Overview

About the program

The graduate program in Classics at the University of Toronto provides advanced study and research opportunities in all aspects of Greco-Roman antiquity.

Literature and history are central to the field, and the initial stage of our program aims to provide every student with mastery of the Greek and Latin languages and familiarity with basic works of literature in all major genres.

This training is the foundation for research into any aspect of Greco-Roman antiquity for which our faculty can provide supervision.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Greek Epic
Studies in Greek Poetry
Criticism of Latin Poetry
Literature of the Roman Republic
Virgil
Studies in Ancient Philosophy
Studies in Ancient Science
Latin Poetry of the Empire
Topics in Greek and Hellenistic History
Topics in Roman History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Classics View 7 other PhDs in Classics in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are considered for admission if they have successfully completed a master's program in classics with sufficient training for the field in which they are seeking admission.
Students who have completed the MA program in Classics at the University of Toronto are required to have grades of at least B+ in all graded coursework and a grade of at least A– on the Graduate Research Paper CLA2000Y.

Tuition Fee

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International

6390 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6390 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

6390 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6390 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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