Our students have the opportunity to learn from and work with preeminent thought leaders through our multidisciplinary network of teaching and research faculty, alumni and partners.
continue to have a positive impact on the world.
Ranked as the most diverse city in North America, Toronto and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area are vibrant, inviting areas with something for everyone. From sports teams to cultural happenings, festivals to street fairs, Toronto has it all.
The total enrollment of students as for fall 2017 was 90,077 out of which 70,890 were in-state students and 19,187 were international students, coming from 163 countries and regions. Toronto has 44 libraries along with 156 librarians.
The University of Toronto library system has more than 19.5 million physical holdings and more than 5.8 million electronic holdings. Toronto library system is the third-largest in North America.
According to the fall 2017 statistics published by the university, UToronto has over 4,332 faculty members assigned as active faculty members with teaching/research responsibilities and 5,75,924 alumni around the world.
Applying to the University of Toronto
Admission Requirements
Identify your academic background from the options below and review the admission requirements for your intended program of study using the .
If you are interested in applying to the Medical Radiation Sciences, Nursing
, or Physician Assistant programs, visit to find your admission requirements.
In addition to meeting general university admission requirements, you may need to present specific subject prerequisites or submit a personal profile or statement of interest.
We make provisional offers of admission to qualified applicants from all educational backgrounds. If you are currently enrolled in secondary school or a post-secondary program, we will make a provisional admission decision based on your final results from last year and your midyear results in the current year.
Required Documents
After you have applied for admission, visit often to find complete information about the documents required to complete your application.
You must submit full documentation (transcripts) for all secondary and post-secondary studies attempted. Depending on your academic background and/or the program(s) to which you have applied, you may also be required to submit the online ‘self-reported grades’ form, proof of English language proficiency, standardized test results, or other supplemental information. Notarized translations of any documents issued in a language other than English or French are also required.
Whenever possible, transcripts and test scores must be submitted electronically. If the electronic submission of your results is not possible, you will be allowed to upload your documents.
The admissions committee will usually consider uploaded (unofficial) documents to make a provisional admission decision.
However, official transcripts – received directly from the issuing institution – may be required at any time during the admission process, and are always required to finalize an offer of admission. When required, official transcripts should be mailed to Enrolment Services, 172 St. George St., Toronto ON M5R 0A3.
Documents received by Enrolment Services become the property of the University and will not be returned or forwarded to other institutions. We do not retain documents from previous applications. Do not submit any irreplaceable documents to Enrolment Services.
How to Submit Required Documents
For the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, please visit the Faculty’s .
Ontario High School (currently enrolled full-time)
Your school will send Grade 11 and 12 results through the OUAC. All grades MUST be submitted via the OUAC; unsolicited Ontario transcripts/report cards will not be reviewed.
Ontario High School (not currently enrolled or enrolled part-time)
After you have applied, upload your transcripts and self-report your grades through or the Engineering Applicant Portal.
1. Quebec CEGEP
Provide your Permanent Code on your OUAC application, allowing U of T to obtain your transcripts electronically from the OUAC.
2. Canadian High Schools Outside of Ontario and Quebec
After you have applied, upload your transcripts and complete the self-reported form through or the Engineering Applicant Portal.
3. U.S. High School
After you have applied, submit transcripts electronically via Parchment/Naviance. Where electronic transfer of documents is not possible, upload your transcripts. Complete the self-reported form through or the Engineering Applicant Portal. Test scores (SAT/ACT/AP) must be sent electronically.
4. International Baccalaureate
After you have applied, upload your transcripts and complete the self-reported form through or the Engineering Applicant Portal. Final IB results must be sent electronically by the IBO.
5. GCE (British-Patterned Education)
After you have applied, upload your transcripts and complete the self-reported form through or the Engineering Applicant Portal. Final IGCSE/GCSE/O level and AS/A-Level results must be issued by the appropriate exam board.
6. High Schools Outside of Canada and the U.S.
After you have applied, upload your transcripts and complete the self-reported form (if requested) through or the Engineering Applicant Portal.
If you are attending an international school that offers multiple curricula you must ask your school to specify the type of program in which you are enrolled and ensure that appropriate documents are submitted. Check join.utoronto.ca or the Engineering Applicant Portal for a list of documents required to complete your application.
7. Universities and Colleges in Ontario
Submit your postsecondary transcripts electronically via OUAC.
8. Universities and Colleges Outside of Ontario
Upload your transcripts through join.utoronto.ca or the Engineering Applicant Portal.
9. U.S. Universities and Colleges
Submit transcripts electronically via Parchment/Naviance. Go to Parchment (), register for a student account and have your transcripts sent electronically to Enrolment Services. Where electronic transfer of documents is not possible, upload your transcripts through join.utoronto.ca or the Engineering Applicant Portal.
10. Universities and Colleges Outside of Canada and the U.S.
Submit your transcripts electronically via Parchment/Naviance. Where electronic transfer of documents is not possible, upload your transcripts through join.utoronto.ca or the Engineering Applicant Portal. Check join.utoronto.ca or the Engineering Applicant Portal for a list of documents required to complete your application.
Important Application Dates
2021-2022 Academic Session
The university application process starts in the fall of the year before you intend to begin your studies. Be sure to start looking into Scholarships right away as well, as some have early deadlines.
We encourage you to submit your application, and the appropriate application fee, well in advance of the deadlines posted below. Refer to the charts below for details. If we receive your application from OUAC after the program is closed, your application will be canceled with no refund.
Approximately one week after we receive your application, we will send you an email acknowledgment including your JOINid/UTORid, your University of Toronto applicant number, and full information about the next steps in the application process.
If you’re not sure which type of application you’ll need to complete and submit (OUAC 101, OUAC 105, U of T International, Internal, etc.), find out more about .
Application Deadlines for Undergraduate Programs
Current Ontario High School Students (OUAC 101)
| Faculty/Program | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Applied Science and Engineering (including International Foundation Program) | January 15 (Extended to February 1) |
| Architecture, Landscape, and Design (including International Foundation Program) | January 15 (Extended to January 20) |
| Faculty of Arts and Science, U of T St. George (including International Foundation Program) | January 15 |
| Kinesiology & Physical Education | January 15 (Extended to February 17) |
| Music (including International Foundation Program) | January 15 |
| U of T Mississauga | January 15 (Extended to January 31 for all programs except Computer Science, Mathematical & Statistics) |
| U of T Scarborough | January 15 (Extended to February 28 for all programs except for all Management and Computer Science programs) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques.: How can I obtain a guidebook and application for admission?
Ans.: Our JD Admissions Guide is available online from the JD Admissions website. The JD application is completed electronically through OLSAS at www.ouac.on.ca/olsas/.
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