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University of Toronto

Chinese version: 多伦多大学申请指南

Summary

  • One of Canada’s largest and most selective research universities.
  • Three main campuses in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Ontario undergraduate applications begin in OUAC, then continue in U of T’s applicant system.

Campuses

CampusLocationCharacter
St. GeorgeDowntown TorontoLargest campus, broadest program range
UTMMississaugaStrong STEM/business pathways
UTSCScarboroughStrong co-op and applied pathways

Faculties and Program Strengths

FacultyTypical strengths
Arts and ScienceHumanities, social sciences, life sciences, computer science
Applied Science and EngineeringECE, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Science
Rotman CommerceFinance, accounting, management
Kinesiology and Physical EducationHealth and movement sciences
Architecture/Landscape/DesignDesign and built environment tracks

Requirements (Programs, Courses, GPA/Average)

Data date: 2026-02-25. U of T does not publish fixed universal cutoffs for many programs; tables below combine official prerequisites and published guidance.

ProgramRequired prerequisite coursesMin course gradeCompetitive average / GPASupplementary
Rotman CommerceENG4U + MCV4URotman states minimum 70% in each required courseRotman indicates admitted students are usually high 80s or aboveRequired (supplementary application)
Engineering (core streams)ENG4U + MHF4U + MCV4U + SCH4U + SPH4UNo fixed public minimum by faculty pageNo fixed public cutoff; generally very competitiveRequired (Online Student Profile)
Computer Science (Arts and Science stream)ENG4U + MHF4U + MCV4UNo fixed public minimum on A&S pageNo fixed public cutoff; highly competitive at St. GeorgeProgram-dependent
Life SciencesENG4U + biology/chemistry as required by streamNo fixed public minimumNo fixed public cutoff; varies by stream/campusUsually no

Admissions Priorities

  • Strong Grade 12 academic profile and prerequisite completion.
  • Competitive programs often require supplementary application materials.
  • English proficiency requirements apply for many international applicants.

Competitive Snapshot

  • Higher competition: Computer Science (St. George), Engineering, Rotman Commerce.
  • Moderate competition: many Science and Math streams.
  • Broader access: several humanities and social science routes, especially outside the most impacted streams.

Application Workflow

  1. Submit initial application via OUAC.
  2. Activate U of T applicant portal after receiving instructions.
  3. Submit transcripts and supplementary materials if required.
  4. Track decisions and conditions in the portal.

Key Dates (Typical Cycle)

  • Ontario equal-consideration timing is usually around mid-January.
  • Supplementary deadlines may come earlier for some programs.
  • Always verify exact dates in OUAC and U of T official pages for your year.

Q&A

Q1: Is OUAC enough for U of T?

  • No. OUAC is the first submission step. U of T portal is used for document tracking and supplementary items.

Q2: Are all campuses equally competitive?

  • No. Program and campus combinations have different competition levels.

Q3: Is supplementary application always required?

  • No. It depends on program. Engineering and business tracks are more likely to require it.

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