University of Toronto
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For all enquiries please contact the Exchange Office at exchange@otago.ac.nz.
Last updated November, 2011
Academic Information
Course Information
Suitable to students wishing to take 100 to 300 Otago equivalent papers on exchange.
Academic faculties open to exchange students
Restricted courses
- Exchange is not open to MBA, Master of Financial Economics, Bachelor of Education (BEd) or Law.
- Courses in Visual Studies and Drama are generally not available.
- Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry courses with a laboratory component are extremely limited.
- Commerce courses (MGT) are not available to exchange students at the St. George campus.
Course numbering system
Course "weight" is indicated by the first letter character after the numbers in each course code, and it will be either Y or H:
- Y = a full course, for which one credit (1.0) is given, such as ANT100Y1
- H = a half-course, for which one-half credit (0.5) is given, such as HIS332H1
Short Term Exchanges
This option is not available at the University of Toronto.
Semester Dates
- Academic Year: September - May
- Fall Term: September - December
- Winter Term: January - May
Course Load and Minimum Unit Requirements
Undergraduate:
- The minimum work load to be considered a "full-time student" is three courses
- The maximum permitted work load is five courses per academic term.
Accommodation & the Cost of Living
Accommodation
On and off-campus accommodation available. The University of Toronto cannot guarantee accommodation, but we do currently expect to be able to offer some type of housing to all exchange students who request it.
Accommodation options at Toronto
Estimated Cost of Living
Additional Information
Student Visa & Insurance
Information on Student Visas & Insurance for students going on exchange can be found elsewhere on this website.
Exchange Experiences
- 2010 S1 BA PSYC NR (106K PDF format)
- 2009 S2 BA GEOG RJ (525K PDF format)
- 2008 S2 BCom ACCT BSC GENE RG (2MB PDF format)
- 2008 S2 BTheol CHTH DE (52K PDF format)
The University, City & Region
The University
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community. The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.
Learn more about the University of Toronto
The City of Toronto and Region
Located on the north-western shore of Lake Ontario, farther south than Minnesota and much of Michigan, Toronto is one of the most accessible cities in North America by road, air, rail and water. It is only an hour's drive for about five million Canadians, and within a 90-minute flight for 60% of the U.S. population. It has a high quality of life, reliable services, and is one of the safest urban environments in the world.
According to the United Nations, Toronto is the most ethnically diverse city in the world. A remarkable 41 % of its population was born outside of Canada. The city is home to more than 80 ethnic groups and more than 100 languages, and is marked by an incredible diversity of distinct neighbourhoods, cultures and communities.
Further Information
For further information about Otago Global Student Exchange please email exchange@otago.ac.nz
