory and practice of psychology and mental health.
- Counselling and Psychotherapy - This program trains students, through intensive coursework and supervised practicum, to work as professional counsellors in a variety of applied settings, including educational, vocational, and mental health.
- Guidance and Counselling - The purpose of this degree is to help meet the need for well-prepared practitioners in the field of guidance and counselling in secondary schools.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An appropriate bachelors degree with high academic standing from a recognized university is required. Other qualifications may be specified by the graduate unit.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,348 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,348 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Toronto directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
public research university in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 20 months
