UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK 2011-2012

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WHAT’S INSIDE
3 President’s Greeting
4 About Oshawa
5 Why UOIT?
6 Learning Reinvented
7 Creating Opportunities for a
Challenging and Rewarding Career
8 Undergraduate Programs
Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Energy Systems And Nuclear Science
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
11 Graduate Studies
12 How to Become a UOIT Student
Preparing your Application
and Required Documents
After you have Submitted
your Application
14 General Admission Guidelines
15 Faculty Admission Guidelines
18 English Language Proficiency
19 Country-Specific Admission
Requirements
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ABOUT OSHAWA CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL
UOIT is located in the city of Oshawa, Ontario and easily accessible CENTRE: THE GREATER
from Toronto (Canada’s largest city) and Lester B. Pearson
International Airport. Located in the heart of beautiful Durham TORONTO AREA (GTA)
Region, Oshawa offers a fantastic mix of features and attractions
within minutes of both the north Oshawa campus and the downtown The Greater Toronto Area’s population is one of the most diverse
Oshawa campus (interactive map: www.uoit.ca/maps/uoit), including: in the world, where nearly all of the world’s cultural groups are
represented and more than 100 languages and dialects are spoken.
:: Quality shopping, dining, museums, art galleries, entertainment
and sporting activities; Among the GTA’s popular destinations are the CN Tower, the Royal
:: Expansive waterfront trails for cyclists, joggers, inline skaters and Ontario Museum, the Toronto Zoo and the Art Gallery of Ontario.
nature lovers;
If you are a professional sports fan, you can catch Maple Leafs hockey
:: Great slopes for skiing and snowboarding;
(NHL), Raptors basketball (NBA) and the Rock lacrosse (NLL) at the
:: Competitive recreational sports including cricket and soccer; and
Air Canada Centre, along with Blue Jays baseball (MLB) and Argonauts
:: Numerous area golf courses.
football (CFL) at the Rogers Centre. Soccer fans can catch the
Toronto FC (MLS) matches at BMO Field.
UOIT is also easily accessible by public transit (GO trains/buses
4 and Durham Region Transit). www.uoit.ca/transit

TORONTO
DUBAI 14 HRS.
NAIROBI 15 HRS.

VANCOUVER 5 HRS. ISTANBUL 11 HRS. NEW DELHI 15 HRS.

NEW YORK 1 HR.
LONDON 7 HRS.

CARACAS 5 HRS. HONG KONG 18 HRS.

SAO PAULO 10 HRS.

CANADA

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“I came to UOIT because the university is new and they have a really creative program for Commerce.
I enjoy the mix of independence and teamwork.”
Carolina Loo, Commerce, class of 2012 (from Peru)
WHY UOIT?
JOIN ONE OF CANADA’S
NEWEST UNIVERSITIES
UOIT’s unique and technology-rich teaching and learning environment
challenges students to push the boundaries of innovation and
discovery and prepares them to excel in the global, knowledge-driven
economy of the 21st century. Many of our programs are unique in
Canada.
UOIT students are inspired by a diverse group of world-class faculty
who are dedicated members of the teaching profession and eager
to provide you with opportunities to undertake research projects
from the undergraduate to the graduate level. They understand that
hands-on experience gives you an edge when it comes to finding a
job or pursuing graduate studies and research careers. Student faculty
research collaborations are important components of education at
UOIT and this unique one-on-one model is an integral part of your
student experience.
With a full-time enrolment of more than 7,500 and strong growth
anticipated over the next decade, UOIT’s outstanding learning
environment is growing too:
OSHAWA
TORONTO
OTTAWA
QUEBEC, CANADA
ONTARIO, CANADA
USA
:: UOIT is in the midst of expanding its downtown Oshawa campus
while also adding new classrooms, labs, study areas and state-of-
the-art learning facilities on our north Oshawa campus;
:: The new General Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence
(ACE) at our north Oshawa campus, provides faculty, staff, students
and industry partners with access to the first commercial automotive
research, development and innovation centre of its kind in the
world; and
:: The new Energy Research Centre (ERC) at our north Oshawa
campus will open in spring 2011. The ERC will serve as the premier
training ground for future energy scientists and nuclear engineers
while enabling leading-edge research in the development of clean
and green energy and technology.
These are exciting times for UOIT and we look forward to sharing
them with you.
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STUDENTS FIND
SATISFACTION AT UOIT
In 2009, UOIT was included in the annual, national ranking of
Canadian universities published by Maclean’s magazine for the
first time. UOIT ranked high in the category of services provided to
students, placed first in obtaining Social Sciences and Humanities
grants and fourth in Medical/Science grants.
A North American survey conducted by the National Survey of
Student Engagement (NSSE) demonstrated how UOIT students
ranked us ahead of our peer groups compared to 769 other
post-secondary institutions, pointing in particular to the university’s
state-of-the-art technology, academically challenging programs
and collaborations with expert faculty. In the benchmark category
of Level of Academic Challenge, UOIT’s first- and fourth-year scores
placed ahead of the Ontario average, the scores of the U.S. peer
group and the average of the entire NSSE population.
Students are also drawn to UOIT by the overwhelming sense of
community and friendliness on campus.
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LEARNING REINVENTED
You have never experienced education like this before. UOIT’s national
award-winning laptop learning environment allows you to easily connect
with your professors and peers – and puts you one step ahead upon
graduation.

