Research University
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario · Est. 1827
#32
2026 QS World
Canada's top research university and one of the world's leading institutions.
QS Rank
QS #32
Enrolment
97,000+
Programs
700+
Co-op
Available
About
The University of Toronto is a public research university founded in 1827. With three campuses across the Greater Toronto Area, it is consistently ranked among the top universities in North America. U of T leads Canada in research funding and has produced four Canadian Prime Ministers, ten Nobel laureates, and numerous Fields Medal recipients.
Study permit eligibility (DLI status)
To study in Canada as an international student, your institution must be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). An active DLI status means the institution is authorised to accept international students on a study permit. DLI status can change — always confirm on the IRCC official list before applying.
Verify on IRCC DLI list →Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
All degree programs at the University of Toronto are listed on IRCC's eligible institutions list. PGWP eligibility depends on the program field of study — review IRCC's 2024 field-of-study conditions for programs starting after November 2024.
Source: IRCC eligible institutions list, accessed 2025-08
PGWP eligibility on IRCC.gc.ca →International admission overview
Academic requirements
- →Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) equivalent or international secondary completion
- →Academic strength assessed by faculty — specific average requirements vary by program and year
- →English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo accepted — see thresholds below)
- →Supplementary materials required for some programs (portfolio, supplemental application)
English language tests accepted
Application methods
- → Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) — all Ontario applicants
- → Direct application for some graduate and professional programs
Typical intakes
Requirements summarised from U of T undergraduate admission pages. Threshold figures change annually — always verify on the official admissions website for your program year.
Official admissions page at U of T →Faculties and schools
Tuition
| Student type | Annual tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|
| International students | $34,800–$62,600/yr |
| Canadian/PR students | $7,070–$14,180/yr |
Ranges reflect variation across faculties and programs.
Admissions
Co-operative education
Available
Paid work terms integrated into degree program. International students can participate; work permit implications differ from PGWP — verify with the institution.
Admission competitiveness
Selectivity varies significantly by faculty and program. Vianorr does not publish institution-wide acceptance rates because no single verified figure reflects actual competitiveness for your specific program.
Officially authorised advisers
Advisers listed here hold documented authorisation from U of T — a letter of appointment, signed agent agreement, or equivalent documentary evidence is on file with Vianorr. These are commissioned agents: the institution may pay them a commission when a student enrols through them.
Independent advisers familiar with this institution
These advisers are not authorised by U of T and have no commission agreement with it. They have reported experience helping students apply to this institution. Their claim has not been independently verified by Vianorr beyond the adviser's own assertion.
Provider reports experience with this institution's admission process · Checked 2026-06
✓ Student-paid. No commissions from U of T.
Notable alumni
- Frederick Banting
- Lester B. Pearson
- Marshall McLuhan
- Roberta Bondar
Source and update history
| Data field | Source | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| QS ranking | QS World University Rankings 2026 | 2026 |
| Tuition (international) | Institutional fee schedule 2024–25 | 2024-09 |
| Tuition (domestic) | Institutional fee schedule 2024–25 | 2024-09 |
| DLI status | IRCC DLI list | 2025-08 |
| PGWP eligibility | IRCC eligible institutions list, accessed 2025-08 | 2025-08 |
| Admission requirements (international) | Official institution admissions pages | 2025-08 |
| Institution adviser relationships | Provider-submitted documentation; institution-confirmed | 2025-08 |
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Visit official application page →U of T website →Vianorr does not manage applications. These link to the institution's own admissions pages.
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