BSc Hons in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 

at U of T, Toronto

Based on the data curated from an unofficial source, the University of Toronto acceptance rate stands at 54% meaning that out of every 100 applicants, 54 were given an offer to join this university. It is a moderate acceptance rate, making it a slightly selective university.

However, the acceptance rates for the Engineering programs, like Engineering, Rotman Commerce, and Computer Science, are relatively lower, standing at just 10 to 20% making 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 54% making it a moderately 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)

• Letters of recommendation (for PG programs)

• Statement of Purpose or essays (for some programs)

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

• Valid passport

The University of Toronto offers on-campus accommodation campus to international students but students can choose to live off campus as well. Other than the tuition fees a major portion of your expenses in the university will go towards your accommodation, food, and other stuff and on campus,  these expenses might range from CAD 8,000 to CAD 15,000 per academic year. Also, your living expenses in Canada will depend on various factors such as your lifestyle, type of accommodation you choose and your personal expenses. However, off-campus living may cost you up to CAD 15,000 or more.

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:

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 

According to the QS World Rankings 2024, University of Toronto has a ranking of #21 and University of Waterloo has a ranking of #112. Some of the other world rankings of both the universities are given in the table below:

McGill University is a public research university in Montreal, Quebec. Established in 1821, it is the oldest university in Canada. Six years later, in 1827, the University of Toronto was established in Toronto. Both universities are very popular among international students. The Times Higher Education (THE) has been consistently ranking the University of Toronto #18 in the world for the last 4 years, meanwhile, for the same period of time McGill University has been ranking at around #45 position in the world. However, the QS World University Rankings has been consistently ranking McGill University under the top 30 universities in the world, and the University of Toronto has been also ranked under the top 30 universities in the world.

The University of Toronto is a public research university, founded in 1827, and is Canada’s top university. U of T has been consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the world by THE. The QS World University Rankings 2024 ranked the University of Toronto #21 in the world, which is a significant improvement of 13 positions from last year’s #34. Meanwhile, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 ranked the University #18 in the world. THE has been consistently ranking the University of Toronto at the #18 position in the world for the last four years. It shows the U of T’s commitment to maintaining higher academic standards and the best teaching methods.

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.