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Why Choose Ontario Tech University?
Top Reputation Among Primarily Undergraduate Universities
Ontario Tech is ranked #1 in Canada for reputation among primarily undergraduate universities in the Maclean’s 2025 rankings. It also ranks 2nd in its category for total research funding, showing strong academic credibility while maintaining smaller class sizes, especially in upper years.
Multiple Professional Accreditations Across Faculties
The university holds key accreditations across major disciplines, including AACSB for Business, CEAB for Engineering, CASN for Nursing and CPA Canada recognition for Accounting. These accreditations ensure that programmes meet industry standards and directly support professional licensing and employment outcomes.
Direct-Entry Co-op in 50+ Programmes
More than 50 undergraduate programmes offer co-op with direct entry, allowing students to join the co-op stream from the start of their degree. Engineering programmes include mandatory co-op, and the university works with over 300 employers annually. Graduates, particularly in Computer Science, report strong hiring outcomes.
GTA Access with Lower Living Costs
Located in Oshawa, about 65 km from Toronto, Ontario Tech provides access to Canada’s largest job market through GO Transit connections. Living costs are significantly lower than Toronto, with shared accommodation typically ranging from C$600–800 per month and total monthly expenses around C$1,500.
Industry-Aligned Technology Programmes
Ontario Tech offers specialised programmes in fields such as Nuclear Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Smart Grid, Internet of Things and AI-driven business applications. These programmes are developed with industry input and align closely with current job market demand in Ontario’s technology and energy sectors.
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Campus Locations
Main campus
300 acres in north Oshawa; Polonsky Commons (student centre with media studio, writing and math centres), Maureen Kempston Darkes Innovation Centre, three campus libraries and biomedical imaging labs
South campus
Downtown Oshawa hosts Faculty of Health Sciences and select Education programmes; buildings connected by underground tunnels during winter
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Course Highlights
Business & Management
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Accounting |
BCom (Honours) |
4 years |
C$36,774.24 |
September |
|
Artificial Intelligence for Business |
BCom (Honours) |
4 years |
C$36,774.24 |
September |
|
Cybersecurity for Business |
BCom (Honours) |
4 years |
C$36,774.24 |
September |
|
Entrepreneurship |
BCom (Honours) |
4 years |
C$36,774.24 |
September |
|
Finance |
BCom (Honours) |
4 years |
C$36,774.24 |
September |
|
Marketing |
BCom (Honours) |
4 years |
C$36,774.24 |
September |
|
Organizational Behaviour & HR Management |
BCom (Honours) |
4 years |
C$36,774.24 |
September |
|
Technology Management |
BCom (Honours) |
4 years |
C$36,774.24 |
September |
|
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
MBA |
2 years |
C$36,774.24 |
September; January |
Computing & IT
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Computer Science (Honours) |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$36,729.54 |
September |
|
Computer Science & Management (Honours) |
BSc & Mgmt (Honours) |
5 years |
C$36,729.54 (Yrs 1–4); C$33,535.66 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Data Science (Honours) |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$36,729.54 |
September |
|
Data Science & Management (Honours) |
BSc & Mgmt (Honours) |
5 years |
C$36,729.54 (Yrs 1–4); C$33,535.66 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
IT — Game Development & Interactive Media (Honours) |
BIT (Honours) |
4 years |
C$40,915.66 |
September |
|
IT — Networking & IT Security (Honours) |
BIT (Honours) |
4 years |
C$40,915.66 |
September |
|
IT — Technology Management (Honours) |
BIT (Honours) |
4 years |
C$40,915.66 |
September |
|
Integrated Mathematics & Computer Science (IMCS) |
BSc (Honours) or BSc/Mgmt |
4–5 years |
C$36,729.54 (Yrs 1–4); C$33,535.66 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Interactive Computing |
BSc (Honours) or BSc/Mgmt |
4–5 years |
C$36,729.54 (Yrs 1–4); C$33,535.66 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
MSc Computer Science |
MSc |
2 years |
Confirm with institution |
September; January |
|
MEng Software / Computer Engineering |
MEng |
2 years |
Confirm with institution |
September; January |
Engineering & Technology
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Automotive Engineering (co-op) |
BEng (Honours) |
5 years |
C$45,205.16 (Yrs 1–4); C$41,274.28 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Electrical Engineering (co-op) |
BEng (Honours) |
5 years |
C$45,205.16 (Yrs 1–4); C$41,274.28 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Manufacturing Engineering (co-op) |
BEng (Honours) |
5 years |
C$45,205.16 (Yrs 1–4); C$41,274.28 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Mechanical Engineering (co-op) |
BEng (Honours) |
5 years |
C$45,205.16 (Yrs 1–4); C$41,274.28 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Mechatronics Engineering (co-op) |
BEng (Honours) |
5 years |
C$45,205.16 (Yrs 1–4); C$41,274.28 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Software Engineering (co-op) |
BEng (Honours) |
5 years |
C$45,205.16 (Yrs 1–4); C$41,274.28 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Nuclear Engineering (co-op) |
BEng (Honours) |
5 years |
C$45,205.16 (Yrs 1–4); C$41,274.28 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Industrial Engineering (co-op) |
BEng (Honours) |
5 years |
C$45,205.16 (Yrs 1–4); C$41,274.28 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Energy Engineering (co-op) |
BEng (Honours) |
5 years |
C$45,205.16 (Yrs 1–4); C$41,274.28 (Yr 5) |
September |
|
Internet of Things (Honours) |
BEng (Honours) |
4 years |
C$45,205.16 |
September |
|
Smart Grid (Honours) |
BEng (Honours) |
4 years |
C$45,205.16 |
September |
|
Pre-Engineering |
Diploma |
1 year |
C$22,602.58 |
September |
|
MSc Engineering |
MSc |
2 years |
C$45,205.16 |
September |
|
MEng Electrical Engineering |
MEng |
2 years |
C$45,205.16 |
September |
|
PhD Engineering / Sciences |
PhD |
4–5 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
Education & Teaching
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Adult Learning with Technology (EdSt specialisation) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Aging & Learning in an Era of Technology (EdPsych spec) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Concurrent Education |
Combined BSc/BA + BEd |
4 years + 16 months |
~C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Developmental Science & Learning (EdPsych spec) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Digital Technologies (EdSt spec) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Early Childhood Studies (EdSt spec) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Education — Intermediate/Senior Consecutive |
BEd (post-grad) |
16 months |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Education — Primary/Junior Consecutive |
BEd (post-grad) |
