Dr. Oded Oron

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Oded Oron is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. He specializes in issues related to Forced Migration and Social Movements, focusing on the mobilization of African migrants in Israel and the undocumented migrant movements in the United States. Before joining the University of Toronto, Oded worked with major Israeli media outlets, including YNET News and Ha’aretz, and served as a Senior Manager at Israel’s Government Press Office. His background also includes experience as the Assistant Director at Cornell Hillel and currently works as the Manager of Data, Research, and Evaluations at JIAS Toronto, a settlement agency that supports newcomers in Canada. In 2021, he completed a certification to become a regulated Immigration Consultant in Canada.

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
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of reference
  • Statement of intent
  • Writing sample
  • Curriculum Vitae
Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology