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University of Toronto Ranking

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University of Toronto Ranking Highlights
University of Toronto University Ranking
University of Toronto US News and World Report Ranking 2025
University of Toronto Financial Times Ranking 2025
University of Toronto QS Ranking 2025
University of Toronto THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings 2025
University of Toronto ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
University of Toronto Course Ranking
University of Toronto Student Reviews

University of Toronto
Ranking Highlights

Renowned for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, the University of Toronto has consistently secured top global university rankings. Offering a wide array of courses across various fields and disciplines for its students, the University of Toronto stands out has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class education place for international students.

Rated A++ by Shiksha Grading, the University of Toronto is also rated A++ for courses, such as MBA/PGDM, MS, and MSN. Looking at the Shiksha Grading by Courses, most of the University of Toronto courses are in the range of A++ and B++ grades.

Although there are multiple grading platforms accessible for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading stand out is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers, and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded based on their availability at the college in a particular country, and universities are graded by the countries.

Moving on, according to the 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, the University of Toronto ranks #25, which is declining in comparison to its last year’s ranking, i.e., #21 in 2024. The University of Toronto also ranks #21 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to last year, the University of Toronto witnessed a declining trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #18 in 2023.

Students can check the table below for the past 7-year University of Toronto rankings:

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University of Toronto US News and World Report Ranking 2025

US News and World Report is a US American media company that releases a list of ranks of various global universities. It provides global, national, regional, and subject-based rankings. The US News & World Report considers several factors while providing rankings to the universities. Some crucial factors include graduation rates, peer assessment, first-year retention rates, student-faculty ratio, standardized tests, and more.

As per the US News and World Report 2024, the University of Toront

As per the US News and World Report 2024, the University of Toronto is ranked #17. The Toronto ranking has improved, where the ranking was #18 in 2023. As per the ranking, U of Toronto is among one of the top universities in the world. Among the Canadian Universities, Toronto Universities is ranked #1 in 2024.

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Global Universities	16	18	17

Toronto vs Other Universities: US News and World Report 2025

Toronto University is one of the most popular universities in the world. As per the US News and World Report 2024, the U of Toronto is ranked in #17. In a brief comparison among similar universities, Toronto stands out in the ranking. The rankings of these universities are given below:

University Name	US News National University Ranking 2022	US News National University Ranking 2023	US News National University Ranking 2024
University of Toronto	16	18	17
McGill University	51	54	56
MIT	2	2	2
Stanford University	3	3	3

The US News and World Report is one of the leading ranking bodies in the world. Since 2005 the body has been ranking the global universities based on various parameters. The Parameters include: Research Reputation, Publications, Total Citations, International Collaborations, and Scientific Excellence Indicators among others.

As per the ranking criteria of US News, the ranking body prioritizes peer assessment and graduation rates more than the rest factors. Students can check the table below for some crucial ranking criteria of US News along with the weightage they consider while determining rankings of the University of Toronto:

US News Ranking Criteria for the University of Toronto	Weightage
Average 6-year graduation rate	16%
The 6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell Grant	5.5%
The 6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell Grant	5.5%
Average first-year student retention rate	5%
Over performance (+)/Underperformance(-)	10%
Median federal loan debt for grad borrowers	5%
College grads earning more than an HS grad	5%
Student-Faculty Ratio	3%
Faculty salaries rank	6%
Percent of faculty who are full-time	2%

Also check: US News Best College Rankings Methodology

University of Toronto Financial Times Ranking 2025

Financial Times is one of the leading newspapers that ranks the universities based on the MBA courses and the business schools. In the 2024 rankings The University of Toronto FT Rankings is #70 for the GMBA. The ranking has slightly dropped from #67 in 2023. The UToronto Rankings Financial Times Rankings for GMBA is given below:

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
GMBA	79	67	70

Toronto University vs Other Universities Financial Times Ranking 2025

MBA is one of the most sought courses worldwide. The universities that provide the best opportunities to students attract a maximum number of students. A brief comparison among the world universities for the GMBA courses as per the Financial Times is given below:

University Name	FT GMBA Ranking 2022	FT GMBA Ranking 2023	FT GMBA Ranking 2024
University of Toronto	79	67	70
McGill University	90	83	83
MIT	11	11	6
Stanford University	6	4	23

Financial Times considers many factors while determining the rankings of top universities. Some crucial factors the Financial Times considers include weightage salary, salary increase, research ranks, value for money, aim achieved, alumni network, faculties with doctorates, and more. As per the ranking criteria of Financial Times, the ranking body prioritizes weightage salary and salary increase more than the rest factors. A detailed weightage of the ranking criteria is given below:

FT Ranking Factors	Weightage
Weighted Salary	16%
Salary Increase	16%
Value for Money	5%
Career Progress	3%
Aims Achieved	4%
Alumni Network Rank	4%
Career services	3%
Employed at three months	2%
Sector Diversity Rank	3%
Female Faculty	3%
Female Students	3%
Women on Board	1%
International Faculty	3%
International Students	3%
International Board	1%
International Mobility	5%
International Course Experience	3%
Faculty with Doctorates	5%
Carbon Footprint Rank	4%
FT Research Rank	10%
ESG and net zero teaching rank	3%

Also Read: Financial Times Ranking Methodology

University of Toronto QS Ranking 2025

QS is one of the most followed ranking body around the world. It publishes University rankings for various global universities. The initial ranking by QS was published in 2004 in collaboration with Times Higher Education world ranking. Since 2009, QS is publishing its own rankings.

As per the QS Rankings, UToronto has been ranked #25 in 2025. The ranking has decreased from #21 in 2024. The subject ranking for 2025 are not released by the QS. As per the 2024 rankings, Toronto University is among the top 50 ranked courses for Accounting and Finance, Global MBA, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Engineering. Students can check the table below for Toronto QS Rankings over the years under various categories:

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
World University	34	21	25
Accounting and Finance	15	15	– / –
Architecture and Built Environment	43	39	– / –
Art and Design	101	101	– / –
Biological Sciences	26	22	– / –
Communication and Media Studies	33	21	– / –
Engineering and Technology	27	17	– / –
Global MBA	41	40	– / –
Law and Legal Studies	19	17	– / –
Masters in Business Analytics	13	12	– / –
Mathematics	23	19	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	38	32	– / –
Medicine	15	14	– / –
Nursing	7	5	– / –
Performing Arts	48	46	– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology	12	11	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	28	30	– / –
Politics	28	26	– / –
Sociology	18	18	– / –

Toronto University vs Other Universities: QS Ranks Comparison

The below QS rankings of top universities suggest that there is a slight improvement in the rankings of Toronto, McGill, Stanford and MIT. MIT and Stanford are the top universities while Toronto and McGill also rank among the top 30 global Universities. Students can check the table below for a comparison of QS world university rankings among top universities:

University Name	QS WUR 2023	QS WUR 2024	QS WUR 2025
University of Toronto	34	21	25
McGill University	31	30	29
MIT	1	1	1
Stanford University	3	5	6

QS University is one of the top popular ranking body and has a reputation for being transparent. QS uses an extensive methodology that includes Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Global Engagement, Learning Experience, and Sustainability.

Detailed ranking criteria for the University of Toronto QS Ranking is given below:

QS Ranking Criteria for the University of Toronto	Weightage
Academic Reputation	30%
Citations per faculty	20%
Employer Reputation	15%
Employment Outcomes	5%
International Faculty Ratio	5%
International Research Network	5%
International Student Diversity	0%
International Student Ratio	5%
Faculty Student Ratio	10%
Sustainability	5%

Also, Read QS World University Ranking Methodology

University of Toronto THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings 2025

Time Higher Education is one of the leading magazines that published university rankings for global universities based on various parameters. Since 2004, THE has been publishing university Rankings.

As per the latest global rankings in 2025, Toronto is ranked #21 by Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings. The Ranking for university has dropped 3 places from #18 in 2023. The subject ranking for 2025 is not released by THE. As per 2024 rankings, Toronto is ranked among the best 30 global courses such as Arts and Humanities, Clinical and Health, Engineering, and Psychology. A detailed subject ranking for Toronto by THE is given below:

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
University	18	18	21
Arts and Humanities	15	15	13
Clinical and Health	5	7	9
Engineering	26	27	26
Law	16	16	21
Life Sciences	25	24	27
PG Business and Economics	28	25	24
PG Computer Science	24	22	25
Psychology	19	19	10

University of Toronto vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Rankings Comparison

The University of Toronto is among the popular universities in the world. In comparison to other similar universities, Toronto does fairly well. The table below shows the rank of various global universities. As per the THE Rankings, Stanford is the best global university. Students can check the THE rankings of universities below:

University Name	THE WUR 2022	THE WUR 2023	THE WUR 2024
University of Toronto	18	18	21
McGill University	44	46	49
MIT	5	5	3
Stanford University	4	3	2

Times Higher Education is one of the leading ranking body to rank global universities on various parameters. THE ranks universities based on Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry Standards, and International Outlook. A detailed weightage used by the THE is given below:

Times Higher Education Ranking Criteria for the University of Toronto	Weightage
Teaching reputation	15%
Student staff ratio	4.5%
Doctorate bachelor ratio	2%
Doctorate staff ratio	5.5%
Institutional income	2.5%
Research reputation	18%
Research income	5.5%
Research productivity	5.5%
Citation impact	15%
Research strength	5%
Research excellence	5%
Research influence	5%
Industry income	2%
Patents	2%
International students	2.5%
International staff	2.5%
International co-authorship	2.5%

University of Toronto ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) also known as Shanghai Ranking is one of the leading ranking bodies in the world. Based in China, ARWU ranks various Chinese universities along with major global universities.

