BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Master of Teaching 

at U of T, Toronto

The Uni of Toronto acceptance rate is 76.81%. And, it is a good acceptance rate and tells that it is not a very selective university. On the other hand,  acceptance rates for Engineering programs like Engineering Rotman Commerce and Computer Science are lower, standing at just 10 to 20% it a highly selective university to get into.

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

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.

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

Both the University of Toronto and the University of Michigan are top-ranked, highly reputed universities. If we consider the below comparison table, the University of Toronto ranked #13 among world universities whereas the University of Michigan ranked #3. The students must look for various other factors including affordability, career opportunities, academic structure, and campus life rather than just rankings. Students can check the table below for the comparison between the two:

As an international student, an application can be made via the official portal of the university 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 

Students will receive an acknowledgment from the university, with login instructions about two weeks after submitting Toronto University application for undergraduate courses. In the case of graduate programs, the decision on the application will vary by graduate unit, and is affected by the number of applications received. Some early offers of admission are sent out in January or February,  but, the majority of offers normally come in March. Generally, the University of Toronto advises applicants to expect a response by April,  although decisions continue to be made after this too.

According to QS Rankings 2024, Univ of Toronto has a ranking of #21 and Univ of Waterloo has a ranking of #112. Check the table mentioned below.

University of Toronto,  McGill University and University of British Columbia have been ranked as some top universities in Canada. Toronto University has highest world ranking as compared to other 2 universities and is also known to have highest placement rate of 97% for MBA courses.

Some of the important comparative points for these universities based on different parameters are given as follows:

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