International Relations

The International Relations (IR) Program is a well-respected interdisciplinary undergraduate program within the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Arts & Science that is hosted by Trinity College. In fact, Trinity’s IR program is the oldest and largest program of its kind in Canada and has been the model for innovative interdisciplinary undergraduate education at the University of Toronto. The program is designed to equip students with knowledge of the international system using the methods of historical, political and economic analysis. Trinity College and the International Relations Program have emerged as the intellectual hub of international affairs in Canada. IR draws upon the resources of the Departments of History, Political Science and Economics, the Rotman School of Management, and the Faculty of Law, and is part of the renowned Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.

The IR program is open to all students in the Faculty of Arts & Science on the St. George campus, regardless of college affiliation. For first-year students, Trinity College offers the International Relations stream in the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One Program.

In addition, the IR program supports students as they complement their structured core courses with a wide range of options. The University of Toronto makes it possible to develop additional language skills, concentrate on one or more regions, take in a wide range of co-curricular special events and opportunities, even study abroad to challenge yourself and gain a broader perspective.