Victoria University

Training and Education

Toronto ON

Founded in 1836, Victoria University became federated with the University of Toronto in 1890. It has its own governance structure, Board, budget, and endowment, while operating within one of the world’s leading research universities. This distinctive model enables Victoria University to combine the extraordinary academic programs of the University of Toronto with personalized learning and an exceptional student experience. Victoria University is home to two distinct colleges. The first is Victoria College, which serves 4,400 students, is an undergraduate college within the U of T’s Faculty of Arts & Science, distinguished by its commitment to undergraduate research and exceptional co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities. The second is Emmanuel College, a graduate multireligious college, with 250 students. A member of the Toronto School of Theology, Emmanuel College is a leading centre for multireligious theological education, bringing together students from many faiths in an academically rigorous and inclusive learning environment.