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University of Toronto

Toronto, ON, Canada PGWP rules tightening Public Est. 1827 Urban

QS #21THE #18

#21

QS World Ranking

43%

Acceptance Rate

97,000

Total Students

~26,000

International students (27%)

About

Canada's top-ranked university; strong across all fields

Type

Public

Founded

1827

Campus

Urban

Total students

97,000

International students

~26,000 (27%)

Acceptance

43%

Intl applications

Official page ↗

Notable Alumni

Lester B. PearsonMargaret AtwoodFrederick Banting (insulin)Norman Bethune

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Careers Graduates Pursue

Hot careers aligned with University of Toronto's program streams (law, business, arts, cs). Sourced from J2E Industry Demand Index.

Cybersecurity Engineer

Computer Science & IT

+35% $95K–$170K

AI / Machine Learning Engineer

Computer Science & IT

+32% $120K–$200K

Data Scientist / Analyst

Computer Science & IT

+28% $85K–$150K

UX / UI Designer

Arts & Humanities

+22% $75K–$140K

Product Manager

Business & Management

+20% $110K–$190K

Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Computer Science & IT

+18% $90K–$160K

Scholarships Available

Scholarships matched to University of Toronto or CANADA. Check eligibility on the official page before applying.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship official ↗

UG · Nomination by high school; exceptional achievement · Full tuition, books, incidental fees, residence for 4 years

Full funding 4 years

International Scholars Program (Karen McKellin) official ↗

UG · Outstanding academic and leadership; UG · Full tuition + living

Full funding

McGill Entrance Scholarships official ↗

UG · Academic excellence; first-year UG · C$3,000–$12,000

C$12,000

International Student Entrance Scholarship official ↗

UG · Academic excellence in UG admission · C$10,000

C$10,000

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★★★★☆

1 student review · avg from testimonials

Programs Offered

Undergraduate (UG)

Program Duration Fees Intake Scholarship

BSc Computer Science 4 Years CAD 58,000/yr — — Honours BSc Environmental Science 4 Years CAD 60,000/yr — —

Postgraduate (PG)

Program Duration Fees Intake Scholarship

Juris Doctor (JD) 3 Years CAD 38,000/yr — — MBA 2 Years CAD 105,000/yr — — Master of Management (Marketing) 1 Year CAD 65,000/yr — —

Studying in Canada 🇨🇦

Estimated Costs

UndergraduateCAD 20,000 – 40,000 / year
PostgraduateCAD 15,000 – 50,000 / year
Living CostsCAD 12,000 – 18,000 / year
Visa FeeCAD 150
Health InsuranceProvincial coverage in most provinces

Visa & Work

Visa TypeStudy Permit
Work Rights20 hr/wk during studies
PGWP1–3 years post-study work permit
PR PathwayExpress Entry after PGWP

Admissions

Major IntakeSeptember
Secondary IntakeJanuary, May
ApplicationDirect to universities
Tests AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo (select)
GPAMinimum 60–70% for most programs

Official Links

Official Website International Admissions EduCanada (Official) Canada Study Permit OUAC (Ontario UG) Vanier CGS

Student Reviews

u/canadian_intl reddit

★★★★☆

MS Computer Science · Class of 2024

"UofT CS is excellent, especially for AI/ML with Hinton's legacy. Toronto is an amazing city for international students. Post-grad work permit makes it worth it."

Pros

AI research hub
Multicultural city
Work permit pathway

Cons

Large class sizes
Competitive grading curve
High cost of living

Data Sources

L2 QS World University Rankings (qs_ranking)

L2 Times Higher Education Rankings (the_ranking)

L1 Official