University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

What University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy does

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is an academic unit within the University of Toronto, established in 2010 through a philanthropic gift from Peter Munk. It delivers graduate and undergraduate education in global affairs, public policy, and area studies, including the Master of Global Affairs (MGA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of European & Eurasian Studies, and undergraduate programs in Contemporary Asian Studies, American Studies, Peace Conflict and Justice, Public Policy, and South Asian Studies. The school also offers dual degree programs in partnership with institutions in Paris, New York, London, Berlin, and Madrid, and exchanges with Harvard Kennedy School international students.

The school is organized around 15 research centres, institutes, and labs covering Asia, Europe, the United States, cybersecurity (Citizen Lab), China governance, global justice, migration, urban policy, innovation policy, and public history, drawing on more than 100 affiliated scholars. It also runs public programming such as the Munk School Distinguished Lecture Series, the Lionel Gelber Prize for foreign affairs literature, and policy conferences. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees (set by the University of Toronto) and donations/endowments (including the Asian Institute Trust and Students' Experiential Learning Fund), supplemented by grants and external funding partnerships such as those with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The school is governed by the university's Faculty of Arts & Science and is led by Director Mark Duggan effective September 1, 2026.

Name

University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Legal name

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto

Website

https://munkschool.utoronto.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is an academic unit of the University of Toronto delivering graduate and undergraduate programs in global affairs, public policy, and area studies, supported by 15 research centres and labs and a global dual-degree network.

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Product category

Higher Education – Global Affairs and Public Policy

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI), Thematic & Discipline-Specific Study Abroad Programs (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAAAC)

Keywords

• Public policy education
• Global affairs programs
• Graduate professional degrees
• Policy research institutes
• Area studies programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: The Munk School operates as part of the University of Toronto, generating revenue through tuition fees from undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in its programs including Master of Global Affairs, Master of Public Policy, and undergraduate degrees in American Studies, Contemporary Asian Studies, European Affairs, Peace, Conflict and Justice, Public Policy, and South Asian Studies.
2. Donations and Endowments: The Asian Institute and Munk School receive donations through dedicated trust funds including the Asian Institute Trust and Students' Experiential Learning Fund. Donations support academic programming, special events, research initiatives, student financial assistance, and experiential learning opportunities including travel to Asia for internships and research projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Munk School delivers graduate and undergraduate academic programs in global affairs and public policy, including the Master of Global Affairs (MGA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of European & Eurasian Studies, collaborative master's specializations in East/Southeast Asian and South Asian Studies, and undergraduate majors in American Studies, Contemporary Asian Studies, European Affairs, Peace Conflict and Justice, Public Policy, and South Asian Studies. It also runs international dual-degree programs with partner institutions in Paris, New York, London, Berlin, and Madrid, and operates research centers and policy labs (Asian Institute, Citizen Lab, China Governance Lab, Innovation Policy Lab, Global Justice Lab, Global Migration Lab, Urban Policy Lab, etc.) producing policy research, publications, and events.

Product overview

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is an academic institution within the University of Toronto offering graduate and undergraduate education alongside research centers and labs. Its product portfolio consists of professional graduate programs (Master of Global Affairs, Master of Public Policy, Master of European & Eurasian Studies) and undergraduate programs (Contemporary Asian Studies, American Studies, Peace, Conflict and Justice, Public Policy), complemented by collaborative specializations and dual degree partnerships with international institutions. Research operations are organized through specialized centers including the Asian Institute, Citizen Lab, and various policy labs focusing on innovation, urban issues, justice, migration, and governance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Global Affairs (MGA)

Quantifiable outcome

• Student placement in prestigious graduate programs and international scholarships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dual Degree Partner Institutions (Paris, New York, London, Berlin, Madrid)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Munk School offers dual degree programs with prestigious international institutions allowing students to earn degrees from both the Munk School and partner institutions in Europe and the United States.
• Harvard Kennedy SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Munk School welcomes Harvard Kennedy School international students, offering exchange opportunities and collaborative learning experiences between the two institutions.
• Oxford University PressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic publishing partnership for the book 'Seeing China's Belt and Road' edited by Edward Schatz and Rachel Silvey, published by Oxford University Press.
• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding support from DAAD (German Federal Foreign Office) for academic events and research initiatives including book launches and international conferences.
• Cinema Studies Institute, University of TorontominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsorship of academic events and lectures covering topics in American studies and cultural analysis.
• Department of Political Science (UTM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative sponsorship of academic events including book launches and research presentations.
• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding from German Federal Foreign Office supporting joint academic events and international scholarly collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Stanford's hub for research and graduate training on international security, economic development, and global policy, including the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy. Comparable in research-driven global affairs education with a policy-school lens.
• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE): Major UK research university with strong programs in international relations, public policy, and area studies. Comparable as a peer institution for global affairs graduate education with strong European and international positioning.
• Sciences Po: French university specializing in political science, international relations, and public policy, with dual-degree partnerships across Europe. Direct dual-degree partner of the Munk School and a leading European peer in policy and global affairs training.

Direct peers

• Johns Hopkins SAIS: School of Advanced International Studies with campuses in Washington, D.C., Bologna, and Nanjing, focused on international relations, international economics, and policy. Comparable in global affairs master's curriculum and area-studies specializations (Europe, Asia).
• Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA): Princeton's graduate school offering MPA and PhD programs in public policy and international affairs. Closely comparable in mission (policy + global affairs at a top research university), program structure, and selectivity.
• Georgetown University – Walsh School of Foreign Service: Georgetown's school combining undergraduate and graduate programs in international affairs, including the flagship Master of Arts in Applied Intelligence and Security. Comparable in international affairs focus with a strong foreign-policy and diplomacy orientation.
• Harvard Kennedy School: Harvard's graduate school of public policy and international affairs offering MPP, MPA, and MC/MPA programs with global affairs concentrations. Direct peer in master's-level policy and global affairs education; Munk School already hosts incoming Harvard Kennedy School international exchange students.
• University of Cambridge – Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS): Cambridge's department for politics and international studies offering MPhil programs in international relations and political science. Comparable as a top-tier UK peer with strong global affairs graduate training and a research university ecosystem.
• Columbia University – School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA): Columbia's professional school offering MIA and MPA degrees with concentrations in international security, economic development, and human rights. Direct peer in policy/global affairs master's training with similar target applicant pool.

Emerging players

• SOAS University of London: UK university specializing in the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Highly comparable to the Munk School's Asian Institute in thematic focus and area-studies approach, though with a broader geographic remit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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