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University of Toronto (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)
Master of Education (MEd)
University of Toronto (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)
Course Overview
OISE — the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — is consistently ranked the #1 graduate school of education in Canada and top 10 globally (QS 2025). The MEd is a coursework-and-research master's offered across four departments: Curriculum, Teaching & Learning; Leadership, Higher & Adult Education; Applied Psychology & Human Development; and Social Justice Education.
Sri Lankan applicants typically come from three streams: serving teachers and principals upgrading credentials, Ministry of Education / NIE staff using it as a research credential, and ed-tech / NGO professionals (Room to Read, UNESCO, World Bank Education Global Practice) building research depth. The Comparative, International & Development Education concentration is particularly relevant to South Asian and Sri Lankan applicants.
Important: the MEd is NOT a teacher-certification pathway. Sri Lankans wanting to teach in Ontario state schools need the separate Master of Teaching (MT) or Consecutive Education programmes, which lead to OCT (Ontario College of Teachers) registration. The MEd leads instead into education leadership, policy, ed-tech, international school administration, and doctoral pathways.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Recognised four-year bachelor's degree (or three-year + one year of further study) with a mid-B average (GPA 3.0/4.0+) in the final year.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants from three-year UoC, UoP, or UoM degrees may need to demonstrate the equivalent of a Canadian honours degree via a credential evaluation (WES).
- check_circle Statement of intent (1,000 words) outlining research and professional interests.
- check_circle Two academic references (one academic and one professional acceptable for applicants out of university for 5+ years).
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (min 6.5 in each component).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 93 Overall (min 22 in Writing and Speaking).
- check_circle Duolingo English Test: 125 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your bachelor's degree was taught and assessed entirely in English at a recognised institution within the last 5 years — most Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium degree programmes qualify with an MOI letter from the university.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CAD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, 2027) | CAD 29,000 | Rs. 6,815,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Toronto) | CAD 18,000 | Rs. 4,230,000 |
| Study Permit + Insurance + Establishment | CAD 2,500 | Rs. 587,500 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | CAD 49,500 | Rs. 11,632,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (length matches programme — 16-24 months for a full-time MEd, with the new minimum-12-month PGWP rule applying). OISE grads return to senior MoE / NIE policy posts, international school principalships across South Asia and the Gulf (Nord Anglia, Cognita, GEMS), UNICEF / UNESCO advisor roles, and ed-tech (Pearson, McGraw-Hill, D2L). Canadian education sector roles pay CAD 70,000–95,000 mid-career.
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