A fantastic university located in the center of Canada's most vibrant and bustling city--an ideal place for both academics and city life. There was a Craig's Chai Cookie & Tazo Iced Latte giveaway! TMU crushed it today! read more

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I got a tshirt/pull over. Ryerson is about to become METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (which i don't hate.. i know many complain about new name... who cares?!). Ryerson was the university i couldn't get into in 1989 (poor grades, bad attitude), so I went to College instead!!!! read more

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This rating is solely for the the dining experience at the ted Rogers building. It's one of the most affordable prixe menu for lunch in the city. They have a rotating menu. For me I had the truffle risotto and it was absolutely delicious, portion is a bit small because I wanted more. They had a cheese crisp and mushroom was very infused in the dish. Service is not the best but understandable because they are training students for the course. I love this program where the foh and boh will get to experience both sides. Highly recommend people to try it at least once. read more

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Beware if you take courses in this university and decide to transfer somewhere else, there is a good chance NONE of your credits will be transferrable. Ryerson University or TMU version of it is one of the poorest in terms of recognizable courses from what I gather. read more

Ryerson is a lovely campus, but campus life sort of suffers because it's in the best location in the city. Why spend time on campus when you're around the corner from yonge/dundas sq, eaton's centre/etc? On campus eating options include a random sushi restaurant, a gross cafeteria, Tim Hortons bagels, or street meat! They have like 10 hot dog carts, and everyone identifies buildings by the hotdog cart in front of it - it's bizarre (but I don't like hotdogs). All of the buildings are a few decades old, but look brand new. They do a great job of keeping their facilities clean and continously upgrade classroom equipment/technology. The library is 10 stories high, which is annoying because it takes forever to get an elevator, but they have a good mix of group study floor/quiet space. The Student Centre is useful.... It has a nice little cafe (with healthier, fresher options than the other kiosks), the Ram and Rye ($13 pitchers!), and a copy shop. There's also an impressive row of m&ms/jellybean/mikeandike machines in the lobby... They banned the sale of bottled water on campus (which is annoying because their water fountains are in the bathroom and attached to the bathroom sink - gross alert), however they have one filtered water dispenser for the entire campus in the student centre, and the pop machine in the basement of the library sells Dasani. read more

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Great university depending on your program. :) it's literally in the heart of downtown Toronto, so you can find pry much anything you need around you! Everything's just a short walk or bus ride away. Professors are mixed as with any school. Some are fantastic and just the most amazing professors, while some just don't already to give a rats behind about their students. Can't really review on that since I think every school has a mix. Lots of security incidents happen like robberies, indecent exposure, fights.... Mostly because we are an open campus so honestly, anyone wanders into our campus. So always walk with a friend if possible. ;) read more

been here for one year and i must say I am very happy with the environment. We call it the little Toronto and am priviledged to go here. If you are a student and struggling with any academic problems, They have variety of tutors to help you with that. here is an example https://essaylinkwriters.com/ best tutors for struggling students. read more

I should start by saying that this is where I did my undergrad.... Ryerson was a great school. I love that it's literally smack in the middle of downtown Toronto. You don't get that campus life you see on Hallmark movies, but you do get an incredible variety of people - cultures, ages and departments. The school provides the students with real life learning and prepares them for what the working world will be like in their industry. From the professors to the curriculum, they have a great team. Go Rams read more

