If I have Philosophy as an elective during bachelors, can i do a MA in Philosophy in the future?

MA Philosophy or Master of Arts in Philosophy is a 2-year postgraduate course that offers knowledge related to Schools of Classical as well as Modern philosophy. The minimum eligibility required to pursue this course is a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute with philosophy or any related subject as the major subject. Yes, you can pursue an MA in Philosophy even if your Bachelor is unrelated to the field. However, you might have to portray the fact that you have the critical thinking skills to benefit from an MA in Philosophy. It’s even better if your Bachelor is in the humanities and social sciences rather than the hard sciences. So it would be a bit challenging if you had no background in philosophy, but having a BA in philosophy isn’t necessary. Usually, an MA in Philosophy requires a writing sample that is at par with the ones submitted by candidates who have done a BA in Philosophy.

I have done Btech in ECE and I have 5 years of work experience as a senior data engineer in an MNC. Can I get admission in University of Toronto without GRE.

No, GRE is not compulsory for admission to the University of Toronto. It is optional for the University of Toronto, but it's highly recommended that you submit with a good score, as it adds credibility to your application. More than the university, the requirement for GRE depends on the specific program that you are applying to at the University of Toronto. It’s better to check your program's website. The website of the University of Toronto for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering stated that a GRE score is not required. The Civil Engineering Department also doesn't require the GRE. The website of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering also does not require it. The Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry did not state anything about the GRE requirements. Thus it can be safely concluded that there is no GRE requirement as such for MS in the University of Toronto. However, it is always recommended to have a standardized exam score like GRE for Graduate studies as this will improve your chances of admission.

In what ways can McGill University surpass the reputation of the University of Toronto??

Both McGill University and the University of Toronto are widely reputed. If you have to choose between these, make a choice based on the subject and the department you are interested in. Don’t put too much emphasis on the university rankings. It changes each year. Here is a brief comparison of the two. Currently, McGill University world ranking is #44 (THE World University Ranking). While University of Toronto is ranked #18 by THE World University Ranking. Here is a brief comparison of these two. Parameters McGill University University of Toronto Tuition fees (undergraduate) 29,200 CAD (International students) 45,690 CAD (International students) Acceptance rate 48.9% 43% Popular courses Medical and Health Science, Computer Science, Social Science & Humanities Psychology, Medical Technology, Automation and Control, Human and Biological Sciences Average salary CAD 62k CAD 68k You can’t go wrong with either of these schools.

Which university is better for an undergraduate degree in fine arts with a biology minor, U of T, McGill, or Concordia University??

You should prefer University of Toronto or McGill. If you get accepted at both the university, choose one of these according to your preference. UofT has one of the best fine arts programs in the world. Their Biology minor program offers an introduction to Cell & Molecular Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, and Physiology. McGill’s Biology program is more research-oriented. You will get a chance to work and collaborate with some of the best and brightest researchers. UofT and McGill also rank higher than Concordia. UofT was ranked 18th in World University Rankings 2022 by Times Higher Education. McGill was ranked 44th by THE. Here is a brief comparison of UofT and McGill University. Parameters UofT McGill University Undergraduate tuition fees(International) 45,690 CAD 29,200 CAD Acceptance rate 43% 48.9% Average base salary for graduates CAD 68k CAD 62K The science programs of Concordia University aren’t as refined compared to UofT and McGill.

Does the University of Toronto require a GRE for a MS in computer science?

Short answer, yes. It won’t hurt your case unless the score is too bad but the Computer science department website of University of Toronto states that there is no requirement of GRE test score for the admission process. Submitting IELTS or TOEFL scores will suffice the process of admission for international students. The online application form does provide a field where you can submit your GRE scores, but it is made optional. However it is recommended to upload a GRE score as it will create an edge over other applicants. Target for a safe score of 320+ in GRE so that you leave no stone unturned to create a good impression. Tabulation below gives a brief overview on expected test scores of University of Toronto: When you are applying for such competitive programs, it's always wise to present yourself in the best way possible by keeping your best foot ahead. Submitting a GRE score along with a good GPA and resume will definitely enhance the chances of your selection.

Is University of Toronto considered the best at artificial intelligence in the world?

University of Toronto has always been in the list of top 10 institutes for artificial intelligence in the world. Forbes has ranked it 6th best University for AI and data science for 2021. Major areas of study: AI department at UofT gives priority to five major sub-areas: Computational linguistics and natural language processing Knowledge representation Cognitive Robotics Machine learning Computational vision If your aim is to pursue majors in any of the above areas then you can never go wrong with University of Toronto. Research aids: Being a research oriented Institute, University of Toronto has some popular research centers including CARTE, Vector institute, COHESA, SOSCIP, SAVI, CMTE. These centres help students in doing collaborative projects with lead AI companies globally. Master students can also work under research scholars which will give them enormous exposure. Professors and alumni: Geoffrey Hinton, popularly known as 'God father of AI' is a professor at University of Toronto who is even the chief scientist at Vector Institute. Alex Krizhevsky(Post doc student)- Google scholar Hugo Larochelle (post-doc; Lead of Google brain in Montreal) Ilya Sutskever (PhD student, working at Google brain) Ryan Adams (Post-Doc, working at Harvard) Artificial intelligence at University of Toronto definitely seems promising. When you can work/study under Geoffrey Hinton and his crew who are Titans in the AI field, it is an absolute win- win situation. But you are seeking the top University then Stanford, MIT and Carnegie Mellon University are definitely ahead of University of Toronto.

Will I get accepted into University of Toronto?

