---
title: University of Toronto
description: Public research university in Toronto with strong art and design programs
url: "https://www.artsume.com/o/university-of-toronto"
type: organization
createdAt: 2025-12-10
updatedAt: 2026-09-02
organizationType: School / university
location: "Toronto, ON, Canada"
website: "https://www.utoronto.ca"
yearFounded: 1827
---

# University of Toronto

*School / university • Toronto, ON, Canada*

## About

Public research university in Toronto with strong art and design programs

The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada. The university offers programs in visual studies and art history through its John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1827
- **Address:** 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1, Canada
- **Website:** https://www.utoronto.ca
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uoft/, twitter: https://twitter.com/UofT, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universitytoronto/

## Programs

View current programs from University of Toronto on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/university-of-toronto