Educators

As a high school counsellor or educator, you play a vital role in the success of your students. Thank you for working with us to ensure your students are prepared for the exciting opportunities that lie ahead at U of T Engineering 

This page contains a number of resources and events hosted by U of T Engineering that might be of interest to you. If there is anything we can do tfurther support you or your school, please let us knowengineering@utoronto.ca.   

Introduction to U of T Engineering 

We are recognized as the premier engineering school in Canada and among the top in the world. Our diverse community is made up of approximately 6,140 undergraduates, 2,977 graduate students, 289 professors, 422 administrative and technical staff and more than 59,000 alumni worldwide. The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering is located on the St. George campus of the University of Toronto, in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Opportunities for Educators 

  • Introduction to U of T Engineering sessions: Our virtual introductory sessions are a great way for your students to learn more about our innovative programs, supportive community, and hands-on learning opportunities, while getting all of their admissions questions answered.
  • U of T counsellor resources: The University of Toronto has a number of counsellor resources, including a webinar series and a mailing list.

Tours and Applicant Support

We offer virtual and in-person events throughout the academic year to help students decide if U of T Engineering is the place for them. Visit our Events page to see what we have coming up.

There's no better way to explore our Faculty than with an in-person tour. We offer tours throughout the year with near-daily options available. View our schedule and register for tours on the Visit Us page

We also offer group tours, if you are interested in bringing a group of students to visit campus. Please complete the Group Tour form to inquire.

STEM Programming for High School Students  

  • DEEP Summer Academy is a unique opportunity to learn from current Graduate students who are working on cutting-edge research. DEEP brings together high school students from across the world to explore advanced topics in engineering including robotics, nanotechnology, product design and biomedical engineering at U of T Engineering.
  • Blueprint is an academic enrichment program designed for highly motivated Black students currently in Grades 10 and 11 who are interested in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with a strong interest in Engineering. The program includes four weeks of summer programming and year-long student engagement, including monthly webinars and scheduled meet-ups. Students will be exposed to state-of-the-art teaching facilities and labs at Canada’s top engineering school and have the opportunity to hear from students and researchers in the fields.
  • CREATE is a unique opportunity to learn from current Undergraduate and Graduate students and engage with engineering design problems. CREATE's practical activities, laboratory experiments, and site visits will lead participants through the Engineering Design Cycle to find solutions.

Engineering Outreach also runs additional programming during the school year, including weekend opportunities for high school students and fun, interactive STEM programs for elementary students. For more information, please visit outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/

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