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A WORLD-RENOWNED
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University in Canada University in Canada, and 21st in the world,
according to the 2019 QS according to the 2019 Times Higher Education
World University Rankings. World University Rankings.
Research University
University in Canada for graduate employability
in Canada according to
according to both the 2019 QS Graduate
Research Infosource 2018.
Employability Rankings and the 2018 Times Higher
University in Canada according to Education Global University Employability Rankings.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s 2018
Academic Ranking of World Universities. Most innovative university in Canada,
according to Reuters’ 2018 World’s
University in Canada, and among Most Innovative Universities rankings.
the world’s top 10 public universities,
according to U.S. News & World Report’s
2019 Best Global Universities Rankings.
TOP 15 1,600
best cities for international public parks – including North
university students. Toronto America's largest urban park
scored highest in the area – nestled among 373 miles of
of desirability. scenic hiking trails.
(QS Quacquarelli Symonds’ Best Student Cities 2018 Index)
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University
of Toronto
facts
For more details, see the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities Rankings, 2019 QS World University Rankings, 2018 Times Higher Education Global University
Employability Rankings, Reuters’ 2018 World’s Most Innovative Universities rankings, the 2017 Economist Intelligence Unit Safe Cities Index, and Clarivate Analytics: InCites Dataset, with Web of Science indexed through 2017.
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Discover our
3 Campuses
Students at each of our campuses benefit from distinctive learning environments and co-curricular opportunities while
earning the same prestigious U of T degree.
On all three campuses, residence is guaranteed for new full-time students entering their first year of a post-secondary
program for the first time, provided that they indicate their interest in residence by completing the First Year StarRez
application by March 31, and receive and accept an offer of admission by June 1. Students must respond to all
deadlines and meet all deposit requirements to maintain their eligibility.
U of T St. George
Featuring a blend of neo-Gothic and ultra-modernist
architecture, U of T St. George is in downtown
Toronto. Since 1827, it’s been home to world-class
professional and postgraduate faculties, along with
programs across five first-entry divisions: Arts
& Science; Applied Science & Engineering; Music;
Kinesiology & Physical Education; and Architecture,
Landscape & Design. Every student in the Faculty
of Arts & Science is affiliated with one of seven
colleges: Innis, New, St. Michael’s, Trinity, University,
Victoria, or Woodsworth. Colleges offer students
a home base and close-knit community, but do not
affect program eligibility.
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U of T Mississauga
Nestled in Canada’s sixth largest city, U of T
Mississauga is 27 km west of downtown Toronto,
and is accessible by shuttle bus and public transit.
Its unique programs include Canada’s premier Forensic
Science programs; a Department of Language Studies
that offers cross-cultural linguistic, literary,
and pedagogical training; two business degrees
(BCom, BBA); and joint programs with Sheridan
College in Art and Art History; Theatre and Drama;
and Communication, Culture, Information & Technology.
It is also home to one of the academies of our Faculty
of Medicine, as well as the Institute for Management
and Innovation, and has strong ties to government
and industry throughout the City of Mississauga.
U of T Scarborough
U of T Scarborough students get a head start on
their futures at U of T's co-op campus with 80+ arts,
science and business co-operative learning programs.
Students also acquire experience and highly desirable
skills through internships, community engagement,
leadership development and hands-on research
with professors who are uncovering the keys to a
healthy planet, a healthy population and a flourishing
global society. You'll find one-of-a-kind programs in
management, arts, and sciences, along with specialized
programs like Mental Health Studies, International
Development Studies, and combined degree options.
This dynamic campus is in a multicultural neighbourhood
surrounded by parklands, and features new buildings
by award-winning architects, including the Toronto
Pan Am Sports Centre, the Environmental Science
& Chemistry Building, and Highland Hall.
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T he
Undergraduate
EXPERIENCE
Unparalleled Choice Build Your Own Degree
U of T offers exceptional range, choice When building an Arts, Science, or
MAJOR MAJOR
and depth of study. Undergraduate Business degree, you’ll have the SPECIALIST
students can choose from more than opportunity to choose from Specialist, MAJOR MINOR MINOR
700 academic programs, and they can Major, and Minor program options.
learn from the best minds and most Overall, in an undergraduate degree, Specialists Majors Minors are 4 to
dedicated teachers in each of students will take a minimum of are advanced consist of a 5 credits and
those fields. 20 credits in a variety of subjects. concentrations concentration allow students
with 9 to 16 of courses to explore
Students are able to build degrees to credits in one in a specific their general
match their own interests by mixing academic area. subject area interest in a
program areas into one Specialist, two and make up subject area.
