Quick Summary
University of Toronto is a public research university founded in 1827, located in Toronto, Canada. Ranked #25 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 97678 students including 30% from outside Canada. Known for strengths in Medicine, Engineering, Education, it maintains an acceptance rate of 43%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UofT is Canada's top-ranked university, offering a prestigious degree, unparalleled research opportunities, and location in one of the world's most multicultural cities.
Subject Strengths
MedicineEngineeringEducationAnatomy and PhysiologyComputer ScienceNursingSports-related Subjects
Founded1827
TypePublic Research University
Total Students97678
Intl Students30%
Faculty Ratio24.2
CampusUrban/Suburban (Tri-campus system)
Campus Size180 acres (St. George), 300 acres (Scarborough), 225 acres (Mississauga)
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity Health Network, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Mount Sinai Hospital, Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), St. Michael's Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Colleges and Universities of Ontario
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#25
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#21
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#26
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
700+ undergraduate programs and 200 graduate programs
Programs
131
PhD Programs
Available through the School of Continuing Studies and select online Master's degrees
Online Programs
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Colleges and Universities of Ontario
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate43%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL100
Min GPA3.7
GRERequired for specific graduate programs like Computer Science and Economics
GMATRequired for MBA (average 670)
SAT1330
ACT29
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on strong academic records and early application. Competitive programs like Engineering and Rotman Commerce require supplemental applications with video interviews.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Canadian Dollar
UG Tuition
C$61,720/yr
per year · CAD
Living Cost
C$25,000/yr
per year · CAD
PG Tuition
C$43,500/yr
per year · CAD
Application Fee
$135
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
C$86,720/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CAD
Scholarships AvailableYes (Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, President's Scholars of Excellence)
Avg Scholarship$7,500
Financial AidAvailable (UTAPS for domestic students, limited grants for international)
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 700+ undergraduate programs and 200 graduate programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Commerce (Rotman) | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Architecture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$58,000
Average Salary After Graduation
91%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementProfessional Experience Year (PEY) Co-op and Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP)
Industry Connections
Strong links to the MaRS Discovery DistrictFinancial Districtand major Tech Hubs in Toronto
Notable Alumni
Frederick Banting, Margaret Atwood, Lester B. Pearson, Donald Sutherland, Roberta Bondar
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Varsity Centre, Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport, Hart House
Student Clubs
1000
Library Resources
Robarts Library, Gerstein Science Information Centre (44 libraries in total)
Exchange Programs
Yes (150+ partner institutions worldwide)
Summer Programs
Available