Toronto Metropolitan University

Rank 28
Location Toronto
Established 1948
Famous For Accounting & Finance, Mathematics, Nursing

Overview

Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University, is a public research university with a campus in Toronto, Canada. The University is known for its innovative education and career-focused courses. 

The Ryerson Institute of Technology was established in 1948 to fulfil the need for skilled tradespeople after World War II. In 1968, Ryerson became the first post-secondary institution in Canada to invite students and faculty members to serve on the board. Currently, over 1500 international students are completing their degrees at the University.

Services for International Students

Toronto Metropolitan University's International Student Support is an actively working department facilitating the stay and education of international students at the University campus. The International Student Support strives to help international students connect with the campus community while ensuring their personal, academic, and professional growth on campus. 

The University has Orientation Planners entrusted with organising events for international students. These events are easily accessible, completely inclusive, and aligned with the university's values. 

Students can easily reach the campus from the airport. The university helps international students with various resources to develop their English language skills during their courses with the ESL Foundation Program.

Ranking

  • 851-900th in the QS World University Rankings 2024

Accommodation

Toronto Metropolitan University has four residences. International students are guaranteed accommodation by the University unless they have already been associated with any of the courses at the University. Undergraduate students are eligible for guaranteed accommodation in the first year of their study and can apply for housing in subsequent years.

The residences provided by the University offer safe living communities to the students to enable holistic development while being active members of the student community.

About Location

Toronto Metropolitan University is located in Toronto. Toronto is a prominent city in Canada and has prominent places of interest, such as Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, St. Lawrence Market, Toronto Island Park, Hockey Hall of Fame, and Royal Ontario Museum, among other attractions. Airport Express Bus, trains, buses, trams, taxis, cars, or town cars are some of the modes of transport that the students can access to reach Ryerson University easily.

About Location

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