AI education and use of GenAI for students
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As a student, you may want to learn more about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) works, and how to use it safely and responsibly. The resources provided here will direct you to learning opportunities in AI, as well as the University of Toronto’s guidelines about whether it’s appropriate to use generative AI (GenAI) in your coursework.
Using GenAI in your studies
Academic considerations
- Academic Integrity: Using a GenAI Tool on a Marked Assessment
- Coursework and GenAI: A Practical Guide for Students
- Information Security Council: Use AI Intelligently
- School of Graduate Studies: Guidance on the Appropriate Use of GenAI in Graduate Theses
- University of Toronto Libraries: Citing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Generative Tools (including ChatGPT)
- University of Toronto Libraries: GenAI and Copyright Considerations
Studying artificial intelligence and machine learning
U of T has a growing number of AI-focused educational experiences including full programs, concentrations, certificates, and fellowships. If you are interested in studying AI, we suggest checking out these transformative learning opportunities.
Educational experiences
- Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering: Master of Engineering (Emphasis on Data Analytics and Machine Learning, or Robotics)
- Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering: Minor and Certificate in AI Engineering
- Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Centre for Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Engineering (CARTE): AI Networking Events and Seminars
- Faculty of Arts & Science: Focus in AI (both Specialist and Major degrees)
- Faculty of Arts & Science, Department of Computer Science: Concentrations in AI
- Faculty of Arts & Science, Department of Computer Science: Undergraduate AI Group
- Joint Centre for Bioethics: AMS-Fitzgerald Fellowship in AI & Human-Centred Leadership
- School of Continuing Studies: Certificate in AI
- School of Continuing Studies: Certificate in Advanced AI
- Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society: AI Fellowships and Embedded Ethics Education Initiative
Coming Events
UTL AI CoP WORKSHOP
Artificial Intelligence x Creativity: Exploring the Possibilities and Potential Impacts on the Information Profession
Thursday, December 4, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm
This workshop introduces information professionals to the evolving world of text-to-image generative AI. These tools offer exciting possibilities for inspiration and representation, but they also raise complex questions about authorship, ethics, and the role of human creativity.
BEGIN REGISTRATIONMICROCREDENTIAL ON DEPLOYING AI – DATA SCIENCES INSTITUTE
Courses 100% online - February 9, 2026
Weekly virtual office hours support
The Deploying AI microcredential provides learners with applied skills to move AI models, especially large language models, from experimentation into real-world production environments, a rapidly growing need across sectors.
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Weekly virtual office hours support
THURSDAY@3 – ITS
AI meets procurement: Navigating vendor relations in the age of AI
Dec 4 – Thursdays @3 Series
This panel brings together leaders from information security, the library and procurement to explore how different units across U of T are responding to the influx of AI-enabled products.
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CENTRE FOR TEACHING SUPPORT & INNOVATION – CTSI
Part 3: Developing AI-Literacy Activities for Meaningful Learning
November 20, 12pm – 1:30 pm
The final session focuses on equipping students with the AI literacy skills needed to engage with AI technologies critically, ethically, and effectively.
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Part 3: Developing AI-Literacy Activities for Meaningful Learning