collageOverview
The University of Toronto, since its inception in 1827 has developed into Canada’s Leading institution of learning, it represents a historic building of over 100 years old discovery and knowledge creation. The university proudly boasts to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate. UToronto, as it is famously called is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen’s Park. It is a global leader in research and teaching and has a significant footprint, both in Canada and around the world. With some of the most celebrated architecture and beautiful green space in the Greater Toronto Area and Mississauga, UToronto offers an extraordinary environment in which to learn and work. Its campuses are situated in one of the world’s most dynamic urban environments.
Toronto and the surrounding region is consistently ranked as one of the most diverse urban centers in North America. Toronto attracts great businesses, restaurants, entertainment and community events are everywhere you turn – and that’s what makes it a fantastic region in which to live and learn. UToronto has three campuses: Downtown Toronto (St. George), Mississauga (in the West) and Scarborough (in the East).
Ranked as the most diverse city in North America, Toronto and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area are vibrant, inviting areas with something for everyone. From sports teams to cultural happenings, festivals to street fairs, Toronto has it all. The total enrollment of students as for fall 2017 was 90,077 out of which 70,890 were in-state students and 19,187 were international students, coming from 163 countries and regions. UToronto has 44 libraries along with 156 librarians. The University of Toronto library system has more than 19.5 million physical holdings and more than 5.8 million electronic holdings. UToronto library system is the third largest in North America.
According to the fall 2017 statistics published by the university, UToronto has over 4,332 faculty members assigned as active faculty members with teaching/research responsibilities and 5,75,924 alumni around the world.
History
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto has evolved into Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery and knowledge creation. We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate.
Education
Our students have the opportunity to learn from and work with preeminent thought leaders through our multidisciplinary network of teaching and research faculty, alumni and partners.
The ideas, innovations and actions of more than 560,000 graduates continue to have a positive impact on the world.
Research
The University of Toronto is a leader in research and innovation, with significant impact both locally and globally. Our outstanding research scholars are committed to understanding and solving the challenges that face us today – and look forward to what is possible for the future.
Career
The University of Toronto is ranked one of the top 100 employers in Canada and among the top 10 for family friendly policies and staff development. Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
University at a glance
| % International Students | 21.3 % |
| Total International Students | 19,187 |
| Size of Campus in acres | 177 |
| Male/Female Ratio | 1 : 1.2 |
| UG/PG Course Ratio | 1 : 0.2 |
| Endowments Value | CAD 2 billion |
| No.of Campuses | 3 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense | INR 8.9 Lakh |
| International Students Website | http://future.utoronto.ca/international |
University of Toronto: Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Go
Here’s Ten Reasons Why We Think The University of Toronto is Great…
FYI: This was written by a University of Toronto student going into the final year of her BA. We wanted to ensure that we were giving you some real insight into what life is like at U of T so whether you’re thinking about coming to U of T, are in the midst of your degree or a proud alumni, this post is for you. As any student who goes here will vouch, this school is world renowned for a reason.
1. Hollywood 2.0
Toronto as a city is actually known as the Northern Hollywood with so many movies and shows being filmed there and many of those films use the stunning University of Toronto campus to replicate US Ivy league schools. Good Will Hunting, Resident Evil and Mean Girls are some of the few shot at the school. So basically other universities are just off limits, it’s like the rules of feminism. Oh, and on Wednesdays the University of Toronto wears pink.
2. Colleges
The University of Toronto has a student population of epic proportion at 70,000. Boom. So to make it easier for first year students to meet people, the school is broken down into seven different colleges or ‘houses’. The way they pick your college is actually very scientific… You put on this old smelly magic hat that makes some rash judgments about the type of person you are and then decides where you’ll spend the next four years.
3. Multicultural
Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world and that definitely translates into the University of Toronto. You’re bound to have at least a few international students on your first year floor, maybe from Madagascar, maybe Taiwan, maybe even Timbuktu, who knows! Either way, the school fosters some great opportunities to get to know people from all different walks of life.
4. Robarts Library
Robarts is the giant, concrete library that ominously looks over the University of Toronto campus. Oh, and it’s in the shape of a turkey.. and a very stuffed turkey at that with over 4.5 million books, making it one of the top three libraries in North America. Gobble, gobble.
5. City life
The University of Toronto could not be in a better city, and in a better part of that city. Toronto itself, is an international city full of culture, opportunity, nightlife, food and much more – everything a student wants and needs. The campus itself is right downtown, very close to the largest Chinatown in the world, the eclectic Kensington market, the Entertainment district and the Royal Ontario Museum.
6. Reputation
The University of Toronto has consistently been ranked one of the best universities in the world at number 21 on the world rankings, specifically for its research and innovation. U of T attracts the best and brightest from around the world so yes, you will have your soul crushed by your coursework and yes, expect to have zero social life. Your reputation is everything though right?
7. Choices Galore
The University of Toronto has an overabundance of classes that students can choose from. For example in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences alone there are over 1,700 courses. It means that students can keep their course schedule fresh, mixing in a little Forest Fire Behaviour & Management with a little Intro to Ojibwa Language and then for fun they can take Algorithm Design & Analysis – it’s like a class potpourri!
