Dr. Amar Khoday

Professor

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Biography

Amar Khoday joined the faculty of Robson Hall at the University of Manitoba in 2012 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2017. In April 2024, he was promoted to full professor. He has authored 15 publications, including articles and book chapters, and contributed over 100 blog posts. As an Associate Editor and regular contributor to Criminal Reports published by Thomson Reuters, he has co-authored the National Judicial Institute's Criminal Essentials eLetter for over 1400 Canadian judges. At Robson Hall, he teaches Criminal Law and Procedure, Immigration and Citizenship Law, International Criminal Justice, and Refugee Law. Khoday earned his Doctor of Civil Law in 2014, a Master of Laws in 2008 from McGill University’s Faculty of Law, and a Juris Doctor in 2004 from New England School of Law. His doctoral thesis focused on “Legitimizing Resistance? International Refugee Law Protection for Individuals Resisting Oppression.” He has received several fellowships and awards, including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Research Fellowship and the O’Brien Fellowship in Human Rights and Legal Pluralism. His work encompasses a range of topics, including legal history, race law, and the interplay between law and social movements.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.