BSc Hons in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 

at U of T, Toronto

Yes, to appear for the University of Toronto admissions. the students are required to submit an English proficiency test score such as IELTS or TOEFL. For IELTS, the students should have a minimum score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0 in any strand. 

Results from IELTS (Academic) are considered for admissions at this university. 

Uni of Toronto has one of the most competitive acceptance rates in Canada. University of Toronto acceptance rate is around 54%. The university itself has mentioned that admission to the university is quite competitive. The applicants are considered as per their academic history; some programs need supplementary applications, auditions or profiles. The university recommends that the applicants apply early and submit all the necessary documents as early as possible.

To get admission, the applicants are required to meet Toronto University admission requirements. These admission requirements are given below:

Undergraduate Courses

• All India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE / Indian School Certificate awarded by CISCE. Class 12 State Board exams with excellent results shall also be considered on an individual basis
• Note that CBSE students who want to study programs that need Calculus for admissions, like Business, Engineering, and Science programs, must present Class 12 Standard Mathematics for admission consideration
• Class 12 Applied Mathematics (Old and New syllabus) shall not meet the Calculus requirement

Graduate Courses

• For master’s programs, the applicants must have an appropriate bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent with a final-year average of at least mid-B from a recognised university
• For doctoral programs, an appropriate master’s degree, or its equivalent, with an average of at least B+ or demonstrated comparable research competence is required. Some departments directly admit students to a doctoral programme from a bachelor’s degree (Minimum average A- required)
• Also, do refer to country-wise requirements before applying to University of Toronto graduate programs

Read: Eligibility Criteria to Study in Canada 

The University of Toronto is very popular among International students for a variety of reasons. Its acceptance rate stands at 76.8% which tells us that it is not a very selective university to get into. However, by meeting a few U of T admission requirements, Indian students can bag their offer letters. 

Please refer to the list of documents required at this university: 

• Academic transcripts (Class 10, 12, and any university transcripts)

• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo/PTE)

• Standardized test scores (if needed)

• LORs (for PG programs)

• Statement of Purpose or essays (for some programs)

• Portfolio/Audition (for Architecture, Fine Arts, Music)

• Valid passport

Check Toronto University IELTS requirement along with the test scores of other English language requirements from the table given below:

Yes, the US World and News ranking body is considered as one of the most influential rankings in the world. The reason behind this is that it uses a lot of factors for evaluating the University of Toronto.

The Parameters include - 

• Research Reputation
• Publications
• Total Citations
• International Collaborations
• Scientific Excellence Indicators 

The University of Toronto is one of the top ranked universities in the world and it is ranked by some of the most influential ranking bodies of the world.

As per the QS rankings in the year 2026,   UToronto has been ranked #26. The ranking has decreased from #25 in 2025. The subject ranking for 2025 are not released by the QS. 

Not exactly, but yes, the University of Toronto is ranked among the top universities in the world by many ranking bodies like the QS, US World, THE and the Shanghai Rankings. 

As per US News rankings 2025, U of T is ranked #16 under the global universities category. This means that this university is one of the top unis of the world. 

The UToronto offers oncampus accommodation campus to Foreign students but students can choose to live off campus as well. Your living expenses in Canada will depend on various factors like lifestyle, type of accommodation you choose and your personal expenses. However off campus living may cost you up to CAD 15,000 or more.

Canada is a hub of some of the best educational institutions in the world, & is a popular destination for higher studies among Indian students. 

The University of Toronto holds the tag of being the best higher educational institution in the country, as per rankings given by some major university/college ranking platforms.

Shiksha, as part of its Best Colleges in Canada Rankings 2025, also places UOT at the top of its rankings, with the University of British Columbia & McGill University rounding out the top 3.