Universities in Toronto

Written by Rachit Agrawal, MBA

Published on Thu, February 27, 2020 6:54 PM • Updated on Mon, April 6, 2020 9:36 AM • 4 mins read

Capital to the province of Ontario, Toronto is the most populous city in Canada. A uniquely multicultural and harmoniously diverse city, Toronto is home to some of the best academic and research institutions in the country. Information regarding a few globally reputed universities in Toronto is given below.

University of Toronto

Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of the largest universities in Toronto and is among the world’s most prestigious. It was ranked #29 on QS World University Ranking and #18 on the World University Rankings 2020 by Times Higher Education. Reputed for harbouring innovation and research, the University of Toronto has been the centre of numerous ground-breaking scientific moments such as the discovery of insulin and stem cell research, and the invention of the electron microscope. Furthermore, it has been the producer of several notable personalities which includes five Canadian Prime Ministers and ten Nobel Laureates. The university consists of three campuses: Downtown Toronto Campus (St. George), Mississauga Campus (West), and Scarborough Campus (East).

Courses

The University of Toronto offers over 700 undergraduate and 200 graduate programs across its three campuses. The university covers the disciplines of engineering, business, medicine, humanities, etc. A few courses offered at the University of Toronto are listed below:

Undergraduate Programs of Study

B.Sc Computer Science
B.Sc Statistics & Mathematics
B.B.A Management & Finance
B.B.A Management & International Business
B.A. International Relations
B.A. History & Political Science

Graduate Programs of Study

M. Accounting & Finance
M.Sc Computer Science
M. Business Administration
M.Sc Medical Science
M.A. Psychology
M. Eng Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Address

27 King’s College Circle

Toronto, ON

M5S 1A1 Canada

Website

https://www.utoronto.ca/

York University

Founded in 1959, York University is a globally recognized, research university in Toronto, Canada. With over 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, 10 faculties and 25 research centres, the institution is committed to providing its students with a research-intensive learning environment. As the second-largest university in Toronto, York University has over 49,700 undergraduate students and 6000 graduate students, out of which 8500 are international students from up to 178 countries. Currently, the university has 200+ partnerships with international universities which allows its students to explore a plethora of opportunities.

Courses

York University has over 200+ programs to choose from, out of which its liberal arts program is the largest in Canada, its Space Engineering program is the only one in the country and its Kinesiology and Health Science program ranked #1. A few courses offered at York University are listed below:

Undergraduate Programs of Study

B.A. Business Economics
B.A. International Development Studies
B.Sc Neuroscience
B.Sc Kinesiology & Health Science
B.Eng Space Engineering
B.Eng Computer Engineering

Graduate Programs of Study

M.Sc Earth & Space Science
M.Sc Biology
M. Business Analytics
M. Human Resource Management
M.A. Information Systems & Technology
M.A. Economics

Address

4700 Keele Street

Toronto, ON

M3J 1P3 Canada

Website

https://www.yorku.ca/

Ryerson University

Established in 1948, Ryerson University is a public research university in Toronto, Canada. A distinctly urban campus, the university is located in the heart of of the city. Home to 39,500 students, 3,900 faculty and staff and a community of international students from over 146 countries, Ryerson is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Canada. The institution is composed of eight faculties and implements a unique program called zone learning, which provides students with the perfect ambience to foster innovation and learning.

Courses

Ryerson University offers more than 100 undergraduate-level programs and the Yeates School of Graduate Studies is responsible for their graduate-level programs. A few courses offered at Ryerson University are listed below:

Undergraduate Programs of Study