University of Toronto

Known as the largest university in Canada, the University of Toronto educates over 70,000 students including approximately 62,000 full-time students and 6,000 international students. It was recently ranked as the top university in Canada – in the category of doctoral universities by Maclean’s – due to its commitment to research and discovery and the learning opportunities it provides to its large student body. The university is known for break-through research achievements such as the development of the first electronic heart pacemaker and the development of the chemical laser, and for having 6 Nobel Prize-winning graduates. With over 300 academic programs, students can choose to major in a variety of fields ranging from Aboriginal Studies to Zoology or choose to pursue a professional degree in law, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and dentistry.

Admission

A secondary school graduation certificate, high school diploma or equivalent is necessary for undergraduate admission. Successful applicants will generally be in the top third of their graduating class. Students are encouraged to submit International Baccalaureate diplomas, Advanced Placement examinations, SAT Reasoning and SAT II scores, or Advanced Level examinations. Certain minimum requirements apply to citizens of specific countries. Consult the admissions website for further information.

Students whose native language is not English are required to provide evidence of English proficiency by submitting scores from a testing entity such as IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, CAEL or by enrolling in the university’s ESL program.

Graduate admission requirements depend on the specific graduate program. Minimum requirements include an undergraduate degree or equivalent degree (four-year degree) from a college or university. Certain programs may require specific tests such as the GMAT for the Master in Business Administration program. Consult the graduate program website for further information.

Tuition Costs*

Tuition costs vary per academic program. The following costs indicate minimum and maximum tuition costs for the 2006-2007 academic year. For example, the cost for Canadian students in a bachelor’s degree program from the faculty of arts and sciences entering in 2006 is $4,373 CAD per academic year, while the cost for Canadian students in the bachelor’s in Pharmacy program entering in 2006 is $10,283 CAD per academic year. At the graduate level, the cost for the Master of Laws and the Master of Music programs is established at $5,660 CAD for Canadian students, while the MBA program has a cost of $37,839 CAD per academic year for international students.

Undergraduate

Domestic 4,373 – 10,283

International 16,800 – 21,000

Graduate

Domestic $5,660 – $27,000

International $12,600 – $37,839

Scholarships are available to Canadian and International students. The University of Toronto selects outstanding students for undergraduate and graduate awards. Undergraduate admission awards have a value of $5,000. Successful applicants will have excellent academic records, high test scores (if applicable) as well as letters of reference.

* Costs do not include university fees, housing or living expenses