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Vadym Lytvynov is seated behind a dark wooden table in front of a wood-panelled wall decorated with different coats of arms.

A Student’s Path from War to Hope

After Russia invaded Ukraine, U of T’s Scholars-at-Risk program helped Vadym Lytvynov follow his dream Read More

Mathew Okwoli in a blue, pin-striped suit, sitting on a wooden block on the left. Mahlodi Letsie in a green strapless gown standing on the right.

Where the World Meets

As much of the globe turns inward, U of T is doubling down on the value of international education Read More

Outdoor photo of Professor Joe Wong in blue framed glasses and V-neck sweater, with his arms crossed

U of T Is Deepening Its Commitment to Global Education

International students enliven classroom conversations and add to a diverse learning experience for all, says vice-president Joseph Wong Read More

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Displaced by War

U of T has a history of helping scholars fleeing violence in their home countries. This year, many Ukrainians have found a haven here Read More

Jialiang Zhu standing next to a sunflower patch

Come From Away

These seven international students and alumni are among the thousands who contribute to scholarly and cultural life at U of T Read More

Group photo of four international students

Attracting Top Talent to Canada

Canada could invest in a “moonshot” to recruit the world’s outstanding scientists engineers, artists and scholars Read More

Students Quinn Underwood and Swarochish Goswami are working on a laptop while seated on a bench outdoors. Other students are sitting on grass in the background.

Welcoming the World

Canadians take pride in their model of multiculturalism. We need to remind ourselves of why it’s worked so well Read More

A small moose made out of wool stands on a wooden table next to a gramophone

The Things They Carried

Students far from home show us the keepsakes that comfort them Read More

Attracting Top International Grad Students to U of T

Edwin Leong establishes a $55,000 graduate scholarship to be awarded annually to two international students Read More

Deborah Solomon, wearing a flower-patterned dress, standing with tree leaves out of focus in the background

On a Mission of Compassion

The recipient of a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, Deborah Emilia Solomon wants to devote her engineering career “to the service of others” Read More

Khaled Almilaji standing in front of a brick wall, with open pillars on the left

For this Syrian Grad Student, a Fresh Start

Denied re-entry into the U.S. to complete his studies in public health, Khaled Almilaji finds a warm welcome at U of T Read More

International students in conversation in front of Centre for International Experience

U of T Gains Global Edge

Applications from several countries soar as international students rethink where to attend university Read More

Pearson Scholarships Aim to Attract World’s Brightest Students

Program named for Lester B. Pearson would offer 37 international students full tuition for four years Read More

Daisy Ho (fourth from right) and Porcia Leung (fourth from left), president of the U of T Alumni Association in Hong Kong, pose with other members of the gala organizing committee. Photo by Oscar Yu

Eastern Promise

U of T celebrates its connections to the Asia-Pacific region Read More

What Inspires Us

Little things sometimes mean a lot Read More