Getting In

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Are you applying to PhD programs this year? The admission selection process is highly competitive; on average only 15-20 students are admitted from a pool of 400-500 applicants. In this section, you will find everything you need to know about Rotman's highly competitive admissions, application requirements, online application, deadlines, and fees.

Minimum Academic Requirements

The Rotman School of Management provides a rigorous environment for academic research and study. We are looking for outstanding candidates that have demonstrated success in their academic fields. This page lists the items required to complete your application, including: required degrees and grades, GMAT or GRE scores, TOEFL scores and more. Meeting the minimum requirements is a prerequisite for application, but does not guarantee admission.

Supporting Documents

To complete your application to the Rotman School of Management PhD Program, you are required to provide documentation including; a letter of intent, your CV, transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended, two reference letters, GMAT or GRE scores, and TOEFL scores where applicable. For details on these requirements please see below.

Standardized Testing

Rotman’s PhD admission committee utilizes standardized tests to gauge applicants’ quantitative and qualitative abilities and English language aptitude. Your standardized test results are considered in proportion to the other components of your application, they one (important) aspect of your total application package.

How to Apply

Applying to a PhD program can be exciting and stressful! Find out the details of our application process so you can plan ahead. Below, find information on our online application tool and what you need to prepare. We can not accept applications after the deadline, so plan to start your application early so you have plenty of time to gather the required items and submit your finished package.

Business Design session at the Rotman School

Deadlines

Applications for September 2013 are now closed. Admissions for September 2014 will open in October.

Fees and Financial Support

The Rotman School of Management provides one of North America’s most competitive financial support packages for graduate studies at the doctoral level! Find information on our minimum funding package, tuition fellowships and work opportunities. Additional fellowships and scholarships competitions are available throughout the school year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about admissions, program structure, financial support and life at Rotman. If you can find the answers you need here, contact the PhD Office at phdprog@rotman.utoronto.ca

Sanford DeVoe on OBHRM and Mentoring PhD Students

Sanford Devoe is Assistant Professor of OBHRM

Contact Us

For further information on our PhD Program, including information on admissions, please contact the PhD Office