Welcome U.S. Students

We do not require students to complete a core curriculum or general education courses. Instead, students will take a combination of courses required to graduate from their program of interest as well as elective or breadth requirement courses of the student's choosing.

While not as common as at American colleges, Greek life and sororities can still be found primarily on the St. George campus, with more than 20 fraternities and sororities. You'll find exciting student life opportunities on all of our campuses, with over 1,000 student clubs and organizations for you to participate in.

While taking a campus tour or attending one of our events is a great way to learn about U of T, we do not track demonstrated interest.

We also don't consider legacy status as part of the admission process.

The application and admission consideration process is the same for Canadian and international students. Find more about applying here. Canadian citizens and permanent residents qualify for domestic tuition fees. Visit our Canadians abroad page for more info.

Applying to U of T is a two-step process. First, submit your application through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). Then you'll complete your next steps in the Join U of T or Engineering Applicant Portal. Learn more about how to apply.

Not for most programs. Most program areas typically don't require essays, reference letters or personal statements as part of the application. However, some programs do ask for a supplemental application to get to know you beyond your grades. If one is required, you'll find the details in Join U of T or the Engineering Applicant Portal after you apply.

Applications typically open in late September. You should apply as early as possible in the fall of your final year of high school. Some programs have limited space or supplemental applications, and applying early gives you more time to complete next steps, like submitting documents or supplementary applications. Review all application deadlines.