University of Toronto (Scarborough) [UTSC] 2023 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

University of Toronto, Scarborough Undergraduate Admissions

The university is primarily an undergraduate institution. It directly accepts applicants with secondary school certification in its 150+ undergraduate major and minor programs in its 13 academic departments. Two extra-departments: French & Linguistics and the Centre for Critical Development Studies also provides a specialist degree in UG certification courses. Diploma courses also record student enrolment in journalism, paramedicine and environmental science studies every year.

Where to apply: OUACWebsite

Application Requirements: 

• A completed application form for admission
• Official high school transcripts
• A personal statement
• Secondary high school report form
• SAT/ ACT Scores

University of Toronto, Scarborough Graduate Admissions

Admission Portal: Apply online at the official website.

Basic Academic Requirement: Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Requirements

• Transcripts.
• Language proficiency scores.
• Email addresses of referees ( at least 2 to 3).
• Statement of Interest, Resume and Interview (if required) .
• GRE test results (required for some particular programs).

Admission Process

1. Complete an online application by filling in your personal and educational information and choose a program of field you are interested in applying to.
2. Identify referees that will be willing to provide references on your behalf by mentioning their email ids.
3. Deposit the nonrefundable application fee which will allow you to upload the mandatory documents and will send a mail to your respective referees.
4. Upload the required documents inclusive of all post-secondary transcripts and certificates along with necessary proof of test results and your latest resume.
5. Submit the application and wait for a response from the institute.
6. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview round (if necessary).

International aspirants applying to graduate-level admissions must fulfill some program-specific requirements which are tabulated as follows:

For aspirants applying to graduate courses, the notification period typically ranges from 6 to 8 weeks after a candidate has submitted all the required documents and completed all other formalities. While professional references are important in most circumstances, newly graduated aspirants are however encouraged to send in academic references who can gracefully comment on how you will be a perfect fit for attending the program you are enrolling in and what greater good you will be able to bring onto the table.

While some programs, usually thesis-based, require a supervisor under whose guidance students are supposed to complete their degrees, however, applicants are highly advised to focus on preparing their application materials first and not focus on finding a supervisor since admissions are offered primarily based on the materials submitted.

The college has higher enrolment in Co-op programs, as they also provide hands-on training for 3 months in the training period of the candidate. Processing time changes varying upon the number of applications received. It may take up to a minimum of 4 weeks to process applications.