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.