1 University in Toronto

University of Toronto leads the 1 universities in Toronto at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The universities on this list offer 74 matching courses between them.

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QS World #29 #1 in Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada

University of Toronto

Public University · 74 courses

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CAD 52,000 – CAD 70,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1827Founded

97,000Students

27,000International

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#29 QS World University Rankings 2026

#1 in Canada

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Toronto at #29 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (59,684,471 citations).

Public, private and where they are

1 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Toronto, founded in 1827. University of Toronto is the largest, with 97,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 73 bachelor's and 1 professional. The most common subjects are Social Sciences & Psychology (18), Life Sciences (5), Professional Accounting & Finance (3) and Media Studies (3). The usual length is 4 years and 3–4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (99% of courses with a stated intake). University of Toronto offers the widest choice, with 74 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Toronto?

University of Toronto (QS World #29) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Toronto are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Toronto?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3–4 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Toronto?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Toronto?

University of Toronto, with 74.

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