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Study in Toronto
Canada's largest city — finance, tech, film, and multicultural hub
Population
2.93M (city) / 6.7M (metro)
1-br rent
$2,180/month
Transit pass
$156/month (TTC)
Institutions
14
About Toronto
Toronto is Canada's largest city and a global financial centre. Its university cluster — including U of T, York, TMU, and OCAD U — is the densest in the country. The city's diverse economy spans finance, technology, film production, and health sciences. It is consistently ranked among the most liveable large cities globally.
Cost of living
| Average 1-bedroom rent | $2,180/month | CMHC 2024 |
| Monthly transit pass | $156/month (TTC) | Published 2025 fare |
| Avg. international tuition | $31,000–$48,000/yr | Local institutions 2024–25 |
Key employers
Major employers in Toronto relevant to student internships, co-op placements, and post-graduation careers.
Climate
Cold winters (−5 to −15°C), warm humid summers (25–30°C). Four distinct seasons.
Student life highlights
- →Bay Street financial district
- →MaRS Discovery District
- →Distillery Historic District
- →CN Tower
- →Toronto Islands
- →PATH underground network
Institutions in Toronto
University of Toronto
QS #32 World (2026)
Co-opYork University
QS #601–650 World (2026)
Co-opToronto Metropolitan University
Unranked (QS 2026)
Co-opSeneca Polytechnic
Not world-ranked (polytechnic)
Co-opGeorge Brown College
Not world-ranked (college)
Co-op
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Find an adviser →Data provenance
Population: Statistics Canada Census of Population 2021
Rent: CMHC Rental Market Report 2024
Effective: 2024-01-01
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