Discover Munk One
Challenge Yourself to Innovate
One of the great strengths of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto is the array of opportunities that it offers, allowing you to explore your interests and find your place in the university community. If you’re looking for an exceptional first-year experience, consider Munk One’s Foundational Year Program for arts and science students.
Our program is about connecting big ideas with students who have an urge to tackle global challenges. A Munk One student is someone who wants to have impact – someone who wants to make a difference – in the global community.
Message from the Director
Munk One is a unique and exciting experience. Our students form part of a small cohort of students selected for success and, just as importantly, for their desire to engage with each other and the world. As Munk One students, you get to know each other and your professors quite well; many Munk Ones build collaborations that last lifetimes. Our work together will be intellectually-rich, hands-on, challenging, and immensely rewarding. I look forward to meeting you in Toronto.
Summer Programs
We’re more than just class seminars. Munk One students have the opportunity to travel abroad with Beyond the Classroom, our summer study program. Students also have opportunities to participate in the exceptional interdisciplinary community of the Munk School and form partnerships with real-world organizations.
Think Big! – Our student blog
Check in each week for new posts from our Munk One student bloggers, as they explore U of T and the world!
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS A FOUNDATIONAL YEAR PROGRAM?
Foundational Year Programs for Arts & Science students are offered by the Munk School, as well as Innis College, New College, St. Michael’s College, Trinity College, University College, Victoria College, Woodsworth College, U of T Scarborough and U of T Mississauga. These dynamic small-group offerings allow you to network with peers, mentors and professors and explore a broad range of compelling issues.
DOES IT COST EXTRA?
Absolutely not. These courses are part of your regular tuition fees. In the Munk One program, you’ll take two half credit courses (Global Innovation I: Issues and Perspectives and Global Innovation II: Challenges and Solutions) and a full credit course that takes place in labs (research based).
HOW MANY ONE PROGRAMS CAN I APPLY TO?
You can apply to as many One programs as you like. Please note that you are only allowed to admission into a single One program. Students are not allowed to take two simultaneously.