Dr. Matthew Light

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthew Light is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto, where his research focuses on migration policy, law enforcement, and regional politics in post-Soviet Russia and the Caucasus. He has published works such as “Policing Migration in Soviet and Post-Soviet Moscow,” and is currently working on a book manuscript based on his dissertation which examines regional migration policies in post-Soviet Russia. Light's academic background includes education at Harvard University, where he earned a Master of Environmental Science, and Yale University, where he obtained both a Juris Doctor and a PhD. His diverse research interests encompass the complexities of migration, governance, and the socio-political dynamics of the Caucasus region, contributing valuable insights into contemporary policy discussions regarding these critical global topics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology