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2015 / 2016 FUTURE DISCOVER.UTORONTO.CA Unparalleled options Global reputation Vibrant student life Research opportunities YOUR SUCCESS STARTS HERE. Experiential learning Leadership skills Academic excellence HISTORY 3 LEARN IT ST. GEORGE Academics University in Canada University outside University in Canada and #1 according to QS World #3 of U.S. according to #1 20th in the world according ThisFaculty is of the University Rankings Newsweek to the 2014 Times Higher Education World University UniversityApplied Science of Toronto & Engineering Rankings A world-renowned university in a celebrated city where knowledge meets achievement, history meets future and ambition meets inspiration. 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Recognized Clubs Brain Day Association Education Beyond Borders Hip Hop Community Peer Tutoring United Nations Society Academic Trivia Club Building Design Club Engineering Society Humanist Circle Pre-Dental Society Urban Dance Revolution Advocates for Islam Camera Club Equestrian Club Investment Club Red Cross Youth Group UTSalsa Aeronautics Team Canadian Asian Student Society Freedom to Connect Judo Club Science for Peace War Child Amnesty International, U of T Caribbean Tales Film Group Friends of Sick Kids LGBTOUT Ski and Snowboard Club Yo-Yo Club Anime & Manga Association Communist Party of Canada Club Golfers’ Association Magic the Gathering Club Student Buddy Zeitgeist U of T Argentine Tango Club Cram for a Cause Greek Students’ Association Model United Nations Students for Seniors Badminton Club Culinary Arts Club Greenpeace Student Network Motoring and Automotive Club Swing Dance Club ulife.utoronto.ca Baja Team Curling Club Habitat for Humanity Music for the Heart Table Tennis Club Bhakti Yoga Club Dance Club Hackers’ Cooperative Only Human Dance Collective Tales of Harmonia U of T is located in the heart of the Think Outside the Classroom Boundless Opportunities for Learning Inside Greater Toronto Area, known for its Play ultimate frisbee, join the debate and Outside the Classroom extraordinary variety of things to see team, learn Urdu, get involved with The more energy you invest in your U of T experience, the greater the rewards you’ll and do and its multicultural diversity. Engineers Without Borders or organize reap. That’s why we give you thousands of things to be passionate about. U of T’s a blood drive as part of the Red Cross student clubs reflect the pluralism of our community and the full spectrum of passions The city continues to draw the best Youth Group. and the brightest, who come seeking shared among our students, covering such diverse interests as Argentinean Tango world-class business, culture and At U of T, exceptional students become and badminton (plus more than 800 other groups). To give you a glimpse of the extraordinary people by seeking to education in one of the safest places range: Society for Creative Anachronism, Multi-Arts Performing Platform, Spread the develop their minds, bodies and spirits. in North America. Net, Global Investment in Viable Entrepreneurship, Fo’Real HipHop Dance Crew, When you choose the University of Toronto, Choose from more than 1,000 student LGBTOUT and the Culinary Arts Club. Whether it’s inside or outside the organizations, athletic teams and your opportunities become Boundless. academic associations – or create U of T’s size and reputation also enable the University to bring hundreds of prominent classroom, U of T offers you a dynamic speakers to campus. Over the years, Martin Luther King, Jr., Noam Chomsky, Jane Whether you’re considering what to study or how to get involved in student life, an your own. student life with more than a thousand Goodall, the Dalai Lama, Michael Ignatieff and Stephen Lewis, to name just a few, unparalleled array of choices awaits you. Over a long and proud history, we’ve pushed organizations and Boundless choices Bring us your interests. We’ll make them have captivated students. the limits of knowledge and innovation. What began in 1827 as a small college has to explore – athletic teams, arts and your passions. evolved into a globally recognized research and teaching powerhouse, consistently culture, academic associations and Just like its home cities, the University of Toronto knows how to celebrate. Annual ranking among the world’s top universities. The University of Toronto has educated traditions include: Envirofest, which celebrates and encourages environmental community involvement. hundreds of thousands of outstanding individuals who have made Boundless impacts activism at U of T through a ‘teach-in’ and relevant film screenings; Celebration of in every aspect of life. It’s no surprise Newsweek named us 10,000+ the Arts, a dynamic, interactive festival of creative work across all three campuses; Number of students who and Winterfest, also a tri-campus week of parties, films, concerts and more. Other We’ve also created a very special experience for students embarking on their studies. one of the top three universities in the participate in intramural favourites include Engineering’s annual comedy show, SkuleTM Nite, University Our First Year Foundations: The Programs for arts, science and business students world outside the United States. One sports College’s annual Follies, U of T Scarborough’s annual Cultural Mosaic, U of T offer dynamic, for-credit learning experiences in small-group environments that build Give us your enthusiasm, your dedication Mississauga Pub Nights, and Victoria College’s The Bob, a rowdy, often raunchy, community and foster critical skills and creativity. First-year seminar courses, with no and four years of your time, and we’ll satirical revue. First staged in 1874, The Bob is Canada’s longest-running sketch more than 24 students each, allow you to get deeply engaged with your studies and comedy show. your peers. Learning communities bring together students who have similar groups give you the foundation you need to make 1903 of courses with a peer mentor. And there are many support services dedicated to your mark on the world. Be Boundless. Construction year of Victoria The University of Toronto has a long tradition of graduating civic and organizational College’s Annesley Hall, the your academic success. Possibilities at U of T are also Boundless when it comes to The University of Toronto is committed to leaders. Across all faculties, colleges and campuses, we offer numerous opportunities first residence hall in Canada research opportunities, professional experience, co-op and international learning. providing a safe space free of verbal and for students to develop and hone the knowledge and skills necessary to catalyze built specifically for women contributions of significance, including the Personal Leadership Workshop Series, Each of our three campuses offers a unique set of experiences and programs. physical violence for all its members. Group Leadership Workshop Series, Organizational Development Workshops and Civic Whether you go to U of T Scarborough, U of T Mississauga or the downtown Engagement. These formalized programs provide students with skills they can put into St. George campus, get ready to change your future and the world. You’ll be a student 21M practice immediately through one of the thousands of opportunities offered by U of T’s at a university with global prestige – a great place to learn how to ask challenging governance and student groups. questions, to think fearlessly and to go beyond the boundaries of conventional Number of items in U of T’s thought. In a world with more complexities and fewer borders, we need Boundless 44 libraries thinkers to lead the next generation. Your University of Toronto degree will give you the skills you need to thrive. 2 3 U of T Quick Facts The University’s library system is the third largest in North America. U of T offers more than 700 undergraduate programs. U of T offers second entry professional programs in Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law and Medicine. The University offers more than 60 professional graduate programs and 18 combined programs that include professional master’s components. The University of Toronto offers 215 master’s and doctoral level graduate programs in a wide variety of fields. The University is a research powerhouse, attracting $1.1 billion in research funding each year. The University is a leader in commercialization and the creation of new start-ups. Each year the University employs approximately 2,000 students in work-to-learn jobs. The University of Toronto’s faculty produce more research and scholarship than almost any other institution worldwide; in North America, only Harvard University publishes more academic papers. The University of Toronto has more than 800 student clubs across all three campuses.