You receive a high-end laptop at the beginning of your studies and

your professors develop sophisticated course content using a powerful,
campus-wide online learning management system. One of the greatest
advantages of this educational approach is that all students, no matter
which faculty or program, have equal access to the same technology,
resources and services – such as smart boards and Turning Point
student remote control clickers. Unique examples include:

:: Video game simulation students use cutting-edge motion-capture

3D technology and have a sound recording studio;
:: Chemistry students use ChemDraw: a 3D software program which
draws molecules; and
6 :: Students in the nursing program have access to a full-scale critical
care (emergency room) patient simulation lab.

Inside or outside of the classroom, you can make quality computer-

based presentations, conduct research, work electronically on your
own or with other students and have seamless access to all online
resources. An annual fee covers the use of your hardware learning
tools, extensive technical support, virus protection, high-speed
Internet, printing services, insurance and a wide-range of program-
specific hardware.

To ensure you receive even more value for your education and greater
return on your investment, all laptops are annually refreshed with
appropriate software and upgraded every two years.

FAST FACT
UOIT’s state-of-the-art Learning Commons features
computers, workstations, plasma information displays,
CD/DVD burners, high-speed printing and more. It
also features an IT Support HelpDesk to assist you
with any technical issues (www.uoit.ca/support).

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“I was accepted to multiple universities internationally, but a friend was accepted here and he called me at
home in Russia and told me I should come here because it is such an innovative school. The university is
growing and I look forward to seeing what it will look like in ten years.”

Konstantin Malyarevich, Commerce (specializing in Marketing), class of 2012 (from Russia)

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR A CHALLENGING AND
REWARDING CAREER
UOIT works tirelessly to provide you with opportunities to work with
some of the highest-quality employers in business and industry.
These partnerships with leading employers provide you with out-
standing internship, placement and co-op opportunities, all of which
means you gain valuable work experience that prepares you for a
challenging and rewarding career. To name just a few, UOIT graduates
go on to careers in such areas as:

:: Game design, network and IT security, finance, commerce,

marketing and communications;
:: Criminal justice, law enforcement, private security and social
services;
:: Engineering (automotive, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical
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and software);
:: Nuclear engineering, design, operation, fuel design and safety
analysis;
:: Nursing, health information management, kinesiology, health
laboratories/clinics;
:: Environmental toxicology, forensic science, digital media and
pharmaceutical chemistry; and
:: Teaching (primary through senior grades) and e-learning.

Many graduates also use the skills and experiences they have obtained
to pursue graduate studies at UOIT and many of the world’s other
leading institutions.

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UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS

FACULTY OF BUSINESS FACULTY OF EDUCATION

AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY www.education.uoit.ca
www.businessandit.uoit.ca The Faculty of Education has an outstanding reputation for graduates
The Faculty of Business and Information Technology offers innovative with the well-rounded skills required to excel in teaching junior
degrees in both Commerce and Information Technology with a diverse kindergarten to grade six and the critical subject specialties in areas
range of specializations for you to choose from. Our programs provide including math and science for those interested in teaching grades
an ideal balance between theory and applied learning, which are seven to 12.
further enhanced with current business and IT trends to ensure that
you graduate as a next-generation professional. PROGRAM DEGREE OUAC CODE

