The University of Toronto is a major public research university based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1827, it operates across three campuses (St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga) and offers comprehensive programs in science, engineering, and the applied sciences alongside a broad range of other disciplines.
For the chemical industry, the University of Toronto is notable for its Department of Chemistry and its Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, which conduct research and education spanning catalysis, polymers, advanced materials, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, bioprocessing, environmental chemistry, and low‑carbon energy systems. The university partners with industry, government, and research consortia to advance applied research, scale up technologies, and support skills development. Its laboratories and research centers contribute to innovation and workforce training through undergraduate and graduate programs, collaborative projects, and technology development relevant to chemicals, materials, and related manufacturing sectors.