Universities in Toronto — complete guide, rankings, departments, scholarships & admissions
1. University of Toronto
Overview: Founded 1827, U of T is Toronto’s largest and highest-ranked university with multiple campuses (St. George — downtown, Mississauga, Scarborough). It is renowned for medicine, engineering, business, arts & humanities and a very large research footprint.
Major faculties & departments (high-level)
- Faculty of Arts & Science (Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences)
- Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine
- Rotman School of Management (Business)
- Faculty of Law (U of T Law)
- Faculty of Music, Education, Kinesiology & Physical Education, Pharmacy
Flagship scholarships & funding
- Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships — highly competitive; described by U of T as covering tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years (approx. full-ride for selected international undergraduate scholars). See U of T for exact nomination and application steps and dates.
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — institution partnership providing broad support for scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa (varies by cohort).
Admissions & scholarship windows
Undergraduate admission applications (domestic/international) generally follow OUAC cycles (Oct–Jan windows for many programmes). Pearson scholarship nomination/application windows are announced per-year — check the U of T Pearson page for current deadlines. Apply early and follow the university’s official scholarship pages.
2. York University
Overview: York is a large, diverse public university with Keele and Glendon campuses and strong professional schools (Schulich School of Business, Osgoode Hall Law). It has many experiential learning and co-op opportunities.
Major faculties & departments
- Schulich School of Business
- Osgoode Hall Law School
- Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- Faculty of Science, Faculty of Health, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering & Design
Flagship scholarships & funding
- President’s International Scholarship of Excellence — large international award (York advertises awards valued at up to $45,000 per year for certain presidential scholarships; see York’s scholarship pages for exact tiers and eligibility). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Entrance scholarships (automatic consideration for many applicants; ranges like $2,500–$37,500 are shown on York’s pages for international entrance awards — check their futurestudents scholarship pages).
Admissions & scholarship windows
York’s international entrance scholarship consideration is often automatic when you apply for admission; specific award deadlines for some scholarships may require a separate application and can have Feb–Apr windows (see futurestudents.yorku.ca).
3. Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Overview: Urban campus focused on applied learning, industry connections, media, architecture, engineering and business. Large student body and many campus buildings in downtown Toronto.
Major faculties & departments
- Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science
- Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Community Services
- Faculty of Business (Ted Rogers School of Management)
- School of Media and Design
Flagship scholarships & funding (examples)
- TMU entrance scholarships & awards — TMU runs an AwardSpring portal; application windows and award amounts are listed on the TMU awards page (e.g., award application forms open in November for the following academic year; check TMU’s Admissions Scholarships page for dates).
- Graduate scholarships (TMGS) — department nominations and awards such as TMGS (amounts indicated on the TMU graduate funding pages; example listed $15,000 TMGS in some graduate pages).
Admissions & scholarship windows (typical)
TMU opens award applications through AwardSpring (often Nov–Feb windows); deadliness vary by type — check TMU’s official admissions scholarship pages.
Other Toronto higher-education institutions & major colleges
OCAD University (Ontario College of Art & Design)
Overview: Toronto’s art & design university; strong in visual arts, design, digital media and creative practice. Major programs: Fine Arts, Design, Illustration, Digital Media. Scholarships: OCADU entrance scholarships and merit awards — values and application windows on OCAD’s official pages.
George Brown College
Overview: Applied, career-focused diplomas and degrees (cooking, hospitality, construction, design, business). Scholarships & bursaries available — see George Brown’s financial aid pages for values and deadlines.
Centennial College (Scarborough)
Overview: Career programs, polytechnic-style applied degrees and diplomas, strong in engineering tech, business, and health sciences. Scholarships & entrance awards listed on Centennial’s official pages.
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Humber College
Overview: Large college with degree and diploma offerings in media, business, health, and applied tech. Entrance scholarships and awards listed on Humber’s financial aid pages.
Seneca Polytechnic
Overview: Applied programs, strong in technology, aviation, and business. Scholarships and bursaries page lists available awards and typical application windows.
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