Master of Kinesiology Program (MKin)
MKin Tuition
MKin tuition fees for 2025-26 are $10,130 for domestic students and $40,467 for international students, plus applicable UHIP, ancillary and incidental fees.
For a full breakdown of the fees, visit the U of T University Registrar's Fees and Payments webpage.
Students in professional master’s programs typically self-fund their educational expenses through a variety of programs including student loans, student lines of credit, personal savings and employment income.
Learn more about how funding works for professional programs
Loans
Students in the MKin program are eligible for government student loans such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or other provincial loans. Students who are eligible for government loans may also qualify for the University of Toronto Financial Aid (UTAPs) grant.
Students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons may be eligible for financial assistance from their provincial or territorial governments.
Learn more about other loans and student lines of credit
Scholarships and Grants
MKin students can apply for Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS). The value of the OGS is $5,000 per session. Thus, awardees may receive $10,000 for two consecutive sessions or $15,000 for three consecutive sessions
Learn more about Ontario Graduate Scholarships
Applications for the Ontario Graduate Scholarships for 2025-26 are closed. The application deadline for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship for 2026-27 is March 16, 2026.
The University also has comprehensive scholarship programs that recognize outstanding achievement at different levels of study.
Use the Award Explorer tool to explore the diverse funding opportunities available at the University.
Master of Sport Sciences Program (MSS)
MSS Tuition
MSS tuition fees for 2025-26 are $10,130 for domestic students and $40,467 for international students, plus applicable UHIP, ancillary and incidental fees.
For a full breakdown of the fees, visit the U of T University Registrar's Fees and Payments webpage.
Students in professional master’s programs typically self-fund their educational expenses through a variety of programs including student loans, student lines of credit, personal savings and employment income.
Learn more about how funding works for professional programs
Loans
Students in the MPK program are eligible for government student loans such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or other provincial loans. Students who are eligible for government loans may also qualify for the University of Toronto Financial Aid (UTAPs) grant.
Students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons may be eligible for financial assistance from their provincial or territorial governments.
Learn more about other loans and student lines of credit
Scholarships and Grants
MSS students can apply for Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS). The value of the OGS is $5,000 per session. Thus, awardees may receive $10,000 for two consecutive sessions or $15,000 for three consecutive sessions
Learn more about Ontario Graduate Scholarships
Applications for the Ontario Graduate Scholarships for 2025-26 are closed. The application deadline for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship for 2026-27 is March 16, 2026.
The University also has comprehensive scholarship programs that recognize outstanding achievement at different levels of study.
Use the Award Explorer tool to explore the diverse funding opportunities available at the University.
Master of Professional Kinesiology Program (MPK)
Admissions to this program have been administratively suspended.
MPK Tuition
MPK Year 2 tuition fees for 2025-26 are $5,275 for domestic students and $21,970 for international students, plus applicable UHIP, ancillary and incidental fees.
For a full breakdown of the fees, visit the U of T University Registrar's Fees and Payments webpage.
Students in professional master’s programs typically self-fund their educational expenses through a variety of programs including student loans, student lines of credit, personal savings and employment income.
Learn more about how funding works for professional programs
Loans
Students in the MPK program are eligible for government student loans such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or other provincial loans. Students who are eligible for government loans may also qualify for the University of Toronto Financial Aid (UTAPs) grant.
Students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons may be eligible for financial assistance from their provincial or territorial governments.
Learn more about other loans and student lines of credit
Master of Arts and Master of Science Program (MA and MSc)
MA/MSc Tuition
MA and MSc tuition fees for students who entered in 2024-25 are $7,200 for domestic students and $31,870 for international students, plus applicable UHIP, ancillary and incidental fees.
MA and MSc tuition fees for students entering in 2025-26 are $7, 370 for domestic students and $31,870 for international students, plus applicable UHIP, ancillary and incidental fees.
International students must pay international student fees unless they are a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident.