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Fashion design graduate here. I would not recommend this school and I would warn others against attending. The school really sells a false dream. There is no industry for most graduates to work in so 85% of my graduating class is either underemployed (working in retail or something completely unrelated to fashion design) or has had to go back and get a different degree to make a living. Only a handful of our class ever got to work in the industry as designers (less than 1 in 10) and managed to get those opportunities due to personal connections. The school provided absolutely no help in terms of getting jobs or employment. If you are determined to study fashion design, do yourself a favor and study in NYC, LA or maybe Vancouver. I know graduates of Kwantlen and they actually get jobs in the industry (mainly in athletic wear or outer wear and nothing too creative but it is better than being unable to get anything like most Ryerson grads.) Personallly, I would recommend skipping a fashion degree altogether and just getting a business degree or something guaranteed to get you employed after school is done. The school should consider offering a minor in fashion design (and a major in something employable like accounting) so that graduates can study their passion without coming out only to realize there is no industry for them to work in. (Which frankly is the truth in Canada. The industry in this country is tiny and completely saturated.) I regret attending Ryerson and would never advise anyone to study fashion design here. If there is no industry to hire graduates, there is really no point in providing this degree program and the teachers are just setting up grads for long term failure. read more

Engineering is hell if you think your gona be given a fair shot your wrong theres always somthing to do any you never get feed back or it properly taught. transfering as soon as i can... the administration also seem competent... read more

I was one of those college transfer students who spent two years at Ryerson after doing a three year International Business Admin diploma program at Seneca College in order to get my BCom. The quality of education varied from top notch to very poor. Ironically, some of my worst professors were also the more educated academics, which goes to show that a greater education doesn't equate to better teaching ability. My favorite classes were some of the elective courses. A couple that stood out were "The Geography of Food" and "The History of Modern Propaganda". Both were very interesting. The stigma of Rye High appears to be more significant amongst other students (UofT students love to show school spirit by putting us Rye folk down). And to all you UofT students -- I got into your school but chose to go to Seneca College. How do you feel about that?!?! In the working world, I've never been discriminated because I went to Ryerson. In fact, I was chosen over 250+ other students in Canada for with first job out of university (a Department of Foreign Affairs internship overseas). There goes that theory. Furthermore, Ryerson's MBA program is really beginning to gain recognition -- competing, placing, and winning a number of MBA competitions in Canada. The rise of the MBA program is also changing the face of the professors (not sure if its a good thing). They're focusing on hiring more academics now rather than the traditional experienced industry types. I hope they maintain a balance of both. An interesting study just came out profiling MBA grads, and they match up to all the other major GTA schools in terms of starting salary: http://www.ryerson.ca/mba/news/General_Public/Salary_Stats_2009.html My biggest problem with the school is that it's essentially a commuter school. It's in a great location being in the heart of Toronto, but students simply come to school and retreat back to the suburbs. I guess it lacks school spirit or loyalty. You're sort of an outcast amongst other outcasts. If you want a more hands-on practical education and go to a school where the professors actually know your face and name, Ryerson is the way to go. [Disclaimer: I am the current President of the Ryerson University Business Alumni Association - volunteer position] read more

Great university, I like their selection of programs. Night courses are great for mature students. What I don't like is the fact that you can't do degrees in a part time basis. They don't have the open university concept implemented. Its a good school if you plan on going full-time or plan on doing a certificate program at night through continuing education. read more

The university is located in a great place. Easily accessible by Subway, and right in the heart of Toronto. There is a huge variety of programs you can take, and a great number of good proffs. You will however meet a bad prof every once in a while, so rate my prof is a great website that can save you some headaches. The engineering program is great, and pretty fun as well if that's your cup of tea. Otherwise great business and journalism programs, as well as fashion design. read more