As per the University of Toronto ARWU rankings, it is ranked #26 and is among the top-ranking universities globally. The ranking for Toronto University has dropped a few points from #24 in 2023. The detailed Toronto ARWU ranking is given in the table below:

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Universities	22	24	26
Law	32	31	– / –
Mathematics	22	19	– / –
Nursing	23	22	– / –
Physics	51	51	– / –
Political Sciences	51	41	– / –
Sociology	4	6	– / –

University of Toronto vs Other Universities: ARWU Rankings 2025

In a brief comparison among the ranks of the University of Toronto, and other similar universities, Toronto does stand fairly well. A brief comparison of the universities is given in the table.

University Name	ARWU University Ranking 2022	ARWU University Ranking 2023	ARWU University Ranking 2024
University of Toronto	22	24	26
McGill University	73	70	74
MIT	3	3	3
Stanford University	2	2	2

ARWU is one of the leading ranking bodies to rank global universities. Based in Shanghai, the body focuses on ranking Chinese Universities along with top global universities. The ARWU considers factors such as quality of education, quality of faculty, research output and per capita performance. A detailed weightage used by the ARWU is given below:

University of Toronto ARWU Ranking Criteria	Weightage
Nobel Prizes and Field Medals won by Alumni	10%
Nobel Prizes and Field Medals won by Staff	20%
Highly Cited Researchers	20%
Papers published in Nature and Science	20%
Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Science Citation Index	20%
Per capita academic performance of an Institution	10%

University of Toronto
Course Ranking

Shiksha has graded University of Toronto streams, such as Business & Management Studies, Engineering, and Law with A++ grades. The presence of multiple rankings online can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad. Hence, Shiksha Study Abroad has launched Shiksha Grading. With it, students will no longer be required to check multiple ranking organisations to know about the performance of a particular university. Just checking Shiksha rating will suffice.

However, in case students are wondering how well is University of Toronto ranked for its subjects as per other ranking bodies, the institute is popular for its Nursing, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Clinical & Health, and Psychology courses all over the world. In the QS ranking 2024, University of Toronto stands at #5 for Nursing program. Additionally, it is also ranked at #11 - 46 for Pharmacy & Pharmacology. Other than these, Masters in Business Analytics at #12, and Medicine at #14 also got ranked by QS 2024. It is recommended to study Nursing as it ranks #5 by QS (the best ranked course of this institute under this ranking body). This ranking stood at #7 in 2023.

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LL.M.

Ranked by	2021	2022	2023
QS - Law and Legal Studies	-	19	19
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law	37	32	31
THE (Times Higher Education) - Law	-	16	16

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M.A.

Ranked by	2021	2022	2023
QS - Sociology	-	19	18
QS - Politics	-	27	28
QS - Communication and Media Studies	-	35	33
QS - Art and Design	-	51	101
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences	51	51	41
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology	6	4	6
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities	-	15	15

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M.Arch

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
QS - Architecture and Built Environment	47	43	39

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University of Toronto
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Internships4.2

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs4.2

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.1

Value for money4.1

Public transportation4.7

Safety4.4

Indian Food4.4

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BSc (Hons) in Biology for Health Sciences/ Master of Teaching - Batch of 2028

4.3

The university is great although highly competitive and academic.

Tips: It is a world-class institution, but it is highly competitive. You will have to study a lot to survive. A transition from high school is natural. I am here on a 50% scholarship. You can apply for it. Overall, I am very satisfied with the University of Toronto.

Likes (Safety): I rated the University of Toronto high on safety because I felt safe on campus and in the surrounding areas. I never saw any shootings, and campus police are available at all hours. The university also provides multiple emergency contacts for students. The only potential risk I saw was from homeless people at night, but even then I felt safe.

Dislikes (Part time work): I rated the University of Toronto low on part-time work because campus and off-campus jobs are easily available. However, the university is highly competitive, and most students don't have time for part-time work. Some jobs are even available remotely, such as being a PA or TA, which can pay up to 500 CAD per week or 2000-2400 CAD per month.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024Read more

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BSc Hons in Psychology - Batch of 2023

4.3

University of Toronto (Scarborough) - smaller campus, better exposure, better opportunities.

