Admissions
Master of Digital Media participants come from diverse academic backgrounds, studying disciplines like art, design, digital marketing, cognitive science, television production, and computer science - to name a few. No matter where their interest in digital media lies, MDM students are all problem seekers and solvers. They use imagination and creativity to make digital products that will have a lasting impact. They’re bold, curious and entrepreneurial. Does this sound like you?
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| Admissions Cycle |
Domestic Applicants |
International Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | CLOSED |
CLOSED |
| Spring 2026 | OPEN Deadline: April 1, 2026 |
CLOSED *Applicants already in Ontario with a valid study permit may still be eligible to apply. Email digitalmedia@torontomu.ca |
| Fall 2026 | OPEN Deadline: July 1, 2026 |
OPEN Deadline: March 13, 2026 |
The International deadline is set considering study permit application timelines, with the goal to avoid possible issues in admission due to student permit delays.
We encourage all applicants to apply sooner rather than later as we view applications on a rolling basis.
All application date statuses and first consideration dates will be updated through the Graduate Studies' webpage.
Information Sessions & Appointments
Check out the events section for information about upcoming info sessions. We also meet with potential applicants on an individual basis. For those who are unable to attend due to travel or accessibility restrictions, we will schedule telephone calls by appointment. Please email digitalmedia@torontomu.ca to setup an appointment.
The Master of Digital Media is pleased to announce the creation of a scholarship for international applicants currently in Canada.
This scholarship is made available to International students who wish to study the one year Master of Digital Media at Toronto Metropolitan University and would benefit from financial assistance.
Award value $5000
If you have any questions about the award or the application process, please contact us at digitalmedia@torontomu.ca.
Application Deadline: March 25, 2026 (11:59pm EDT)
This scholarship is open to international students currently residing in Canada at a value of $5000 for the Fall 2026 intake. To be eligible for this award applicants must:
- Have started or have completed their application to the Master of Digital Media program, at Toronto Metropolitan University as a full time Graduate student.
- Be an International student currently residing in Canada.
- Include your TMU applicant ID, to indicate you've started the admissions application process.
Interested applicants should submit their application documents via the google form below.
- Statement of Financial Need
250 words explaining your financial need and outlining how this award would advance your studies and career pursuits. - Curriculum Vitae
*Your application documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
academic requirements
Completion of a 4-year honours degree or equivalent
Post-secondary education in the areas of engineering, business, multimedia, science, STEM, media production, graphics, fine arts, art history or design will be particularly useful
Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
Production experience is recommended, but not required
International Applicants
Not sure about your academic requirements such as 4-year honours degree equivalence or GPA (opens in new window) ? Visit the Admission Requirements (opens in new window) webpage for international equivalencies and English language requirements. Contact the Graduate Admissions Office (opens in new window) if you require further information regarding your eligibility. All academic requirements questions can only be answered through the Graduate Admissions Office.
non-academic requirements
In addition to the academic requirements, students will be asked to submit the following documents
Applicants must demonstrate that they have the necessary background to pursue intensive work in a production-oriented digital media program. A portfolio of your work will be required.
- The portfolio should demonstrate your proficiency in your area of specialization or knowledge, whether your background is in business, creative or technical industries.
- The portfolio may include but is not limited to: video, film, animation, photography, prototype, design, programming code or business planning.
- The portfolio will need to feature a maximum of three examples of your best work.
- The portfolio may be submitted in text, as a digital media product or a combination of both. PDF upload with links to externally hosted media is preferred.
- Applicants from a business background should list projects they were involved with and must demonstrate a strong expertise in business.
- Portfolio evaluation will be a critical component of the admissions process.
- We do not provide portfolio examples to applicants.
Every applicant is required to submit a minimum of 2 references.
- If you graduated in 2021 or after you are required to submit at least one Academic Letter of recommendation from an instructor or advisor. Teaching Assistants (TAs) or project partners will not suffice.
- If you graduated in 2020 or previously, you do not require academic letters of recommendation. All professional letters of recommendation must come from a supervisor or project leader. Letters of recommendation from co-workers at the same level will not suffice.
Other program-specific background information such as a resumé/CV and Statement of Interest must be submitted as part of your online application.
The following are a few recommendations for the Statement of Interest:
- Length: 500 words
- Area of interest: Why Digital Media? Why this program specifically?
- Business idea, if an applicant has one. It is fine if an applicant is unsure when applying to the program. It is also fine if an applicant is interested in the artistic aspect of digital media and not the entrepreneurial aspect
- Goals or expectations upon completion of the MDM program
Interviews may be required. We will contact applicants who require an interview. In cases where distance is prohibitive, the interview may be facilitated by other means such as Zoom, Google Meets or teleconference.