Admission to any of the graduate programs is in accordance with the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Candidates for the M.Eng. degree shall hold a B.A.Sc. degree from the University of Toronto or an equivalent four-year degree in engineering. Admission to the M.A.Sc. program requires a Bachelor's degree in a four-year undergraduate program in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry. Admission requirements for Ph.D. studies include a research-intensive Master's degree in applied science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry and demonstrated ability to perform advanced research. Minimum academic requirements are stated in the SGS calendar. Students with excellent perfomance during the 1st year of an M.A.Sc. program at UTIAS may request to be transfered directly into the Ph.D. program at the end of their first year without having to complete the M.A.Sc. thesis.
Applicants who obtained their undergraduate degrees in universities outside of Canada and the USA must also write the GRE General Test and the TOEFL (including a test of written English). Ph.D. applicants whose master's degrees are obtained in accredited Canadian or US universities may be waived of the TOEFL requirement. Applicants should request the testing organizations to send the scores directly to the University of Toronto. Applicants are reminded to note the 'Department' and 'Institution' codes for these tests.
- GRE: Institution code is 0982 and the Department code is 1601.
- TOEFL: Institution code is 0982 and the Department code is 63.
No specific minima are set by UTIAS for the GRE scores. The required minimum TOEFL scores are 580 for the paper-based and 240 for the computer-based formats; the TWE minimum is 5.0. [For the new internet-based TOEFL test (iBT), the required minimum scores are 22/30 for both the 'writing' and 'speaking' sections with an overall score of 93/120.]
Applicants must provide official (hard copy) transcripts for all post-secondary programs completed, attempted, or in progress. Transcripts must list the years of study, courses taken and grades received. In cases where the program was completed, the applicant must also provide proof of degree conferral.
Applicants who attend(ed) non-English speaking universities must have the universities provide official transcripts and proof of degree conferral in the original language, as well as in English.
Universities must forward transcripts in sealed envelopes bearing the institutional stamp or signature across the back flap DIRECTLY to the UTIAS Graduate Office:
University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies
Graduate Office
4925 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA M3H 5T6
References
Two references are required. Faculty members must enter references on-line. Please do not forward hard copy of references to the UTIAS Graduate Office. The UTIAS Graduate Office will contact faculty members by e-mail and telephone to authenticate all references.
Statement of Intent and Curriculum Vitae
Applicants must enter the statement of intent on-line. A curriculum vitae or resume may be uploaded in PDF format.
Research Preference
Applicants must classify their research interest according to at least one of the areas listed below. The on-line form will permit applicants to indicate a maximum of three areas of interest.
Aircraft Dynamics, Flight Simulation, and Flight Test (P. R. Grant)
Aircraft Flight Systems and Control (H. H. T. Liu)
Experimental Fluid Dynamics (A. Ekmekci)
Unsteady Gasdynamics (J. J. Gottlieb)
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Propulsion (C. P. T. Groth)
Propulsion and Combustion (Ö. L. Gülder)
Flow Control and Experimental Turbulence (P. Lavoie)
Propulsion and Power Thermo-Fluids (A.M. Steinberg)
High Speed Vehicle Propulsion Systems (J. P. Sislian)
Computational Aerodynamics (D. W. Zingg)
Multifunctional Systems (C.A. Steeves)
Computational modeling and design optimization under uncertainty (P. B. Nair)
Spacecraft Dynamics/Control and Microsatellites (C. J. Damaren)
Space Robotics (G. M. T. D'Eleuterio)
Autonomous Space Robotics (T. D. Barfoot)
Space Mechatronics (M. R. Emami)
Space Flight Laboratory: Microsatellite Systems (R. E. Zee)
Fusion Energy: Plasma Materials Interactions (A. A. Haasz)
Fusion Energy: Computer Code Modelling (P. C. Stangeby)
Applications are received throughout the year, but the review and processing of the application only commences when the requested documents have been received.
- June 30 is the deadline for submission of all applicant information and materials for a September start. Detailed applicant information and referee reports must be submitted on-line by June 30. Hard copy of the transcripts and English facility score report (where applicable) must arrive in the UTIAS Graduate Office by June 30. SGS must receive payment of the application fee by June 30.
Applicants should note that although June 30 is the latest we will accept applications, it is advantageous to apply sooner because we process applications as they arrive. There are a finite number of positions for which admission is competitive. - For a January 2011 start, the corresponding date is November 15. In this case, please do not apply until September 14. The online admission system can not process applications until after this date.
Detailed Procedure:
- Applicants are requested to complete the application form and pay the application fee online at the SGS site.
- When you have completed the SGS application form, print off the application summary sheets and mail them together with the additional documents listed below to:
University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies
Graduate Office
4925 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M3H 5T6
- ORIGINAL transcripts from all universities you have attended. (These also need to be placed in sealed envelopes, with signatures across the seals, authorized in the University's Registrar's Office.) Alternatively, universities can send the transcripts directly to UTIAS.
- Proceed to the UTIAS application website where you will input detailed applicant information.
