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When you join our community, you’ll take your place among Canada’s future leaders.
U of T Scarborough is part of the University of Toronto, one of the best public research universities in the world—and recognized as Canada’s top university.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
490
journal articles, 7 books and 58 book chapters were published by U of T Scarborough faculty members in 2019–20.
271
research faculty (a 15% increase since 2015)
Canada Research Chairs
STUDY WITH THE BEST
#1
university in Canada and 18th globally (2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings)
DID YOU KNOW?
During the 2020–2021 academic year, U of T Scarborough awarded
1,248
undergraduate admissions scholarships!
PIRAKASINI (KASHI) CHANDRASEGAR
Political Science and English (Co-op) Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario
Kashi fondly remembers the beginning of her U of T Scarborough experience: “The first day on campus was by far one of my most memorable experiences. The people I met on my first day, and throughout my first week on campus, have become some of my closest friends.” Since then, Kashi has made the most of her time as a student by getting involved.
Kashi notes that her involvement on campus has transformed her from a quiet high school student to a leader known for her advocacy and people skills.
“I chose to be part of a lot of clubs because I really wanted to get involved and get connected with students on campus. The experiences not only allow you to build skills, but also to network and meet like-minded individuals. Law Society of UTSC, UTSC StudyHub, Margins Magazine (UTSC’s Women’s and Trans Centre’s in-house publication), Scarborough Campus Students’ Union, and all of the non-profit organizations I am part of really allow me to put myself out there, get involved, meet people within my program, and develop skills that will last a lifetime.”
INNOVATION
We are always searching for better ways to think, learn and educate. Within the University of Toronto’s tri-campus system, U of T Scarborough has earned the reputation of being the place for innovative students seeking real-world experience.
SUCCEED BEYOND GRADUATION
#1 12%
in Canada and #8 overall in the Global University Employability Ranking 2020 increase in research funding over 5 years 58 companies formed in 2019–2020 at The Hub, U of T Scarborough’s incubator for student entrepreneurs.
In 2020, the Knowledge Equity Lab launched at U of T Scarborough. The lab’s mission is to elevate marginalized voices in academia and challenge multiple forms of exclusion within the structure of knowledge production and exchange. The lab will also promote collaborations with community leaders, Indigenous scholars, farmers, artists, students, and people outside academia who may have knowledge about a specific area affected by systemic bias.
An Anthropology professor from U of T Scarborough participated on a research team that discovered that ostrich eggshell beads traded more than 30,000 years ago offer the earliest proof of social networking among humans.
The BRIDGE, a collaboration between the Department of Management and the U of T Scarborough Library, is a best-in-class business research centre where students access and analyze real-time data, market intelligence, industry research and company profiles.
Researchers at U of T Scarborough have developed a method for turning waste cooking oil from restaurant deep fryers into high-resolution, biodegradable
resin for 3D printing.
SRISUDHAKAR NOWDURI
Human Biology & Biochemistry Scarborough, Ontario
The Undergraduate Research Poster Forum gives students the opportunity to present their research addressing issues of local, national and global importance. Srisudhakar placed second in 2020 with his poster on the effects of surface stiffness and hydrophilicity (wetness level) on bacteria adhesion.
As a member of HOSA at U of T Scarborough (an organization for future health-care professionals), Srisudhakar also showcased his academic and research experience as a competitor in the Biomedical Debate. After winning multiple medals in national and international competitions, he trained other students participating in the event. Srisudhakar was also a reviewer on the Journal of Natural Sciences, established at U of T Scarborough in 2018.
