University of Toronto Scarborough
About U of T
The University of Toronto is a global leader in research and teaching. We provide diverse and extensive areas of study organized around intimate learning communities. That is what creates an exceptional learning environment for our students.
- #1 University in Canada (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings)
- #1 Most Innovative University in Canada (Reuters’ ranking of 100 most innovative universities)
- #2 University in North America among public institutions (2025 QS World University Rankings)
- #1 University globally in social and environmental sustainability (2025 QS World University Rankings)
- #1 University in Canada and #12 University globally in graduate employability (2025 QS World University Rankings)
About U of T Scarborough
An anchor institution in the eastern Greater Toronto Area, U of T Scarborough combines the intimacy of a close-knit campus with the breadth of the liberal arts and the depth and rigour of one of the world’s best research universities. Fostering a vibrant culture of community engagement, U of T Scarborough students cross academic and geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.
The dynamic campus life features more than 280 student groups. Located next to popular natural landmarks in Toronto’s greenest area, U of T Scarborough is situated in one of Toronto’s most diverse and multicultural neighbourhoods.
Investing in the Future of Health Care
Scarborough and the Eastern Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is a growing and vibrant, diverse region. To support the needs of our community, U of T Scarborough will equip the region’s future health-care practitioners through the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH), scheduled to open in 2026.
SAMIH will extend the impact of U of T’s health education programs including the Temerty Faculty of Medicine—ranked 5th in the world in 2022 for clinical medicine and health education — and quickly advance the region’s clinical capacity across a range of disciplines.
SAMIH will be home to these U of T Scarborough-based programs:
Launching in 2026:
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Nurse Practitioners
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Physical Therapists
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Physician Assistants
Launching in 2027:
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Physicians
Co-op and Experiential Learning
U of T Scarborough is the University of Toronto’s co-op campus, offering 50+ co-op programs in arts, sciences and management.
- Stand out with 12 to 16 months of paid work terms in your field of study.
- Graduate with a U of T degree; a resumé including experiences across local, national and global industries; and professional skills that prepare you to contribute to any workplace.
Experiential learning offers opportunities to apply what you study in real-world settings—helping you engage with professional environments and community projects to develop skills that boost personal growth and career readiness.
U of T Scarborough offers diverse hands-on experiences, including:
- Co-op programs (paid work terms)
- Community-engaged learning and organization-partnered projects
- Entrepreneurship
- Field work and experiences
- International experiences
- Internships
- Land-based learning
- Performance and artistic productions
- Research opportunities
- Simulated work experiences
- Work-Integrated Learning
- Work Study (part-time, paid on-campus employment)