How to get into UofT | Ultimate University Guides

Want to learn how to get into UofT? The University of Toronto is a global leader in research and teaching. They provide diverse and extensive areas of study organized around intimate learning communities; it is what creates an exceptional learning environment for U of T students!

You can customize your education at U of T and join a network of over 560,000 accomplished alumni around the world. Located in the Greater Toronto Area, U of T has three campuses: one in Mississauga, another in St. George (found in the heart of Toronto), and one more in Scarborough.

Rankings:

• In the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects in 2018, U of T was among the top 10 in the world in the following subjects: psychology (2nd), medical technology (4), human and biological sciences (6), automation and control (7), sociology (8), management (9) and public health (10).
• U of T also ranked in the top 50 in 35 different subjects. That’s more than any other university except Harvard, Stanford and Michigan, and the same as the University of California, Berkeley.
• In Canada, meanwhile, U of T ranked first (or tied) in 29 subjects – more than any other Canadian post-secondary institution.

Standout programs:

• Global Health
  • Explore the socio-economic and cultural factors of world health challenges; access the research opportunities in labs and hospitals in downtown Toronto.
• Forensics
  • This program is offered at the Mississauga campus and features a house where crime scenes are recreated for study.
• Business Administration
  • This Scarborough campus program teaches economics and management and includes up to a year of paid employment.

U of T has evolved into Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery and knowledge creation. Interested in starting your post-secondary journey at U of T? Check out our latest Ultimate University Guide youtube video to find out how you can get in!

Eligibility requirements (Canadian Students)

Averages

Around an 85% average is a requirement for U of T; however, each program has a different average required for admission. The average entering Grade at U of T is over 91% making it very competitive to apply!

Make sure to use your time effectively in your last year of high school to really boost your GPA — keep yourself organized and stay on top of your assignments, it will pay off greatly when it comes time for university admissions!

General U of T Prerequisites

In order to qualify for admission to U of T, you must first align with the General Admission Requirements!Are your most recent studies at an Ontario or other Canadian high school? Find the admission requirements based on your province! For Canadian students, requirements will vary, but the typical admission requirement looks like this:

A provincial high School Diploma with 6 Grade 12 academic courses, including English

Calculus is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite!Current high-school applicants with strong midyear results may be admitted on the condition that they complete their academic year successfully. Are your current or most recent studies at a university or college in Canada? If you are currently in school you may be considered on the basis of your previous year’s results. Find the minimum admission requirements for applicants from your province from the list on this webpage. Also, you can check out the Canadian Secondary School to Ontario course equivalents are available here (PDF)! Be sure you also check the additional requirements for your intended area of study as well!

English Language Requirements

If your first language is not English, you may need to take an English Language Test!English is the language of instruction and examination at U of T, and success in their degree programs requires a high level of English language proficiency. If English is not your first language (i.e. is not the first language you learned at home as a child), you will need to provide evidence of adequate English facility for admission consideration, unless you qualify for an exemption. You may qualify for an exemption from the English facility requirement if one of the following applies to you:

You have completed/are completing four or more years of full-time academic study in a recognized Canadian school (in Canada) that teaches in English

You have completed/are completing four or more years of full-time academic study in an English language school located in a country where the dominant language is English

Your first language is French and you have completed four or more years of full-time academic study at a Canadian schoolIf you meet any of the exemption criteria listed above, you must complete the “English Language Test Exemption Request Form” after submitting your application for admission.  You will be able to access the form on the JOIN U of T applicant website once you have received your U of T acknowledgement email.   Submitting the form and all required supporting documentation (e.g. transcripts) well ahead of the document deadline is recommended. All applicants, including those who must present proof of English facility, are required to present a senior-level English course (equivalent to Ontario ENG4U/EAE4U) for admission to all undergraduate programs. The English course result will be considered in the admissions process and calculated as part of an applicant’s admission average!

Tests/Qualifications That Provide Acceptable Evidence of English Facility

If you are required to present evidence of English language facility, you can satisfy the requirement by completing one of the tests/qualifications listed below with acceptable results. U of T will not accept your Grade 12 English results, your results in any other English course/test, or letters of reference from your school or employer for this purpose. If you meet the admission and program-specific requirements, but not the University’s English Language Requirements, you might be a candidate for one of U of T's English Language Transition Programs. If you are unsure as to whether you are required to submit evidence of English facility, contact Enrolment Services for more information! We strongly advise you to complete your test and submit your scores well in advance of published deadlines. It may take several weeks from the time your test results are released until they reach Enrolment Services.

Here are 12 different ways to fulfill the English Language Test for U of T:

For full details and required scores, head to this website!

Degree-Specific Requirements

If you’re looking for specific eligibility requirements for a U of T program, try using their Undergraduate Program Search tool! By using this tool, you can search by program, degree, interest or topic, and campus to find the program that interests you. Then, based on the program eligibility, you will find the specific requirements needed to pursue your desired program!

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