Securing admission at University of Toronto is really difficult. You will find it very competitive which is fair- it’s currently ranked at #29 among world universities by QS. The overall acceptance rate of the University is 43% but things are harder if you are an international student. There will be a lot of extra formalities like English proficiency, LORs, funding abilities that the university will consider. This is around 23.1% Factors to be considered: GPA requirements: For admission in undergraduate programs, an average score of 90 in class 12th can be considered competitive. Expected scores for some courses are mentioned below: In case of graduate program admission, the minimum GPA requirement is 3.0 while 3.4 out of 4.0 is considered as a competitive score. English language proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS scores are accepted and It is mandatory for international students to submit one of these test scores. TOEFL score: 93(iBT) IELTS score : 7.0 with no band below 6.0 GRE score: Few courses demand GRE test scores for the admission process whereas Courses like CS , material science have made it optional, however submitting a GRE with a score around 320+ will definitely create an edge to your profile which may enhance your chances of selection. GMAT: Minimum GMAT score of 570 is demanded for admission in MBA courses at University of Toronto while the average score of the University is 665. Other requirements: Minimum 3 letters of recommendations along with good resume and Participation in Co-Curricular activities are expected. If you fulfill all the above mentioned criteria including good grades, standard test scores and LORs you will be good to go. Ultimately it depends on the competition in the course which you are inclined towards.

What is your review of University of Toronto?

If you are planning to join a research based course, there is no better University than UofT. It’s a top ranked Canadaian institute and ranked 21st worldwide by QS World Ranking 2020, thus it is highly competitive with a 43% admit rate. Quick stats: Still, harder than getting into is staying there and maintaining your grades. If you ask for reasons enough to attend UofT; they will be: Value of their diploma Wide network of students, professors and alumni which they offer Social prestige, Credibility amongst employers Exposure to research One thing which makes UofT stand out amongst other universities in Canada is hands down their faculty. There are few opinions like " you being just a number", "UofT is a study hell" etc but as long as you are determined and have a good attitude towards your studies, success and exposure comes along your way. Remember that socializing is the key for you to fall in love with the University. Research exposure: Being one of the top research institutes, you will certainly get a high research exposure by working with research faculties and scholars. World class research laboratories with high end equipment are worth mentioning. Campus: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough are the three campuses of University of Toronto with a vibrant urban setting with a perfect environment to study. Campus housing facilities accommodate more than 8,800 students. There are 44 libraries across branches. It is third largest in North America. There are 1000+ diverse organizations and student clubs in the University. University has many Nobel laureates among its faculties and alumni Average salary of UofT graduate in MBA is 133,000 USD whereas science graduate is 93,000 USD University of Toronto is one of the top notch study oriented colleges. However many students struggle due to its high grading standard and endup transferring out or fail to get into their desired majors due to poor grades in 1st year.

What is the acceptance rate at the University of Toronto?

The acceptance rate of UofT is not the most welcoming which is obvious by the fact of it being a top ranked Institute. Once you get into UToronto, the actual struggle is to survive there. It has been ranked 29th by QS World University Ranking, 2020 University of Toronto is quite competitive to get into. Acceptance rate varies from program to program. Average acceptance rate of the University is 43% which comes down to 23.1% for International students. If you manage to score an average of 87-90 in your 6 major subjects and have a good resume, you will have a pretty high chance of getting here. Better the grade, higher is your chance of getting accepted. Ultimately it depends on the branch to which you seek your admission at, less the competition higher is the acceptance rate. However it must be mentioned that getting into the University is not a huge deal when compared to surviving after the first year and getting your desired majors. Statistics of accepted students: Engineering is the most desired field at University of Toronto among international students. Out of 50,041 UG applications 20,296 students were offered admission among which 4,019 were international students. The acceptance rate of graduate courses is around 39% Out of 1056 PhD applicants, 305 were given opportunity for enrollment with an overall acceptance rate of 30% It must be kept in mind that getting into University of Toronto is much easier than surviving there for a second year. The freshman retention rate of the University lies around 85-90%

How can I get scholarships or financial aid for the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto?

It depends from where you are, as well as your previous background. If you are not a Canadian, you will only be eligible for some scholarships and not financial aid. Even then the competition will be too much and you’ll have to be too good with a unique background so that you become a prospective student with a lot of potential at UBC. There are different scholarships for different programs. All have varying criteria which you need to go through carefully. Female students in hard sciences have an added benefit in many scholarships specifically aimed to help them. Parameters Funding at University of British Columbia Funding at University of Toronto Total Funding Budget 30 Million CAD 247 Million CAD Average Scholarship Amount Merit-based: 25-30% Need-based: 65-70% 7,500 CAD to 20,000 CAD Official Website UBC scholarships UToronto’s website UBC Offers funds based on your academic and extracurriculars. You’d be automatically considered for any merit-based awards once admitted to UBC for up to 25-30% of total offered funding. UBC Need-based awards comprise 65-70% of total funding and depends on the student's financial need. UBC Hybrid scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit (academics, leadership skills, etc.) and student’s financial requirements. These make up 10% of the UBC funding. University of Toronto University of Toronto’s budget for funding in 2019-2020 was 247M CAD If you're a great student with active extracurricular participation, you can be considered for scholarships ranging from 7,500 CAD to 20,000 CAD You can check out UToronto’s website for specifics. Credible academic references, exceptional marks and great personal achievements and records are a must for availing most of these merit-based scholarships. These merit-based scholarships/awards don't require any application as you’d be automatically considered. Finally, make sure you work hard and apply on time to be considered for these.

University of Toronto (U of T) Rankings 2026

Study Abroad Team

Updated on - Jun 19, 2026

What's New in U Of T?

