The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada. Originally controlled by the Church of England, the university assumed its present name in 1850 upon becoming a secular institution. As a collegiate university, it comprises eleven colleges each with substantial autonomy on financial and institutional affairs and significant differences in character and history. The university also operates two suburban campuses located in Scarborough and Mississauga. The University of Toronto offers over 700 undergraduate and 200 graduate programs. In all major rankings, the university consistently ranks in the top ten public universities in the world and as the top university in the country.
| Former name | King's College, (1827–1849) |
| Motto | Velut arbor ævo no (language?) |
| Motto (English) | As a tree through the ages |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | March 15, 1827 |
| Affiliation | AAU, ACU, AUCC, U15, URA |
| Endowment | c. $2.59 billion (excl. colleges), c. $2.84 billion (incl. colleges) |
| Chancellor | Rose M. Patten |
| President | Meric Gertler |
| Academic staff | 2,547 |
| Administrative staff | 4,590 |
| Students | 62,864 |
| Undergraduates | 43,790 |
| Postgraduates | 19,074 |
| Campus | Urban, 71 hectares |
| Colours | start |
| Athletics | U Sports – OUA, CUFLA |
| Sports | 44 varsity teams |
| Mascot | True Blue (the Beaver) |
About University of Toronto
Known as the birthplace of insulin and stem cell research, the university is home to over 60,000 students annually.
Achievement of University of Toronto
Along with McGill University, it is one of two Association of American Universities based outside of the United States.
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Latest information about University of Toronto updated on July 28 2021.
