University of Toronto

27 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1, Canada

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Overview

The University of Toronto, which was established in 1827, has developed into Canada's top center for education, research, and knowledge creation. Being one of the top research-intensive universities in the world with a passion for invention and innovation makes us very proud. The multidisciplinary network of teaching and research faculty, alumni, and partners provides  students with the chance to study under and collaborate with eminent thought leaders. More than 638,000 graduates' thoughts, inventions, and deeds have had and continue to have a positiv...

University Highlight

Establishment year1827
Total Students97,066
International Students27,130
QS World University Rankings 202421
Campus Size (Main Campus)453 acres
Total Number of Campuses3
University Websitehttps://www.utoronto.ca/ 
No. of Schools and Divisions23
Nobel Prize Winner Alumni1
No. of Education Programs1000+
Student to Faculty ratio5:1

Course Highlight

The university offers various diploma, certificate, undergraduate, master’s, and research programs in various specializations. Some of them are mentioned below.

  • The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the university offers B.Sc, M.Sc, MD, and Ph.D programs in various specializations such as medical radiation sciences, physician assistant, biomedical communications, health science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, clinical chemistry, and many more.
  • The Faculty of Arts and Science at the university offers BA, B.Sc, C.Com, MA, M.Sc, and Ph.D programs in various specializations such as environment and sustainability, financial economics, financial insurance, global affairs, mathematical finance, public policy, applied computing, and many more.
  • John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various specializations such as architecture, forest conservation, landscape architecture, forestry, urban design, visual studies, and many more.
  • Joseph L. Rotman School of Management offers B.Com, MBA, and Ph.D programs in various specializations such as commerce, finance, financial economics, financial risk management, management analytics, and professional accounting.
  • Dalla Lana School of Public Health offers diploma, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various specializations such as community health, public health, health informatics, and health science.
  • Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) offers diploma, B.Ed, M.Ed, and Ph.D in various specializations such as technical education, teaching, the arts, and education.

Eligibility Criteria

The university offers admission to students all around the world based on their previous academic records and their scorecards in the entrance examinations. Some of the professional courses require students to have working experience as professionals. Here are some of the general eligibility requirements for courses at different academic levels.

For admission to the undergraduate courses, students are required to pass a 10+2 examination from a recognized board of education. The international students should also appear in an English proficiency test to assure their understanding of the language. 

For admission to the postgraduate courses, students are required to have an undergraduate degree in a similar specialization from a recognized university with better academic records. The students require better performance in the entrance examination to improve their chances of selection.For doctoral programs, students need to have a postgraduate degree in a similar specialization from a recognized university.

Admission

The applicants need to follow the given procedure to gain admission in desired courses at the university.

  • The international students (Like from India) need to visit the official website of the university.
  • Visit the future students' corner and choose the desired course based on their prior educational background and eligibility.
  • The students need to visit Ontario Universities’ Application Center (OUAC) and create an account with their names, date of birth, and email IDs.
  • The candidates also need to create an username and password for further login.
  • The candidates need to login again to the OUAC portal with their username and password.
  • The applicants need to fill in the application form with all required details and upload the necessary documents like previous academic records and others.
  • The candidates need to appear in an entrance examination required by their desired courses at the university.
  • The candidates need to have the reference letter along with an essay and scorecard of the English proficiency test.
  • The candidates have to pay an application fee to finally submit the application form.
  • The application form is received by the university and they review all the application forms and select the students with the best academic records and permanence in the entrance tests.
  • The selected candidates are informed by the university to confirm their admission by paying the admission fee along with other admission requirements.

Fees

The tuition fee at the university varies from course to course, and it is different for Canadian residents and international students. The tuition fee for the undergraduate courses at the university for academic session 2022-23 is between $58,000 and $62,000 for international students.

The tuition fee for the postgraduate courses at the university for the international students is between $31,880 and $63,370 for the academic session 2022-23. The doctoral courses at the university have a tuition fee of $6,210 for the academic session 2022-23.

The above mentioned cost is only for the tuition fee; however, to complete the academic session at the university, students have to bear other expenses like books and supplies, which cost around $1,000 to $2,000, and residence hall housing, which costs around $6,935 to $11,697 and will include the meal, wi-fi services, water, and other accommodation things. 

Campus facilities

The university has a total of three campuses situated in Ontario, Canada, which spread over an area of 453 acres. The university has a beautiful infrastructure that offers all necessary facilities to the students wishing to complete their academic session at the campus. The campus offers facilities like housing, dining, libraries, athletics, creative hubs, clubs, and many more.

One of the most diverse urban areas in North America is considered to be Toronto and the surrounding area. Toronto is a fantastic area to live in and learn in because it attracts great businesses, restaurants, entertainment, and community events everywhere you look. Through various programs that connect our students, staff, and faculty with those in our community, U of T is connected to both its local and global communities.

The campus of the university offers great facilities for sports and recreation. There are various sports events that keep happening regularly. The university also offers facilities to promote arts and culture on campus. The students are facilitated with the medical facilities that help them to be away from the viral fever and other emergencies. 

Scholarship

The University of Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships offer exceptional international students the chance of a lifetime to attend one of the best universities in the world while living in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The scholarship program's goal is to honor students who excel in their academics, are exceptionally creative, and are regarded as school leaders. The student's influence on their school and community as well as their future potential to make a positive contribution to the world community are given special attention.

There are various other scholarship schemes as well as other forms of financial aid like grants, educational loan, and work-study programs are also available for the students. They can apply for the best scholarship schemes for them to complete their academic session at the university.