18 June 2026: The University of Toronto QS Rankings 2027 have been announced. University of Toronto is ranked #32 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 among more than 1,500 universities worldwide. Check out the top 10 ranked universities for QS World University Rankings 2027.

The University of Toronto, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is the only Canadian university ranked first in the country on every major global ranking body in the current cycle. The University of Toronto ranking for QS World University Rankings 2027 places it at #32 globally, while its strongest subject performance is #4 globally in Nursing under QS Rankings by Subject 2026. View full profile

QS World 2027: #32 globally, #2 in Canada
Collegedunia Study Abroad: #18 globally, #1 in Canada
THE World 2026: #21 globally, #1 in Canada
U.S. News Best Global 2025-2026: #16 globally, #1 in Canada

What this means for Indian applicants: U of T scores higher on THE (#21) and U.S. News (#16) than on QS (#32), a gap that signals stronger research and reputation scores than QS measures. Against IIT Delhi at #118 in QS 2027, Toronto sits nearly 90 positions ahead globally. The three-year-flat #21 on THE means the degree’s standing stays stable across a four-year stay.

Table of Contents

University of Toronto Overall Rankings 2026
University of Toronto Rankings: Bottom Line for Indian Students
University of Toronto QS World University Rankings 2027
Collegedunia Study Abroad Rankings of University of Toronto
University of Toronto Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings
University of Toronto ARWU (Shanghai) Rankings
University of Toronto Other Global Rankings
University of Toronto Subject Rankings
University of Toronto Rankings: Indian Student Outlook
University of Toronto Ranking FAQs

University of Toronto Overall Rankings 2026

Across five global ranking bodies that publish a current edition, U of T’s strongest reads come from Collegedunia Study Abroad and U.S. News, with QS sitting 14 places lower than the median.

Ranking Body and Edition	University of Toronto Rank
Collegedunia Study Abroad	#18 globally, #1 in Canada
QS World University Rankings 2027	#32 globally, #2 in Canada
Times Higher Education World 2026	#21 globally, #1 in Canada
ARWU (Shanghai) 2025	#25 globally
U.S. News Best Global 2025-2026	#16 globally, #1 in Canada

The cross-body spread runs from #16 to #32, a 16-place gap that places Toronto firmly in the world’s top 35 on every body. The body where research and reputation carry the most weight (U.S. News) ranks Toronto highest, while QS, which leans on employer survey scores, ranks it lowest.

Key insight: The 5-body average for U of T works out to roughly #22, eight places stronger than its QS placement alone suggests. For Indian applicants who weigh research strength over recruiter brand, the THE and U.S. News reads carry more decision weight than the QS slide.

University of Toronto Rankings: Bottom Line for Indian Students

The University of Toronto ranking for Indian students reads stronger than its raw QS position because Toronto holds top-25 placements on three bodies and ranks well inside the top 20 globally on subject-level metrics that matter for Indian applicants.

Signal	Value	What it means for Indian applicants
Best overall global rank	#16 (U.S. News 2025-2026)	The strongest reputation score among the five bodies, useful for resume signalling
Most stable ranking	#21 on THE for 3 straight years	Degree value stays flat through a typical four-year UG stay
Strongest subject rank	#4 in Nursing (QS 2026)	Healthcare and life-science applicants get a top-5 subject brand
Toronto vs. IIT Delhi (QS 2027)	U of T #32, IIT Delhi #118	Toronto sits 86 places ahead of India’s top-ranked institution globally
Toronto vs. IIM Ahmedabad (FT MBA)	Rotman #81, IIM-A unranked in FT 2026	Rotman gives Indian MBA aspirants a globally listed brand

Key insight for Indian applicants

Cross-body strength: Toronto holds a top-25 spot on 3 of 5 bodies (THE, ARWU, U.S. News), so the brand carries weight whichever ranking a recruiter checks.
India peer gap: 86 positions clear of IIT Delhi on QS 2027 means a clearly differentiated globally-ranked brand for India-return job markets.
Stability signal: Three years flat at THE #21 limits the chance of a brand dip during the time a 2026 starter spends on campus.

University of Toronto QS World University Rankings 2027

The University of Toronto QS ranking for the QS World University Rankings 2027 edition is #32 globally, placing it second in Canada behind McGill. QS is the body that ranks universities mainly on academic reputation, employer opinion and research citations.

Five-year QS movement shows a clear pattern: a sharp climb between 2023 and 2024, then a steady three-year slide back toward the low-30s band.

Year	University of Toronto QS World Rank
2027	#32
2026	#29
2025	#25
2024	#21
2023	#34

The five-year average sits at #28, and the 2024 peak of #21 marks the highest position Toronto has touched on QS in this window. The drop from #21 in 2024 to #32 in 2027 is an 11-place slide over three editions, but the overall band remains inside the global top-35 throughout.

Trend signal: The 11-place slide since 2024 sits inside QS’s normal volatility band for top-50 universities. Toronto is the only Canadian university to stay inside the global top 35 across every edition shown above, so alumni brand value among Indian recruiters remains intact.

Collegedunia Study Abroad Rankings of University of Toronto

The Collegedunia Study Abroad ranking of University of Toronto places it at #18 globally out of 824 universities tracked, and #1 in Canada out of 116 universities, which is a stronger global read than QS gives.

Category	Collegedunia Rank
Global	#18 out of 824
Canada	#1 out of 116

The 14-place gap between Collegedunia’s #18 and QS’s #32 reflects Collegedunia’s added weight on Indian-student outcomes, including community size and post-study work pathways. With 2,527 Indian students on the St. George campus, Toronto’s India footprint feeds directly into the Collegedunia score.

