U of T faces housing shortage

The University of Toronto, like many Canadian post-secondary schools, struggles with a student housing shortage.

U of T’s housing plan costs $300k per bed

U of T’s plan to build 5,500 student beds by 2036 costs about $300,000 per bed.

U of T partners with developers

U of T chose to partner with a developer to build student housing instead of funding it themselves.

First projects add 1,200 beds

The first two projects at U of T’s downtown St. George campus will add more than 1,200 student beds.

Presidential advisor says housing plan works

Scott Mabury, U of T’s real estate advisor, says the plan delivers more housing efficiently with less capital.

“substantially more housing, more efficiently and with significantly less capital required from the university”

Foreign student surge strains housing

Canada’s foreign student enrolment peaked in 2023, increasing pressure on local housing markets.