OISE is the University of Toronto's graduate faculty of education, housed in a tall concrete building at 252 Bloor Street West, directly above St. George subway station. Founded in 1965, it merged with U of T's Faculty of Education in 1996. It trains teachers through the Master of Teaching and runs research master's and doctoral programmes in education, psychology and social justice. There's no undergraduate degree.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Official website: oise.utoronto.ca
University of Toronto
1965
252 Bloor Street West, above St. George station
CA$30,000 – CA$48,000
International students, graduate programmes, approximate
CA$20,000 – CA$26,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on oise.utoronto.ca before you apply.
Master of Teaching (MT)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Master of Education (MEd)
Masters DegreeDuration
12-24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 93
MA Child Study and Education
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MA Counselling and Clinical Psychology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
PhD Education
DoctorateDuration
48-60 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 93
A U of T degree focused entirely on education.
Teacher training that leads to Ontario certification.
A laboratory school at the Institute of Child Study.
Master of Teaching graduates can apply to the Ontario College of Teachers and teach in Ontario schools.
MEd graduates move into school leadership, higher education and policy roles.
University graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Winter deadlines
OISE sits on the edge of the Annex, a neighbourhood of Victorian houses, bookshops and cafes along Bloor Street. U of T's St. George campus is a short walk south.
Toronto rent is high, and many graduate students share flats in the Annex or live further out along Line 2.
Letter of acceptance from the University of Toronto
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Most OISE programmes have deadlines between late November and January for September entry. The Master of Teaching and the child study MA fill quickly, so apply by the first deadline.
Most programmes start in September. A few part-time MEd options also allow other start dates.
You'll need a study permit. the University of Toronto sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
The Master of Teaching, MEd, MA Child Study and Education, counselling psychology and the PhD attract many international students. You need a four-year bachelor's degree with at least a B+ average and strong English results. Teacher education also asks for relevant experience with learners.
Doctoral students are usually funded through a U of T funding package. Master's funding is limited, though some OISE awards are open to international students.