8. Getting Involved
The University of Toronto has over 800 clubs and organizations for students to choose from so there’s bound to be something outside the classroom to interest you. That being said, it should be warned that sports are not really a priority at U of T.. The Varsity Blues football team in particular has quite the reputation… a reputation of sucking (ouch, sorry but it’s true). For real, they went SEVEN YEARS without winning a single football game. On the bright side, you won’t have to worry about getting good seats at the games…
9. Con Hall
“The limit does not exist!” Yes, another Mean Girls reference. But really, Convocation Hall deserves its own mention for basically being so enormous. With over 1700 seats this is where a lot of first year 101 classes are held and where you can witness the great sea of glowing Apple symbols from their laptops (all hail Steve Jobs).
10. Picture Perfect
The University of Toronto houses some of the most exquisite architecture in Canada from Gothic to Edwardian to Brutalist to Modern, they’ve got it all. Did I also mention the library looks like a turkey?
For all you Varsity Blues, we want to hear if you agree with our list or not, and for those prospective students, we hope this gave you some good insight into why you should choose to attend the University of Toronto in the fall. That’s what the team at ExamTime wants to do, offer students as many resources as we can, and ones that are real, effective and helpful.
ExamTime can help you get the grades you want, no matter what year you’re in, and there are thousands of students around the world benefiting from our features already. Our free online learning platform is full of great resources and study tools that are proven to help students brainstorm, memorize and build understanding in all fields. Sign up for free to use our Mind Maps, Flashcards, Quizzes and Study Planning tools.
Top 10 Things to Know Before Going to the University of Toronto
I asked three current or former students at the University of Toronto to collect a short list of things a Grade 12 student should know before accepting their offer to U of T. I’ve sifted through the responses from these stellar students to pull out the best or most repeated pieces of advice.
There are two things that I hope you get from this list:
- A concise snapshot of a diverse range of experiences at the school.|
- Some clarity about whether or not this is the right school for you.
1. There are 3 campuses.
Keisha:
First and foremost: know which campus you are applying to. Some programs are only offered at certain campuses, so be sure to check which program you are applying to!
To sum each one up quickly: the St. George Campus is downtown, has a huge population, and large class sizes. UTM (Mississauga) is sophisticated, elegant and has a stronger community/university feel than the other two. UTSC (Scarborough) is dubbed as the “high school” as most of it is connected underground (which is a blessing in the winter).
2. The college system is a great way to find community in a huge institution.
The unique college system at U of T creates a space on campus for university students to meet through social events, academic seminars, and extra-circulars. The main purpose of the colleges is to be one of the many spaces students can access to meet new people and receive additional academic support.
3. Yes, you can commute.
I lived in Brampton, and had to commute to U of T every day. The commute was 2 hours one way, and I took 3 types of transportation. It will be a challenge, but don’t let commuting deter you from going there.
4. You can tailor your degree to your own interests.
U of T is unique in its academic layout in that you are not streamed into a specific area of study in your first year, meaning you have the opportunity to take a breadth of courses from numerous departments before choosing your program in second year!
I really wanted to learn more about my Assyrian background. Luckily, the Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations department had a course called History of Syriac Christianity.
5. Your first year grades will probably make you cry, so get yourself a box of tissues.
On my first Chemistry test I received a whopping 23%. I was devastated and my professor told me I should drop the course. I didn’t listen, and on my next test I doubled my grade to 46%! This isn’t the end of the world– you can absolutely bring your grade up.
6. If you struggle with your grades, there are tools to help you.
So you took a class you thought you’d love, but now it’s looking like a GPA-ruiner. U of T has a “credit, no-credit” option (CR-NCR) for elective courses. There is a cut-off date for declaring a course as NCR, but if you fail your midterm and need to recover this is a great “call a friend” option. If you chose to NCR a class, on your transcript your grade will show up as either a pass or fail (no percentage).
7. The library system is (literally) one of the best in North America.
U of T has the third best library system in North America, bested only by Harvard and Yale. You won’t realize how much of an asset this is until your second or third year, but you have access to just about any book, article, journal, movie, or newspaper you could ever need. If there is a book in one of the many U of T libraries you need, you can get it delivered to the library closest to you within three days, free of charge.
8. The fitness programs and gyms are amazing
While most schools now have state-of-the-art fitness centres, U of T has multiple. Whether you are a fitness guru or are trying to make a once a week commitment, you can choose the gym that has the right vibe for you. Hart House is less “intense” and more welcoming to newbies! Plus, it’s in a cool old building and has a pool with skylights, and is open until 10pm! A late-night swim with your friends under the city lights is definitely in order. On top of that, each of the fitness centres have classes and programs that are paid for with your student fees.
9. You can get caught up in what everyone around you is doing– keep yourself grounded.
It can be so easy to compare yourself with everyone else when the people around you are doing such amazing things– remember to do things that make YOU happy, take courses that YOU enjoy, and most importantly: remember YOU are your own person.
10. Don’t go to U of T for the prestige.
I went to U of T because I wanted to say I was a graduate from the best-ranked school in Canada. When I was applying to law school, it didn’t matter. Grades are what mattered! If you think you would excel more in another school, but it doesn’t have the same prestige, go to that school instead. Trust me.
collage