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University of Toronto Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

University of Toronto's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for — beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

University of Toronto's strongest programs include Engineering Science, Computer Science (St George), Rotman Commerce.

Notable programs

Engineering Science

Canada's most selective undergraduate program (93-97% admission average) with interdisciplinary streams in machine intelligence, robotics, and biomedical engineering

Computer Science (St George)

ARWU #3 globally in AI; home to Vector Institute collaboration and Hinton's legacy lab; median starting salary CAD 69,884

Rotman Commerce

93% employment within 9 months; direct pipeline to Big 4 (150-200 grads/year) and MBB Toronto offices

Medicine (Temerty Faculty)

Canada's largest medical school affiliated with 10 teaching hospitals; CAD 84,960/yr international tuition

Munk School of Global Affairs

Policy and governance programs with direct Ottawa and UN placement pathways; strong for international relations careers

Daniels Faculty of Architecture

Top-ranked Canadian architecture program in a purpose-built facility on Spadina; integrates urban design with sustainability research

Common questions

What are University of Toronto's best programs?

Engineering Science: Canada's most selective undergraduate program (93-97% admission average) with interdisciplinary streams in machine intelligence, robotics, and biomedical engineering Computer Science (St George): ARWU #3 globally in AI; home to Vector Institute collaboration and Hinton's legacy lab; median starting salary CAD 69,884 Rotman Commerce: 93% employment within 9 months; direct pipeline to Big 4 (150-200 grads/year) and MBB Toronto offices Medicine (Temerty Faculty): Canada's largest medical school affiliated with 10 teaching hospitals; CAD 84,960/yr international tuition Munk School of Global Affairs: Policy and governance programs with direct Ottawa and UN placement pathways; strong for international relations careers

What kind of student fits University of Toronto?

Research-oriented students targeting graduate school or academic careers in STEM and AI Self-directed learners comfortable navigating a 97,000-student institution without hand-holding International students seeking a 3-year PGWP with strong PR conversion odds in a global city

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