Meet University of Toronto
The University of Toronto offers study at St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1827, it teaches across a wide range of humanities, scientific and professional disciplines. Programme availability, academic organisation and housing differ across its three campuses, so compare the exact campus and admission category before applying.
Source: Official university background.
Understanding University of Toronto
Toronto's three campuses are St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough. Across the university, study extends through humanities, life sciences, mathematical sciences, commerce, computing, engineering and creative disciplines. A subject name can appear in more than one campus context, so a Toronto shortlist needs more detail than the institution name.
University background and academic context reviewed : Campuses | University of Toronto · Quick facts | University of Toronto · Academics | University of Toronto. The comparison questions below are StudyFlyway planning suggestions.
What this means for your shortlist
Compare admission categories and the rules for entering a specialist, major or other programme after enrolment. Read the academic calendar for the campus you select. Also check whether accommodation and student services are administered locally, especially if you are comparing living near downtown Toronto with Mississauga or Scarborough.
- Save the campus and admission category alongside your preferred subject.
- Check any first-year grades or prerequisite courses needed for later programme selection.
Ranking and international community
- QS World University Rankings (2027)
- 32
- International students
- 33,467
Ranking and student total: QS institutional profile. QS institutional profile; underlying census year not specified in the displayed statistics. Figures were checked 2026-10-04; rankings and enrolment totals can change between editions.
Notable alumni
Explore the people who studied at University of Toronto and the work they went on to do.
Margaret Atwood
BA, Victoria College, 1961
Novelist, poet and literary critic. University source
Lester Pearson
Victoria College graduate, 1919
Former Canadian prime minister and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. University source
Connections checked 2026-10-04. Former students and predecessor institutions are identified where applicable. These examples illustrate individual careers; they do not predict graduate outcomes.
Key information
- Institution type
- Research university
- Founded
- 1827
- Study levels
- Undergraduate · postgraduate taught · doctoral research
- Teaching language
- English; check programme-specific requirements
- Main campus location
- St. George in downtown Toronto; Mississauga and Scarborough campuses
Confirm location and language on the official programme listing.
Academic options
Subject areas to explore include:
- Humanities and social sciences
- Life sciences
- Physical and mathematical sciences
- Commerce and management
- Computer science
- Engineering
- Music
- Architecture and design
These are broad subject areas, not a complete course list. Check the degree title, study level, campus and teaching language before shortlisting.
International admissions
Check the requirements for your school curriculum and programme area. Some admission categories require supplementary applications. Graduate applicants should follow the relevant department’s instructions rather than the undergraduate route.
Requirements vary by programme. Pakistani applicants should compare academic prerequisites, qualification recognition, language evidence, required documents and deadlines for their intended intake. Postgraduate taught and research applications may follow different routes; contact the university if your qualification is not clearly covered.
Build your application plan
For a Canadian programme, distinguish the degree, campus and intended major. Ask whether admission is directly to the specialisation or to a broader first-year category. If a work-experience route is offered, investigate selection, scheduling and additional fees separately; do not budget on the assumption that a paid position is guaranteed.
Choose the right study route
- First undergraduate degree: compare your secondary-school qualifications, required subjects and language evidence with the course requirements. If direct entry is unclear, ask admissions about recognised preparation routes before paying for one.
- Taught postgraduate study: check the required degree background and relevant modules. Save your transcript, grading scale and course descriptions so you can explain your preparation accurately.
- Research study: identify a relevant research group, investigate supervisor availability and check whether a proposal is needed. Keep admission, supervision and funding decisions separate.
Keep a course-specific deadline record
Record the application deadline, document deadline, scholarship deadline and offer-response date separately. Include the intake year and the official page where each date appears. If instructions conflict, send admissions the course code and ask which deadline applies to your applicant category.
Check University of Toronto application instructions · Document checklist · Compare IELTS and PTE preparation
Tuition and scholarships
Use the university’s current fee information for your exact programme, study year and fee status. Include compulsory student charges, housing, insurance, course materials and travel in your budget. Scholarship eligibility, coverage and application dates must be checked separately.
No numerical tuition estimate is published here. Obtain the current fee for your programme and year directly from the university. StudyFlyway is an independent information portal.
Related scholarship guide
Compare the full offer, not just tuition
Build a budget for the complete qualification at University of Toronto. A first-year tuition figure is not the same as the total course cost, and an advertised scholarship maximum is not a personal funding offer.
| Part of your plan | What to record |
|---|---|
| Academic costs | Programme fee, charging period, compulsory charges, deposit, refund terms and any practical materials or equipment. |
| Living arrangements | Housing contract length, utilities, meals, transport to the teaching campus and costs during vacation periods. |
| Funding | Confirmed award amount, duration, renewal conditions, permitted combinations and whether a separate application is required. |
| Course commitments | Attendance, practical activities, research or placement requirements, and any travel between teaching locations. |
Keep amounts in the university’s billing currency and date your exchange-rate estimate. Treat unconfirmed scholarships and possible employment income as uncertain, then compare the same cost categories across your shortlisted institutions.
Find official programme costs · Investigate university funding · Create a complete study budget
Life on campus
St. George is a city-centre campus, while Mississauga and Scarborough offer different campus settings within the Greater Toronto Area. Residence and off-campus housing services help students compare accommodation. Libraries and study spaces support academic work, and clubs and recreation provide ways to meet others. International student services offer orientation and advice; choose services for your own campus.
Compare accommodation contracts, room facilities, commute and application dates directly with the provider. Availability and support arrangements can change.
A closer look at campus
Genuine photographs of university buildings and grounds. Photographs may predate current facilities; captions identify historical views where relevant.
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Continue comparing universities in Canada
Use the same subject, qualification level and cost checklist for each option. These links are browsing suggestions, not a ranking or a claim that the institutions offer equivalent courses.
- University of Victoria — Victoria
- University of Waterloo — Waterloo
- Western University — London, Ontario
Read the Canada study guide · Browse all listed universities in Canada
Official university links
Sources and last checked date
Last checked . Original summaries draw on these official university resources. Programme details, fees and services can change; the official provider has the final information.
- Official university website
- History and university background
- Academic structure
- Courses and study options
- International admissions and applications
- Current entry requirements
- Tuition fees and study costs
- Scholarships and funding
- Accommodation options
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