University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The school name is abbreviated as U of T or UToronto. They have more than 45,000 students. Degrees available include arts & science, international relations, renaissance studies, film studies, gender studies, industrial relations, and applied science & engineering.

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto was then called King's College. It was originally a religious school aligned with the Church of England. The ties to the church were severed in 1849 by a newly-elected Upper Canada government, and the name was changed to the University of Toronto.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, University of Toronto is positioned as the #21 top university in the world, which makes it the #1 top university in Canada. The university's global rank is improved by 13 points from last year.

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2024 Ranking	#21 #1
University Name	University of Toronto
Acronym	UofT
Year Established	1827
Motto	Velut arbor ævo
Motto in English	As a tree with the passage of time
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban
Colors	Blue and white

Location

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Address	27 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Phone	+1 (416) 978 2011
Fax	+1 (416) 978 8182
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Programs and Courses

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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities
Business & Social Sciences
Engineering
Language & Cultural Studies
Medicine & Health
Science & Technology

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Admission Info

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women

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