MAccFin Admissions Requirements
We are no longer accepting applications for May 2022. Applications for May 2023 will open in September 2022.
To be considered for admission into the Master of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) program at the University of Toronto Scarborough, you must meet certain criteria.
What kind of applicant are you?
Domestic Student (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Completion of an appropriate four-year undergraduate degree with a specialization in Accounting
- University of Toronto applicants must have completed a Specialist undergraduate program in Accounting from any of the three campuses; OR,
- Non-University of Toronto applicants must have completed a substantially equivalent academic program from a recognized university.
- Academic achievement
- A minimum overall grade average of B or 73% across core course requirements (see links below).
- Within that average, core courses must be completed with a minimum grade achievement of C+ or 65%.
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Applicants from the University of Toronto: List of core requisite courses Non-University of Toronto applicants: List of core requisite courses |
International Student (with Canadian Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent)
- Completion of an appropriate four-year undergraduate degree with a specialization in Accounting
- University of Toronto applicants must have completed a Specialist undergraduate program in Accounting from any of the three campuses; OR,
- Non-University of Toronto applicants must have completed a substantially equivalent academic program from a recognized university.
- Academic achievement
- A minimum overall grade average of B or 73% across core course requirements (see links below).
- Within that average, core courses must be completed with a minimum grade achievement of C+ or 65%.
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Applicants from the University of Toronto: List of core requisite courses Non-University of Toronto applicants: List of core requisite courses |
- English Language Proficiency
- Qualifying undergraduate degree where the language of instruction and examination is in English; OR,
- Satisfactory performance on a standardized English Language Test:
- TOEFL – Minimum score required is 100
- IELTS – Minimum score required is 7.0
International Student (with International Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent)
If you completed your qualifying degree outside of Canada, there are additional admission requirements.
- Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside of Canada should hold an appropriate bachelor's degree or its equivalent as assessed by the University of Toronto. Use the International Degree Equivalencies Tool to check which international credentials are required.
- Provide proof of English proficiency through satisfactory performance on a standardized English language test, such as TOEFL and IELTS, if your qualifying education was not taught primarily in English.
- Ensure that your education is appropriately recognized by the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) association in addition to the above eligibility criteria. The CPA will assess your academic credentials to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements to enter the MAccFin program. Visit the CPA website for more information on academic assessments.
- If you meet the minimum course requirement, please upload the CPA documentation to your file when completing your online application.
- If you require additional undergraduate study, you may complete it and subsequently apply to the MAccFin program. We will accept CPA-recognized courses completed at any recognized university-level program or courses offered through the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Please refer to the list of CPA-recognized university programs and courses.
- English Language Proficiency
- Qualifying undergraduate degree where the language of instruction and examination is in English; OR,
- Satisfactory performance on a standardized English Language Test:
- TOEFL – Minimum score required is 100
- IELTS – Minimum score required is 7.0