CONCURRENT Bachelor of Science DSJ

PROGRAM DEGREE OUAC CODE EDUCATION/ (Honours)/Bachelor
COMMERCE Bachelor of Commerce DBC SCIENCE of Education
(Honours) (Intermediate/Senior)
Majors: Accounting; e-Commerce; Finance; and Marketing CONSECUTIVE Bachelor of Education D10
Concentration: Human Resources Management EDUCATION (Primary/Junior)
GAME Bachelor of Information DGD CONSECUTIVE Bachelor of Education D30
8 DEVELOPMENT AND Technology (Honours) EDUCATION (Intermediate/Senior)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP

INFORMATION Bachelor of Information DIT

TECHNOLOGY Technology (Honours) FACULTY OF ENERGY SYSTEMS
Specialization: Networking and Information Technology Security
AND NUCLEAR SCIENCE
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Energy systems and nuclear science is a truly exciting area of study,

presenting significant employment opportunities in a variety of
fields for engineers and scientists possessing knowledge of the
safe, efficient generation and use of energy, including fossil, nuclear,
wind and solar technology.

PROGRAM DEGREE OUAC CODE

ENERGY SYSTEMS Bachelor of Engineering DEB

ENGINEERING (Honours)

HEALTH PHYSICS AND Bachelor of Science DSR

RADIATION SCIENCE (Honours)

NUCLEAR Bachelor of Engineering DEN

ENGINEERING* (Honours)

*Five-year Management option available.

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The following is a brief overview of our faculties and undergraduate programs. For information about admission
requirements for these programs, please consult the Application and Admission Guidelines for International
Students section (pages 12-17) or visit www.uoit.ca/internationalrequirements.

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

AND APPLIED SCIENCE
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Programs are developed to meet the engineering needs of the changing
economy. You will learn from world-class professors who are committed
to helping you achieve your educational goals and you will gain valuable
hands on experience in our state-of-the-art facilities.
All of UOIT’s engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian
Engineering Accreditation Board, the highest-possible affirmation of
a Canadian university’s engineering program.
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UOIT has quickly established a reputation for having one of the best
health-care programs in the country with world-class professors and
caring administrative staff who are dedicated to student success.
With an advanced, hands-on approach to education, the Faculty of
Health Sciences degree programs give you the tools you need to
excel in today’s rapidly changing health-care sector.
PROGRAM DEGREE OUAC CODE

HEALTH SCIENCE Bachelor of Health Science DHS

PROGRAM DEGREE OUAC CODE (Comprehensive (Honours)
program)
AUTOMOTIVE Bachelor of Engineering DEA Specialization: Health Information Management
ENGINEERING* (Honours)
KINESIOLOGY Bachelor of Health Science DKN
ELECTRICAL Bachelor of Engineering DEE (Honours)
ENGINEERING* (Honours) Specializations: Exercise Science; and Health and Wellness 9

MANUFACTURING Bachelor of Engineering DEM MEDICAL Bachelor of Health Science DHL

ENGINEERING* (Honours) LABORATORY (Honours)
SCIENCE
MECHANICAL Bachelor of Engineering DEC
ENGINEERING* (Honours) NURSING Bachelor of Science in DHN
(Comprehensive Nursing (Honours)
program) (collaborative program with Durham College)
Specializations: Energy Engineering; and Mechatronics Engineering

SOFTWARE Bachelor of Engineering DEW

ENGINEERING* (Honours)

*All engineering programs offer paid internships and five-year Management options.

FAST FACT
Scheduled to open in the spring of 2011, UOIT’s Energy Research Centre will house our unique-in-Canada
programs, including courses in wind, solar, hydrogen, hydraulic, nuclear and geothermal energy. It will also
provide undergraduate, graduate and second-career training and provide a new home for the innovative
research being conducted by faculty and their students.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
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FAST FACT
You will learn in modern, well-equipped laboratories and our small
class sizes will provide you with personal attention from professors UOIT owns Canada's largest electric vehicle
and staff. In addition, we offer co-operative education programs, fleet at a university, which includes electric
internships and undergraduate research opportunities that will help buses, pickup trucks, bicycles and even a
reduce your educational costs while providing you with valuable hydrogen hybrid electric wheelchair.
work experience. All of this will position you for a successful career
or prepare you for graduate studies or post-degree studies such as
medical school.

