Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto

Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto
Name	Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto
Established	1873
Type	Faculty
Affiliation	University of Toronto
City	Toronto
Province	Ontario
Country	Canada
Dean	(position)
Students	(enrollment)

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Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto is the engineering faculty of the University of Toronto, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is a leading institution for undergraduate and graduate engineering education and research, closely associated with national and international partners such as Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canada Research Chairs, MIT, Stanford University, University of Cambridge, and ETH Zurich. The faculty has a history of contributions linked to institutions and events including Ontario, McGill University, Imperial College London, National Research Council Canada, and Industrial Research Assistance Program.

History

The faculty traces roots to the 19th century with antecedents at University of Toronto connected to figures and institutions like William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, Alexander Graham Bell, Sir Sandford Fleming, John A. Macdonald, and provincial developments in Ontario. Growth in the early 20th century paralleled industrial expansion involving companies such as Canadian Pacific Railway, Bell Canada, Holt Manufacturing Company of Canada, and research collaborations with National Research Council Canada and Royal Canadian Air Force. Postwar expansion reflected ties with federal programs including Veterans' Bill of Rights, partnerships with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, and exchanges with universities like Harvard University, Yale University, and Princeton University. The late 20th and early 21st centuries brought affiliations with initiatives such as Canada Foundation for Innovation, Trillium Foundation, Ontario Centres of Excellence, and networks involving Google, IBM, Microsoft, Siemens, and General Electric.

Administration is structured around departments and divisions including entities named for fields and historic chairs with connections to organizations such as Royal Society of Canada, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Association of Faculties of Engineering of Canada, and professional bodies like Professional Engineers Ontario, Engineers Without Borders, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Governance intersects with the Governing Council, Academic Board, and external advisory boards comprising representatives from Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, and multinational firms including BlackBerry Limited, RIM, and Barrick Gold Corporation. Endowments and philanthropic relationships include donors associated with Hart House, Trinity College, St. Michael's Hospital, and benefactors linked to Rotman School of Management and Munk School of Global Affairs.

The faculty offers undergraduate programs spanning departments with historical and contemporary ties to entities such as Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, and interdisciplinary programs connected to Institute for Aerospace Studies, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, and professional pathways linked to Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Graduate programs align with national frameworks like Canada Graduate Scholarships and international exchanges with CERN, NASA, European Space Agency, and industry partnerships with Bombardier Aerospace, Daimler AG, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Ford Motor Company. Cooperative and professional development offerings interact with certification bodies such as Professional Engineers Ontario and accreditation standards from Engineers Canada.

Facilities occupy the St. George (U of T), Robarts Library vicinity and include buildings and laboratories historically associated with expansions influenced by donors and projects tied to Hart House, King's College Circle, Soldiers' Tower, and nearby colleges such as Trinity College (Canada), University College, Toronto, and Victoria University, Toronto. Major infrastructure projects have involved contractors and partners like PCL Construction, EllisDon, and legal/administrative processes connected to City of Toronto planning and provincial agencies such as Infrastructure Ontario. Specialized labs host equipment and collaborations with external facilities like Canadian Light Source, SNOLAB, and industrial testing partners including TÜV SÜD.

Student organizations and traditions interact with bodies and events such as Engineering Society (Skule)],], Skule Nite, Skule Theatre, and extracurricular partnerships with groups like Engineers Without Borders, IEEE Student Branch, Canadian Federation of Engineering Students, and national competitions including Ontario Engineering Competition and Canadian Engineering Competition. Co-op, internship, and career services maintain employer relations with Google, Amazon (company), Shopify, Deloitte, PwC, McKinsey & Company, EY, Accenture, and government programs linked to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Alumni networks coordinate with organizations such as University of Toronto Alumni Association, Canadian Academy of Engineering, and philanthropy via foundations like Toronto Skyline Foundation.