Toronto

Centre of the action

The Rotman School is in downtown Toronto, Canada’s financial, commercial and cultural capital, consistently ranked one of the best cities in the world in which to live. Our students are trained just blocks from Bay Street (Canada’s business centre), and the School takes full advantage of its location: a variety of academic and research partnerships exist between Rotman and the corporate world.

A global city

As the financial capital of Canada, Toronto boasts a vibrant and growing key industry clusters, highly-skilled work force and an unmatched quality of life. A city of neighbourhoods, it is the most culturally places on earth, and its openness to the global economy make it a perfect spot to gain an international perspective on business. Known for its safe, clean streets and a vibrant culture, it's a great place to live and work.

Photo of downtown Toronto entered in Rotman's annual Lens Competition, 2011

Toronto- Financial Centre

Toronto is the third-largest centre for financial services and communications technology in North America, and the site of major clusters of innovation in industries ranging from aerospace to biotech. The Rotman School takes full advantage of its downtown location - just blocks from Bay Street - by drawing on a rich pool of business and political leaders as teachers, mentors and speakers.

Getting around

Toronto is an infintately walkable city. It also has a good public transit system and conveniently located short-term bike and car rentals. Purchase a new or used bike and you are set!

Learn about the city

In addition to being known as Canada’s financial services capital, ‘Hollywood North’, and ‘Silicon Valley North’, Toronto is home to major industry clusters, including aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, health care, telecommunications, and tourism. Group projects in the MBA program frequently involve local businesses, cultural organizations, not-for-profit organizations and a wide variety of academic and research partners.

How Toronto compares to other international cities

The consensus is in: Toronto is one of the most liveable and competitive cities in the world. Don't believe us? Read what the Economist, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, and other top business magazines have to say about the city and its strengths as a financial and cultural capital. Find out why we've been called a "smart city", the "capital of cool" and "one of the best places for companies to establish themselves."

Explore the city

With its eclectic mix of architecture, food and shopping, Toronto offers an exciting and enriching experience for those who have the privilege of living here. As part of the downtown campus of the University of Toronto, the Rotman School is just steps away from some of the city's best attractions. Learn how our students and other members of the Rotman community make the most of the School's downtown Toronto location.