Academics | University of Toronto

U of T doesn't do one-size-fits all. Our variety and depth of academic options means you can find the right programs to suit your unique interests, while learning from professors who are leaders in their fields.

Canada's Top University

Year after year, U of T is ranked as Canada’s best university — and one of the top post-secondary institutions in the world. Learn more about how our research, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary excellence sets us apart.

U of T scores top marks in QS World University Rankings by Subject

Emily Hopkins operates the materials acceleration platform in the U of T lab of Alán Aspuru-Guzik

U of T among top 10 research organizations cited by global innovators

U of T among top five university business incubators in the world: UBI Global

Programs of study

We offer over 700 undergraduate and 200 graduate programs at U of T. Drawing from our top-ranked research faculty, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the latest developments in whatever you study. So whether you are interested in engineering the next breakthrough technology or uncovering the history of renaissance art or analyzing how urban politics creates food deserts, you can find it here.

Faculties and academic units

Our faculties and divisions provide a home to academic programs. The university is broken down even further into departments, colleges, and centres & institutes, which support an important part of the smaller learning community experience for our students.

Beyond degree programs

U of T provides more than just degree programs. We are committed to providing access to education for anyone who wants to learn fundamentals and upgrade their skills.

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What Our Faculty Are Up To

Working with Ontario Heritage Trust, students 'rethink the stories told' about Canada's built environment

Art history students are hoping to breathe new life into an important group of Ontario heritage buildings, offering narratives and ideas to better preserve some of the province’s most treasured structures.

Prof to offer experimental course taught with AI tools like ChatGPT

A new experimental University of Toronto course will be taught with artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

The advanced fourth-year seminar, AI as a Classroom, will be offered in fall 2023 by the Faculty of Arts & Science as part of the book and media studies program at St. Michael’s College.

The seminar will address a variety of issues concerning artificial intelligence and its growing influence on society, including the ethics of AI and its impact on culture and media.

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'The new Excel': MBA students flock to machine learning course

With recent instability in some U.S. banks and the crypto “winter” that began last year, experts say it’s more important than ever for finance professionals to understand the innovations – and challenges – in the sector.

“The world is changing quickly, and so too are the skills needed to thrive,” says John Hull, a University Professor of finance at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.