Ryerson University
Modern learning in urban Toronto
Ryerson's roots as a polytechnic institution are apparent in its career-focused offerings, such as its high-quality journalism and large undergraduate business programs. Its innovative business incubator Digital Media Zone was ranked fifth globally and tops in Canada in a recent international ranking.
With an innovative approach called Zone Learning, the university has over 10 zones which provide experiential learning, real-life work and an opportunity to launch a start-up business. The university’s partnerships with some of the biggest corporate names in and outside Toronto as well as with over 133 partner universities across the world ensure that Ryerson students have access to the best research, learning and development resources.
Standout programs
- Image Arts
- Film Studies
- Accounting and Finance
Scholarships
Ryerson is pleased to recognize the academic achievements of the first-year class upon admission to the university with over $7 million designated for entrance scholarship support. Students attending a Canadian secondary school with final averages of 80% and higher, who meet the terms and conditions for scholarship, are guaranteed a renewable entrance scholarship according to the following values as per the final average of their high school performance:
- 95% & over = $4,000 per academic year – potentially up to $16,000 based on annual GPA
- 90-94.99% = $2,000 per academic year – potentially up to $8,000 based on annual GPA
- 86-89.99% = $1,000 per academic year – potentially up to $4,000 based on annual GPA
- 80-85.99% = $500 per academic year – potentially up to $2,000 based on annual GPA