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2020-21 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK A WORLD-RENOWNED U of T is a world-renowned University in a celebrated city where knowledge meets achievement, history meets future and ambition meets inspiration. Leading academics from around the world have rated the University of Toronto number one in Canada and 21st in the world according to the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Acknowledgment of Traditional Land We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and, most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land. 2 Your Success Starts Here 10 Toronto/Live Here 16 Discover our Three Campuses 4 U of T Quick Facts 12 First Year Foundations: 18 U of T St. George 6 Think Outside the Classroom The One Programs 20 U of T St. George Residences 8 Your Future is Global 14 Unique Learning Opportunities 22 U of T St. George Academics University in Canada University in Canada, and 21st in the world, according to the 2019 QS according to the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. World University Rankings. Research University in University in Canada for graduate employability Canada according to according to both the 2019 QS Graduate Research Infosource 2018. Employability Rankings and the 2018 Times Higher University in Canada according to Education Global University Employability Rankings. Shanghai Jiao Tong University's 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities. Most innovative university in Canada, according to Reuters' 2018 World's University in Canada, and among the Most Innovative Universities rankings. world's top 10 public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2019 Best Global Universities Rankings. 23 U of T St. George Colleges 32 Beyond Undergraduate Studies 28 U of T Mississauga 34 Application Information 30 U of T Scarborough 36 Boundless All content accurate at time of printing. We invite you to visit us online for our latest updates. 4 YOUR SUCCESS STARTS HERE. hether you’re considering what to study or how Learning communities bring together students who have similar to get involved in student life, an unparalleled array of groups of courses with a peer mentor. And there are many support W choices await you. Over a long and proud history, we’ve services dedicated to your academic success. Possibilities at pushed the limits of knowledge and innovation. What began in 1827 U of T are also limitless when it comes to research opportunities, as a small college has evolved into a globally recognized research professional experience, co-op and international learning. and teaching powerhouse, consistently ranking among the world’s top universities. The University of Toronto has educated hundreds Each of our three campuses offers a unique set of experiences and of thousands of outstanding individuals who have made profound programs. Whether you go to U of T Scarborough, U of T Mississauga impacts in every aspect of life. or the downtown St. George campus, get ready to change your future and the world. You’ll be a student at a university with global We’ve also created a very special experience for students prestige – a great place to learn how to ask challenging questions, embarking on their studies. Our First Year Foundations: The One to think fearlessly and to go beyond the boundaries of conventional Programs for arts, science and business students offer dynamic, thought. In a world with more complexities and fewer borders, we for-credit learning experiences in small-group environments that need original thinkers to lead the next generation. Your University build community and foster critical skills and creativity. First-year of Toronto degree will give you the skills you need to thrive. seminar courses, with no more than 24 students each, allow you to get deeply engaged with your studies and your peers. ■ U of T is located in the heart of the ■ Whether it’s inside or outside the ■ The University of Toronto is committed to Greater Toronto Area, known for its classroom, U of T offers you a providing a safe space for all its members. extraordinary variety of things to see dynamic student life with more than a ■ Give us your enthusiasm, your dedication and do and its multicultural diversity. thousand organizations and boundless and four years of your time, and we’ll give choices to explore – athletic teams, ■ The region continues to draw the best you the foundation you need to make your arts and culture, academic associations and the brightest, who come seeking mark on the world. and community involvement. world-class business, culture and education in one of the safest cities in North America. 2 3 Uof T Quick Facts: ■ U of T offers more than 700 .