International Baccalaureate (IB)

General Admission Requirements

  • An International Baccalaureate Diploma is required for admission consideration; the IB Certificate is not sufficient for admission consideration. 
  • Prerequisite courses can be presented at Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL).
  • SL or HL English is required for admission consideration.
  • The following IB Math courses will satisfy the Calculus prerequisite for science and business programs: 
    • Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL 
    • Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL 
    • Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL 
  • The following IB Math courses will not satisfy the Calculus prerequisites for science and business programs:
    • Math Studies 
    • Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL
  • Applicants who completed the IB curriculum before 2021 may present Mathematics SL or HL to satisfy the Calculus prerequisite
  • 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.
  • Detailed information on completing your application is available on our How to Apply page.

*The admission requirements listed below are recommendations. Meeting these minimums does not guarantee admission.

Admission Category Required Subjects Recommended Admission Range* Recommended Range for Required High School Subjects
Computer Science 

English HL or SL

Math SL or HL, Math Analysis and Approaches HL or SL, Math Applications and Interpretations HL

High 30s

English HL or SL – 6 to 7

Math HL or SL – 6 to 7

Humanities  English HL or SL Low to mid 30s English HL or SL – 5 to 7
Life Sciences 

English HL or SL

Math SL or HL, Math Analysis and Approaches HL or SL, Math Applications and Interpretations HL

Mid to high 30s

English HL or SL – 5 to 7

Math HL or SL – 5 to 7

Mathematical and Physical Sciences 

English HL or SL

Math SL or HL, Math Analysis and Approaches HL or SL, Math Applications and Interpretations HL

Mid to high 30s

English HL or SL – 5 to 7

Math HL or SL – 5 to 7

Rotman Commerce 

English HL or SL

Math SL or HL, Math Analysis and Approaches HL or SL, Math Applications and Interpretations HL

Mid to high 30s

English HL or SL – 6 to 7

Math HL or SL – 6 to 7

Social Sciences  English HL or SL Mid to high 30s English HL or SL – 5 to 7

Admission Decisions

  • You will be considered for a provisional/conditional offer of admission based on your IB predicted grades. Completion of the IB Diploma will be required to maintain your offer of admission. 
  • 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.  

Transfer Credit

  • If you have taken any IB HL subjects, you are eligible to receive transfer credits for first-year course equivalents for Higher Level (HL) subjects where a final grade of at least 5 is achieved. No transfer credit is awarded for Standard Level (SL) exams.

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 score of at least 4 (predicted or final) in Higher or Standard Level English A: Literature or English A: Language and Literature. HL English B is not acceptable.