University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science

The University of Toronto is ranked fourth in the world — and second among public universities — in the latest NTU World University Rankings.

It’s the fourth straight year that U of T has placed in the global top five for overall research output — a standing echoed by its performance in NTU’s associated rankings by field and subject.

U of T fourth globally, second among public universities: NTU research rankings

The 2026 Mutual Relevance conference — the biggest event on the cognitive science program's calendar — proved to be another stimulating afternoon of discussion and debate as thinkers across the field explored a central question in contemporary cognitive science: what counts as mental and where do its limits lie?

UC's ‘Mutual Relevance’ conference stimulates minds and sparks curiosity

alum Joel Tan went from earning Cs and Ds to a Harvard University PhD in biological and biomedical sciences.

“U of T changed my life and set me on my path today,” says Tan.

From Cs and Ds to a PhD, alum Joel Tan is full of gratitude

John Zilcosky, a professor in the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures and the Centre for Comparative Literature, has received the 2025 Best Article Prize from the Journal of Sport History.

Professor John Zilcosky recognized by Journal of Sport History

Two alumni have established the Alexander Hudek and Xue Wei Indigenous Excellence Award to support Indigenous undergraduate students at U of T.

Gift from two A&S alumni establishes new undergraduate award for Indigenous excellence

John Noyes, professor in the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures, has published a new translation of Johann Gottfried Herder's Letters for the Advancement of Humanity with Cambridge University Press.

At more than 750 pages, this volume marks the first time Herder's landmark work has been translated into English. Noyes's translation brings one of the 18th century's most influential philosophical texts to English-speaking readers and offers new opportunities for students, scholars, and readers interested in German intellectual history, the Enlightenment, political thought and the history of ideas.

Professor John Noyes publishes the first English Translation of Herder’s 'Letters for the Advancement of Humanity'

Toronto's museums have been trying to expand the stories they tell. This summer, students in an anthropology class called Toronto Tours assessed how visitors are responding to the changes.

Toward a more inclusive history: Students confront the colonial legacy of Toronto museums

Melanie Jeffrey’s students took part in a three-day trip to Six Nations of the Grand River, where lacrosse games, beading workshops, wood carving lessons and outdoor survival tips gave them a newfound concept of Indigenous holistic health.

From lacrosse to language: A&S students deepen their understanding of Indigenous health, culture and community

Markus Stock, a professor in the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures and principal of University College, has been recognized with the Hermann Boeschenstein Medal, presented by German Studies Canada.

Markus Stock receives Hermann Boeschenstein Medal

We’ve all felt invisible at some point — ignored and overlooked by the people around us. Invisibility can lead to feelings of shame, fear, and stress.

New research from University of Toronto Psychology suggests that invisibility is dynamic, shaped by who we are and whom we interact with.

Invisibility is dynamic, U of T psychologists find