PROGRAM DEGREE OUAC CODE PROGRAM DEGREE OUAC CODE

APPLIED AND Bachelor of Science DSI FORENSIC Bachelor of Science DSN
INDUSTRIAL (Honours) SCIENCE** (Honours)
MATHEMATICS*
LIFE SCIENCES* Bachelor of Science DSU
BIOLOGICAL Bachelor of Science DSB (Honours)
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(Five-year Management option available) PHARMACEUTICAL Bachelor of Science DSW
Specializations: Complementary Studies; Environmental Toxicology; CHEMISTRY* (Honours)
Life Sciences; and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology PHYSICAL SCIENCE* Bachelor of Science DSP
CHEMISTRY* Bachelor of Science DSY (Honours)
(Honours) (Five-year Management option available)
(Comprehensive program) PHYSICS* Bachelor of Science DSK
Specializations: Biological Chemistry; and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Honours)
COMPUTING Bachelor of Science DSD (Comprehensive program)
SCIENCE* (Honours) Specializations: Energy and the Environment; Forensic Physics; and
(Comprehensive program) Medical Physics
Specializations: Digital Forensics; and Digital Media
*Co-op option available.
CONCURRENT Bachelor of Science DSJ **Forensic Science does not have a co-op option, but students have the opportunity
SCIENCE/EDUCATION (Honours)/Bachelor of to pursue a forensics-related internship following year three of their studies.
(Intermediate/Senior) Education

DIGITAL MEDIA* Bachelor of Science DSO

(Honours)

ENERGY AND THE Bachelor of Science DSE

ENVIRONMENT* (Honours)

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world-class professors in small settings with a lot of one-on-one attention. It is a great learning environment.”

Frenel Djossa, Finance, class of 2009, planning for graduate school at UOIT (from Benin)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDIES

AND HUMANITIES www.gradstudies.uoit.ca
www.socialscienceandhumanities.uoit.ca Graduate students at UOIT benefit from innovative instructors,
The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities is committed to progressive research and academic tools unique to UOIT. We are
preparing you to take your place as an independent thinker and an focused on high-quality programs in high-demand areas of study.
active, contributing leader in our rapidly changing world. We are Our faculty members are dedicated professionals who have acquired
dedicated to the promotion of social justice through an interdisciplinary their considerable skill by working on some of the most advanced
approach to research, teaching and community research. We are projects in Canada and around the world.
guided by a strong commitment to our students, by a creative and PROGRAMS (check the website for fall, winter or spring intake dates)
entrepreneurial frame of mind and by an awareness of the local,
regional, national and global world in which the university exists. Applied Bioscience (MSc)
Applied Bioscience (PhD)
PROGRAM DEGREE OUAC CODE Automotive Engineering (MASc/MEng)
COMMUNICATION Bachelor of Arts DDC Business Administration (MBA)
(Honours) Computer Science (MSc)
(Comprehensive program) Computer Science (PhD)
Specializations: Commerce and Marketing; Digital Media; Health 11
Criminology (MA)
Sciences Communication; and Science and Technology
Education (MA)
CRIMINOLOGY Bachelor of Arts DAJ
Education (MEd)
AND JUSTICE (Honours)
(Comprehensive program) Education and Digital Technologies (Graduate Diploma)
Specializations: Criminal Justice; Gender, Sexualities and Justice; Electrical and Computer Engineering (MASc/MEng)
Race, Ethnicity and Justice; and Youth, Crime and Justice Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
LEGAL STUDIES Bachelor of Arts DAL Health Sciences (MHSc)
(Honours) Information Technology Security (MITS)
(Comprehensive program) Materials Science (MSc)
Specializations: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Human Rights Law;
Materials Science (PhD)*
and Information Law
Mechanical Engineering (MASc/MEng)
PUBLIC POLICY Bachelor of Arts DAP
Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
(Honours)
(Comprehensive program) Modelling and Computational Science (MSc)
Specializations: Equity Policy; and Technology in Science Modelling and Computational Science (PhD)*
Nuclear Engineering (MASc/MEng)
Nuclear Engineering (PhD)
Nuclear Technology (Graduate Diploma)
*At the time of printing, these programs were pending approval by the Ontario
Council of Graduate Studies.

