What is tmu?
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), formerly Ryerson University, is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its career-focused programs and innovative approach to education.
Key Features:
- Location: Situated in the heart of downtown Toronto, TMU provides students with access to diverse cultural experiences, internship opportunities, and a vibrant urban environment.
- Programs: TMU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various faculties, including:
- Experiential Learning: Emphasizes hands-on learning through co-ops, internships, field placements, and capstone projects.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship through incubators, accelerators, and support programs for student startups. The zone learning model helps students across all faculties develop entrepreneurial skills and launch innovative projects.
- Research: TMU is an active research university with research centers and institutes focused on various fields.
- History: Founded as the Ryerson Institute of Technology in 1948, it was renamed Toronto Metropolitan University in 2022.