Frequently Asked Questions

• Does the FIFSW offer application fee waivers?

  Regrettably, the FIFSW does not offer any application fee waivers.

• Are prospective PhD applicants required to identify and/or contact a potential supervisor before submitting their application?

  When and if you decide to apply, you do not have to contact any potential supervisor. If admitted, you are assigned a faculty advisor for the first year, and you will select a supervisor at the end of First Year. To get an idea of our current faculty and their areas of research, please check our faculty listing posted at:  https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/faculty-research-directory/

•  Does the FIFSW PhD program offer part-time or more flexible study options?

  The PhD program is only available on a full-time basis. PhD students are expected to attend classes in person in Toronto for at least the first two years of their PhD studies.

• Is the FIFSW PhD program offered at any other University of Toronto campuses?

  Our PhD Program is only available at the St. George Campus

• I would like to talk to current FIFSW PhD students, how can I connect with them?

  We have a PhD Student Ambassador who you can contact:  https://fifsw.peerpal.app/