General Admission Requirements
- At least five different IGCSE or GCSE or Ordinary Level academic subjects
- English at IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary Level or higher level (AS/A Level) is required for admission
- Four different Advanced Subsidiary academic subjects or three different Advanced Level/International Advanced Level academic subjects. A Levels are preferred for admission to more competitive programs like Computer Science and Rotman Commerce.
- Prerequisites should be presented at Advanced Level or Advanced Subsidiary Level. For more competitive programs like Computer Science and Rotman Commerce, Advanced Level Math is recommended.
- The following math courses will satisfy the Calculus prerequisite for science and business programs:
- Math A Level
- Math AS Level
- Cambridge Pre-U: A Level Math or Principal Subject
- Some programs of study may require additional high school subjects as prerequisites for specific courses in the first year or for entry into a specific program in the second year. Review our admission categories.
- Supplemental applications are required for admission consideration to the Computer Science and Rotman Commerce admission categories.
Requirements for Cambridge Pre-University Program
- The Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate (3 Principal Subjects) or the full Cambridge International Pre-U diploma including 3 Principal Subjects (or a combination of Advanced Level academic subjects and Principal Subjects), Global Perspectives and Independent Research Report (GPR).
- Mathematics Advanced or Principal Level is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite.
- Other prerequisites should be presented at Advanced Level or as Principal Subjects. Some programs may consider excellent GCSE Level results for fulfilling a prerequisite.
*The admission requirements listed below are recommendations. Meeting these minimums does not guarantee admission.
Admission Category | Required Subjects | Recommended Admission Range* | Recommended Minimum Range for Required High School Subjects |
---|---|---|---|
Computer Science |
English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level; Math AS/A Level, or Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principal Subject |
GCSE Level: As and Bs, or 8 to 9s A Level Predicted Grades: As and A*s |
English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE Mathematics: A or A* at A Level |
Humanities | English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level |
GCSE Level: As and Bs, or 6 to 9 A Level Predicted Grades: As and Bs |
English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE |
Life Sciences |
English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level; Math AS/A Level Math, or Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principal Subject |
GCSE Level: As and Bs, or 7 to 9 A Level Predicted Grades: Predicted As and Bs |
English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE Mathematics: A or B at A Level |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level; Math AS/A Level, or Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principal Subject |
GCSE Level: As and Bs, or 7 to 9 A Level Predicted Grades: As and Bs |
English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE Mathematics: A or B at A Level |
Rotman Commerce |
English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level; Math AS/A Level, or Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principal Subject |
GCSE Level: A or higher, or 7 to 9 A Level Predicted Grades: As and Bs |
English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE Mathematics: A or A* at A Level |
Social Sciences | English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level |
GCSE Level: As and Bs, or 7 to 9 A Level Predicted Grades: As and Bs |
English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE |
Admission Decisions
- If you will be writing your Advanced Level/Principal Subject examinations in the 2023-24 academic year, you will be considered for a provisional offer of admission based on your A Level result predictions and final GCSE results.
- All examinations must be conducted by an examination authority located in the UK or an equivalent authority elsewhere.
- Applied Advanced Level subjects are not an ideal preparation for our programs.
- General Paper, General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, and Key Skills are not acceptable.
- Detailed information on completing your application is available on our How to Apply page.
- If you selected the Computer Science or Rotman Commerce admission categories, you will have the option of selecting a second admission category for consideration on the JOIN U of T portal. Selecting a second admission category does not affect eligibility for your first-choice category. Admission is subject to space availability and will be evaluated after all first-choice applicants have been considered. Please note: Choosing an alternate admission category does not guarantee admission to your second-choice program.
English Language Proficiency
- If your first language is not English, you may be required to present proof of English language proficiency.
- You can satisfy the English language proficiency requirement if you have a minimum final grade of “B” (“6” in reformed qualifications) in GCSE/IGCSE/GCE Ordinary Level English, English Language, or English as a Second Language;
- OR a minimum final or predicted grade of “C” in GCE A Level/AS Level/AICE English or English Language.
Transfer Credits
- GCE students may receive transfer credit for some courses — more information will be provided at the time of admission.