University of Toronto
Canada's highest-ranked university - rigorous, global, and fiercely competitive.
The University of Toronto consistently ranks as Canada's top university and among the top 30 in the world. It is a sprawling, research-intensive institution with three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area. UofT is known for its exceptional depth across virtually every discipline, Nobel-calibre faculty, and strong connections to Toronto's finance, tech, and healthcare industries. The sheer size and academic intensity can be daunting for some students, but those who thrive here benefit from unmatched resources and prestige.
What average do you need to get into UofT?
There is no single UofT acceptance rate - admission is program-by-program. Top competitive programs like Life Sciences (Pre-Med) require high 80s-low 90s, while programs at the more accessible end admit students with averages around low 90s. A competitive overall average for most UofT programs is roughly the mid-80s and up. Check the per-program admission averages below to find your target.
Key Facts
- Location: Toronto, ON
- Founded: 1827
- Students: 102,400
- Maclean's ranking: #2
- QS World ranking: #29
- Approximate domestic tuition: $14000/year
- Co-op available: Yes
Top Strengths
- Medicine & Life Sciences
- Engineering & CS
- Business (Rotman)
- Law
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
Admission Averages by Program
Real admission average ranges for UofT programs, from most accessible to most competitive:
- Engineering Science — admission average: mid-to-high 90s (One of the hardest undergrad programs in Canada. Highly theoretical first two years.)
- Computer Science — admission average: low-to-mid 90s (Very competitive. Strong industry connections in Toronto tech.)
- TrackOne, Undeclared Engineering — admission average: low 90s (Very popular first-year general engineering pathway at UofT.)
- Electrical & Computer Eng. — admission average: low-to-mid 90s (Strong research program, good co-op through PEY.)
- Mechanical & Industrial Eng. — admission average: low 90s (Excellent graduate outcomes in manufacturing and consulting.)
- Rotman Commerce — admission average: low 90s (Target average typically 90%+. Strong for Bay Street finance careers.)
- Life Sciences (Pre-Med) — admission average: high 80s-low 90s (Extremely competitive internally for med school pipeline.)
- Cognitive Science — admission average: high 80s (Interdisciplinary program combining CS, linguistics, and psychology.)
- Statistics — admission average: high 80s-low 90s (Strong for data science, actuarial, and finance careers.)
- Architecture — admission average: high 80s (Portfolio required alongside strong academics.)
- Kinesiology & Physical Education — admission average: high 80s (World-renowned program with outstanding research and clinical opportunities.)
- Arts & Science — admission average: high 80s (Flexible program with one of Canada's broadest course offerings.)
- Global Affairs — admission average: high 80s (Competitive interdisciplinary program, strong for law and policy.)
- Mathematics — admission average: high 80s-low 90s (Deep program, strong for actuarial science and grad school.)
- Physics — admission average: high 80s (One of Canada's strongest physics departments.)
- Nursing (BScN) — admission average: high 80s-low 90s (Competitive, strong clinical placements at Toronto hospitals.)
- Education (BEd) — admission average: high 70s-low 80s (Teacher certification pathway, strong practicum component.)
Things to Know
- UofT's supplemental application is taken seriously - generic answers are screened out quickly.
- Grade 12 marks matter most, but Grade 11 marks are used for early conditional offers.
- The internal competition for certain programs (notably Life Sciences to Med) is extremely intense.
- Co-op and PEY (Professional Experience Year) are available in Engineering and CS but competitive to get into.
Notable Alumni
- Lester B. Pearson
- Frederick Banting
- Marshall McLuhan