■ The University of Toronto offers ■ Each year, U of T employs undergraduate programs. over 280 master’s and doctoral more than 3,500 students level graduate programs in a in Work-Study jobs. ■ The University’s library system is wide variety of fields. the third largest in North America. ■ The University of Toronto’s ■ The University is a research faculty produce more research ■ U of T offers second-entry powerhouse, attracting and scholarships than almost professional programs in $1.2 billion in research any other institution worldwide; Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, funding each year. in North America, only Harvard Law and Medicine. University publishes more ■ The University is a leader in academic papers. ■ The University offers more than commercialization and the creation 60 professional graduate programs of new start-ups. In the past five ■ The University of Toronto has more and 76 combined programs. years, U of T has nurtured the rise than 1,000 student clubs across of 150+ companies, making it all three campuses. Canada’s #1 engine for research- based startups. The University of Toronto continues to soar in global university rankings and is consistently ranked first in Canada. 4 5 Think Outside the Classroom. Just Some of U of T’s Black Students’ Association Engineers Without Borders Recognized Clubs Bookends Equestrian Club Brain Day Association First Aid Society Academic Trivia Club Building Our Safe School Formula SAE Racing Team Advocates for Islam Camera Club Friends of Doctors Without Borders Aerospace Team Creative Design Club Gospel Choir Amnesty International, U of T Curling Club Green Chemistry Initiative Argentine Tango Club Dance Club Health Out Loud Badminton Club Debating Club Hindu Campus Ministry Baja Team Drama Coalition Human Factors Interest Group Bhakti Yoga Club Electronic Music Club Indigenous Students Association 6 Play ultimate frisbee, join the debate team, learn Urdu, get involved with Friends of Doctors Without Borders or organize a blood drive as part of the Stem Cell Club. At U of T, exceptional students become U of T’s size and reputation also enable the The University of Toronto has a long tradition extraordinary people by seeking to develop University to bring hundreds of prominent of graduating civic and organizational their minds, bodies and spirits. Choose from speakers to campus. Over the years, leaders. Across all faculties, colleges more than 1,000 student organizations, Martin Luther King, Jr., Noam Chomsky, and campuses, we offer numerous athletic teams and academic associations Jane Goodall, the Dalai Lama, Michael opportunities for students to develop and – or create your own. Ignatieff and Stephen Lewis, to name just hone the knowledge and skills necessary a few, have captivated students. to catalyze contributions of significance, Bring us your interests. We’ll make them including our Learning to Lead Program, Peer your passions. Just like its home cities, the University Facilitation Program, Community-Engaged of Toronto knows how to celebrate. Learning Courses and Centre for Community Annual traditions include: Ecofest, which Partnerships. These formalized programs Boundless Opportunities celebrates and promotes environmental provide students with skills they can put for Learning Inside and activism at U of T through movie into practice immediately through one of screenings, a clubs fair, bike workshops Outside the Classroom the thousands of opportunities offered by and lectures; the U of T Festival of The more energy you invest in your U of T U of T’s governance and student groups. Dance, Canada's largest university dance experience, the greater the rewards festival; and Winterfest, a tri-campus you’ll reap. That’s why we give you week of parties, films, concerts and more. thousands of things to be passionate about. Other favourites include Engineering’s U of T’s student clubs reflect the pluralism annual comedy show, Skule Nite, of our community and the full spectrum University College’s annual Follies, U of T of passions shared among our students, Scarborough’s annual Cultural Mosaic, covering such diverse interests as U of T Mississauga Pub Nights, and Victoria Argentine Tango and badminton College’s The Bob, a rowdy satirical revue (plus more than 1,000 other groups). that was first staged in 1874. 10,000+ 60+ 25M Number of students who participate Alumni and peer mentorship programs Number of items in U of T’s in intramural sports across all three of our campuses 44 libraries InvisAbilities Peer Tutoring TechXplore Investment Club Power to Change TEDxUofT Judo Club Quidditch Team Tunes. Beats. Awesome. LGBTOUT Right To Play Urban Dance Revolution Magic the Gathering Club Science for Peace Varsity Publications Mercy Ships Club Ski and Snowboard Club Vision Worldwide Model United Nations Spectatorial Your Mind Matters Musical Minds Community Outreach Spread the Net Group Youth for Humanity Only Human Dance Collective Swing Dance Club Operation Smile Table Tennis Club Peace and Conflict Society Tales of Harmonia ulife.utoronto.ca 7 YOUR UNIVERSITY LIFE UNIVERSITY FUTURE IS GLOBAL.