Join University of Toronto in 2023 - Application Guide and Tips

The University of Toronto is a public university in Canada. It received its royal charter in 1827. According to US News Ranking, the University is ranked 1^st in Canada and 16^th in the world. Whereas the other two global-ranking organisations (Times Higher Education and QS World Ranking) have included the University in the top 50 universities of the world. Also, it is the largest University in Canada. The University has more than 100 departments across three campuses: Mississauga, St. George, and Scarborough. It focuses on three strategies: City Building, International Partnership, and Transformative Education. Due to the high quality of education and high employability rate, the University receives a large number of applications in all the intakes. Here is a guide for international students who wish to apply to the University of Toronto in 2023.

The University of Toronto is considered the best University to study in Canada. There are various reasons to choose the University as an international student:

• The University is located in the city of Toronto, a very diverse region of the country filled with natural beauty. Also, it is one of the safest cities in the world.

• The University is ranked 8^th for employability.

• The University has invested 1.5M in bursaries and grants available each year to foster students' outbound learning and overseas research.

• The students can take advantage of the rich and inclusive environment for study and learning. The University offers more than a thousand clubs, activities, organisations, and volunteer opportunities, including student-run legal and dental clinics and other community-based projects to its students.

• The world's great innovators and educators at the institute are engaged in advancing knowledge and making new discoveries for a more sustainable and prosperous future.

• Also, the curiosity-driven research at the University is the catalyst that expands knowledge.

• Toronto is a great place for international students who are seeking a business opportunity.

• The University offers a diverse environment for studies to international students. Also, the diverse range of people helps the students to develop a global perspective and facilitates the free expression of thoughts.

The University of Toronto offers two intakes for international students every year, i.e. September and January. Since the University has a high ranking, the applications get filled very soon. The applications for the January 2023 intake are closed now. Whereas the online application for the September 2023 intake will open on November 17^th, 2022. Although applications will be accepted until departmental admissions targets are met, completed applications with all supporting documents should be submitted by February 2^nd, 2023. Whereas the early submission of the application with all the documents allows supervisors to review your application before they have accepted other students and, thus, increases the chances of getting an offer letter from the University. Early birds can also easily apply for the University of Toronto scholarship.

The average acceptance rate of the University of Toronto is nearly 43%. Due to the quality of education, the University receives applications from thousands of international students from different parts of the world every year. Before enrolling at the University, students must prepare a strong SOP and an excellent profile to outstand other applicants. Currently, the University is home to more than 20,000 international students from about 170 countries.

Admission decisions are based on academic achievement reflected in the student's academic transcript and research potential, as indicated by research experience and letters of support from referees. However, to enrol for undergraduate programmes, students must score a minimum of 80% in 12^th standard, and a minimum of 8.0 CGPA in undergraduate is required to enrol for graduate courses. The University accepts various English proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo to assess international students' language skills. Moreover, the University may ask for other standardise admission tests for some specific courses. The basic documents required to study at the University of Toronto are:

• Completed application form

• Payment of non-refundable application fee

• Transcript of previous qualification (12^th and undergraduate)

• English proficiency test score

• Standardise admission test (if required by the course)

• Certificate of work experience

• Resume

• LOR (Letter of Recommendation)

• SOP (Statement of Purpose)

International students can make an application to the University through Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) using the "105" application. The student's academic history and grades are integral to an application at U of T. The University charges 180 CAD as a non-refundable application fee. The University also encourages students to apply well in advance of the posted deadlines as the spaces fill quickly, and programs may close before the application deadlines. The steps to enrol at the University of Toronto are:

• Firstly, submit an application to the University with all the required documents.

• After one week of submitting an application, the University will send students an email acknowledgement that includes the student's JOINid/UTORid, their University of Toronto applicant number, and full information about the next steps in the application process.

• The University first verifies if the students have met the general admission criteria, and then they check whether the students have met the course-specific requirements.

• Students will receive a decision from all of the University's faculties that they student have selected. Those who are not admitted to their selected program may be considered for alternate programs and campuses. Admission decisions are released starting in the new year and through to late May.

• Generally, all the admission decisions are final. While in some circumstances, a decision may be reviewed for procedural fairness and lawfulness.

The University of Toronto offers a diverse range of course options to support the career of its students. It offers over 700 undergraduate and 200 graduate programs across three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area. Some of the top University of Toronto courses are:

• Arts and Humanities

• Biology and Biochemistry

• Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems

• Cell Biology

• Clinical Medicine

• Endocrinology and Metabolism

• Gastroenterology and Hepatology

• Molecular Biology and Genetics

• Oncology

• Psychiatry/Psychology

• Surgery

• Social Sciences and Public Health

Moreover, the students who wish to study in 2023 intakes in Canada, may contact our expert counsellors at any branch of Meridean Overseas Education Consultants (MOEC). Students can also take free online counselling through our website. For more information or any queries, you can mail us at application02@meridean.org or call us at our toll-free no. 1800-1230-00011.