For a full breakdown of the fees, visit the U of T University Registrar's Fees and Payments webpage.
ma/msc FUNDING
The Graduate Department of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto provides research-stream graduate students with a base funding package equivalent to $8,500 plus tuition and incidental fees for years 1 - 2 of the full-time MA and MSc programs. The funding package may include funds from a variety of sources, including University of Toronto Fellowship (UTF) stipend, teaching assistantship hours, research assistantship stipend, and internal and external awards.
REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDING
Students must be in good standing and be making progress towards completion of their degree and be registered in order to receive the graduate funding. In all cases, graduate students will not receive any less than the minimum funding guarantee unless they waive a portion of the income (eg. TA position).
EXTERNAL AWARDS
For students in the funded cohort who receive external awards, the following funding policies apply:
- (Cumulative) Awards between $1–$12,000: Students retain the full value of the award. It does not reduce the base funding, and no top-up is provided.
- (Cumulative) Awards between $12,001–$18,000: The award is applied toward the base funding package. Students will receive a University Teaching Fellowship (UTF) stipend, if needed, to meet the minimum funding level, along with a $3,000 top-up. TA income is included within the base funding.
- (Cumulative) Awards $18,001+: The award is applied toward the base funding package. Students receive a $4,000 top-up. TA income is paid in addition to the base funding.
Students remain eligible for teaching and research assistantships. TA positions contributing to the base funding are expected to be accepted; otherwise, the equivalent amount will be forfeited. Additional TA hours and/or course instructor roles are compensated above the base funding package.
The information regarding graduate funding in the Department of Kinesiology applies to students within the funded cohort who entered the graduate program in the 2025–2026 academic year or earlier. Funding package structures will differ for students entering graduate programs in the Department of Kinesiology beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year and beyond.
Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)
PhD Tuition
PhD tuition fees for 2025-26 are $6,210 for both domestic and international students, plus applicable UHIP, ancillary and incidental fees.
For a full breakdown of the fees, visit the U of T University Registrar's Fees and Payments webpage.
PhD Funding
The Graduate Department of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto provides doctoral graduate students with a base funding package equivalent to $40,000 including tuition and incidental fees for years 1- 4 of the full-time PhD program.
The funding package may include funds from a variety of sources, including University of Toronto Fellowship (UTF) Stipend Award, Teaching Assistantship Hours, Research Assistantship Stipend, Departmental Awards, Teaching Assistant positions and/or Research Assistant positions, Internal and External Awards.
PhD Direct-Entry Funding
The direct-entry PhD option will be five years in length. It will include a guaranteed base funding package equivalent to $40,000 including tuition and incidental fees for years 1 - 5 of the full-time direct-entry PhD program. The funding package may include funds from a variety of sources, including University of Toronto Fellowship (UTF) Stipend, Teaching Assistant positions and/or Research Assistant positions, Internal and External Awards.
REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDING
Students must be in good standing and be making progress towards completion of their degree and be registered in order to receive the graduate funding. In all cases, graduate students will not receive any less than the minimum funding guarantee unless they waive a portion of the income (eg. TA position).
EXTERNAL AWARDS
For students in the funded cohort who receive external awards, the following funding policies apply:
- (Cumulative) Awards between $1–$12,000: Students retain the full value of the award. It does not reduce the base funding, and no top-up is provided.
- (Cumulative) Awards between $12,001–$39,999: The award is applied toward the base funding package. Students will receive a University Teaching Fellowship (UTF) stipend, if needed, to meet the minimum funding level, along with a $3,000 top-up. TA income is included within the base funding.
- (Cumulative) Awards $40,000+: The award is applied toward the base funding package. Students receive a $4,000 top-up. TA income is paid in addition to the base funding.
Students remain eligible for teaching and research assistantships. TA positions contributing to the base funding are expected to be accepted; otherwise, the equivalent amount will be forfeited. Additional TA hours and/or course instructor roles are compensated above the base funding package.
The information regarding graduate funding in the Department of Kinesiology applies to students within the funded cohort who entered the graduate program in the 2025–2026 academic year or earlier. Funding package structures will differ for students entering graduate programs in the Department of Kinesiology beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year and beyond.