Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly Ryerson, has no walls around it. Its campus is woven into downtown Toronto around Yonge and Dundas.
About TMU
It is a career-focused university: engineering, computing, business, media and health, taught with a heavy emphasis on projects and industry placements.
Its DMZ startup incubator is among the best known in North America, and its position in the middle of Canada's largest job market is the reason students choose it.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 83 to 92 depending on programme |
| Intakes | September; January (a small number of programmes) |
| Undergraduate fees | about CAD $32,000 to $38,000 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | about CAD $25,000 to $36,000 a year |
| Application fee | CAD $120 |
| Deposit | Tuition deposit set at offer, commonly CAD $2,000 to $5,000 |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science | Postgraduate | 1 to 2 years | CAD $32,000 a year | Sep |
| MEng Electrical and Computer Engineering | Postgraduate | 1 to 2 years | CAD $30,000 a year | Sep, Jan |
| Master of Data Science and Analytics | Postgraduate | 1 year | CAD $34,000 | Sep |
| MBA | Postgraduate | 1 to 2 years | CAD $36,000 a year | Sep |
| BEng Computer Engineering | Undergraduate | 4 years | CAD $37,000 a year | Sep |
| BComm Business Management | Undergraduate | 4 years | CAD $33,000 a year | Sep |
Campus and student life
Location
Downtown Toronto, inside Canada's largest financial and technology job market.
After you graduate
A Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years, depending on the length of your programme.
Entrepreneurship
The DMZ incubator is open to students and has a long track record of funded startups.
Cost of living
Toronto is expensive. Budget CAD $1,600 to $2,200 a month including rent.
Questions about TMU
What is the Post-Graduation Work Permit?
An open work permit after you finish, valid for up to three years depending on how long your programme ran. Eligibility rules have tightened in recent years, so we confirm your specific programme qualifies before you apply.
Is Canada cheaper than the US?
Usually, yes, on tuition. Toronto and Vancouver rents narrow the gap. We give you the full-year figure either way.
What proof of funds does the study permit need?
Tuition for the first year plus living costs set by the government, held in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate or an accepted account. The living-cost figure is reviewed annually.
Can my spouse come with me?
Spousal open work permit rules have narrowed and now depend on your programme and level. We check the current position rather than assuming.
Interested in TMU?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.