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acceptance
GENERAL ADMISSION GUIDELINES
The following qualifications are the minimum required for consideration for admission to the first year of an undergraduate program. Applicants
are required to achieve a high overall standing in their studies and include the appropriate program subject prerequisites with high-standing.
Candidates are selected on the basis of their academic standing in relation to other candidates. Due to competition, candidates may be
required to present averages/grades above the minimum requirements. These admission requirements are subject to change and are to be
used for reference only.
ONTARIO SECONDARY
SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Completion of Ontario
Secondary School Diploma
(OSSD), with a combination
of the six best 4U or 4M
level courses, including
prerequisites.
REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
ENG4U is a prerequisite for
all programs.
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Not applicable
TRANSFER CREDIT
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BACCALAUREATE (IB)
Full diploma candidates who
achieve passes in six subjects
with at least three at the
Higher Level (HL), and who
accumulate a grade total of
24 with no score lower than
4, are eligible for admission
to first year.
Students must hold the
appropriate prerequisite HL
subjects. English may be
held at either HL or
Standard Level (SL).
Applicants offering
prerequisites at SL will
be given individual
consideration.
Granted for higher level
IB courses, depending on
grades and program
(maximum 18 credit hours).
UNITED STATES SECONDARY BRITISH-PATTERNED COMMONWEALTH INDIAN SYSTEM
SCHOOL CURRICULUM CURRICULUM CARIBBEAN CURRICULUM
Secondary school graduation. General Certificate of Caribbean Secondary Intermediate Examination
Program prerequisites must Education (GCE) or Education Certificate (CSEC) Certificate, and either
be taken in grades 11 or 12. International General or General Certificate of an India Senior School
Certificate of Secondary Education (GCE) results Certificate awarded by the
All applicants must present Education (IGCSE) or O Levels including either one of the Central Board of Secondary
an SAT or an ACT score. A (O), including a minimum of three following requirements: Education or an India
minimum combined SAT two Advanced Level (A) Caribbean Advanced School Certificate awarded
score of 1800 with a minimum courses or four Advanced Proficiency Examinations by Council for the Indian
combined score of 1200 in Subsidiary (AS) courses. (CAPE) results (minimum of School Certificate
Math and Critical Reading six units completed); minimum Examinations.
or an ACT score of 27 is No grade can be below a C. one year completed at a
recommended. Preference will be given recognized post-secondary
to students with A Level institution; or two Advanced
Students not meeting this prerequisites. (A) Level courses.
requirement are still
encouraged to apply and Please note: CSEC and CAPE
*Courses studied in the GCE
will be considered on an results should be sent directly
or IGCSE in substitution for O
individual basis. from the Caribbean
Levels will be considered on
Examinations Council (CXC).
an individual basis.
*Prerequisite courses should
be studied at the A Level,
CAPE Level, or at a recognized
post-secondary institution.
Please note: two college
prerequisites must be taken to
equal one prerequisite.
Up to 18 credit hours may Granted for A Level courses, CAPE results, A Level Not applicable
be granted on the Advanced depending on the program courses and recognized
Placement (AP) exams, (maximum 18 credit hours). post-secondary study will
depending on program. be considered for transfer
credit, depending on
program.
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PROGRAM ONTARIO SECONDARY INTERNATIONAL UNITED STATES SECONDARY BRITISH-PATTERNED COMMONWEALTH INDIAN SYSTEM
SCHOOL CURRICULUM BACCALAUREATE (IB) SCHOOL CURRICULUM CURRICULUM CARIBBEAN CURRICULUM

COMMERCE
Majors:
Accounting, E-Commerce,
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Finance; Marketing
Concentration: ENG4U (with a
FACULTY OF BUSINESS

Human Resources recommended minimum

Management average of 60 per cent or
better) and one of
Senior-level English, English English Standard XII English,
INFORMATION MHF4U, MCV4U or English, HL Math
Senior-level Math A Level Math A Level or CAPE Math Standard XII Math
TECHNOLOGY MDM4U (with a
Specializations: Game recommended minimum
Development and average of 60 per cent or
Entrepreneurship; better)
Networking and
Information Technology
Security

CONCURRENT Standard XII English,

Senior-level English,
OF EDUCATION

EDUCATION/ Standard XII Math

SCIENCE English, HL Math and Senior-level Math with English, A Level Math with English, A Level or CAPE
FACULTY

