University of Toronto - Overview & Background

University of Toronto Virtual Tour

https://www.utoronto.ca/visit-st-george

Key Advantages of University of Toronto

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  Canada's top-ranked university and one of the world's leading institutions, placing 29th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and around 21st by Times Higher Education.
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  Ranked first in Canada across all five broad QS subject fields, with global top-20 strength in medicine, computer science, and engineering.
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  A vast academic catalogue, more than 700 undergraduate and 200 graduate programs across three campuses.
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  A globally renowned research powerhouse, historically the site of major discoveries including insulin and stem-cell research.
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  A highly international, diverse community drawing over 28,000 students from more than 170 countries.
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  Strong graduate employability, with U of T degrees recognised and valued by employers worldwide.
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  Located in downtown Toronto, one of the world's most multicultural cities and a major hub for finance, technology, and healthcare.
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  Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for international graduates, plus extensive co-op and experiential learning options.

University of Toronto Jobs and Placements

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  Career Services - comprehensive career exploration, advising, and employer-connection programs across all three campuses.
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  Co-op & Work-Integrated Learning - co-op streams (especially strong at UTM and UTSC), internships, and professional experience years (PEY) in engineering.
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  Employer reputation - consistently ranked among the world's best for employer reputation and graduate outcomes.
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  Alumni network - a worldwide community of graduates across government, research, business, technology, and the arts.
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  Research and innovation links - close ties to Toronto's tech, AI, and biomedical sectors, plus startup incubators like the Creative Destruction Lab.
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  Post-Graduation Work Permit - eligible international graduates may work in Canada after completing their program.

University of Toronto Campus

Main Campus

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  St. George Campus – 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1. The university's original and largest campus, set in downtown Toronto and home to the central administration.

Other Campuses

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  University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) – 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6
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  University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) – 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4

Residence at University of Toronto

U of T's St. George campus offers college-based residences with room-plus-meal-plan packages. Fees below are official 2026–27 figures and vary by residence, room type, and meal plan.

On-Campus Residence (St. George, 2026–27)

Single Room

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  Single room with a mandatory meal plan; figures vary by college.
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  Cost of Rooms – CAD 19,808 – 20,358 per year 

Double / Shared Room

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  Shared room with a mandatory meal plan.
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  Cost of Rooms – CAD 18,772 per year 

Apartment / Suite Style (Chestnut)

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  Self-catered suite-style rooms with kitchens.
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  Cost of Rooms – CAD 13,491 – 16,357 per year 

Notable Alumni at University of Toronto

Some notable alumni and affiliates of the University of Toronto include:

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  Frederick Banting & Charles Best – discoverers of insulin
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  Lester B. Pearson – former Prime Minister of Canada and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
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  William Lyon Mackenzie King – longest-serving Prime Minister of Canada
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  Margaret Atwood – acclaimed author
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  Geoffrey Hinton – Nobel laureate and pioneer of deep learning ("Godfather of AI")
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  Norman Bethune – physician and medical innovator

University of Toronto Address & Transport

St. George Campus (Main)

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  27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada.

Public Transit

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  The campus is served directly by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway, with St. George, Museum, and Queen's Park stations on or beside campus.

Bus & Streetcar

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  Extensive TTC bus and streetcar routes serve the downtown campus; GO Transit connects the wider region.

Nearest Airport

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  Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is roughly 30 minutes from the St. George campus; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is closer to downtown.

Location Advantage

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  The St. George campus sits in the heart of downtown Toronto, surrounded by Queen's Park, major hospitals, museums, and the financial district, placing students at the centre of Canada's largest job market and cultural hub.

University of Toronto Map Location

Address: 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada (Map pinned location should be here)