India-relevance: A #1 Canada read on Collegedunia and a top-20 global read together mark Toronto as the safest Canadian pick for an Indian applicant prioritising brand strength visible to Indian recruiters and family decision-makers.

University of Toronto Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings

The University of Toronto THE ranking for the THE World University Rankings 2026 edition is #21 globally and #1 in Canada for the third year running. THE is the body that ranks universities on teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement and international outlook.

The five-year THE pattern shows a flat top-25 corridor, with a 3-place drift from #18 to #21 between 2023 and 2024 and full stability since then.

Year	University of Toronto THE World Rank
2026	#21
2025	#21
2024	#21
2023	#18
2022	#18

A 3-place change across five editions makes THE the most stable of the global bodies for Toronto, and the #21 mark sits a full 11 places stronger than QS’s current #32. The flat 2024-2026 line is the rare stability pattern Indian applicants look for when committing to a four-year programme.

Key insight: Toronto ranks 3rd among North American public universities and 10th among public universities worldwide on THE 2026, so among universities that admit international students at scale, only a handful sit above it on this body.

University of Toronto ARWU (Shanghai) Rankings

The University of Toronto ARWU ranking for the ARWU 2025 edition is #25 globally. ARWU is the body that ranks universities mainly on research output, faculty awards (Nobel and Fields medal counts) and high-impact citations.

Toronto’s ARWU pattern shows a 3-place drift away from its 2021-2022 peak, with the 2023 #24 marking a one-year recovery.

Year	University of Toronto ARWU Rank
2025	#25
2024	#26
2023	#24
2022	#22
2021	#22

The five-year ARWU average is #24, almost identical to the current edition, and the 3-place slide from #22 to #25 is small compared with Toronto’s 11-place QS movement over the same period. ARWU’s research-output focus places Toronto closer to its U.S. News read (#16) than its QS read (#32), which signals a research-strong profile useful for Indian PhD and master’s applicants.

What it signals: A stable #22 to #25 corridor on a citation-heavy body confirms Toronto’s research engine has not lost ground, even as QS surveys have moved against it.

University of Toronto Other Global Rankings

U of T appears on two more global bodies where less than five years of comparable data is publicly verified. The U.S. News read sits higher than every other body for Toronto, and the Rotman MBA carries the Financial Times listing for Indian business-school applicants.

Ranking Body and Edition	University of Toronto Rank
U.S. News Best Global 2025-2026	#16 globally, #1 in Canada, 9th among public universities worldwide
U.S. News Best Global 2024-2025	#17 globally
Financial Times Full-Time MBA 2026 (Rotman)	#81 globally, with #9 for Faculty Research

The single-place U.S. News climb from #17 to #16 between editions is rare for a top-20 university, and the Rotman FT slot of #81 with a top-10 Faculty Research score signals strong PhD output backing the MBA brand. Indian Rotman applicants looking at career outcomes get a globally-listed MBA brand that few Indian B-schools currently match.

India-relevance: A U.S. News #16 with Princeton, Cornell and UCSF as joint holders puts Toronto in the same publicly-cited bracket as three U.S. Ivy and quasi-Ivy schools, which carries weight in Indian recruiter shortlists.

University of Toronto Subject Rankings

U of T was named first in Canada across every one of the 5 broad subject fields tracked by QS 2026, and first in Canada across all 11 subject areas tracked by THE 2026. Indian applicants who pick by subject brand get top-15 reads on the disciplines most chosen by Indian students.

Subject ranking highlights for Indian applicants

Nursing (QS 2026): #4 globally, Toronto’s single highest subject read on any body.
Artificial Intelligence (ARWU GRAS 2025): #3 globally, ahead of Toronto’s overall ARWU rank by 22 places.
Computer Science (QS 2026): #12 globally, 20 places stronger than Toronto’s QS overall.
Medical and Health (THE 2026): #9 globally, 12 places stronger than Toronto’s THE overall.
Education (THE 2026): #11 globally, the second strongest subject area on THE.

QS Subject Rankings 2026: Broad Fields

Toronto ranks inside the top 17 globally on every broad field QS tracks, a coverage profile that fewer than 10 universities worldwide match.

Broad Field (QS 2026)	Global Rank
Life Sciences and Medicine	#12
Arts and Humanities	#14
Social Sciences and Management	#15
Natural Sciences	#16
Engineering and Technology	#17

Note: The narrowest gap inside the broad field set is just 5 places (Life Sciences #12 to Engineering #17), so subject strength is evenly spread rather than concentrated in one or two fields.

QS Subject Rankings 2026: Top Individual Subjects

The strongest individual-subject reads cluster in health, education and humanities, with Computer Science the strongest STEM mark.

Subject (QS 2026)	Global Rank
Nursing	#4
Anatomy and Physiology	#5
Sports-related subjects	#6
Psychology	#8
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	#10
Education and Training	#10
English Language and Literature	#10
Philosophy	#10
Computer Science	#12

Six subjects sit inside the global top 10, and three more sit inside the top 12, which gives Indian applicants a top-12 brand across every popular study-abroad subject from Computer Science to Psychology.

THE Subject Rankings 2026

THE subject rankings show Medical and Health as Toronto’s strongest read, 12 positions ahead of its overall THE rank.

Subject (THE 2026)	Global Rank
Medical and Health	#9
Education Studies	#11
Psychology	#13
Arts and Humanities	#17
Computer Science	#22
Business and Economics	#23
Law	#23
Life Sciences	#24
Social Sciences	#24
Engineering	#25
Physical Sciences	#27

Every one of the 11 THE subjects sits inside the global top 30, and 4 sit inside the top 17. The Computer Science gap between QS (#12) and THE (#22) is a 10-place spread that Indian CS applicants should weigh against their target recruiter geography.