16 months |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Educational Psychology |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Educational Studies |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EdSt spec) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Inclusive Educational Studies (EdPsych spec) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Learning Sciences & Technology (EdPsych spec) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Mental Health & Special Education (EdPsych spec) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Special Education (EdSt spec) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Master of Education (MEd) |
MEd |
1–2 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September; January |
Health Sciences & Nursing
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Allied Health Sciences — Bridge (from diploma) |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Biomechanics & Ergonomics |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Exercise Science & Rehabilitation |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Health Administration |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,806.93 |
September |
|
Health Sciences (General) |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Human Health Science |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Kinesiology |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Medical Lab Science — Collaborative |
BSc (Honours) |
3 years (plus RPN) |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Medical Lab Science — Northern Access (Ottawa) |
BSc (Honours) |
3 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Nursing — Collaborative |
BScN (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,806.93 |
September |
|
Nursing — Second Entry |
BScN (Honours) |
2–3 years |
C$33,806.93 |
September |
|
Public Health |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Pre-Med Programmes |
BSc pathways |
3–4 years |
See programme calendar |
Multiple intakes |
|
Pathways — Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary |
Bridge to professional |
2 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Master of Health (MSc) |
MSc |
2 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
Science & Environment
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Biological Science |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Environmental Biology |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Chemical Biology |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Biochemistry (Pharmaceutical) |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Physics / Astrophysics |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Mathematics for Science & Industry |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Nanophysics |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Sustainability |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
Social Sciences & Humanities
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Legal Studies |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Arts — General |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Political Science |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Psychology (BA) |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Psychology (BSc) |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Communication & Digital Media |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Criminology & Justice |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Forensic Psychology |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Pre-Law |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Digital Arts & Entertainment |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Strategic Communication & Social Media |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Global Studies |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Business & Society |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Legal Studies & Political Science |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Science, Technology & Society |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Criminal Justice |
BA (Diploma) |
3 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Alternative Dispute Resolution |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Human Rights & Advocacy |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Law & Technology |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Affective Science & Mental Health |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Cognitive & Brain Sciences |
BSc (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Developmental Psychological Science |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Sociology, Technology & Innovation |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Applied Sociology |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Society, Technology & Human Values |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Global Crime & Justice |
BA (Honours) |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
Accelerated Law (BA + UK LLB) |
BA & UK LLB |
4 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
AI for Professional Communicators |
BA (Diploma) |
2 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
|
PhD — Psychology and Social Sciences |
PhD |
4–5 years |
C$33,153.66 |
September |
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Graduate Certificates
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
ICT Security |
Graduate Certificate |
1 year |
~C$40,915.66 |
September |
|
Project Management |
Graduate Certificate |
1 year |
~C$36,774.24 |
September |
Popular Study Areas
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Health Sciences & Nursing
Business & Management
Education & Teaching
Science & Environment
Social Sciences & Humanities
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s Programmes:
- Academic:
- Equivalent to Ontario Secondary School Diploma (6 Grade 4U/M credits)
- Overall average: 70–80%+
- Engineering/Nursing: 75%+ with required subjects
- Arts: 65–75%+
- Programme prerequisites vary:
- Engineering: Advanced Functions, Calculus, Physics
- Business: English + Mathematics
- Nursing: Chemistry, Biology, Physics
- Digital Arts: Portfolio required
- English Requirements:
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (min 20 per section)
- PTE 63 (min 60 per band)
Graduate Programmes:
- Academic:
- Four-year bachelor’s degree with 75%+
- MBA: GMAT/GRE + work experience preferred
- MSc/MEng: Relevant undergraduate degree
- MEd: Education-related background
- English:
- Same as undergraduate (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 88 / PTE 63)
Conditional Entry (Academic Bridging Pathway):
- Programme:
- Offered through Durham College
- Entry from IELTS 5.5
- 30-week pathway leading to conditional entry into Year 2
- Accepted Tests:
- TOEFL, Cambridge C1 (185+), Duolingo 115, CAEL 70
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Scholarships at Ontario Tech University
President's Entrance Scholarship
Value: C$5,000 one-time (renewable once; C$10,000 total)
International Alumni Bursary
Value: C$2,000/year
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
Value: C$5,000/year (provincial)
Engineering Entrance Award
Value: C$1,500
Health Sciences Entrance Scholarship
Value: C$1,000
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Student Support Services
International support
Visa guidance, UHIP, peer mentoring, airport pickup
Academic support
Writing Centre, Math & Stats Help, study workshops
Health & wellness
Counselling, medical services, recreation facilities
Career services
Resume reviews, mock interviews, networking events
Student life
90+ clubs, varsity sports, student government activities
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