University of Toronto (U of T)

🇨🇦 Canada 4-Year University

Global #13 Canada #1

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Institution Info

Founded: 1827
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 102,431 students
Endowment: $2.4B
Website: https://www.utoronto.ca/

About

University of Toronto is a higher education institution in Canada, founded in 1827. Recognized as one of the world's top 100 universities, it is the top-ranked university in Canada. The university has approximately 102K students, an endowment of $2.4B, a member of U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities and Global S-Tier (World Top 20). Also known as U of T.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #29 · Top 50	88,50
THE	2026	THE #21 · Top 50	88,45
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #13 · Top 50	94,47
ARWU	2025	ARWU #25 · Top 50	41,50

Research Output via OpenAlex

1,727

h-index

55,559,257

Citations

534,530

Publications

630,194

i10-index

3,67

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities Global S-Tier (World Top 20) Top 50 Universities in North America Top 20 Universities in Canada Association of American Universities (AAU) Best Universities for Computer Science Best Universities for Medicine & Health Sciences Best Universities for Law

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Motto

"As a tree through the ages"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Toronto's global ranking?

University of Toronto is ranked #13 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Canada, it holds the #1 position.

When was University of Toronto founded?

University of Toronto was founded in 1827, making it 199 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Canada.

How many students attend University of Toronto?

University of Toronto has a student body of approximately 102,431 students.

What is University of Toronto's research output?

University of Toronto has produced 534,530 research publications with 55,559,257 total citations and an h-index of 1,727, according to OpenAlex data.

What is University of Toronto's endowment?

University of Toronto has an endowment of approximately $2.4B USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.