University of Toronto

University of Toronto offers an extensive life for students on campus. University also offers various academic options along with a range of social, cultural, recreational and wellness initiatives. Each of the campuses of the university is focused on providing the students with the support they require, wide range of opportunities and resources that will help them reach their full potential.

If you belong to a country where English is not the native language, you will have to provide proof of English language proficiency with the help of exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, etc. The University of Toronto does accept TOEFL scores. In the case of TOEFL iBT, the University of Toronto requires at least 100 with a minimum of 22 in Writing. The discretionary range of TOEFL score is from 89 to 99 with at least 22 in Writing. In the case of paper-delivered TOEFL, the University reviews each application individually.

Both of these institutions form part of the best universities in Canada & are a popular destination among international students looking to pursue higher studies from abroad.

However, both institutions are very selective in choosing between candidates & only prefer individuals with a good track record in past academics as well as other non-academic activities.

The University of Alberta acceptance rate stands at around 58% while that of University of British Columbia stands at 54%. Though both are largely similar, UBC is slightly easier to get into than University of Toronto. 

Graduates of the mentioned universities are employed at some of the top MNC's in Canada & worldwide & are paid well as part of respective jobs.

However, the median salary earned by Toronto Univeristy graduates is the highest with salary of around INR 86.5 L, while that of University of British Columbia is the lowest standing at INR 60.95 L. University of Alberta graduates are sandwiched between the two with an median graduate salary of INR 77.8 L.

To pursue an M.Sc. in Biochemistry at the University of Toronto in the coming spring (Spring 2026), you need to apply through the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) online portal, meet the minimum academic requirements (B+ average in the last two years of study in a relevant BSc program), and submit a letter of intent, CV, and three letters of reference.