Student Exchange Partner Information fact Sheet 2013‐2014
Institution Name: University of Toronto (St. George Campus)
Country: Canada
Contact
Mailing Address
Inbound Contact Name Inbound Contact Title
Inbound Contact Email
Inbound Contact Phone Number Outbound Contact Name
Outbound Contact Title
Outbound Contact Email
Outbound Contact Phone Number Balance and Agreements Contact name
Balance and Agreements Contact Phone Number
Balance and Agreements Contact Email
Centre for International Experience
Cumberland House
33 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2E3
Canada April Hoy (Acting)
Exchange Officer for Inbound Students
inbound.exchange@utoronto.ca
(416) 946‐3739
Tak Koguchi
Exchange Officer for Outbound Students
outbound.exchange@utoronto.ca (416) 946‐5876
Loraine Au Tham
(416) 946‐0375
l.autham@utoronto.ca
Sessional Dates
Session date (Fall)
Session date (Winter)
Session date (Summer) ‐ If available
Holidays
Fall (early September to late December)
Winter (early January to late April)
Summer (mid May to late August)
Winter break: December 23 ‐ January 3
Application
Nomination Partner deadline (Fall)
Nomination Partner deadline (Winter)
Nomination Partner deadline (Summer)
Feb 1 (Graduate students); Apr 1 (All others)
Feb‐01 (Graduate students); Apr‐01 (All others)
Apr‐15
Application process
Partner university must nominate candidates through the partner portal https://internationalprograms.studentlife.utoronto.ca/PartnerPortal/Login then the student must complete the online exchange application in the student portal https://internationalprograms.studentlife.utoronto.ca/StudentPortal/Login
Courses
Course calendar/catalogue information St George Arts and Sciences http://www.artsandscience.utoronto.ca/ofr/calendar/ Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering http://www.undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/Page420.aspx Restricted programs
Dentistry, Medicine, Rehabilitation Science/Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Pharmacy, Management (MBA), Master of Financial Economics (MFE), Master of Law (LLM) and Bachelor of Education (BEd). The Academic Bridging Program, the Concurrent Teacher Education Program (CTEP), as well as the Co‐op (work placement) program at UTSC are also not available to exchange students. Other programs — e.g., undergraduate Commerce/Management and Biochemistry — have traditionally had only a limited capacity for hosting exchange students.
Full course load
Special Exchange Programs (summer opportunities)
3 minimum and 5 maximum
N/A
On Language and Eligibility Language of instruction
Language requirements
Pre‐orientation language programs
English
Undergraduate ‐ TOEFL Internet‐based Test (IBT): minimum 89 overall + 19 on writing section
The minimum IELTS score requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0. Graduate‐TOEFL Internet‐based Test (IBT): minimum 93 overall +22 on the writing/speaking section The minimum IELTS score requirement is an overall band of 7.0. Law ‐ TOEFL Internet‐
based Test (IBT): minimum 100 overall + 25 on the reading and writing sections
The minimum IELTS score requirement is an overall band of 7.0, with no band below 6.5.
N/A
Academic Eligibility
Minimum academic reqiurements No minimum. Student Must be nominated by home institution. Arrival Information
Suggested arrival date (Fall)
Suggested arrival date (Winter)
Suggested arrival date (Summer) ‐ If available
Minimum length of exchange Maximum length of exchange Two weeks before class starts in early September
One week before class starts in early January
Two weeks before class starts in mid May
One semester
Two semesters
Airport pickup availability There are different options to get from the airport to the campuses. Please refer to the website for more details http://cie.utoronto.ca/Coming/Prepare‐for‐Arrival/Getting‐to‐U‐of‐T‐from‐the‐Airport.htm
Housing
Accomodation gaurantee
None
Accomodation information
Please refer to the website to see the options we have both on and off campus. http://cie.utoronto.ca/Coming/Prepare‐for‐Arrival/Housing.htm
Living Expenses and Financial Requirements
Estimated cost of living per month
Health Insurance Requirements
Approximately $1400‐$2200
UHIP is madatory and costs $57/month
Visa Requirements
Visa information
Depending on your country you might need an entry visa or a study permit. For detailed information please check out http://cie.utoronto.ca/Coming/Prepare‐for‐Arrival/Entry‐Visa.htm Also refer http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp and http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study‐who.asp
Health
Requirements for Health Checks
None
Scholarships
Scholarships available
None
Useful links and resources
Institution Web Page
Exchange/International office website
Campus Life and Facilities links
http://www.utoronto.ca/
http://www.cie.utoronto.ca/
https://ulife.utoronto.ca/
Grading Scale
Grading scale
Guide to understanding tarnscripts: www.transcripts.utoronto.ca/guide/