🚗Ontario Tech University

Oshawa, ON, Canada

A modern, technology-focused Ontario university founded in 2003, with close ties to the Durham region's automotive industry.

About Ontario Tech University

Ontario Tech — founded as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) — is one of Canada's newest research universities, built from scratch with modern facilities and labs. Its Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science benefits from close links to the Durham region's automotive and manufacturing base, alongside a compact business and information technology faculty and a health sciences faculty in newer purpose-built spaces. Fees generally sit below the larger Toronto-area universities, and Oshawa is more affordable than downtown Toronto while remaining within commuting distance by GO Transit. Its shorter track record and smaller alumni network are the trade-off for its modern infrastructure and closer faculty contact.

Why students choose it

  • A genuinely modern, purpose-built campus with up-to-date engineering and technology labs
  • Direct local industry ties to the Durham region's automotive and manufacturing sector
  • Lower fees and closer faculty contact than the larger Toronto-area universities

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Typical entry grades

ABB (A Level)  ·  IB 29

Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

CA$25,000–CA$40,000/yr

mid tier for Canada — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Oshawa, ON

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Ontario Tech University's financial aid office.

Many Canadian universities offer automatic entrance scholarships for international students based on high-school grades — often no separate application needed beyond the standard admission application.

  • University international entrance scholarships: e.g. University of Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, UBC's International Major Entrance Scholarship — merit-based, automatically considered for eligible applicants at many universities.
  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: Federally funded, but for doctoral/research study, not undergraduate admission.

Coverage ranges from a one-off award to full tuition for the most competitive automatic scholarships — check each university's international scholarships page for exact criteria.

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Popular courses

Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Nursing

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Biology recommended

Business and Information Technology

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Mathematics recommended

Health Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Durations are typical for Canada — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September (Fall), January (Winter, some programmes)
Typical deadline
Rolling from October, with most competitive programmes closing mid-January
Note
High-demand programmes (e.g. UofT Engineering, UBC) fill up fast — apply as soon as the portal opens for the best chance.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

TOEFL: 80–90 iBT

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Ontario Tech University FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Ontario Tech University as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Ontario Tech University?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Ontario Tech University expects around ABB at A Level or 29 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Ontario Tech University's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Ontario Tech University's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Ontario Tech University cost for international students?

International tuition at Ontario Tech University typically falls in the CA$25,000–CA$40,000/yr range (mid tier for Canada). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Ontario Tech University's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Ontario Tech University?

Ontario Tech University follows Canada's typical intake calendar: September (Fall), January (Winter, some programmes), with applications generally due rolling from october, with most competitive programmes closing mid-january. High-demand programmes (e.g. UofT Engineering, UBC) fill up fast — apply as soon as the portal opens for the best chance. Always verify the exact date on Ontario Tech University's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Ontario Tech University?

Canada universities, including Ontario Tech University, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Ontario Tech University known for?

A modern, technology-focused Ontario university founded in 2003, with close ties to the Durham region's automotive industry. Ontario Tech — founded as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) — is one of Canada's newest research universities, built from scratch with modern facilities and labs. Its Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science benefits from close links to the Durham region's automotive and manufacturing base, alongside a compact business and information technology faculty and a health sciences faculty in newer purpose-built spaces. Fees generally sit below the larger Toronto-area universities, and Oshawa is more affordable than downtown Toronto while remaining within commuting distance by GO Transit. Its shorter track record and smaller alumni network are the trade-off for its modern infrastructure and closer faculty contact.

Can I apply to Ontario Tech University with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Ontario Tech University accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Canada University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Ontario Tech University and every other Canada university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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