ARWU Subject Rankings (GRAS) 2025

The ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 places three Toronto subjects inside the global top 6, the strongest cluster of any body.

Subject (ARWU GRAS 2025)	Global Rank
Artificial Intelligence	#3
Biomedical Engineering	#5
Public Health	#6
Statistics	#8
Human Biological Sciences	#9

Key insight: Toronto’s #3 in Artificial Intelligence sits 22 positions ahead of its ARWU overall rank of #25, which signals AI research output that punches well above the university’s average research weight.

University of Toronto Rankings: Indian Student Outlook

For Indian applicants, the Toronto rank pattern reads stronger than its raw QS number because the bodies that weight research and reputation place it 11 to 16 positions higher. The 2,527 Indian students currently at the St. George campus make Toronto the second-largest international cohort, so the brand is well-recognised among Indian families and recruiters.

Popular Programs for Indian Students at University of Toronto

Program	Why it is popular
Computer Science (Bachelor and Master)	QS Computer Science #12, ARWU AI #3, strong Toronto tech-hub placements
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	QS Data Science and AI #10, Vector Institute partnership for ML research
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)	QS Engineering and Technology broad field #17, internships through PEY co-op
Rotman Master of Management and MBA	FT MBA #81, QS Business Master’s #22, Toronto financial-services hub
Life Sciences and Pre-Medicine pathway	QS Life Sciences and Medicine #12, ARWU Public Health #6

Cross-Body Comparison Against Indian Peer Institutions

Body	U of T (Toronto)	IIT Delhi (India’s QS #1)	Gap
QS World 2027	#32	#118	86 places ahead
QS Computer Science 2026	#12	Outside global top 50	40+ places ahead
QS Engineering and Technology 2026	#17	Inside global top 50	30+ places ahead

Indian Student Outlook: Signals

India peer gap: 86 positions ahead of IIT Delhi on QS 2027 means Toronto’s degree differentiates clearly in the Indian return market.
Subject strength over headline rank: Toronto’s QS overall is #32, but its top 5 subject ranks all sit inside the global top 10, so subject-first applicants benefit more than the headline rank suggests.
Cohort scale: 2,527 Indian students at St. George means a built-in community, which mirrors the conditions of the larger U.S. and U.K. picks.
Brand stability: THE #21 unchanged across 3 editions limits the brand-erosion risk a 2026 starter would face on a 4-year programme.

For Indian applicants, the case for U of T rests on the cross-body pattern rather than a single number. The 16-place gap between its U.S. News #16 and QS #32 means the body an applicant cites changes the read by nearly half, and the consistent top-25 placement on 3 of 5 bodies makes Toronto a stable Canadian brand pick over the next four-year cycle.

University of Toronto Ranking FAQs

Ques. What is the QS ranking of University of Toronto in 2027?

Ans. The University of Toronto is ranked #32 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and second in Canada. This is a 3-place drop from its #29 position in QS 2026.

Ques. What is the THE ranking of University of Toronto in 2026?

Ans. The University of Toronto holds #21 globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and #1 in Canada. It is the third year in a row Toronto has stayed at #21 on THE.

Ques. Where does University of Toronto rank on U.S. News and ARWU?

Ans. U of T ranks #16 globally on U.S. News Best Global Universities 2025-2026 and #25 globally on ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025. The U.S. News rank is the highest read among all the global bodies that track Toronto.

Ques. Why is the University of Toronto ranked differently across QS, THE and U.S. News?

Ans. Each body weights different inputs. QS leans on academic and employer surveys, THE weights research environment and teaching, and U.S. News scores research and reputation. Toronto’s research and reputation scores are stronger than its survey scores, which is why the U.S. News (#16) and THE (#21) reads outperform the QS (#32) read.

Ques. What is the best ranked subject at University of Toronto?

Ans. Nursing is Toronto’s best-ranked subject at #4 globally in QS 2026. Other top-10 subjects include Anatomy and Physiology (#5), Psychology (#8), and Computer Science (#12).

Ques. How does University of Toronto rank for Computer Science and AI compared to Indian institutions?

Ans. Toronto ranks #12 globally in QS Computer Science 2026 and #3 globally in ARWU Artificial Intelligence 2025. By contrast, India’s top-ranked institution IIT Delhi sits at #118 on QS World 2027, a gap of more than 100 places.

Ques. Is University of Toronto worth it for Indian students based on rankings?

Ans. Yes, based on cross-body ranking strength. Toronto sits inside the global top 25 on 3 of 5 bodies (THE, ARWU, U.S. News), is ranked #1 in Canada on every body that breaks out a country rank, and has a Collegedunia Study Abroad rank of #18. For Indian applicants, the brand strength is comparable with top-20 U.S. publics at a lower fee load.

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University of Toronto overall ranking by Collegedunia Study Abroad is #18 out of 824 globally, #1 out of 116 in Canada for the year 2026.

Stream	2026 Ranking
Overall	#18 out of 824 in Global Ranking #1 out of 116 in canada
Engineering	#18 out of 370 in Global Ranking #1 out of 30 in canada
Arts	#15 out of 385 in Global Ranking #1 out of 27 in canada
Computer Science	#15 out of 392 in Global Ranking #1 out of 30 in canada
Health Care	#10 out of 356 in Global Ranking #1 out of 26 in canada
Medicine	#10 out of 356 in Global Ranking #1 out of 26 in canada
Law	#16 out of 243 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada
Social Studies	#14 out of 442 in Global Ranking #1 out of 33 in canada
Humanities	#15 out of 385 in Global Ranking #1 out of 27 in canada

University of Toronto overall ranking by QS is #32 out of 1504 globally, #2 out of 23 in Canada for the year 2027.

