U of T ranked 12th in the world for graduate employability: Times Higher Education
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Published: December 14, 2023
University of Toronto graduates are among the world鈥檚 most desirable in the eyes of employers, according to a new ranking by Times Higher Education.
U of T was ranked 12th in the world and the number-one public university in North America in the magazine鈥檚 graduate , which surveys top employers to determine which universities produce graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce.
The ranking evaluated 250 universities from 44 countries.
鈥淭he global demand for University of Toronto graduates reflects the quality of the students we attract and the education we provide,鈥 said U of T President Meric Gertler.
鈥淥ur faculty and staff equip students with the knowledge, experience and outlook needed to excel in their careers, drive innovation in their respective fields and make a positive impact in the world.鈥
Designed by HR consultancy Emerging, the ranking is based on a survey of recruiters and managers from leading companies, most of which have a workforce exceeding 500 employees. This year鈥檚 results were based on 100,700 votes cast by 11,560 participants, each of whom can select up to 10 universities.
U of T has consistently ranked among the top 15 globally in the Times Higher Education employability ranking over the past decade, and it held the 11th spot last year.
This year鈥檚 edition of the ranking was led by the California Institute of Technology, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University.
Four Canadian universities joined U of T in the top 100: McGill University (31st), University of British Columbia (36th), Universit茅 de Montr茅al (72nd) and McMaster University (85th).
Overall, U of T is ranked first in Canada and among the top 25 universities globally in the five most closely watched international rankings: QS World University Rankings, U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 Best Global Universities, Times Higher Education鈥檚 World University Rankings, ShanghaiRanking Consultancy鈥檚 Academic Ranking of World Universities and National Taiwan University World University Rankings.
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