India
May 12 - June 8, 2025 (4 weeks)
The first week is online followed by three weeks in India (May 16 - June 8).
This will be the first year that the University of Toronto will be offering an Urban Studies summer course in Mumbai, India. There will be one course offered.
This course on Urban Justice in the Global South investigates the notion of urban justice in the context of Indian Cities. How do local governments, private actors, non-profit organizations, and various community stakeholders in Indian cities each conceive of urban justice and collaborate or clash to achieve their visions? Students will earn a full-year Urban Studies (URB) credit over four weeks. The first week is online followed by three weeks living and learning in Mumbai, a city famed for Bollywood cinema, a complex cultural history, beautiful cathedrals, temples, and mosques, and incredible cuisine.
The program will be hosted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai. Students will be housed close to campus with easy access to the classroom.
Study in Mumbai, India!
Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is India’s most-populous city, and it is one of the largest and most densely populated urban areas in the world.
Program Activities
Planned program activities include:
- Welcome Meal
- Farewell Buffet
- Local tours