6 to 9 credits.
Majors, or one Major & two Minors.
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Beyond the Classroom Just Some of Our
Recognized Clubs
Through co-op placements, paid internships, learning abroad options in 150+ institutions, field
Aerospace Team
schools, international course modules, and research opportunity programs, you’ll make industry Black Students’ Association
contacts—and lifelong friends—and tackle pressing challenges like climate change, quantum Debating Club
cryptography, financial derivatives, and homelessness. Study the history of German cinema in Drama Coalition
Berlin, the rise and fall of Bronze Age powers on the Anatolian plateau, and marine ecosystems Engineers Without Borders
in the South Pacific. Gospel Choir
Green Chemistry Initiative
Indigenous Students Association
Rise to Any Challenge Investment Club
Judo Club
Not all learning takes place in the classroom, and not everyone learns in the same way. Finding LGBTOUT
the best way to balance school, work, home, and health can be daunting! We get that life is Model United Nations
complicated, and we’re here to help. Meet with a Learning Strategist at Accessibility Services, Peace and Conflict Society
Science for Peace
an International Transition Advisor at our Centre for International Experience, a Campus Chaplain
Ski and Snowboard Club
at the Multi-Faith Centre, an Elder-in-Residence at our First Nations House, or a nurse, doctor, Your Mind Matters
or counsellor at Health & Wellness. Connect with our Sexual & Gender Diversity Office,
our Community Safety Office, or our Family Care Office. We’re here for you. ulife.utoronto.ca
Living at U of T
Living in residence means having a live-in support network. Your Dons and Resident Assistants will always be right
down the hall from you, and our classrooms, gyms, labs, and libraries will be never be more than a quick dash
away. Each residence has its own intramural teams, social committees, meal plans, and a variety of room styles.
No matter where you live, you’ll love being steps away from all of the nightlife, sports, fashion, and fun that make
Toronto one of the world’s most liveable cities. For more, check out uoft.me/livingoncampus. And learn about our
residence guarantee at uoft.me/res-guarantee.
If you decide to get your own place at some point, our Off-Campus Housing service can help you navigate the rental
market and find the right fit. Learn more at offcampushousing.utoronto.ca.
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# BLEEDBLUE
2018-19 CHAMPIONS
Badminton*, Men’s Fencing*, Women’s Fencing*, Figure Skating*,
Women’s Golf*, Men’s Swimming*, Women’s Swimming*,
Women’s Volleyball*, Men’s Water Polo*, Women’s Water Polo†
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Ontario University Association championship
†
National Collegiate Water Polo championship
Intramural Sports
You might not be able to play for the Toronto Raptors, but with 10,000+ students competing in our intramural sports leagues every
year, you’ll love being a U of T athlete. Intramural sport—our most popular co-curricular offering—is a major part of life for thousands
of students across our three campuses. Enjoy our state-of-the-art facilities, and show us your skills. Our intramural sports include:
badminton, basketball, broomball, European handball, field hockey, flag football, hockey, indoor cricket, indoor soccer, inner tube water
polo, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, track meet, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, and water polo.
Learn more at uoft.me/whatyoucando.
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DON’T JUST
STUDY 50%
ABROAD 5
0% of our students speak a language other
than English at home.
82%
82% of hiring managers say that employees
with international experience enhance
the competitiveness of their company
(Universities Canada, 2014).
90%
T op employers are increasingly looking to hire graduates with the
skills and resilience to live and work anywhere in the world. At U of T,
we’re investing in a global education that will help you stand out—and achieve
90% of university graduates agree that
the global knowledge they gained while
your professional goals. It’s one of the reasons U of T alumni now rank 12th learning abroad contributed to their career
in the world for their employability. achievements (Canadian Bureau for
International Education).
