Anyone here studies at Toronto U ?

[SoyCoffee]

I'm considering applying for their PHD program but was told that there are very few spots for international students...

I wonder what do they mean by "very few spots"...

1 ? 2 ? 5 ?

If anyone here knows their PHD program and can shed some light on this, I'll very much appreciate it!

 

 

Edited October 11, 2015 by SoyCoffee

[Dedi]

It depends on the department. Some departments can accept more international applicants than others.

As an example, Biology at U of T only accepted 3 international students out of ~40 applications this year. The grad coordinator says that next year there will only be two spots..

Psychology can accept more international students, but competition is even tighter.

I got into Biology, but not Psychology at U of T as an international student. It really helps if you have a supervisor willing to take you in (my chances of being accepted went from <10% to >60% for Biology), but it does not guarantee a spot. 

I'm not sure about your field because the sciences might have a different system. If you want to know for sure, I would ask their graduate coordinator. The worst they can say is that they cannot reveal that information.

[SoyCoffee]

Thanks!

I've already emailed a potential supervisor and she said that she would be interested in supervising   

Glad to know it helps! even if it doesn't guarantee a spot, it's something!