OISE Virtual Open House

Upward view of OISE building with Fall trees in the foreground
October 15, 2022
OISE Virtual Open House

2022 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Open House

Registration for OISE's 2022 Virtual Open House is now closed.

Welcome to the
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)

Program, Admissions and Career Pathways Videos

Are you looking for more information about OISE’s programs, admissions requirements and career pathways? Please watch our videos for in-depth information about OISE and how to prepare and submit your application for admission to OISE.

Event Agenda & Session Recordings

Hear from OISE'S Dean, Registrar and Assistant Registrar.

COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY - Global Mental Health field - MEd | Masters
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DEVELOPMENT PSYCHOLOGY - MA, MEd, PhD | Masters + Doctoral
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HIGHER EDUCATION - MA, MEd | Masters
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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY EDUCATION - MA, MEd | Masters
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SPECIAL FEATURE: MASTER OF TEACHING - Panel on Access Pathways for Black Educators
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SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION - EdD, PhD | Doctoral
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COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY - MEd | Masters
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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY - MA, MEd | Masters
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HIGHER EDUCATION - PhD | Doctoral
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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY EDUCATION - PhD | Doctoral
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MASTER OF TEACHING - Primary/Junior | Teacher Education
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MASTER OF TEACHING - Admissions Q+A
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SCHOOL AND CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY - MA, PhD | Masters +  Doctoral
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SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION - MA, MEd | Masters
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ADULT EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - MA, MEd | Masters
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CURRICULUM & PEDAGOGY - MA, MEd | Masters
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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY - EdD, PhD | Doctoral
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MASTER OF TEACHING - Junior/Intermediate | Teacher Education
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ADULT EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PhD | Doctoral
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CHILD STUDY AND EDUCATION - MA-CSE | Teacher Education
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COUNSELLING AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - MA, PhD | Masters + Doctoral
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CURRICULUM & PEDAGOGY - PhD | Doctoral
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MASTER OF TEACHING - Intermediate/Senior | Teacher Education
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MASTER OF TEACHING - Admissions Q+A
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The admissions team provided a step-by-step walk-through of the online application process and shared the answers to frequently asked questions. This workshop is for you if you think you'd like a bit more information about the process and the application itself.

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ADMISSIONS & APPLICATION DROP-IN
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Meet our friendly admissions team members and recruitment staff, who can answer questions about applying to OISE.
*NOTE: This session will not provide pre-assessments of individual applications.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE DROP-IN 
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Drop in to ask questions about becoming a student at OISE and the international student experience at U of T. Meet staff and current students at this drop-in booth.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS & APPLICATION FAQ
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Meet our friendly admissions team members and recruitment staff, who can answer questions about applying to OISE as an international applicant.
*NOTE: This session will not provide pre-assessments of individual applications

OISE ALUMNI 
11:00 am - 1:00 pm 
Hear from one of our talented alumni at the OISE Alumni Association about volunteering, meeting people and joining exciting professional development events.

COLLABORATIVE SPECIALIZATION | COMPARATIVE, INTERNATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION (CIDE)
Comparative, International and Development Education (CIDE) is one of the world's largest, most diverse and dynamic graduate specializations in the field of comparative education. The broad and diverse scope of the CIDE specialization will appeal to both Canadian and international students interested in applying a comparative and international lens in their professional work at home or abroad.
*NOTE: This booth will provide information resources only.

Special Feature: Master of Teaching | Panel on Access Pathways for Black Educators

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Master of Teaching (MT) program’s Access Pathways initiative offers a range of supports and opportunities meant to increase the number of Black educators entering the profession and enhance their experience. This session will be hosted by Dr. Andrew Campbell, who is both an OISE alumni and a current faculty member in the Master of Teaching program. The session will provide an overview of the initiative, featuring the voices of current MT students and alums. It is intended for prospective Black applicants to the MT program.

About the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

OISE is widely recognized as one of the world's leading centres of graduate studies in education, consistently ranking among the world's best. With outstanding faculty and staff, intellectually challenging programs, and a wide range of support services, we're committed to ensuring the best academic experience for all of our students.

OISE Together Hub

As a way of building community and supporting our students, we launched the OISE together hub. It includes a wealth of information, from wellness activities to virtual community building events.

2023/2024 Viewbook

Are you interested in learning more about OISE, student life, financial aid and tuition, course offerings or information related to international students? OISE’s 2023/2024 Viewbook includes all of this information and more.

Wellness at OISE

Learn more about Wellness at OISE.

The Indigenous Education Network (IEN) is a group of students, faculty and community members who share a common commitment to and passion for Indigenous Education and Research. Founded in 1989 by Indigenous students, the IEN provides an Indigenous presence at OISE and seeks to establish a forum for ongoing and dynamic discussion, action and change.

The Indigenous Education Network:

  • Supports students and their study interests in Indigenous education.
  • Advances education research on Indigenous issues.
  • Actively encourages the development of Indigenous curriculum.
  • Collaborates with campus and community groups to strengthen initiatives related to our mission.

The IEN hosts guest speakers, socials and teachings throughout the year as a way for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students to participate in experiential learning, establish relationships and network. They can be reached at ien@utoronto.ca.

Spécialisation conjointe Éducation, francophonies et diversité offerte par le CREFO. (crefo.oise@utoronto.ca)

Les cours de la spécialisation conjointe ont pour but d’examiner, dans une perspective multidisciplinaire, les réalités éducatives et sociales propres à la francophonie locale, nationale et internationale. Les connaissances acquises permettent de développer chez les étudiantes et les étudiants une perspective critique en ce qui a trait aux grandes questions de l’heure dans le domaine de l’éducation et d’acquérir une solide formation à la recherche. Les étudiantes et les étudiants admis dans un programme de maîtrise (M.Ed. ou M.A.) ou de doctorat (Ph.D. ou Ed.D.) dans les départements de Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (CTL) ou de Social Justice Education (SJE) peuvent s’inscrire à la spécialisation conjointe. 

The OISE Alumni Association (OISEAA) acts as the alumni voice on matters that affect our community. Together, we create the events and experiences that foster a lasting bond between alumni and alma mater. 

The OISEAA provides a meaningful volunteer experience in governance, planning and community building for its members. Over 100,000 alumni stand to benefit by developing and promoting themselves through OISE. 

Are You Ready to Apply to OISE?

To learn more about how to prepare your application, please visit our admissions website.

The main application deadlines for programs starting in September 2023 are:

November 1, 2022 - First Consideration Deadline for funded PhD and full-time MA

November 15, 2022 - Final deadline for funded PhD and full-time MA, and main deadline for all non-funded programs