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Program Overview

PhD Admission Requirements

Application Deadline

The application deadline for PhD admission is January 15.


How to Apply

To apply, students must follow the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto.


Degree Requirements

  • Applicants require a master’s degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Economics, Sociology, Public Policy, Political Science, Management, or a related field of study.
  • In exceptional circumstances, students with a Hon. B.A. Degree in Industrial Relations may apply if they have outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated quantitative skills and research ability.

Academic Achievement

The minimum academic standing required is B+ (77%) or 3.3 (4.0 grade scale) overall in the previous Master’s program.


Recommended Courses

The admissions committee considers academic performance in recommended courses, including:


  • Statistics
  • Research Methods
  • Other courses relevant to the applicant’s area of interest.

GRE or GMAT Tests

GRE or GMAT test scores are required for all PhD applicants. Results more than five years old are not considered, and there is no minimum score requirement. However, the relative strength of a test result is evaluated within the context of the entire application.


English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must write the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum acceptable scores are:


  • Paper-based TOEFL exam: 600 and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
  • Internet-based TOEFL exam: 100/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections
  • IELTS exam: overall score of 7.0 (Academic), with at least 6.5 for each component

Graduate Programs

The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources offers various graduate programs, including:


  • MIRHR Program
  • PhD Program
  • 12-month MIRHR

MIRHR Program

The MIRHR program offers:


  • MIRHR Overview
  • MIRHR Program Requirements
  • MIRHR Course Loads
  • MIRHR Course Descriptions
    • Elective Courses
    • Reading/Research Courses
  • MIRHR Careers
    • Career Paths in IR/HR
    • Hire Tomorrow’s HR and IR Leaders
    • MIRHR Career Support
    • Mentorship Program
    • MIRHR Summer Employment
    • U of T Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees

PhD Program

The PhD program offers:


  • PhD Overview
  • PhD Program Requirements
  • PhD Funding
  • PhD Careers

Research Areas

The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources is involved in various research projects and exhibits, including:


  • The Changing Face of Work
  • Why We Work
  • PWR: work&labour news&research
  • IDEA: Building Workplace Capacity to Include Persons with Disabilities
  • Ontario Assembly on Workplace Democracy
  • Research Initiative on Education + Skills (RIES)
  • Spotlight On: PhD Alumni

News and Events

The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources hosts various events, including:


  • CIRHR Events
  • CIRHR News
  • Collaborative Events

Alumni and Friends

The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources offers resources for alumni and friends, including:


  • Alumni Resources
  • Stay Connected
  • Scholarships and Donations

Contact Information

The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources is located at 121 St. George St., Toronto, ON, M5S 2E8.


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