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.
In the spotlight
Teach an urban-focused graduate course
The Multidisciplinary Urban Graduate Seminar (MUGS) program partners with U of T 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 and with a focus on an urban issue within their discipline.
We are now accepting proposals for MUGS courses. Preference is given to new courses, but applications for repeat MUGS courses will be considered.
For students
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 across U of T to offer urban-focused seminars for graduate students.
Urban Data Science Corps (UDSC)
Urban Data Science Corps (UDSC) is a summer paid internship program for undergraduate students at U of T who are interested in data and data science and want to work with real data issues in the public and non-profit sectors and explore data science as a career path.
Graduate Fellows
The Graduate Fellows program supports graduate (and exceptional undergraduate) students from across U of T who are working on an urban-focused research project.
Urban programs & courses at U of T
U of T offers diverse urban-focused courses and programs across faculties, disciplines, and departments.
For professionals and executives
Leading Urban Change
Leading Urban Change is a professional development program tailored for mid- and senior-level leaders working in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. It is a project accelerator where participants explore strategies and mechanisms to overcome barriers and identify growth opportunities and engage with industry practitioners, faculty experts, and peers from across sectors.
Urban data analysis & storytelling micro-credential
The urban data analysis & storytelling micro-credential is a continuing and professional education program designed for adult professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in leveraging data to address urban challenges. This program blends techniques in data collection, analysis, and visualization with strategic data storytelling to address urban challenges and influence decision-making
Leading Social Justice Collective
The Leading Social Justice Collective (LSJC) is a cross-sectoral leadership development program for individuals engaged in social justice transformation in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), co-hosted by United Way of Greater Toronto and the School of Cities.
Equitable Development Data Insight Training
The Equitable Development Data Insight Training Initiative (EDDIT) trains equitable development-focused organizations to expand their reach and impact using the data and resources they already have.
Summer Workshop on Urban Mixed Methods across the Disciplines
This annual multi-day workshop gathers a diverse group of talented doctoral students to explore innovative research methodologies that engage with the theme of urbanism and cities.