ENG4U, MHF4U and two with Calculus and two

(Intermediate/Senior two from Biology, Calculus and two from: Calculus and two from: Math and two from:
of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U from Standard XII
division) Chemistry, Physics or Senior-level Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Biology, Chemistry, Physics
or SPH4U Biology, Chemistry,
Algebra/Geometry Chemistry, Physics or or Algebra/Geometry or Algebra/Geometry
Physics or
Algebra/Geometry
Algebra/Geometry

15
FACULTY OF ENERGY SYSTEMS
AND NUCLEAR SCIENCE

HEALTH PHYSICS AND Senior-level English,

Standard XII English,
RADIATION SCIENCE English, HL Math with Senior-level Math with English, A Level Math
ENG4U (minimum 60 per Standard XII Math
Calculus, Physics, Calculus, Senior-level with Calculus, Physics, English, A Level or CAPE
cent), MHF4U, MCV4U, with Calculus,
ENERGY SYSTEMS Chemistry and one Physics, Senior-level Chemistry, and one from: Math, Physics, Chemistry,
SCH4U and SPH4U Standard XII Physics,
ENGINEERING from: Biology or Math Chemistry and one from: Biology or Math with Biology
Standard XII
with Algebra/Geometry Senior-level Biology or Math Algebra/Geometry
Chemistry
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING* with Algebra/Geometry

AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINEERING*

ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING*

MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING*
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AND APPLIED SCIENCE

Senior-level English,
MECHANICAL Standard XII English,
English, HL Math with Senior-level Math with English, A Level Math
ENGINEERING* ENG4U (minimum 60 per Standard XII Math
Calculus, Physics, Calculus, Senior-level with Calculus, Physics, English, A Level or CAPE
Comprehensive program cent), MHF4U, MCV4U, with Calculus,
Chemistry and one from Physics, Senior-level Chemistry, and one from: Math, Physics, Chemistry,
Specializations: SCH4U and SPH4U Standard XII Physics,
Biology or Math with Chemistry and one from: Biology or Math with Biology
Energy Engineering; Standard XII
Algebra/Geometry Senior-level Biology or Math Algebra/Geometry
Mechatronics Engineering Chemistry
with Algebra/Geometry
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING*

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING*

All engineering programs

offer regular and co-op
education degree options.
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PROGRAM ONTARIO SECONDARY
SCHOOL CURRICULUM
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE (IB)
UNITED STATES SECONDARY
SCHOOL CURRICULUM
BRITISH-PATTERNED
CURRICULUM
COMMONWEALTH
CARIBBEAN CURRICULUM
INDIAN SYSTEM

HEALTH SCIENCE ENG4U (minimum 60 per English, Biology, HL Senior-level English, English, Biology, A Level English, Biology, A Level or Standard XII English,
Comprehensive program cent), SBI4U, SCH4U and Math or Math Methods Senior-level Biology, Math CAPE Math Standard XII Biology,
Specialization: Health one of MHF4U, MCV4U or Senior-level Math Standard XII Math
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Information Management MDM4U

KINESIOLOGY
Specializations: Excersice
Science; Health and
Wellness

MEDICAL LABORATORY
SCIENCE

NURSING ENG4U (minimum 60 per English, Biology, Senior-level English, Senior- English, Biology, English, Biology, Standard XII English,
cent), SBI4U, SCH4U and Chemistry, HL Math or level Biology, Senior-level Chemistry, A Level Math Chemistry, A Level or CAPE Standard XII Biology,
one of MHF4U, MCV4U or Math Methods Chemistry, Senior-level Math Standard XII
MDM4U Math Chemistry, Standard
XII Math

APPLIED AND INDUSTRIAL ENG4U, MHF4U and two English, HL Math or Senior-level English, English, A Level Math English, A Level or CAPE Standard XII English,
MATHEMATICS of: MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U Math Methods with Senior-level Math with with Calculus and two Math and two from: Standard XII Math,
or SPH4U Calculus option and Calculus and two from: from: Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and two from
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE* two from Biology, Senior-level Biology, Chemistry, Physics or or Algebra/Geometry Standard XII Biology,
Complementary Studies; Chemistry, Physics or Chemistry, Physics or Algebra/Geometry Chemestry, Physics or
Specializations: Algebra/Geometry Algebra/Geometry Algebra/Geometry
Environmental Toxicology;
16 Life Sciences;
Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology

CHEMISTRY
Comprehensive program
Specializations:
Biological Chemistry;
Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Computing Science
Comprehensive program
FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Specializations: Digital
Forensics; Digital Media

