Program Overview
The Global Affairs at University of Toronto is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 Global Affairs 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 27,619 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,040 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Affairs programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to the Development of the Global System
- International Economics
- Global Civil Society
- Decision Making and Strategic Development in the Global System
- Global Policy Analysis
- Global Security
- Public International Law
- Financial Management for Global Organizations
- Global Economy & Markets
- Global Institutions
- Global Civil Society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Four-year (4 year) BA or equivalent.
- A minimum CGPA of mid B, and a minimum GPA of B+ in the final year of undergraduate studies. Admission is highly competitive, and meeting this requirement does not guarantee admission.
- Basic competencies in statistics and economics (Intro to Economics OR Microeconomics) are required in order to take the International Economics core course. Students who do not have an academic background in economics will be required to take the GLA1010H Microeconomics in the first term of the MGA for credit/no-credit.
- International Students: Please refer to the School of Graduate Studies degree equivalency tool to ensure you have the required credentials to apply to the MGA program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,619 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,040 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,619 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,040 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
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 Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
