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University of Toronto

Department of Computer Science Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Verified evidence

People to investigate

Advisor leads

high priority 5/5 fit
Chris McIntosh
Profile Lab / openings

Cross-Appointed Faculty; Assistant Professor; Medical Biophysics

computational biology; machine learning; computer vision; machine learning and computer vision in healthcare

DCS faculty directory lists Cross-Appointed Faculty Chris McIntosh as Assistant Professor, Medical Biophysics, with computational biology, machine learning, computer vision, and machine learning/computer vision in healthcare research.

Cross-Appointed Faculty in Medical Biophysics per DCS directory; research fit does not establish DCS PhD-supervision eligibility or Fall 2027 capacity. Verify both before outreach.

high priority 4/5 fit
Sanja Fidler
Profile Lab / openings

Research Stream Faculty; Associate Professor

computer vision; machine learning

DCS faculty directory lists Research Stream Faculty Sanja Fidler as Associate Professor with research areas computer vision and machine learning.

Research Stream Faculty per DCS directory; strong reconstruction/vision fit, but direct medical-imaging evidence is weaker. Fall 2027 capacity unresolved.

Decision evidence

Evidence snapshot

Computer Science PhD with AI, computer vision, medical AI, segmentation, and 3D reconstruction advisor leads verified πŸ”—

Deadline

unresolved unresolved

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Funding

Fall 2027 amount: unresolved. 2025-2026 proxy only (not Fall-2027-specific): take-home CAD 38,258 after tuition and incidentals; departmental fellowship up to CAD 16,008; PhD domestic CAD 40,000 plus up to CAD 6,706; PhD international CAD 40,792 plus up to CAD 6,706.

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GRE

λΆˆν•„μš”

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English test

ELP required when admitting degree's instruction/examination language is not uniformly English, subject to stated exemptions; score valid 24 months at application

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Min scores

TOEFL iBT: 93 overall and 22 in Writing and Speaking; IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall and 6.5 each component

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References

3

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Documents

Rank research interests and faculty members; statement of purpose required, maximum 2 single-spaced pages; CV PDF recommended with research-stream content entered separately in the portal; transcripts clear legible unofficial scans/PDFs at application, official final transcripts (and sometimes degree certificates) after offer before registration; names and institutional email addresses of 3 referees, 3 PDF reference letters, at least 2 letters address independent graduate-level research ability; English-language test score if applicable, electronically submitted; optional diversity statement maximum 300 words

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Application fee

CAD 130; non-refundable; payable by application deadline

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Program context

Fit and operating notes

Institution profile

School context

Location

Toronto, Canada

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Institution

Public university

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Verified on

2026-08-09

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School fit score 5
Research fit evidence

Computer Science PhD with AI, computer vision, medical AI, segmentation, and 3D reconstruction advisor leads verified

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Funding route

Fall 2027 amount: unresolved. 2025-2026 proxy only (not Fall-2027-specific): take-home CAD 38,258 after tuition and incidentals; departmental fellowship up to CAD 16,008; PhD domestic CAD 40,000 plus up to CAD 6,706; PhD international CAD 40,792 plus up to CAD 6,706.

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International support

TBD

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Fee waiver

TBD

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Official verification

2026-08-09

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Current official DCS evidence separates Fall 2027 publication state, standing requirements, and 2025-2026 funding proxies; deadline/timezone and faculty capacity remain unresolved. πŸ”—

Financial picture

Funding and support

Fall 2027 amount: unresolved. 2025-2026 proxy only (not Fall-2027-specific): take-home CAD 38,258 after tuition and incidentals; departmental fellowship up to CAD 16,008; PhD domestic CAD 40,000 plus up to CAD 6,706; PhD international CAD 40,792 plus up to CAD 6,706. πŸ”—

Tuition coverage

Included in basic funding package for full-time research-stream students

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International support

TBD

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