University of Toronto
- Canada
- Founded 1827
Overview
The University of Toronto is a public research university with three main campuses in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. Based on the grounds that surround Queen's Park in Toronto, it was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1827Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | TorontoSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 102,431 (2025)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | utoronto.ca (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) | |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Check the official page
University of Toronto's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Donald Sutherland (opens in a new tab)Canadian actor (1935–2024)
- Frederick Banting (opens in a new tab)Canadian medical scientist and doctor (1891-1941)
- Anne Carson (opens in a new tab)Canadian-Icelandic poet, academic and essayist (born 1950)
- John Kenneth Galbraith (opens in a new tab)Canadian-American economist and diplomat (1908–2006)
- Arthur Leonard Schawlow (opens in a new tab)American physicist
- Naomi Klein (opens in a new tab)Canadian author and activist (born 1970)
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