Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community. Three green campuses, Scarborough and Erindale and the historic St. George campus sustain the University environmentally, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

More than 36,000 full-time students and 14,000 part-time students study at the University, a comprehensive institution offering more than 300 undergraduate and 81 doctoral programs. The University of Toronto affords its students an unrivaled education leading to rewarding careers in a vast array of exciting fields. Students, among the most talented in Canada, benefit by programs of study abroad, national and international exchanges, co-operative education and inter-instructional experiences with dozens of affiliated institutions, including a renowned network of teaching hospitals and community-based health units.

Language of Instruction: English

Course Restrictions: ECE courses are heavily over-subscribed. Academic divisions that are not opened to exchange students include Dentistry, Management (MBA), Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. 

Academic Calendar: September - May

• Fall Semester: September - December
• Winter Semester: January – April/May
• Spring Semester: May -August

Useful Links:

1. Academic Programs (http://www.utoronto.ca/calend.htm)

Modular Comparisons:
University of Toronto follows a year-long modular system. One module which lasts one academic year is worth 1 credit. Hence, a module which is one semester long is ½ credit. Each ½ credit is equivalent to 4 MCs in NUS.

Application Deadlines:
Please obtain information on deadlines and application procedures from your faculty's Student Exchange Programme (SEP) Administrator/Coordinator.

On-campus Housing:
Relatively few students at UofT live in a university residence. If they are not living at home they either look for housing that is managed by a private residence organization, or search independently for off-campus accommodation.

The University of Toronto cannot guarantee accommodation to exchange students on the downtown (St. George) campus, but we currently expect to be able to offer some type of housing to all exchange applicants who request it. Because there is a broad range of accommodation available, we ask that you read the information here carefully.
As mentioned above, exchange students at both the Scarborough and Mississauga campus are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The University of Toronto offers a wide range of choices for student housing. There are 13 University Halls which have single studio apartments and shared accommodation. Exchange students should budget between Cdn$800 and Cdn$1,200 per month for both food and accommodation together.

Useful Links:

• International Exchange Office: http://www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange/
• The International Student Centre: http://www.isc.utoronto.ca/

Health Insurance:
ALL international students coming to the University of Toronto are required to purchase health insurance in the form of the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). This is the case regardless of any other coverage that you may have. The cost for a single student for a full year is usually less than $600. Please see http://www.isc.utoronto.ca/healthinsurance/uhipmain.htm for further information on UHIP.

Estimated Cost of Living:

Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on information as of Jul, 11 2008: CAN$1 = SG$1.347