Stream	2027 Ranking	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking
Overall	#32 out of 1504 in Global Ranking #2 out of 23 in canada	#29 out of 1401 in Global Ranking #2 out of 30 in canada	#25 out of 1503 in Global Ranking #1 out of 30 in canada
Engineering	-	#17 out of 556 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada	#17 out of 550 in Global Ranking #1 out of 19 in canada
Arts	-	#14 out of 553 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada	#14 out of 553 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada
Computer Science	-	#13 out of 850 in Global Ranking #1 out of 24 in canada	#12 out of 850 in Global Ranking #1 out of 25 in canada
Business	-	#55 out of 389: Rotman School of Management #1 out of 17 in canada	#33 out of 650 in Global Ranking #1 out of 44 in canada
Accounting	-	-	#17 out of 375 in Global Ranking #1 out of 14 in canada
Economics	-	-	#21 out of 700 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada
Information Technology	-	#13 out of 850 in Global Ranking #1 out of 24 in canada	-
Medicine	-	#12 out of 847 in Global Ranking #1 out of 24 in canada	#14 out of 850 in Global Ranking #1 out of 24 in canada
Psychology	-	-	#13 out of 350 in Global Ranking #1 out of 19 in canada
Architecture	-	-	#51 out of 261 in Global Ranking #1 out of 8 in canada
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	-	-	#16 out of 552 in Global Ranking #1 out of 22 in canada
Civil Engineering	-	-	#27 out of 277 in Global Ranking #2 out of 12 in canada
Data Science and Analytics	-	-	#10 out of 103 in Global Ranking #1 out of 5 in canada
Chemistry	-	-	#17 out of 700 in Global Ranking #1 out of 21 in canada
Statistics	-	-	#17 out of 275 in Global Ranking #1 out of 11 in canada
Law	-	#18 out of 403 in Global Ranking #1 out of 13 in canada	#16 out of 400 in Global Ranking #1 out of 15 in canada
Physics	-	-	#31 out of 675 in Global Ranking #1 out of 21 in canada
Mathematics	-	-	#16 out of 600 in Global Ranking #1 out of 22 in canada
Mechanical Engineering	-	-	#38 out of 579 in Global Ranking #1 out of 21 in canada
Nursing	-	-	#4 out of 225 in Global Ranking #1 out of 14 in canada
Pharmacy	-	-	#13 out of 400 in Global Ranking #1 out of 14 in canada
Environmental Studies	-	-	#21 out of 550 in Global Ranking #2 out of 20 in canada
Materials Sciences	-	-	#36 out of 550 in Global Ranking #1 out of 14 in canada
Design	-	-	#51 out of 263 in Global Ranking #1 out of 5 in canada
Social Studies	-	#15 out of 550 in Global Ranking #1 out of 16 in canada	#14 out of 550 in Global Ranking #1 out of 17 in canada
Political Science	-	-	#34 out of 400 in Global Ranking #1 out of 18 in canada
Marketing	-	-	#36 out of 100 in Global Ranking #2 out of 4 in canada
English	-	-	#13 out of 350 in Global Ranking #1 out of 16 in canada
Education	-	-	#10 out of 450 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada
Biology	-	-	#22 out of 700 in Global Ranking #1 out of 18 in canada
Humanities	-	#14 out of 553 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada	-
Social Work	-	-	#14 out of 375 in Global Ranking #1 out of 15 in canada
Earth Sciences	-	-	#25 out of 275 in Global Ranking #1 out of 13 in canada
History	-	-	#16 out of 251 in Global Ranking #1 out of 7 in canada
Library Sciences	-	-	#15 out of 100 in Global Ranking #2 out of 4 in canada
Anthropology	-	-	#12 out of 170 in Global Ranking #1 out of 8 in canada
Management	-	#15 out of 550 in Global Ranking #1 out of 16 in canada	-
Communication Studies	-	-	#29 out of 275 in Global Ranking #1 out of 11 in canada
Development Studies	-	-	#35 out of 150 in Global Ranking #2 out of 4 in canada
Geography	-	-	#13 out of 250 in Global Ranking #2 out of 13 in canada
Archaeology	-	-	#31 out of 261 in Global Ranking #1 out of 10 in canada
Performing Arts	-	-	#50 out of 150 in Global Ranking #2 out of 5 in canada
Philosophy	-	-	#10 out of 225 in Global Ranking #1 out of 7 in canada
Theology	-	-	#10 out of 150 in Global Ranking #1 out of 6 in canada
Chemical Engineering	-	-	#23 out of 451 in Global Ranking #1 out of 14 in canada
Mining Engineering	-	-	#12 out of 100 in Global Ranking #3 out of 7 in canada
Agriculture	-	-	#76 out of 475 in Global Ranking #4 out of 14 in canada
Dentistry	-	-	#51 out of 120 in Global Ranking #1 out of 4 in canada
Natural Sciences	-	-	#20 out of 550 in Global Ranking #1 out of 18 in canada
Marine Sciences	-	-	#25 out of 275 in Global Ranking #1 out of 13 in canada
Sports Sciences	-	-	#4 out of 150 in Global Ranking #1 out of 12 in canada

THE

University of Toronto overall ranking by THE is #21 out of 3118 globally, #1 out of 35 in Canada for the year 2026.

