General Admission Requirements
- At least five different IGCSE/GCSE/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 3 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.
- Within these admission categories, some programs of study may require additional high school subjects as prerequisites for specific courses in first year or for entry into a specific program in second year.
- Supplemental applications are required for admission to the Computer Science and Rotman Commerce admission categories.
| Admission Category | Required Subjects | Recommended Minimum Range for Admission | Recommended Minimum Range for Required High School Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | English IGCSE/GCSE, Math (AS/A Level Math, Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principle Subject) |
"A"s and "B"s or 9s to 6s at GCSE level Predicted “A*” “A"s and "B"s at A level |
English: "A" or "B" or 9 to 6 at GCSE Mathematics: "A*" or "A" at A level |
| Humanities | English IGCSE/GCSE |
"A"s and "B"s or 9s to 6s at GCSE level Predicted “A"s and "B"s at A level |
English: "A" or "B" or 9 to 6 at GCSE |
| Life Sciences | English IGCSE/GCSE, Math (GCE: AS/A Level Math, Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principle Subject) |
"A"s and "B"s or 9s to 6s at GCSE level Predicted “A"s and "B"s at A level |
English: "A" or "B" or 9 to 6 at GCSE Mathematics: "A" or "B" at A level |
| Mathematical and Physical Sciences | English IGCSE, Math (AS/A Level Math, Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principle Subject) |
"A"s and "B"s or 9s to 6s at GCSE level Predicted “A"s and "B"s at A level |
English: "A" or "B" or 9 to 6 at GCSE Mathematics: "A" or "B" at A level |
| Rotman Commerce | English IGCSE/GCSE, Math (AS/A Level Math, Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principle Subject) |
"A"s and "B"s or 9s to 6s at GCSE level Predicted “A*” “A"s and "B"s at A level |
English: "A" or "B" or 9 to 6 at GCSE Mathematics: "A*" or "A" at A level |
| Social Sciences | English IGCSE/GCSE |
"A"s and "B"s or 9s to 6s at GCSE level Predicted “A*” “A"s and "B"s at A level |
English: "A" or "B" or 9 to 6 at GCSE |
Note: The anticipated admission ranges listed above are minimum requirements and meeting these minimums does not guarantee admission.
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.
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.
Application Details
- If you will be writing your Advanced Level/Principal Subject examinations in the 2021-22 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 How to Apply.
- 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 category does not affect eligibility to your first-choice category. Admission is subject to space availability — once all first-choice applicants have been considered. Please note: Choosing an alternate admission category does not guarantee admission.