The University of Ontario Institute of Technology, often known as Ontario Tech University and Ontario Tech, is a public research institution in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The institute began in 2002. Ontario Tech University ranks #1121 among the world’s best universities. It is ranked 601 overall in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University has a 70% acceptance rate.
Entry Requirements Undergraduate
Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (HSC) or Intermediate Examination Certificate minimum academic average of 70 percent
International Baccalaureate (IB): accumulate a grade total of 24 with no score lower than 4 are eligible for admission to the first year.
A-levels: AAB–BBB
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Hold a four-year honors undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, or a related area, or its equivalent from a recognized institution. The minimum overall academic standing of a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 percent)
English Language Requirements
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).
TOEFL: 83(Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), minimum scaled scores of Listening:20; Reading:20; Speaking:19; & Writing:20
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 58.
Postgraduate
IELTS: 6.5 (7 for programs in Health Sciences, MA in Education, EdD, MBAI or MFDA
TOEFL: 83 to 87 (92 to 93 for programs in Health Sciences, MA in Education, or EdD) Minimum sub-scores: Listening 20, Reading 20, Speaking 19, Writing 20
Ontario Tech University Fees
Arts Degree: 29,195
Business Degree: 32,344
Engineering Degree: 39,808
Education: 29,195
Health Sciences: 29,195 – 29,770
Nursing: 29,770
Psychology: 29,195
Science Degree: 32,344
Postgraduate
Business Degree: 38,782
Engineering Degree: 28,960
Health Sciences: 20,124
Science Degree: 20,124
Psychology: 20,124
Nursing: 23,236
Public health: 20,124
Application Deadlines
Admissions decisions for fall 2024 will be released on a regular basis beginning in January 2025. The deadline to accept an offer of admission will be listed in your offer letter.
Tuesday, January 31
Deadline for competitive program applications. Competitive programs include:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)
Nursing
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Thursday, June 1
Residence applications must be received by this date to guarantee a spot in residence.
Friday, June 9
Deadline to submit a non-refundable tuition deposit. Applicants must first accept their offer through OUAC in order to pay their deposit.
You can apply to three programs for a $100 application fee.
Living Cost
Residence Price(s)
$6,600 to $8,450 (meals not included)
Meals Monday – Friday
Cost: $5,650.00
Extra: Includes 2 guest passes
Ontario Tech University Scholarships
Global Leadership Award (application-based)
If you are an international secondary school student entering an undergraduate program at the university on a study permit and are currently studying outside of Canada, you can apply for the university’s Global Leadership Award (GLA). The GLA is one of our most prestigious entrance awards.
Valued at $72,000 ($18,000 a year for four years), the GLA recognizes international secondary school applicants with strong academic and leadership abilities. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible for the GLA.
The deadline for the Global Leadership Award is Wednesday, February 15.
International Leaders Award (ILA)
If you are an international secondary school student entering an undergraduate program at the university on a study permit and are currently studying outside of Canada, you may be eligible for the ILA.
The ILA is an entrance award that recognizes high-achieving international students entering an undergraduate program at Ontario Tech University.
Valued at $10,000, this one-year scholarship will be awarded to eligible students who have applied for the Global Leadership Award. A maximum of five will be awarded.
To be considered for the ILA, you must have submitted your application for the Global Leadership Award by the deadline of Wednesday, February 15.
Awards of Recognition
These awards recognize the academic accomplishments of recent Canadian secondary school graduates. If you are an international student who studied at an on-shore secondary school in Canada, you may be eligible to receive an award. The following amounts are automatically awarded in your first year based on your best six 4U/4M courses (or equivalent).
$4,000 – 95 percent or higher
$2,000 – 90 to 94.9 percent
$1,000 – 85 to 89.9 percent
