Studying in Toronto
Ontario, Canada
Toronto is Canada’s biggest city and economic engine, one of the most multicultural cities in the world, with world-ranked universities and an enormous job market across finance, tech, and media. It is also Canada’s most expensive city.
Universities and major institutes
- University of Toronto
- Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson)
- York University
- OCAD University
- George Brown, Seneca, and Humber colleges
Cost of living
Toronto has the highest rents in Canada. A room in a shared apartment typically runs CAD $900–$1,400 per month, offset somewhat by an extensive transit system (TTC) and student discounts.
Neighbourhoods for students
- The Annex — next to the University of Toronto, classic student area.
- Downtown / Church-Wellesley — central, close to TMU.
- North York — York University catchment, more affordable.
- Scarborough / Etobicoke — cheaper, served by campus shuttles and transit.
Institutions in Toronto
Toronto Metropolitan University
A downtown Toronto university known for career-focused programmes and strong industry connections, formerly Ryerson University.
University of Toronto
Canada's largest and most internationally renowned university, spread across three campuses in the Toronto area.
York University
One of Canada's largest universities, based in Toronto and known for its Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School.
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