UTIAS Program Codes: (for information purposes only) | Degree/ Non-Degree
Programs | Field of Study/ Area of
Interest - program | Program Code |
| MASc | Master of Applied Science | AR _ _ _ MASC _ |
| M Eng | Master of Engineering | AR _ _ _ MENG _ |
| Ph D | Doctor of Philosophy | AR _ _ _ PHD_ _ |
| Non-Degree | Non-Degree Program
Special Student | AR _ _ _ NDEGS |
Please direct inquiries to Graduate Office: gholli@utias.utoronto.ca
The minimum residence (full-time) requirement for the M.A.Sc. degree program is one year, although it normally takes longer owning to the demands of the research thesis. The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of two years (after completion of M.A.Sc. degree) but it normally takes longer. It is the joint responsibility of the student and his/her research supervisor to ensure that research theses are completed in a timely manner. The M.Eng. program, which consists of a minimum of 10 courses, could be completed in 3 terms on a full-time basis. The M.Eng. program may also be pursued on a part-time basis.
Domestic tuition and fees: (Canadian citizens and permanent residents)
| MASc and PhD Students: | $6,885 + incidental fees of $1,156.36 = $8,041.36 |
| MEng students: | $10,295 + incidental fees of $1,156.36 = $11,451.36 |
International tuition and fees: (Visa students)
| MASc and PhD Students: | $16,082 + incidental fees of $1,156.32 = $17,922.36
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| MEng students (full-time): | $29,055 + incidental fees of $1,156.36 = $30,895.36 |
Minimum Financial Support:In accordance with the UTIAS
financial support policy, students with satisfactory academic performance will receive a minimum level of financial support for the first twenty (20) months of M.A.Sc. studies and for years 1-4 in the Ph.D. program. This minimum level of support will include all external scholarships and fellowships. The minimum amounts for the upcoming academic year 2012-13 are: $16,000 plus (domestic or international) tuition and fees for PhD students per 12-month-year, and $15,000 plus (domestic or international) tuition and fees for MASc students per 12-month-year. Domestic students who have major external scholarships, such as
NSERC, OGS, OGSST, etc., will receive $10,000/year supplements, bringing their total support well above the minimum level. International students who have major external scholarships, such as their own government's scholarship programs, may also receive supplemental financial support at the discretion of the institute.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for external scholarships/fellowships.
All external awards, major or otherwise must be disclosed to the UTIAS Graduate Office at the time of receipt of notification of the award.
Students in years of study not covered by the financial support policy may receive financial assistance from their supervisors' research grants/contracts.
External Scholarships/Fellowships:
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for external scholarships/ fellowships for which they are eligible. Not only will the external awards trigger the $10,000 supplement, they will also enhance the applicant's curriculum vitae. Major Canadian scholarships include NSERC, OGS, and OGSST; NSERC and OGSST are restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, but the OGS is available to visa students. Visa students are strongly encouraged to apply for scholarships in their own countries for studies abroad.
Kenneth M. Molson Fellowship for Studies in Aerospace Engineering at UTIAS:
This fellowship was established with a generous donation from the Kenneth M. Molson Foundation and matching funds from the University of Toronto and the Ontario Government. The income from the fund is used to contribute to the financial support for 1st-year M.A.Sc students, and Ph.D students in years 1 through 4. The selection will be in accordance with the University's Policy on Student Awards and the conditions specified by the Ontario Student Opportunity Fund program.
Teaching Assistantships are available to students with appropriate qualifications. Students must apply for teaching assistantships during the summer for the academic year commencing in September.
The exact amount with respect to cost of living varies, depending on individual student's personal situation and life style. Choice of accommodation is a major factor in establishing the cost of living for a student in Toronto. University residences are in short supply, and most students rent appartment or rooms near the Institute. It is our experience that most graduate students are able to cover living expenses based on funding package .
Foreign students should check with their nearest Employment and Immigration Canada Office for regulations affecting them. The language of instruction at the Institute is English.
International students are also encouraged to contact the
International Student Center, U of T. to find information related to visa students, such as applying for or renewing study permits, entry visas, working in Canada, and
immigration to Canada.
Graduate Students' Union
Applicants may wish to contact students already enrolled in the department by writing or phoning the Graduate Students' Union (GSU). The GSU is the association to which all graduate students belong.
Graduate Students' Union
16 Bancroft Avenue
Toronto, Canada
M5S 1A1
(416) 978 2391
http://www.utoronto.ca/gsunion/
Aerospace Students' Association
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| Life at UTIAS is never boring; when they are not working, students have a lot of choice when it comes to activities. For instance, the field behind the Institute hosts the regular Tuesday and Thursday lunch soccer games. | Playing pool and ping-pong in the cafeteria. |
The students at UTIAS are represented by the Aerospace Students Association (ASA). An executive consisting of a president, five councillors and two activities coordinators (social and athletic) is elected annually in September. The ASA organizes student activities including film nights, barbeques, and coffee and doughnut breaks. An active year-round sports program is also maintained by the students. Noon hour soccer, baseball, basketball and tennis are played on the sports field from spring until late fall. Weekly hockey games at a local rink and ski outings comprise the winter schedule. Bridge, chess, and billiards are played at the Institute throughout the year. Facilities for swimming and golf are available nearby.
ASA Website: http://arrow.utias.utoronto.ca/~asa