Explore U of T Scarborough
Academic Experience + Real-World Experience
U of T is ranked as the top university in Canada and third in the world for Health Science programs. Our Scarborough campus has a strong focus on Global and Experiential Learning that will provide you with a head start on your future. Through our co-op programs, hands-on research, community engagement and a vibrant campus life, you’ll gain invaluable experience and exposure to real world professional environments.
Class/Life Balance
Our Healthy Campus Initiative means that everything we do—from teaching, research, and student activities to the facilities and the grounds we design, build and use—are health-enhancing. From mental, to physical, to spiritual health, we see accessibility, equity, safety, and sustainability as essential components of a healthy campus.
As a U of T Scarborough student you’ll have access to a variety of athletic facilities on campus, including the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, outdoor playing fields, and tennis courts. In addition to the Scarborough facilities, as a U of T student, you also have access to the facilities at the downtown Toronto and Mississauga campuses that provide a wide array of student programming and services.
Welcoming & Inclusive
When you step on the campus, you’ll see why so many students choose us. U of T Scarborough is nestled in 300 acres of the Highland Creek Valley, a gorgeous parkland that is one of Toronto’s most vibrant green spaces.
Our small class sizes create an exceptional opportunity to connect with professors and collaborate with fellow students. It’s an inspiring environment to study in and a great community to call home.
At U of T Scarborough you’ll share your university experience with an inclusive and diverse group of students proudly representing over 150 countries.
Residence Life
Your home away from home on campus. Develop your independence while discovering and being part of an active, close-knit community. Staff, Residence Advisors, and Counsellor-in-Residence are all available to support you and to foster the development of a healthy and positive community.
Living in residence provides you with the convenience, comfort, safety, and support you need to make the transition into University life. Our residence life program is designed to support students in their academic and personal goals, and to connect with peers in an inclusive and vibrant community.
Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH)
The Future of Health care in East GTA
The Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health at the University of Toronto Scarborough will provide an inclusive hub for education and strengthen connections among health-care providers in the region.
SAMIH Rendering made possible by EllisDon, DSA, MVRDV
Experiential Learning
Gain a rich learning experience grounded in the principles and practice of inclusive, integrated health and social medicine.
Experiential Learning (EL) is the process of learning by doing and reflecting on the process. EL allows you to develop new skills, learn about the workplace and discover career interests. There are many different types of EL opportunities either within the classroom, within the community, or within the workplace, including community engaged learning, field experience and organization partnered-projects.
