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'''University of Toronto''' ('''U of T''', '''UToronto''', or '''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 the colony of Upper Canada.  
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The '''University of Toronto''' (U of T) is a public [[research university]] in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], located on the grounds that surround [[Queen's Park (Toronto)|Queen's Park]]. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in the colony of [[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.


==History==
==History==
Originally controlled by the [[Church of England]], the university assumed its present name in 1850 upon becoming a secular institution. The university is coeducational, and has over 60,000 students, including approximately 15,000 graduate students.  
The University of Toronto was established in 1827 by a royal charter as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada. The university was initially controlled by the Church of England, but became a secular institution in 1850, adopting its current name. The university has since grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Canada.


==Campus==
==Campus==
The University of Toronto has one of the strongest research and teaching faculties in North America, presenting top students at all levels with an intellectual environment unmatched in depth and breadth on any other Canadian campus. The university has three campuses: [[St. George Campus|Downtown Toronto (St. George)]], [[University of Toronto Mississauga|Mississauga]], and [[University of Toronto Scarborough|Scarborough]].
The university's main campus is located in the heart of Toronto, surrounding Queen's Park. The campus is known for its mix of historic and modern architecture, with notable buildings such as [[University College, Toronto|University College]], [[Convocation Hall]], and the [[Robarts Library]]. The university also has two satellite campuses in [[Scarborough, Toronto|Scarborough]] and [[Mississauga]].


==Academics==
==Academics==
The University of Toronto offers over 700 undergraduate and 200 postgraduate programs. The university is organized into 11 colleges, each with substantial autonomy on financial and institutional affairs and differing in character and history. Each college has its own residence halls, and they vary widely in their architecture.
The University of Toronto offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. It is particularly renowned for its research output and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. The university is affiliated with several research institutes and hospitals, contributing to its reputation as a leading research institution.
 
==Research==
The University of Toronto is one of the world's leading institutions, consistently ranked as the top research university in Canada and one of the top research universities worldwide. The university's research performance has been noted in several bibliometric university rankings, which uses citation analysis to evaluates the impact a university has on academic and research performance.  


==Notable alumni==
==Notable Alumni==
The University of Toronto has produced several notable alumni, including four [[Prime Minister of Canada|Prime Ministers of Canada]] and several foreign leaders. The university's alumni also include three [[Nobel laureates]] in Literature and five [[Pulitzer Prize]] winners.
The University of Toronto has produced many notable alumni, including four Canadian prime ministers, fourteen Justices of the [[Supreme Court of Canada]], and numerous leaders in various fields. Some of the university's distinguished alumni include:
* [[William Lyon Mackenzie King]], former Prime Minister of Canada
* [[Lester B. Pearson]], Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former Prime Minister of Canada
* [[Frederick Banting]], co-discoverer of insulin and Nobel laureate
* [[Roberta Bondar]], Canada's first female astronaut


==See also==
==Related pages==
* [[List of universities in Canada]]
* [[List of universities in Canada]]
* [[Education in Canada]]
* [[Toronto]]
* [[Higher education in Ontario]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==Gallery==
* [http://www.utoronto.ca Official website]
<gallery>
File:Utoronto_coa.svg|Coat of arms of the University of Toronto
File:UofT_Wordmark.png|Wordmark of the University of Toronto
File:King's_College_royal_charter_1827_leaf1.jpg|Royal charter of King's College, 1827
File:UniversityCollegeUofT_1800s.jpg|University College in the 1800s
File:AirplaneInFrontOfUC.jpg|Airplane in front of University College
File:WWTower-in-university-of-toronto_cropped.jpg|WW Tower at the University of Toronto
File:UofTConvocationHall.jpg|Convocation Hall
File:The_Old_Vic,_Toronto.jpg|The Old Vic
File:Sandford_Fleming_Building_2011_Toronto.jpg|Sandford Fleming Building
File:Munk_Centre_for_International_Studies.JPG|Munk Centre for International Studies
File:Naylor_Building,_University_of_Toronto,_Canada.jpg|Naylor Building
File:Robarts_Research_Library,_Toronto.jpg|Robarts Research Library
File:AeroVelo_Atlas_top_view.jpg|AeroVelo Atlas
File:Humanstemcell.JPG|Human stem cell research
File:Doors_Unlocked_and_Open_May_2011.jpg|Doors Unlocked and Open event
File:Toronto_-_ON_-_Hart_House.jpg|Hart House
File:Skule_Choir_imgp8938.jpg|Skule Choir
File:Sussex_Court.JPG|Sussex Court
File:Teefy_Hall.JPG|Teefy Hall
File:Varsity_Centre.JPG|Varsity Centre
File:Toronto_varsity_rowing.jpg|Varsity rowing
File:William_Lyon_Mackenzie_King_1942.jpg|William Lyon Mackenzie King
File:Lester_B._Pearson_with_a_pencil.jpg|Lester B. Pearson
File:Paul_martin_2004.jpg|Paul Martin
File:John_Kenneth_Galbraith_1982.jpg|John Kenneth Galbraith
File:John_charles_fields.jpg|John Charles Fields
File:Harold_Innis_public-domain_library_archives-canada.jpg|Harold Innis
File:F._G._Banting_1923.jpg|Frederick Banting
File:Roberta_Bondar_NASA.jpg|Roberta Bondar
File:Julie_Payette_2017.jpg|Julie Payette
File:Smillie_portrait.jpg|Portrait of a notable figure
</gallery>


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Public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada



The University of Toronto (U of T) 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 the colony of 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.

History

The University of Toronto was established in 1827 by a royal charter as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada. The university was initially controlled by the Church of England, but became a secular institution in 1850, adopting its current name. The university has since grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Canada.

Campus

The university's main campus is located in the heart of Toronto, surrounding Queen's Park. The campus is known for its mix of historic and modern architecture, with notable buildings such as University College, Convocation Hall, and the Robarts Library. The university also has two satellite campuses in Scarborough and Mississauga.

Academics

The University of Toronto offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. It is particularly renowned for its research output and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. The university is affiliated with several research institutes and hospitals, contributing to its reputation as a leading research institution.

Notable Alumni

The University of Toronto has produced many notable alumni, including four Canadian prime ministers, fourteen Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada, and numerous leaders in various fields. Some of the university's distinguished alumni include:

Related pages

References

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Gallery

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