Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is ranked consistently among the world’s best universities for research, teaching and innovation. The 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings place the University of Toronto first in Canada, 21st globally and third among North American public universities. U of T was also named the world’s most sustainable university in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
With campuses in Mississauga, Scarborough and Toronto, U of T has more than 90,000 students and 16,000 faculty. U of T has remarkable strengths in disciplines that span the humanities, social sciences, sciences and the professions and offers more than 700 academic programs at the undergraduate level. The university is also a powerhouse for innovation, with 11 accelerators and incubators. A recent benchmark study by UBI Global placed U of T among the world’s top five university-managed business incubators.
The University of Toronto serves as the Secretariat for the Africa Health Collaborative, a network of eight African Partner Institutions, the University of Toronto and the Mastercard Foundation.
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Observership in Radiation Oncology
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

African Impact Challenge
African Impact Challenge, The BRIDGE, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Scarborough

Ashesi Health & Care Initiative Incubator (AHCI2)
Ashesi University, University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Toronto Scarborough
Corporate Health Entrepreneurship
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto

Critical Care Medicine Clinical Fellowship
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

Doctor of Public Health
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Epidemiology for Entrepreneurs
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto

Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

Fellowship in Neurology
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

Fellowship in Palliative Medicine
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

FemSTEM
Health Innovation Hub (H2i), University of Toronto
Health Business Research Methods
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Health Ecosystem
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Health Innovation and New Venture Creation
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Health Innovation Hub (H2i) @ AAU
Addis Ababa University, Health Innovation Hub (H2i), University of Toronto
Health Innovation Hub (H2i) @ AIMS
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Health Innovation Hub (H2i)

Health Innovation Hub (H2i) @ Ashesi
Ashesi University, Health Innovation Hub (H2i), University of Toronto
Health Policy and Services Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Health Services Marketing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto

ICUBE: Social Entrepreneurship
ICUBE, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Mississauga

IMIx Certificate of Effective Healthcare Management
Institute for Management & Innovation, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Mississauga

Introduction to Africa Health Public Policy
Ashesi University, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Toronto Scarborough

Introduction to Community Emergency Care
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto

Introduction to Emergency Preparedness and Response to Pandemics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Introduction to Healthcare Quality Improvement for Health Professionals
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto

Introduction to Palliative Care
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto

Introduction to Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto

Junior Faculty Development Program
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Moi University, University of Toronto

Master of Biotechnology
Institute for Management & Innovation, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto

Master of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto

Master of Financial Insurance
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto

Master of Health Administration
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto

Master of Health Informatics
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto

Master of Public Health in Occupational and Environmental Health
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto

Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto

Masters in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

MSc in Health Entrepreneurship
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto

Observership in Cardiology
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

Observership in Endocrinology
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

Observership in Gastroenterology
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

Observership in Hematology
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

Observership in Infectious Disease
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

Observership in Medical Imaging
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

Observership in Nephrology
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto

Postgraduate Training Program in Health Entrepreneurship
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Social Entrepreneurship
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Strategic Management and Leadership in Health
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto

Up-scaling Enterprise Management Skills
Moi University, University of Toronto

Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship Program
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Moi University, University of Cape Town, University of Toronto
Centre for Reimagined Africa (CRA)
African Leadership University, University of Toronto
Health Innovation Hub (H2i) @ Amref
Amref International University, Health Innovation Hub (H2i), University of Toronto
Health Innovation Hub (H2i) @ KNUST
Health Innovation Hub (H2i), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Health Innovation Hub (H2i) @ Moi
Health Innovation Hub (H2i), Moi University, University of Toronto
Health Innovation Hub (H2i) @ UCT
Health Innovation Hub (H2i), University of Cape Town, University of Toronto
Leaders in Health: DFCM [name not confirmed yet]
Addis Ababa University, University of Cape Town, University of Toronto
Leaders in Health: Global Nursing Program
Addis Ababa University, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Leaders in Health: TBC
Addis Ababa University, University of Toronto
Leaders in Health: Women Global Health Leadership Fellowship
University of Cape Town, University of Toronto
Masters in Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, University of Toronto
MPH/ MSc. in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
PhD in Field Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
PhD in Non-Communicable Diseases
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Train the Entrepreneur
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
Train the Trainer
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Health Innovation Hub (H2i), University of Toronto
Research & Innovation
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Palliative Care Short Course Field Report
News & Events
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A Tribe Forged in Health: Leadership and Lifelong Bonds at WGHLF 2025
Leadership Coaching and Candid Conversations Kenyan leadership coach and governance expert, Dr. Susan Kinyeki, led a leadership coaching session that encouraged deep reflection on personal leadership journeys, identifying the ‘why ‘ and embracing the power of your voice. The highlight was a series of candid conversations with some of the most accomplished African female leaders in […]

[Watch] Heavy Risk – An Environmental & Occupational Health Documentary
In Ghana’s Shama District, the rice fields of Whin Valley hold immense agricultural potential, providing food and livelihoods to the local community and beyond. But beneath this fertile land, a hidden story unfolds. Three Mastercard Foundation Scholars from the University of Toronto set out to explore how local farming practices and nearby #Galamsey (illegal mining) […]

From Bedside to Big Data: A Nurse’s Transition to Health Informatics
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the intersection of clinical expertise and technological innovation is where the most significant impacts are made. My journey from nursing to health informatics is a testament to this shift—a journey that began with hands-on patient care and led me to the forefront of digital health solutions. This transition wasn’t […]

African Women Innovating in Health Care
This year, FemSTEM Africa engaged over 200 health innovators and enthusiasts through a series of events, concluding in a pitch competition and interactions with seasoned entrepreneurs. The five-part event series was organized by the University of Toronto’s Health Innovation Hub (H2i) in partnership with Social Enterprise (SE) Ghana, Sustineri Attorneys, supported by funding from the […]

Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarship
How to Apply: Step OneProspective applicants must first consult the admission requirements for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program of study. The link above will guide you in exploring this program.If you meet the academic requirements of this program, please follow through to step two. Step TwoReview the recording of the scholarship information session […]

Innovative Solutions for Healthcare Challenges: Youth-Driven Ventures Transforming Access to Medical Services in Africa
The University of Toronto is pleased to invite you to attend the session of the Health in Africa Series, entitled “Innovative Solutions for Healthcare Challenges: Youth Driven Ventures Transforming Access to Medical Services in Africa”. This session will feature Pauline Gethi, founder of DoctorsLive, and Nomboh Evans Kunchu, founder of Moto, who will share their entrepreneurial journeys and showcase youth-led Health Entrepreneurship Ventures.

U of T partners with leading African universities and Mastercard Foundation to advance health care in Africa
The University of Toronto, the Mastercard Foundation and a network of leading African universities are embarking on a 10-year initiative to enhance primary health care workforce education, entrepreneurship and innovation across Africa.

2022 U of T & Africa Summit
In June 2022, the university hosted a two-day summit that brought together representatives from the Africa Health Collaborative, and other organizations to discuss ideas for partnerships that address some of the most important issues facing Africa and Canada.