Student Life
University of Toronto
As Canada’s largest academic institution, the University of Toronto, established in 1829, hosts more than 600 undergraduate programs, 168 graduate programs, and 42 professional programs. Recognized on an international scale, the research-intensive U of T has an enrolment of more than 70,000 at three campuses and is affiliated with leading research hospitals both in Toronto and across Ontario.
Residence
The University of Toronto offers many different residence options across its St. George campus including both dorm- and apartment-style residences.
As an MRS student, you are eligible to apply to:
- Graduate House
- Loretto College
- St. Michael’s College
- New College residences
For more information about residence, visit the Student Housing Service.
The Student Housing Service also helps you locate off-campus housing, with helpful staff happy to answer your questions about:
- finding housing in Toronto
- leases
- tenant rights and more
Other resources include:
- An online roommate finder
- An off-campus housing registry of accommodations listed by private landlords or students seeking a roommate
Athletics
U of T offers three athletic facilities:
The Athletics Centre houses:
- several gymnasia
- an Olympic-sized pool
- an indoor track
- basketball courts
- tennis courts
- a golf cage
- extensive cardio and weight-training equipment
Drop-in recreation classes include:
- yoga
- step class
- pick-up basketball, soccer, and volleyball
Intramural sports at U of T involve more than 10,000 students each year, as one of the largest intramural programs in Canada. For more information about Athletics and Recreation at U of T, visit UT Athletics.
Student Services
There is no shortage of services at U of T designed to make life easier for students. The Office of Student Life organizes several health and support offices:
- Health Service
- Student Housing Service
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Career Centre
- First Nations House
- Family Care Office
- International Student Centre
- Accessibility Services
- Academic Success Centre
- Multi-faith Centre
For more information about the programs offered within these offices, visit U of T Student Life.
Furthermore, MRS students receive confidential help and support from the Office of Student Affairs, Faculty of Medicine.
The Michener Institute
The Michener Institute also offers a number of student services, including:
- Chat Cafe to help International students with English conversation
- an on-campus residence hall and gym
- coaching and counseling services