Stream	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking
Overall	#21 out of 3118 in Global Ranking #1 out of 35 in canada	#21 out of 2857 in Global Ranking #1 out of 31 in canada	#21 out of 1600 in Global Ranking #1 out of 28 in canada
Engineering	-	#23 out of 1250 in Global Ranking #1 out of 30 in canada	#26 out of 1374 in Global Ranking #1 out of 29 in canada
Arts	-	#16 out of 601 in Global Ranking #1 out of 27 in canada	#13 out of 691 in Global Ranking #1 out of 26 in canada
Computer Science	-	#23 out of 1001 in Global Ranking #1 out of 28 in canada	#25 out of 1027 in Global Ranking #1 out of 28 in canada
Business	-	#24 out of 990 in Global Ranking #1 out of 29 in canada	-
Health Care	-	-	#9 out of 1059 in Global Ranking #1 out of 25 in canada
Psychology	-	#11 out of 601 in Global Ranking #1 out of 30 in canada	#10 out of 621 in Global Ranking #1 out of 29 in canada
Computer Science and Engineering	-	-	#25 out of 1027 in Global Ranking #1 out of 28 in canada
Law	-	#22 out of 301 in Global Ranking #1 out of 19 in canada	#21 out of 329 in Global Ranking #1 out of 17 in canada
Social Studies	-	#24 out of 1001 in Global Ranking #1 out of 33 in canada	#24 out of 997 in Global Ranking #1 out of 31 in canada
Education	-	#9 out of 601 in Global Ranking #1 out of 23 in canada	#9 out of 703 in Global Ranking #1 out of 22 in canada
Humanities	-	#16 out of 601 in Global Ranking #1 out of 27 in canada	#13 out of 691 in Global Ranking #1 out of 26 in canada
Business Economics	-	#24 out of 801 in Global Ranking #1 out of 29 in canada	#24 out of 909 in Global Ranking #1 out of 28 in canada
Economics	-	#24 out of 990 in Global Ranking #1 out of 29 in canada	-
Natural Sciences	-	-	#27 out of 1059 in Global Ranking #1 out of 27 in canada
Clinical Science	-	-	#9 out of 1059 in Global Ranking #1 out of 25 in canada

ARWU

University of Toronto overall ranking by ARWU is #22 out of 1000 globally, #1 out of 26 in Canada for the year 2022 and for the Sciences stream, it ranks #51 out of 500 in global ranking, #1 out of 21 in Canada for the year 2022.

Stream	2022 Ranking	2021 Ranking	2020 Ranking
Overall	#19 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 26 in canada	#12 out of 200 in Global Ranking #2 out of 28 in canada	-
Sciences	#24 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 21 in canada	#201 out of 300 in Global Ranking #3 out of 20 in canada	-
Engineering	#30 out of 500 in Global Ranking #3 out of 26 in canada	#151 out of 200 in Global Ranking #5 out of 26 in canada	-
Business	-	#40 out of 400 in Global Ranking #3 out of 22 in canada	#29 out of 400 in Global Ranking #2 out of 24 in canada
Health Care	#10 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 21 in canada	-	-
Economics	-	#19 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 21 in canada	#24 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada
Finance	-	#11 out of 200 in Global Ranking #1 out of 9 in canada	#18 out of 200 in Global Ranking #1 out of 10 in canada
Medicine	#15 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 17 in canada	#15 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 19 in canada	-
Psychology	-	#12 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 26 in canada	#8 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 27 in canada
Computer Science and Engineering	#15 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 30 in canada	#13 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 26 in canada	#9 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 27 in canada
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	#50 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 27 in canada	#43 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 24 in canada	#33 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 27 in canada
Civil Engineering	#42 out of 500 in Global Ranking #3 out of 16 in canada	#37 out of 300 in Global Ranking #3 out of 17 in canada	#39 out of 300 in Global Ranking #4 out of 16 in canada
Chemistry	#36 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 13 in canada	#35 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 14 in canada	#33 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 14 in canada
Statistics	-	#11 out of 200 in Global Ranking #1 out of 9 in canada	#10 out of 200 in Global Ranking #1 out of 9 in canada
Information Studies	-	#51 out of 100 in Global Ranking #3 out of 4 in canada	-
Law	-	#37 out of 300 in Global Ranking #2 out of 15 in canada	#51 out of 300 in Global Ranking #2 out of 18 in canada
Physics	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 12 in canada	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 12 in canada	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 13 in canada
Mathematics	#22 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 16 in canada	-	#33 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 22 in canada
Aerospace Engineering	-	#21 out of 50 in Global Ranking #1 out of 2 in canada	#23 out of 50 in Global Ranking #1 out of 3 in canada
Mechanical Engineering	#76 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 19 in canada	#76 out of 400 in Global Ranking #2 out of 18 in canada	#76 out of 400 in Global Ranking #2 out of 19 in canada
Nursing	#23 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 15 in canada	#17 out of 300 in Global Ranking #1 out of 15 in canada	#21 out of 300 in Global Ranking #1 out of 15 in canada
Biotechnology	#21 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 13 in canada	#22 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 14 in canada	#19 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 14 in canada
Pharmacy	-	#10 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 15 in canada	#13 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 17 in canada
Environmental Studies	#30 out of 500 in Global Ranking #3 out of 24 in canada	#30 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 25 in canada	#31 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 24 in canada
Materials Sciences	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 13 in canada	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 11 in canada	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 11 in canada
Social Studies	-	#6 out of 200 in Global Ranking #1 out of 10 in canada	#11 out of 200 in Global Ranking #1 out of 10 in canada
Political Science	-	#51 out of 400 in Global Ranking #2 out of 24 in canada	#51 out of 400 in Global Ranking #2 out of 23 in canada
Education	-	#10 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada	#16 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 22 in canada
Biology	#24 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada	#28 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 17 in canada	#26 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 16 in canada
Earth Sciences	#76 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 27 in canada	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 26 in canada	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 27 in canada
Public Policy	#10 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 21 in canada	#11 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 20 in canada	-
Library Sciences	-	#51 out of 100 in Global Ranking #3 out of 4 in canada	-
Management	-	#11 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 23 in canada	-
Communication Studies	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #4 out of 20 in canada	#51 out of 300 in Global Ranking #1 out of 15 in canada	-
Ecology	-	#20 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 27 in canada	#19 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 28 in canada
Geography	#27 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 18 in canada	#24 out of 300 in Global Ranking #2 out of 19 in canada	#23 out of 300 in Global Ranking #2 out of 18 in canada
Chemical Engineering	#101 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 14 in canada	#151 out of 500 in Global Ranking #4 out of 15 in canada	#101 out of 400 in Global Ranking #2 out of 13 in canada
Mining Engineering	#29 out of 500 in Global Ranking #2 out of 9 in canada	#20 out of 100 in Global Ranking #1 out of 7 in canada	#20 out of 100 in Global Ranking #2 out of 8 in canada
Dentistry	-	#25 out of 300 in Global Ranking #1 out of 8 in canada	#36 out of 300 in Global Ranking #2 out of 9 in canada
Clinical Science	#15 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 17 in canada	#15 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 19 in canada	-
Atmospheric Science	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #4 out of 10 in canada	#43 out of 400 in Global Ranking #1 out of 18 in canada	#43 out of 400 in Global Ranking #1 out of 17 in canada
Biomedical Studies	#21 out of 300 in Global Ranking #1 out of 10 in canada	#24 out of 300 in Global Ranking #1 out of 9 in canada	#27 out of 300 in Global Ranking #1 out of 11 in canada
Nanotechnology	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 9 in canada	#51 out of 400 in Global Ranking #1 out of 9 in canada	#51 out of 400 in Global Ranking #1 out of 9 in canada
Energy and Power Engineering	#51 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 12 in canada	#76 out of 400 in Global Ranking #2 out of 11 in canada	-
Human Science	#24 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 17 in canada	-	-
Agribusiness	#101 out of 500 in Global Ranking #4 out of 18 in canada	-	-
Sciences	#201 out of 500 in Global Ranking #7 out of 19 in canada	-	-
Veterinary	#201 out of 500 in Global Ranking #7 out of 11 in canada	#201 out of 300 in Global Ranking #8 out of 10 in canada	-
Instrumentation and Control Engineering	-	#101 out of 300 in Global Ranking #2 out of 8 in canada	#101 out of 300 in Global Ranking #2 out of 8 in canada
Agriculture	-	#76 out of 500 in Global Ranking #4 out of 17 in canada	#76 out of 500 in Global Ranking #4 out of 19 in canada
Medical Technology	-	#8 out of 400 in Global Ranking #1 out of 15 in canada	-
Tourism and Hospitality	-	#201 out of 300 in Global Ranking #5 out of 15 in canada	#201 out of 300 in Global Ranking #5 out of 20 in canada

