School of Graduate Studies (University of Toronto)
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| School of Graduate Studies (University of Toronto) | |
|---|---|
| Name | School of Graduate Studies |
| Established | 1910 |
| Type | Graduate school |
| Parent | University of Toronto |
| City | Toronto |
| Province | Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Campus | St. George, Scarborough, Mississauga |
School of Graduate Studies (University of Toronto) The School of Graduate Studies is the central graduate faculty of the University of Toronto overseeing graduate education at the St. George, University of Toronto Scarborough, and University of Toronto Mississauga campuses. It coordinates doctoral and master's programs across faculties such as the Faculty of Arts and Science, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Law, Rotman School of Management, and Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. The School interfaces with external funders including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to support graduate training.
History
The origins of centralized graduate oversight trace to the early 20th century when the University of Toronto restructured under leaders like Daniel Johnson and academic reformers influenced by models at University of Cambridge and University of Oxford. During the interwar period the university expanded graduate offerings in response to demand from institutions such as the Royal Ontario Museum and partnerships with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Post‑World War II growth paralleled the expansion of Canadian research networks including the Trudeau Foundation and collaborations with the National Research Council, while the late 20th century saw integration of professional schools such as the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education graduate streams.
Governance and Administration
The School is led by a Dean reporting to the Provost and ultimately to the Chancellor and Governing Council. Its advisory structures include graduate program directors from the Faculty of Law, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, and representatives from colleges such as Trinity College, St. Michael's College, and Victoria University. Committees manage academic standards alongside units like the Office of the Vice-President Research and the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation.
Academic Programs and Degrees
The School administers a portfolio of research and professional degrees including the Doctor of Philosophy, the Master of Arts, the Master of Science, professional doctorates linked to the Faculty of Medicine and executive programs at the Rotman School of Management. It coordinates interdisciplinary programs spanning institutes such as the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, the Fields Institute, and the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, while also overseeing graduate diplomas partnered with cultural bodies like the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Conservatory of Music. Joint degrees with international partners include arrangements with the University of Toronto Mississauga and exchanges involving the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Cambridge, and the Sorbonne University.
Admissions and Funding
Admissions policies align with standards from bodies such as the Ontario Universities' Application Centre and provincial regulators including the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities. The School allocates funding through scholarships and fellowships from organizations like the Canada Graduate Scholarships, the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, and institutional awards administered in concert with colleges such as Innis College and New College. Research support derives from grants awarded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and philanthropic donors including trustees associated with the Trudeau family and corporate partners such as RBC and TD Bank Group.
Research and Graduate Training
Graduate research spans laboratories and centres including the Donnelly Centre, the Centre for Global Health Research, the MaRS Discovery District, and field partnerships with agencies like the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization. Training models emphasize supervised research with advisory committees and employ professional development programs offered jointly with the Centre for Ethics, the School of Continuing Studies, and career offices linked to the Rotman School of Management. Collaborative grants connect graduate students to networks including the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and industry consortia such as BlackBerry research initiatives.
Student Life and Services
Graduate students access college communities at Trinity College, St. Michael's College, and residences like Hart House while using services provided by the Health & Wellness Centre (University of Toronto), the Student Life Insurance Plan, and the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Student organizations include the University of Toronto Graduate Students' Union, discipline societies connected to the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Bar Association, and interest groups that collaborate with cultural institutions like the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Career development is supported through links to the MaRS Discovery District, alumni networks including the University of Toronto Alumni Association, and recruitment partnerships with employers such as Google (company), IBM, and hospitals within the University Health Network.