Mobility specification

Country:Canada

Institution:University of Toronto

City:Toronto

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Medicine

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?0.5 credits at a foreign university equals 6 credits at MUNI.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I was very pleasantly surprised by the thoroughly developed unified syllabus for all courses, the greater emphasis on critical thinking, discussion and practical implementation of theoretical knowledge. I also appreciated the professional and personal approach of the lecturers, as well as the constructive feedback on tests and seminar papers. At the same time, it is good to take into account that at the University of Toronto, the study load during the semester is quite high, and continuous assignments make up a large part of the final grade.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?The university does not offer an orientation week before classes begin, but during the first two weeks there was one mandatory orientation meeting and then an opportunity for a guided tour of the main campus buildings. Directly for the exchange students, the foreign team at the university organised some type of joint event about once a month, and the university itself offers a lot of opportunities to get involved, it requires a proactive approach.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)
I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:25000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Facebook groups, Tartu college student residence, Neill-Wycik co-operative college - generally good to start as early as possible.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Food: cheapest probably NOFRILLS, then Metro (10% discount for students)
Drugstore: Dollorama
Transport: you can cycle around the city and save money on public transport, which is usually a much slower mode of transport (you can Get an annual pass for city bikes or buy a bike through Kijiji, for example)

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?terrible

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Google Maps, just tap your credit card when you enter the vehicle.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?perfect

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Toronto Island :)
Also depends on preferences: city view - CN Tower, museum (ROM) and gallery (AGO) - free to visit one day a month, parks - High Park and Riverdale Park, interesting neighbourhoods - Kensington market, Distillery District...

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Niagara Falls, Montreal, nearby nature parks - for example Algonquin Provincial Park...

Share your best experience:The best experience for me was not one particular moment, but everyday life in Toronto. It is a very vibrant and multicultural city. I enjoyed the chance encounters and conversations with people from different parts of the world, the classes at the university, the rich sports offerings, and the Indigenous-focused program I was involved in during my studies.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Adapter
If you want to transport yourself by bike: helmet (if you own a bike: bike lock)
If you want to use the sports facilities at the university: locker lock, sports indoor shoes
warmer clothes...

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?My stay in Toronto was an extremely enriching and inspiring experience for which I am very grateful.