The University of the Eaton Center. That's basically what Ryerson should be called. Or maybe the school of Salad King. One of those two. Ryerson is a former technical college that got University status within the past 15 years or so. That's the edge that Ryerson has over most other universities -- a lot of their professors either still work in the field or have had so much experience that they end up being a wealth of knowledge. That said, I had a handful of useless profs in my 4-year degree who I wished I had the power to fire immediately. I made the Eaton Centre joke because Ryerson is literally next-door to the tourist mall of Toronto. I can't count the number of times I spent breaks between classes going shopping when I should have been at the library, or sat at Salad King when I had brought a lunch from home. So easy to waste money at this school because of where it is. Not to mention I'm sure it's one of the only universities I know of that is within walking distance of a strip club (Zanzibar!). Some sound advice, all jokes aside: If you're looking into coming to Ryerson, make sure you are in the Faculty of Communication and Design, or Engineering, or Business, or even Hospitality. Do NOT come to Ryerson for the standard bullshit degree in Sociology or English, or even better, "Undeclared". Ryerson isn't know for its academics -- it's known for practical training for a specific career path. A lot of students come to Ryerson knowing exactly where they want to take their degree -- and if you're just wasting time trying to figure out what you want to do, you're wasting space. Sorry. Ryerson is great for a lot of programs, but they have a lot of administration problems. For example, have fun waiting in line for stupid things like fixing your fees when they falsely charge you for being late on tuition, or when you need a letter to prove you're enrolled and they charge you $15 for it and force you to wait in 3 different lines to talk to someone. Worst. Also don't expect a great library bursting with a selection of materials. The first floor might look all new and fancy, but when you actually need to find a book for a history paper, you should probably listen to the famous professor-of-the-year Arne Kislenko and take a friend's student card so you can head to Robart's at U of T. This is another reason you should not specialize in history at Ryerson. Don't get me wrong, I definitely liked my time at Ryerson. But it's far from perfect, and I hope they get on the right track with their expansion, because they have the potential to be a really amazing school. read more

I did my undergraduate in urban and regional planning here so my review will be a bit different. I loved that most people in my graduating class knew each other (we were always about 100 people) and the education was real: I felt confident coming out of Ryerson and I can say this knowing that I'm in graduate school somewhere else. It doesn't have as much to offer in terms of graduate studies but they do have some interesting programs as well and a friend who did her Master's in Planning there said she really enjoyed the program too. I managed to have a great time also because I started working part-time on campus from Year 2 (so I worked there for three years). I got to know a ton of people, some of whom are still my closest friends three to five years later. I would recommend that you pick something to do besides school work, especially if you're in the smaller programs - you don't otherwise open up your world if you stay in the same building, since there's only so involved you can get within your own program too. For me, being downtown amongst everything else made sense: how else could I experience the city, being an urban planner? True, there's no sense of where the campus ends so it is somewhat unexpected (not like the movies or the brochures!) ... but I liked that about it even more, particularly coming from the suburbs. Overall, I recommend this university every time someone asks about it (even though I don't go here anymore). I had a fantastic time and it opened my mind - and my life - towards a lot of possibilities that I hadn't anticipated before. Isn't that what university is about? :) read more

I have a cooperation with one of Ryerson's Engineering programs and have a great deal of respect for the quality of the institution. However, speaking as a Toronto tourist, the architecture is nothing special. As a casual visitor, there is really nothing to see. Ryerson's campus is definitively urban as it is located in city center Toronto. The buildings are well integrated into the city and it is difficult to tell by sight that you are specifically on a university campus. read more

I convocated from Rye High in 2006. I have returned for seminars and such. This summer they are hosting a Farmer's Market on Wednesdays at Gould and Victoria Sts. These are some of the same businesses that go to the Davisville Park on Tuesdays. Baked goods. International sauces. Maple Syrup. Honey. Coffee. Chocolates. And so much more. read more

I'm reviewing Ryerson University as someone who stayed here on accommodation purposes, not as someone who attended the University as a student. Because I have not. I stayed here about a year and a half ago when I was over in Canada performing a show in Mississauga. Why didn't I stay much closer to Mississauga you ask? I repeatedly asked my director the same question. Regardless, Ryerson was a great place to stay I thought! It's so close to all of Toronto's local amenities, including a Subway right round the corner I frequently visited! The staff who worked in the reception area were always pleasant and helpful, and the rooms we stayed in were great for 2 weeks, not sure how longer I could've put up with the mint green walls though... read more

Could use some improvements in administration, organization and student communication, but otherwise a good institution with a variety of degrees, courses and certificates offered. read more

