University of Toronto
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Toronto, Canada's largest and highest-ranked university, offers many awards for international students, including the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship for undergraduates and the Ontario Trillium Scholarship (OTS) for outstanding international doctoral students. There is no direct application for the OTS: departments nominate students admitted to PhD programs. Award values and conditions vary by program and faculty.
Information last verified: October 13, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
First-year international tuition in Arts & Science 2025-26: CAD 63,570 (about CAD 66,375 with mandatory fees and UHIP). 2026-27 figures were not in the source we checked.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto)
BachelorFully Funded47 majorsNovember 6, 2026 · Current application intake closed
Life and living
Toronto · Canada
Life and living
Toronto · Canada
Living in Toronto
Canada’s largest city and financial and cultural hub on Lake Ontario (census metropolitan area figure), home to the University of Toronto and many other universities.
Student housing
The University of Toronto estimates housing in the Greater Toronto Area at CAD 1,220–2,700 a month (2026), with total living costs of about CAD 2,000–3,800.
Transport for students
The TTC post-secondary monthly pass costs about CAD 128 (regular about CAD 156).
Top landmarks
CN Tower
Royal Ontario Museum
Maksim Sokolov (Maxergon) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Toronto Islands
JK Liu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Studying and living in Canada
Costs and living
Annual international bachelor's tuition (official examples): • UBC (2026/27): Arts CAD 51,530, Science 53,082, Engineering 66,200, Commerce 66,678. • McGill (admitted fall 2026): Arts 56,000, Engineering 65,168. • Toronto (2025-26): Arts & Science 63,570. • Waterloo (fall 2026): CAD 23,598 to 34,942 per term depending on the program. Research graduate study is often cheaper: a thesis master's at McGill is about CAD 10,674 per term, and many doctoral students receive university or supervisor funding. Living costs: the government requires proof of at least CAD 23,448 for one student per year (outside Quebec), on top of first-year tuition.
Working while studying
• During studies: up to 24 hours a week off campus in term and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks, if you study full time in a program of at least 6 months and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). • After graduation: the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) lasts 8 months to 3 years depending on program length; master's graduates get 3 years. • PGWP language requirement: CLB/NCLC 7 in all four skills. • The field-of-study requirement applies only to college diplomas, not to university bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in CanadaFaculties and programmes
17 faculties · 108 programmes
Faculties and programmes
17 faculties · 108 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering· Master, PhD
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Arts & Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· Bachelor
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Business Management· Bachelor
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Film & Television Production
- Finance· Bachelor
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- International Relations
- Languages and Literature
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Theatre & Drama
- Theology & Religious Studies
Faculty of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
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Faculty of Information
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Information Technology (IT)
Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Sports Science
Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Rotman School of Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Finance
- Human Resource Management· PhD
- Marketing· Master, PhD
- Supply Chain Management· Master, PhD
Temerty Faculty of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology· Master, PhD
- General Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Master, PhD
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Master, PhD
- Physical Therapy· Master, PhD
Faculty of Music
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Music
Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Pharmacy
Dalla Lana School of Public Health
MasterPhDENEnglish- Public Health
Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
MasterPhDENEnglish- Social Work
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
MasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Psychology
- Psychology
- Special Education· Master
University of Toronto Mississauga
BachelorENEnglish- Accounting
- Biology
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics
- Digital Media
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Finance
- Geography
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
University of Toronto Scarborough
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Accounting
- Anthropology· Bachelor
- Biology· Bachelor
- Business Management· Bachelor
- Chemistry· Bachelor
- Computer Science· Bachelor
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor
- Digital Media· Bachelor
- Economics· Bachelor
- Environmental Science· Bachelor
- Finance· Bachelor
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor
- Geography· Bachelor
- Journalism· Bachelor
- Mathematics· Bachelor
- Music· Bachelor
- Physics· Bachelor
- Political Science· Bachelor
- Psychology· Bachelor
- Sociology· Bachelor
- Statistics· Bachelor
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: 100% Full Tuition Waiver for 4 Years, Full residence support for four years, Annual Incidental & Book Allowances.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Required documents: Official School Nomination Letter, Official Academic Transcripts for Last 3 Years, Personal Essays and Statements.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.utoronto.ca. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#29
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