About Ryerson University

Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Located in the heart of Toronto, one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities, Ryerson offers high-quality programs enhanced by real-world knowledge through internships and co-ops.

Guided by a bold Academic Plan (opens in new window) , an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan (opens in new window)  to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, Ryerson is the most applied-to university in Ontario relative to available spaces.

Ryerson offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs (opens in new window)  to 38,440 students, including 2,550 master's and PhD students, has nearly 2,700 faculty and staff, and more than 170,000 alumni worldwide.

Research (opens in new window)  grows steadily and contributes to the university’s rising reputation. Research funding doubled between 2008 and 2013 and the university has more than 140 academic and research partnerships in 41 countries.

Ryerson is a leader in online university education in Ontario and is home to The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education (opens in new window) , Canada's largest continuing education provider.

Through its programs and zone learning (opens in new window)  – a pioneering approach to hands-on learning that is transforming entrepreneurial education in Canada – Ryerson is shaping the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Learn more at ryerson.ca/about (opens in new window) .