Among the numerous universities and higher education institutions in Canada, University of Toronto, scores on several counts – rankings, subject strengths, location etc. It is known as one of the best university in the world for medicine.
The University offers more than 700 undergraduate degrees and 200 graduate degrees in varied disciplines. There are few parameters due to which the University of Toronto is said to be the best university in Canada.
Rankings
According to the QS World University Rankings 2019, U of T (University of Toronto) ranks 28 worldwide and ranks 18 in academics.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings named U of T at the 21st position worldwide and at 22nd position in world reputation-wise.
The US News Best Global Universities Rankings ranks the university at number 20 out of 1250 universities globally.
Lauded for its research orientation, U of T ranks 4th in the category as adjudged by National Taiwan University Ranking.
The Shanghai Ranking Consultancy ranks U of T among top 25 global universities in academics and research.
Academics
Academics is a very strong point in favour of the University of Toronto. The university serves interests of every student. It offers the best academic schedule for the students.
The QS World University Rankings lists U of T’s Faculty of Arts & Humanities at the 22nd position, Faculty of Life Science & Medicine at 13th position, Faculty of Natural Sciences at 23rd position, Engineering & Technology at the 43rd position and a joint 34th position for both Social Sciences and Management Faculties. In Maclean’s ranking of medical-doctoral universities, U of T holds the top position.
The Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018, placed U of T among the top 10 worldwide in the following subjects: psychology (2nd), medical technology (4th), human and biological sciences (6th), automation and control (7th), sociology (8th), management (9th) and public health (10th).
Location
U of T boasts of 3 campuses: the main campus at the largest city of Canada – Toronto and additional campuses in Scarborough and Mississauga. One major reason why international students choose Canada as study abroad destination is language. The official language of Canada is both English and French. Toronto and the additional campuses of U of T, however, are primarily in an English speaking zone which acts as a major advantage.
Toronto is regarded as the commercial and financial capital of Canada, thus opening up professional opportunities for the U of T graduates. And, Toronto is also among the world’s most multicultural cities making it one of the most diverse community to live in.
Students and Alumni Community
U of T has a total student base of 90,000+ spread across its 3 campuses. The number of international students enrolled at the university is close to 20,000. The undergraduate programs attract maximum student population, 70,000 roughly while the number of students pursuing their master’s degrees is approximately 20,000.
International students from across 163 countries enroll at U of T for higher studies. The countries from where the most international students come in are China, India, United States, South Korea, and Hong Kong.
The university has a network of 5,60,000 accomplished alumni spread across the world. The notable alumni of the University of Toronto include five Canadian prime ministers, 10 Nobel laureates and the writers Michael Ondaatje and Margaret Atwood.
Research and Teaching
As a global leader in Research and Training, U of T boasts of a judicious mix of eminent international faculty and a very conducive faculty-student ratio. According to the university statistics, more than 14,000 strong teams of faculty members are responsible for the academic finesses that the U of T stands for. The number of Faculty Members cited here excludes Research Fellows and 5,400+ teaching assistants.
U of T takes pride in the discovery of insulin and stem cell research, as well as the invention of the electron microscope. The university has a very strong research orientation and likewise has dedicated funds to support the same. According to statistics, in 2015-16 alone, the university received CAD$ 1.1B as research funds from the professional sectors.
Programs
The University of Toronto offers approximately 700 undergraduate programs in the disciplines of Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Commerce & Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Kinesiology & Physical Education, Music and Architecture. The University also offers 2nd entry professional programs in Education, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law, and Medicine.
Data from the same academic year reveals that the U of T offers over 280 graduate programs including 60+ professional programs, 76 combined programs, 40 collaborative programs, and 3 diploma programs.
The university actively partners with several leading, higher education institutions and industry stalwarts across the world to provide international exposure to its students and faculty.
Tuition Fees
International undergraduate students in the first-entry program at U of T had to pay approximately CAD$ 45,690 to CAD$ 50,780 in the academic year 2017-18, depending on the program they enrolled for.
Miscellaneous
The students can never complain about a boring college life. More than 800 clubs and student-run organizations are spread across all three campuses of the U of T.
The library system of the University of Toronto is the 3rd largest in North America and consists of 44 libraries with more than 19.5 million physical resources in addition to more than 5.8 million digital resources for the research needs of the students.
The reasons listed above make U of T the best choice for higher education in Canada.