What makes a global education at U of T so effective? First, our students
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work with advisors to curate unique international experiences focused on their
professional goals—whether that means a week-long research trip, a semester
studying at one of more than 160 global partner institutions, or an internship
with a leading international firm. U of T will grant $2 million to support students
U of T alumni are ranked 12th in the
learning abroad in the 2019-20 academic year, and $3 million per year thereafter.
world for employability
Second, getting a global education also happens on our campuses, where our
students build international networks of friends and colleagues among the
20 percent of their peers who come from outside North America. And starting
in Fall 2019, U of T will offer specialized courses that address the global issues
Research
in various fields, and Global Scholar and Global Citizen certificates that help U of T has one of the world’s most
employers recognize students with highly valued skills and experience. extensive global research networks
97.6%
Third, life on and off U of T’s campuses is a global education in itself. As North
America’s safest and fourth largest city—growing faster than LA and NYC, with
nearly half the population born outside Canada—Toronto is a cosmopolitan hub
for art, culture, sports, technology and business.
97.6% of U of T alumni are employed,
For American students in particular, U of T offers a perfect balance: a global compared to 93.6% of the overall
national workforce. Learn more at
education from a top-ranked university abroad, yet with all the benefits of a
uoft.me/alumni-impact
familiar culture close to home. Learning abroad is life-changing. Getting a
global education from U of T is a mark of excellence.
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APPLICATION
INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
1 Applicants wishing to be considered for admission to several Ontario 2 Submitting Transcripts & Test Scores
universities should apply to the University of Toronto through the Ontario
Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) using the “105” application. After applying, students must self-report grades through the Join U of T Applicant
Website and/or the Engineering Applicant Portal. Transcripts must be sent
Applicants who are interested in applying ONLY to the University of Toronto, who electronically by Parchment/Naviance. If your school does not use Parchment/
reside outside of Canada and are not currently studying, nor have previously studied, Naviance, you can upload your transcripts through the Join U of T Applicant Website
in Canada may apply using the “University of Toronto International application.” and/or Engineering Applicant Portal.
For more details about application procedures and deadlines, visit our website at SAT, AP and ACT scores should be sent to us electronically. The University of Toronto’s
future.utoronto.ca/apply/applying. We encourage you to apply well in advance of SAT and AP institution code is 0982 and our ACT institution code is 5366.
the published deadlines. Spaces fill quickly and programs may close before the
application deadlines listed below.
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ADMISSIONS TIMELINE
September October November December January February March April May June
Fees reflect students entering their studies in Fall 2019. Tuition fees increase in the second year of some programs. A complete tuition fee schedule is available at www.fees.utoronto.ca. * Currency conversion calculated on 08/07/2019.
Current currency conversions are available at bankofcanada.ca. ‡ Includes compulsory university health insurance plan ($636 Canadian dollars). Learn more at studentlife.utoronto.ca/cie/uhip.
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CONNECT
with U of T
ts,
ns to on-campus even
Campus Tours Get exclusive invitatio
d more!
application advice, an
Our tour guides are keen to show you both the obvious and the hidden admissions updates,
uire
sides of the University. Book your tour online at uoft.me/campus-tours. Sign up at uoft.me/inq
If you have an accessibility need for a campus tour or event, please
contact the host campus two weeks in advance. We will work with
you to make appropriate arrangements.
U.S. Focused Campus Visits
Join us for a series of campus tours tailored to prospective
Fall Preview for U.S. Students students from the United States throughout winter and spring
2020. You’ll have the opportunity to attend an admissions
Join us on Saturday, November 30, 2019! presentation, speak with current students, and explore buildings,
Curious about life north of the 49th? If you’ll be in town, we’ll show colleges, athletic facilities, and other spaces on the St. George
you around! We’ve planned an entire day just for students from the campus. Registration will open six weeks prior to each tour.
United States. Enjoy an informative welcome session, campus tours, To sign up, keep your eyes on future.utoronto.ca/visit/events.
program-specific breakout sessions, a complementary lunch, and
opportunities to hear from current U of T students from the U.S.
Learn more at future.utoronto.ca/visit/events.
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STUDY WHERE
THE WORLD
Covering tuition fees and living expenses for four years,
the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the
University of Toronto offer you access to an unparalleled
THE LESTER from over 160 countries and more than 900 municipalities.
Imagine enriched learning within a unique community
SCHOLARSHIPS.
By 2020, U of T will fund 150 Pearson Scholars on an
ongoing basis. Visit pearson.utoronto.ca to learn more.
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