Profile

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T’s distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Half a million alumni from the university are achieving success, pushing intellectual boundaries, and making a difference around the world.

Located in and around Toronto, one of the world’s most diverse regions, U of T’s vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community. The university is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

The University of Toronto ranks second only to Harvard in North America for numbers of research articles authored or co-authored; it consistently ranks alongside the top five U.S. universities whose discoveries are most often cited by other researchers around the world; and U of T faculty are widely recognized for their teaching strengths and commitment to graduate supervision.

Student fees

Canadian student fees 2011-12 *

Undergraduate tuition fees: $5,372 - $8,791

Graduate tuition fees: $6,885 - $8,008

International student fees 2011-12 *

Undergraduate tuition fees: $21,441 - $25,826

Graduate tuition fees: $16,082 - $21,441

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Student enrolment

2011 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *

Full-time (undergraduates): 57,400

Full-time (graduates): 13,600

Part-time (undergraduates): 7,200

Part-time (graduates): 1,800

* Source: Council of Ontario Universities (includes colleges)