Great school! I love the location and the vibe is very nice. Most buildings and equipments are pretty new and the professors are great as well. Besides all this, the school is willing to help you out when you need it. I spent 2 years at University of Toronto and I like Ryerson much better! read more

In the contemporary western life of image-based culture, one thing is certain: Ryerson University's School of Image Arts offers some of the most fascinating and advanced practical knowledge in the field of New Media, especially experimental digital arts and the future of cinema. As always, it's what you make of it, and perhaps the majority of recent immigrants studying information technology, business and marketing have just as important of a task. Although I strongly think not, and that's news to me. read more

from a visitor standpoint, this place is awesome, like a mini city, within the city, lots to see and do at this campus, I highly recommend getting lost within the various parks and side streets of this campus to really get a feel for it. read more

Loved Ryerson! Spent four years there to obtain my BSW - first year lived in residence which wasn't too bad but was way over-priced. After that I lived downtown ... only a ten minute walk to school everyday. The campus is a good size with lots of access to anything and everything you would need. It's location is ideal and very friendly and a safe community. I am currently at King's College (at the University of Western Ontario) and lets just say I seriously miss Ryerson University - sincerely. If someone asked me for their opinion about Ryerson they'd hear nothing but good things! I definitely recommend this school! :D read more

Every time I decide to choose Ryerson for whatever reason (certificate or degree), and I either go to their website or give them a visit during the open house week, I find myself hesitating and backing out from making that decision. Main reasons are: - I was considering an MBA/MTI and went twice to attend one of their "libre acces" sessions, the first one was about Project Management, the second if I am not mistaking was on Regulations/Copyright. Not only the dynamic of the class was very undergrad to me, but also the content and the way it is being tackled doesn't even compare to my experience during my GBC post grad Business Analysis diploma's workshops and sessions. added to it the fact that their MBA is not even ranked "anywhere", also my experience with their website as a user left me very sceptical, and mainly when I compare it to other Bschools like JMSB (for something like 7k$)..anyway, many things to say but the main point is if I am gonna spend 25k$ on an MBA, it's a gotta be decent - second, one of my alternatives was a master degree (not MBA), and again went to see what Ryerson has to offer and found that they have what it looks like a pretty decent Master degree in data science & analytics.. and again my user experience on their website, since they don't accept paper based applications, was confusing, with pages looping back most of the time and missing information on the application process. My point is if Ryerson want to teach a decent computer master degree program, everything related to computer science (website, UX, Flows...) most be decent. Unfortunately it wasn't the case with the website that I consider the first selling point like any other company (apple.com, walmart.com, Concordia.ca and the list goes on and on...) sorry for rating this so low Ryerson! but my frustration piled up for different reasons: quality of the website (MBA), ROI/Cost, information available and application process flow (Msc Data Science) read more

Great teachers and all, but they're out to just steal your money. Too many subtle payments and interest charges and all of that swindled money is spent on painting the ground. read more

I was one of the few that studied and worked at Ryerson. It was a wonderful experience. The city life is unique and I enjoyed every bit of it. The Accounting program is one of the best in the world. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a full exposure to the Bay Street life style. read more

Ryerson is a very diverse university located in the heart of Toronto. In comparison to other universities that are located outside of a major city, Ryerson in some ways does not offer a typical university lifestyle on campus as those outside the city such as Waterloo, Western, McMaster, etc. I somewhat feel that it lacks school spirit because most students here are commuters thus, students tend to just, "go to school then go home". Also, Ryerson does not have a sports field where students are able to attend and cheer on their university's sports teams. Other than that, the convenience of the location couldn't be better for students. It allows students to have easy access to food, transportation, and entertainment outside of school. The overall structures of the buildings in Ryerson are under construction and perhaps, it would be nice to renovate some buildings such as their Kerr Hall building. Tuition seems fair at Ryerson, students and staff are a very multicultural group. read more