- AP and IB transfer credits
- College and university transfer credit
- Special considerations
- English language proficiency (ELP) requirements
Transfer credit may be awarded if you have completed Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses:
AP
- Minimum score of four on AP exams.
- Maximum of 18 credit hours can be granted.
IB
- Minimum score of five on higher-level IB examination.
- Maximum of 18 credit hours can be granted.
There is no application required to be considered for transfer credit. Once you receive and accept your offer of admission, our transfer-credit team will conduct an assessment of your previously obtained courses.
Transfer credit is assessed on a case-by-case basis and is at the sole discretion of the university. Supporting documents such as institutionally prepared course syllabi may be requested.
Equity Admissions Policy
If you feel that there are elements of your identity and/or life experiences that have uniquely prepared you for studies in a particular field, you may submit a request for an additional assessment conducted by our Equity Admissions Committee. Equity‑deserving communities including BIPOC, women, 2SLGBTQIA+, having a disability, religious minorities and/or those with low income are encouraged to apply.
To complete the equity admissions consideration form, visit ontariotechu.ca/equityadmissions.
Indigenous Admissions Policy
If you identify as Indigenous (Status or Non-Status First Nation, Métis and/or Inuit), you may apply to have a separate assessment conducted by our Indigenous Admissions Committee.
To complete the Indigenous admissions consideration form, visit ontariotechu.ca/indigenousadmissions.
You can satisfy the ELP requirement through one of the following:
- Your first language is English.
- You completed the university’s English for Academic Purposes program.
- You completed at least three years of full-time study at a secondary or post-secondary institution where the language of instruction is English. ‡
- You achieved the required proficiency score on one of the English proficiency tests acceptable to the university.
‡ The minimum three-year requirement does not include full-time enrolment in an English as a Second Language program.
English language proficiency (ELP) requirements
You can satisfy the ELP requirement through one of the following:
- Your first language is English.
- You completed the university’s English for Academic Purposes program.
- You completed at least three years of full-time study at a secondary or post-secondary institution where the language of instruction is English. ‡
- You achieved the required proficiency score on one of the English proficiency tests acceptable to the university.
‡ The minimum three-year requirement does not include full-time enrolment in an English as a Second Language program.
Acceptable English language tests and scores ¶
You must arrange for your original test scores to be sent to us, directly from the testing centre.
CAEL
Minimum score of 70 with no sub-score below 60.
Cambridge English: Advanced
Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.
Duolingo
Minimum score of 120 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 130).
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).
Ontario Tech University is an official IELTS test venue. Registration information—including test dates—can be found on ieltscanada.ca.
Pearson (PTE‐Academic)
Minimum score of 58.
TOEFL
Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87) and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition results are also considered acceptable.
Paper-delivered test results will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Ontario Tech’s TOEFL code is 7178.
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Wednesday, January 15
Application deadline for current Ontario secondary school students for Fall 2025 admission.
Thursday, February 20
Application deadline for the Chancellor’s, President’s and Founder’s scholarships, and FIRST Robotics Canada Scholarship.
Thursday, May 29
Last date current Ontario secondary school students—who applied by the January 15 deadline—will receive a decision on their application.
Monday, June 2
Response deadline to your offer of admission.
Residence applications must be received to guarantee your spot.
Friday, June 6
Deadline to pay your $500 non-refundable tuition deposit.
Admissions requirements
IB: All prerequisite courses can be presented at the Standard or Higher Level, unless otherwise specified.
Program |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) graduates |
International Baccalaureate (IB) graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting Commerce Entrepreneurship Finance Health Administration Marketing Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management Technology Management |
ENG4U and one of:
|
English and one of:
|
| Game Development and Interactive Media Networking and Information Technology Security Technology Management |
ENG4U and one of:
|
English and one of:
|
| Automotive Engineering Comprehensive Engineering Electrical Engineering (Smart Grid) Energy Engineering § Industrial Engineering § Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering (Artificial Intelligence; Energy Engineering) Mechatronics Engineering Nuclear Engineering Software Engineering (Internet of Things) |
ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U and SPH4U | English, Chemistry, Physics and one of:
|
|
Applied Biotechnology Biomedical Science Neuroscience |
ENG4U, MHF4U and two of:
|
English, and one of:
|
| Computer Science Digital Media Data Science |
ENG4U, MHF4U and one of:
|
English, and one of:
|
| Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science | ENG4U, MHF4U and two of:
|
English, Physics and one of:
|
| Health Sciences Human Health Science Public Health Kinesiology (Biomechanics and Ergonomics; Exercise Science and Rehabilitation) |
ENG4U, SBI4U and one of:
|
English, Biology and one of:
|
| Medical Laboratory Science | ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and one of:
|
English, Biology, Chemistry and one of:
|
| Nursing | ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and one of:
|
English, Biology, Chemistry and one of:
|
| Concurrent Education (apply through your program of choice) |
Refer to regular program requirements. |
Refer to regular program requirements. |
| Communication and Digital Media Studies (Creativity, Digital Arts and Entertainment Industries; Strategic Communication, Social Media and Society) Criminology and Justice (Criminal Justice; Victimonolgy and Victim Studies; Youth, Crime and Justice) Legal Studies (Alternative Dispute Resolution, Human Rights Law, Information Law) Liberal Studies (Science, Technology and Society) Political Science (Business and Society; Global Studies) |
ENG4U |
English |
|
Forensic Psychology Sustainability (pending ministry approval) |
ENG4U One of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U is recommended. SBI4U is recommended. |
English Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation is recommended. Biology is recommended. |
