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About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

Toronto Metropolitan University 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, Toronto Met 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, Toronto Met is a leader in career-focussed programs, and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise.

Toronto Met offers more than 125 undergraduate and graduate programs (opens in new window) .  Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to 48,000 undergraduate and graduate students, including 3,000 master's and PhD students, more than 3,000 faculty and staff, and more than 217,000 alumni worldwide. 

Research (opens in new window)  at Toronto Met is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has grown by 50 percent in the last four years.

Toronto Met 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 foremost provider of university-based adult education, facilitating access to the university’s renowned, professionally relevant courses and programs.

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

Learn more at Toronto Met's About web page.

  • Accreditations and Institutional Memberships
    Page Description:Toronto Met has obtained, wherever applicable, professional accreditation of its programs.
  • Baccalaureate Credentials Awarded at Toronto Met
    Page Description:List of the Baccalaureate Credentials (Bachelor degrees) currently awarded by Toronto Met.
  • Honorary Doctorates and Fellowships
    Page Description:Honorary Doctoral Degrees and Fellowships awarded by Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Library and Archives
    Page Description:Located at the heart of campus, the Toronto Metropolitan University Library and Archives supports the full breadth of programs offered at the University.
  • Mission and Aims
    Page Description:A statement about the mission and aims of Toronto Metropolitan University.
  • Services for Students
    Page Description:From practical learning supports to health-and-wellness services to career counselling, campus community life programs and more, Toronto Met is dedicated to helping students thrive at every stage of their post-secondary journey.
  • Shield and Motto
    Page Description:An explanation of the symbolism and motto found on the Toronto Met Coat of Arms.