The University of Toronto is a public research university founded in 1827, operating three campuses in Toronto's diverse city region.
The University of Toronto was founded in 1827 and is located at 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The university describes itself as having a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and determination of its faculty, students, alumni, staff and supporters. It states that it prepares students for success through an outstanding global education rooted in excellence, inclusion and close-knit learning communities. The university is deeply rooted in one of the world's most diverse city regions.
The university offers over 700 undergraduate programs and over 300 graduate programs, along with many lifelong learning opportunities. It has 323 tenured-stream faculty who are Canada Research Chairs. The university has 9 winners of the Nobel Prize and is ranked 2nd in the world for clinical medicine research by Clarivate Incites, 2020-2024.
The university operates three campuses: St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough. Listed facilities include the U of T Libraries system, Robarts Library, athletic facilities, Varsity Centre high-performance facilities, creative hubs and campus green spaces.
The university is ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in Canada for sustainability by QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, 2026. It is ranked 3rd globally in artificial intelligence, two years in a row, by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, 2026. It is ranked first in Canada by Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 1st in Canada for entrepreneurship by Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, 2025.
The Governing Council was established by the University of Toronto Act, 1971. It oversees the academic, business and student affairs of the university.