University of Toronto

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:

• 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

Related pages

• List of universities in Canada
• Toronto
• Higher education in Ontario

Gallery

• Coat of arms of the University of Toronto
  Coat of arms of the University of Toronto
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  Wordmark of the University of Toronto
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  Royal charter of King's College, 1827
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  University College in the 1800s
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  Airplane in front of University College
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  WW Tower at the University of Toronto
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  Convocation Hall
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  The Old Vic
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  Sandford Fleming Building
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  Munk Centre for International Studies
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  Naylor Building
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  Robarts Research Library
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  AeroVelo Atlas
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  Human stem cell research
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  Doors Unlocked and Open event
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  Hart House
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  Skule Choir
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  Sussex Court
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  Teefy Hall
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  Varsity Centre
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  Varsity rowing
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  William Lyon Mackenzie King
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  Lester B. Pearson
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  Paul Martin
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  John Kenneth Galbraith
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  John Charles Fields
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  Harold Innis
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  Frederick Banting
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  Roberta Bondar
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  Julie Payette
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  Portrait of a notable figure