Tips: Getting out of your comfort zone is essential at the beginning of your studies at the University of Toronto. You will need to adapt to the weather and the people, and there will be a cultural shift because there are people from all around the world. Do not shut any experience off. Make connections with faculty members because they will nominate you for scholarships and awards. Overall, since this is a smaller campus, the exposure is great, and the opportunities are tremendous. Build connections and network well. This is the only campus that offers co-ops, so join a co-op programme and get experience while you are studying.

Likes (Student Life): Since I'm on the smaller campus, you get to know everyone. I participated in extracurricular and joined multiple clubs, gaining experience and friendships. It is easy to start with the mentorship programs and then work with a senior mentor to guide you through academic, social and extracurricular on campus.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): You don't need visa sponsorship from your job because you qualify for an open work permit. With psychology, it was easier to get into mental health than psychology but since that was not my area of interest, I added a minor - Statistics and Food Studies. Statistics helped me realize that I want to be a data analyst. It was easier to find jobs in this field.

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2024Read more

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2027

3.9

Great, academically oriented university to study from but expensive.

Tips: In the beginning, you would feel a big cultural shock as the place and its education are quite different from that in India. But, you would find many people from India and all around the world who are willing to talk, know about you and share their experiences. However, once the years progress you will feel a sense of competition which is a good thing, as everyone becomes more aware and concerned about their future. Also, the university provides us opportunities to experience and learn about several different fields and sub-fields of study in the giant universe of ECE, where each sub-field could have a different career path. The university also has resources like ECC and others to help you prepare for the jobs, but securing a job is quite difficult in my field of study, especially at this economic phase. Regarding the scholarships, I didn't receive any and many of my international friends didn't either. Most scholarships require you to be a Canadian citizen or PR but there are exceptions and few international students do get the scholarships. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my university, course and country.

Likes (Quality of faculty): I think the faculty is quite easy to access and approach and is highly knowledgeable in their concepts and field of study. There is more focus on hands-on learning through practicals than most other colleges though the weightage of it towards the overall course grade is usually few, they prefer to put more weightage towards written exams. In terms of diversity, you would find teaching faculty coming from all around the globe, China, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Switzerland, and so many others.

Dislikes (Part time work): I think it is easy to find a part-time job in this area but doing a part-time job while studying is quite difficult for an undergrad ECE student at UofT. Most technical courses are workload-heavy with several lengthy assignments which spare little to no free time. Maybe for Masters, the picture would be different.

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Applied Computing in Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2022

4.3

Good campus, great internship support from the college and a great city.

Tips: Canada is very welcoming. I did not experience a cultural shift because I have lived abroad before. I did apply for a scholarship but unfortunately could not get the scholarship but I know many people who got one. The course is good for quickly getting Canadian working experience. It is however not the best course if you want a classroom experience because you only take 4-5 classes a week.

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024Read more

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MSc Applied Computing in Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2023

4.8

Hardworking and friendly folks

Tips: UofT provides you with tremendous opportunity to boost your career. Alumni are friendly. You can participate in a plethora of activities with students from other departments. There are not many scholarships available at Master's level but a lot for Ph.D.

Likes (Student Life): UofT campus is always buzzing with activities and events. It is easy to find a peer group and have some fun while learning new skills. During orientation you will get an opportunity to enroll in a vast array of clubs. There is always free food at some or the other event on the campus where you can make friends.

Dislikes (Part time work): All upcoming students get an option to apply for Teaching Assistantship roles. Moreover, students can connect with faculty members for Research Assistantship roles. Alumni is very friendly, you can reach out to them for part time roles in the industry.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2024Read more

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Bachelor of Commerce - Batch of 2027

Diverse campus with lots to learn.

Tips: One good thing about UOFT is that it is very diverse and people always accept and respect others. You don't have to change yourself to fit in. I am a permanent resident. I didn't apply for scholarships. Work is stressful. But overall social life is fun.

Likes (Indian Food): Lots of Indian food is available. Restaurants are very good. Pricing depends on the ambience. I have a meal plan with the university, so I don't cook. I live in downtown, so you get everything here. Indian restaurants have similar food to India, and there is one located in every locality.

Dislikes (Safety): This is the main campus located in downtown, Toronto. The other two are subsidiaries. - downtown is often surrounded by homeless people, often drug addicts. It gets sketchy during the night. My recommendation is to always travel in groups, especially during the night.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2024Read more

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