Unis & Colleges in Toronto

	The Greater Toronto Area is home to three universities, an art college and four community colleges — and a host of private educational institutions. Whether you're into computer science, business adminstration, interior design, journalism or multi-media arts - there is a place for all folks!

University of Toronto

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto (U of T) is Canada's largest university, granting both undergraduate and graduate degrees. It has an operating budget of $930 million, assets of over $2 billion, three principal campuses, 11,807 full and part-time employees and over 70,000 students. Additionally, just under ten per cent of the student population consists of international students. U of T offers a full range of courses in the humanities and the social and physical sciences, as well as professional programs in medicine, dentistry, engineering, architecture, nursing, social work and teaching.

York University

Founded in 1959, York University is Canada's third-largest university. It has approximately 7,000 faculty members and staff. Around 50,000 students pursue full or part-time degree studies on the York campus in the northwestern part of the Toronto Region or at Glendon College, Ontario's bilingual liberal arts institution located in downtown Toronto.

Ryerson University

Ryerson University, Canada's only polytechnic university, is home to more than 16,000 full-time students. Thirty-six programs are offered through the Faculties of Arts, Applied Arts, Business, Community Services, Engineering and Applied Science. Of particular note are its journalism, multi-media arts and business programs.

Ontario College of Art and Design

The Ontario College of Art and Design is devoted to the education of professional artists and designers. Its specialized programs include illustration, advertising design, interior design, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, print making and industrial design.

Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology

Community colleges, known more formally as "Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology," provide training in a wide range of practical and technical skills. Programs are planned in co-operation with industry to provide maximum employment opportunities. The four community colleges in the Toronto Region are Centennial College, George Brown College, Humber College and Seneca College. In particular computer-based programs and business and professional services are their focus.

Source: http://www.toronto.ca/quality_of_life/universities_colleges.htm#1