A public university in downtown Toronto (formerly Ryerson University), known for its career-focused programs, entrepreneurial spirit, and strengths in media, design, and engineering.
Address: 350 Victoria Street, M5B 2K3 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Media and Communications, Entrepreneurship, Engineering
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Certificate, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with industry in Toronto, particularly in media, technology, and business. Home to The DMZ, a leading university-based tech incubator.
Research:
Applied research and innovation in areas such as media and digital culture, smart cities, cybersecurity, health and wellness, and creative industries.
Famous Alumnis:
Nina Dobrev, Shay Mitchell, Eric McCormack, Hannah Simone
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4000
Current students***:
48000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
220000
Pros
Career-oriented programs with practical experience, strong entrepreneurial focus (The DMZ), located in downtown Toronto, diverse student body.
Cons
Large commuter population, some programs are highly competitive, campus is very urban with limited green space.
Best For
Students seeking career-focused education with strong industry connections and entrepreneurial opportunities in the heart of Toronto, particularly in media, design, business, and engineering.
- Creative Design Strategies, Cybersecurity, Design Thinking, Digital Marketing, Innovation, User experience (UX), User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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