US News

University of Toronto overall ranking by US News is #20 out of 2604 globally, #1 out of 38 in Canada for the year 2026.

Stream	2026 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Overall	#20 out of 2604 in Global Ranking #1 out of 38 in canada	#17 out of 2459 in Global Ranking #1 out of 40 in canada	#16 out of 1740 in Global Ranking #1 out of 35 in canada

Financial Times

Rotman School of Management overall ranking by Financial Times is #76 out of 100 globally, #1 out of 5 in Canada for the year 2025.

Stream	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Overall	#76 out of 100: Rotman School of Management #1 out of 5 in canada	-	-
Business	-	#70 out of 100: Rotman School of Management #2 out of 4 in canada	#67 out of 100: Rotman School of Management #1 out of 4 in canada

CWUR

University of Toronto overall ranking by CWUR is #23 out of 2000 globally, #1 out of 38 in Canada for the year 2025.

Stream	2025 Ranking	2022 Ranking	2021 Ranking
Overall	#23 out of 2000 in Global Ranking #1 out of 38 in canada	#24 out of 1994 in Global Ranking #1 out of 39 in canada	#24 out of 2000 in Global Ranking #1 out of 44 in canada

RUR

University of Toronto overall ranking by RUR is #60 out of 800 globally, #2 out of 22 in Canada for the year 2020 and for the Engineering stream, it ranks #152 out of 750 in global ranking, #6 out of 21 in Canada for the year 2020.

Stream	2020 Ranking	2019 Ranking	2018 Ranking
Overall	#60 out of 800 in Global Ranking #2 out of 22 in canada	#59 out of 810 in Global Ranking #2 out of 21 in canada	#59 out of 784 in Global Ranking #3 out of 19 in canada
Engineering	#152 out of 750 in Global Ranking #6 out of 21 in canada	#148 out of 625 in Global Ranking #5 out of 21 in canada	#94 out of 565 in Global Ranking #3 out of 17 in canada
Medicine	-	-	#14 out of 500 in Global Ranking #1 out of 17 in canada
Humanities	-	#120 out of 600 in Global Ranking #3 out of 21 in canada	#100 out of 600 in Global Ranking #2 out of 19 in canada
Natural Sciences	#260 out of 700 in Global Ranking #11 out of 21 in canada	#254 out of 625 in Global Ranking #9 out of 21 in canada	#176 out of 610 in Global Ranking #7 out of 19 in canada