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Undergraduate ยท Economics ยท ๐Ÿ“ Toronto, Canada

HBA Economics

University of Toronto

Duration
4 years Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
C$61,350 / year

Course overview

Toronto's Department of Economics is consistently ranked the strongest in Canada, and the specialist programme takes students from principles through to graduate-level econometrics and theory.

Students enter through the Faculty of Arts and Science and declare the specialist or major after first year, which leaves room to combine economics with mathematics, statistics or political science.

Key modules

  • Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
  • Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
  • Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
  • Econometrics
  • Public Economics
  • Advanced Topics Seminar

Entry requirements

Academic

Strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications, including calculus. Competitive applicants normally present an average in the high 80s or above.

English language

  • IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 100 overall
  • PTE Academic: 67 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route โ€” your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ September 2026
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ September 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Canada.

  • Economist
  • Data Analyst
  • Policy Adviser
  • Investment Analyst
  • Management Consultant

Post-study work in Canada: Up to 3 years (PGWP). Read the Canada student visa guide.

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HBA Economics: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for HBA Economics at University of Toronto?

Strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications, including calculus. Competitive applicants normally present an average in the high 80s or above. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5; TOEFL iBT 100 overall; PTE Academic 67 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does HBA Economics cost?

Indicative tuition is C$61,350 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start HBA Economics?

This course has intakes in September 2026, September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.