The School of Cities acts as a connective and intellectual hub for students, faculty and visitors. The School provides opportunities for students to gain firsthand experience in urban research and community-engaged learning and supports their professional development, extra- and co-curricular activities. We work with graduate and undergraduate students, community experts and affiliated faculty to build a forum for the co-creation of social impact, innovative projects and knowledge dissemination.
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Teach your urban-focused graduate course with us
MUGS partners with tri-campus postdocs and faculty who are eager to teach a graduate course with an urban focus, often related to specific and real-world urban projects. U of T faculty and postdocs are invited to design and teach a graduate seminar on an urban issue within their discipline.
We are now accepting proposals for MUGS courses in the Winter 2025 semester. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until mid- or late October. Preference will be given to new courses, but applications for repeat MUGS courses will be considered.
Multidisciplinary Urban Capstone Project (MUCP/IMUCP)
The Multidisciplinary Urban Capstone Project (MUCP) / International Multidisciplinary Urban Capstone Project (IMUCP) is a full-year academic course open to undergraduate students in their final year from all U of T faculties, departments and campuses.
Multidisciplinary Urban Graduate Seminar (MUGS)
The School of Cities works in partnership with other faculties, schools and departments at the University of Toronto to offer a series of seminars for graduate students enrolled in Masters or PhD programs at the University.
Urban Data Science Corps (UDSC)
The Urban Data Science Corps (UDSC) is a summer internship program offered by the School of Cities. UDSC presents an opportunity to undergraduate students at U of T who are interested in data and data science to work with real data issues in the public and non-profit sectors and explore data science as a career path.
Urban programs & courses at U of T
The University of Toronto offers diverse urban-focused programs across disciplines like urban studies, city planning, and sustainability. Whether you’re into urban design, policy-making, or the social dynamics of cities, these programs empower you to help make cities more vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive