Global Citizens

UTM's student population represents more than 110 countries. By providing groundbreaking programming and welcoming students from across the globe, we nurture cultural diversity and build global fluency.

Want to travel to Italy to learn about the history of food, or conduct field research in Cambodia? UTM Abroad offers a variety of academic and co-curricular experiences in several countries every year. You can also study on an international exchange with one of our 140+ partner institutions in over 40 countries, all while earning credits toward your degree. We also offer specialized Global Scholar courses that allow you to acquire many of the insights and skills gained from learning abroad right here on our campus.

The International Education Centre (IEC) is your first point of contact for assistance with immigration and the University Health Insurance Plan. You can also attend internationally focused events and programs that allow you to meet others who share the same interests, provide peer-to-peer support, and connect with our community.

Being a part of an abroad program really enriched my learning at UTM. I think it is a great opportunity to learn more about the world as well as your peers and professors.

— UTM Abroad trip to Dominican Republic, 2020

Amazing experience! Studying abroad really opens your eyes to how others live. You meet amazing people abroad and gain experience in ways you cannot in the classroom.

— UTM Abroad trip to Cambodia, 2020

THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA

Mississauga, with a population of 760,000, is Canada’s sixth largest city and one of its safest. Located at Toronto’s western border, Mississauga is a culturally diverse, well-planned, growing urban city with vibrant business, sports and arts communities.

The city is home to 75 of Canada’s Fortune 500 companies, and 65 of Fortune’s Global 500 companies. Its thriving business sectors include: biotechnology; biomedicine; information and communication technology; pharmaceuticals; automotive; aerospace; and financial services, giving you numerous opportunities for work experience.

Mississauga is a lively city bursting with activities to keep you entertained and inspired. Enjoy live theatre performances at the Living Arts Centre, catch a hockey game at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre, or go ice skating on the rink at Celebration Square.

Getting around Mississauga is easy. As a UTM student, you receive a special bus pass to use on MiWay (Mississauga Transit) that allows you to travel fare-free at any hour, on any day while you’re a student here. When it’s time to fly home or take a vacation, Toronto Pearson International Airport—Canada’s largest and busiest with over 41 million annual passengers—is just 20 minutes away.

In the centre of it all is our campus, situated in a park-like setting on the Credit River, bounded by safe residential neighbourhoods, well-served by public transit, and conveniently located near major highways. Toronto, Mississauga’s next-door neighbour and Canada’s world-renowned cultural capital, is only 30 minutes away.