A career-focused downtown Toronto university known for professionally oriented programs, hands-on learning and its entrepreneurial culture.
Toronto Metropolitan University is a public university in the heart of downtown Toronto. It is known for applied, professionally oriented education that blends classroom learning with real-world experience, and many programs include co-op, internships or practicums.
The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of faculties, including business, engineering, communication and design, community services, science, arts and law. Its downtown location keeps students close to employers, cultural institutions and the city's startup scene.
The university places a strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship, supported by its zone-based incubators that help students turn ideas into ventures. Its community is large, diverse and urban, which suits students who want a city-immersed university experience.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Ontario apply for student aid through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program); students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
The university offers entrance scholarships and need-based bursaries to help students manage the cost of study.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Toronto Metropolitan University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Applications to Toronto Metropolitan University go through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
Applicants typically need an Ontario secondary school diploma with the required Grade 12 courses for their chosen program. Some programs also require supplementary applications, portfolios or auditions.
Ontario secondary school students apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the deadline, selecting Toronto Metropolitan University programs on their application.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Toronto Metropolitan University and OUAC.
The main campus sits in downtown Toronto, woven into the city streets near Yonge-Dundas Square, the Eaton Centre and major transit lines. The campus is compact and urban, with buildings spread across several blocks rather than a traditional enclosed quad.
Student life is energetic and urban, with a large number of clubs, student groups and events spread across the downtown campus. Many students take advantage of the surrounding city for work, volunteering and social activities.
The Toronto Metropolitan Bold compete in U Sports across a range of varsity sports.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.