DIGITAL MEDIA

ENERGY AND THE

ENVIRONMENT

FORENSIC SCIENCE

LIFE SCIENCES*

PHYSICAL SCIENCE*

PHYSICS
Comprehensive program
Specializations: Medical
Physics, Energy and the
Environment, and Forensic
Physics

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SCHOOL CURRICULUM BACCALAUREATE (IB) SCHOOL CURRICULUM CURRICULUM CARIBBEAN CURRICULUM

COMMUNICATION ENG4U English Senior-level English English English Standard XII English
Comprehensive program
Specializations: Commerce
and Marketing; Digital
Media; Health Sciences
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

Communication; Science
and Technology

CRIMINOLOGY AND
JUSTICE
Comprehensive program
Specializations:
Criminal Justice; Gender,
Sexualities and Justice;
Youth, Crime and Justice

Legal Studies
Comprehensive program
Specializations: Alternative
Dispute Resolution; Human
Rights Law; Information
Law

PUBLIC POLICY
Comprehensive program
Specializations: Equity 17
Policy, Technology in
Science

LEGEND

ENG4U = 4U Compulsory English MHF4U = 4U Advanced Functions SPH4U = 4U Physics

MDM4U = 4U Mathematics of Data Management SBI4U = 4U Biology MCV4U = 4U Calculus and Vectors
SCH4U = 4U Chemistry

*Management option available

**Specializations of UOIT programs. Students considering these programs must apply directly to them through the OUAC.

If you are applying to UOIT as a transfer student or from a secondary school curriculum that is not listed in the above chart, please visit the international admissions section of our website at
www.uoit.ca/admissions.

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connection
PROFICIENCY www.uoit.ca/englishproficiency

If you are from a country where English is not the first language of
instruction, you must demonstrate English proficiency to be considered
for admission. You can demonstrate proficiency by:
1. Successfully completing at least three years of formal, full-time
study (no less than three courses per semester) at a secondary or
post-secondary institution where the language of instruction and
examination is English.
Please note: The minimum three-year requirement does not
include time enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL)
courses.
2. Achieving the required proficiency on one of the English tests
listed below:
:: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL: www.ets.org/toefl
note: UOIT’s TOEFL code is 7178);
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
(EAP) PROGRAM:
www.culture-works.com
If you have met all the admission requirements for UOIT with the
exception of the English language proficiency requirement, you have
the opportunity to enrol in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
program offered on-campus through CultureWorks. UOIT will extend a
conditional acceptance to you, whereby upon successful completion
of Level 4 of the CultureWorks EAP program, you can proceed into
your university degree program without further testing.
Important: If you have received an offer of admission to UOIT and
would like to fulfil your English language proficiency requirements by
enrolling in the EAP program, please notify the Registrar’s office at
admissionsinternational@uoit.ca.

- Internet-based test (iBT): 83 to 87 overall (may vary by

program); minimum section requirements of listening: 20;
18 reading: 20; speaking: 19; and writing: 20; or

- Paper-based test: 560;

:: International English Language Testing System (IELTS:

www.ielts.org): 7;

:: Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL:

www.cael.ca): 70 (with no sub-score below 60); or

:: Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB:

www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/testing/melab): 85.

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South Africa – Before 1992: Matriculation certificate or the Joint
Matriculation Board certificate
1992 to present: Senior certificate or Senior certificate with matricu-
lation endorsement
Spain – Titulo de Bachillerato/Selectividad (university entrance
exam); Curso de Orientacion Universitaria/(COU)/Selectividad
Sri Lanka – Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced
Levels in three subjects/four from old system before 2000
Sudan – First year completed at a recognized university
Swaziland – First year completed at University of Swaziland
Sweden – Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg from Gymnasieskolan
Switzerland – Maturitatszeugnis/Certificat de
Maturite/Baccalaureat/Attestato di Maturita/Federally-recognized
Cantonal Maturity Certificate
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Tanzania – Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) and Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE)
Tunisia – Baccalaureat/Diplome de l’Enseignement du Second Degre
Turkey – Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi
U
Uganda – Uganda Certificate of Education and Uganda Advanced
Certificate of Education
Ukraine – Atestat Pro Povnu Zagal’nu Sersdniu Osvitu
United Arab Emirates – Tawjihiyah (Secondary School certificate)
V
Venezuela – Successful completion of first year at a recognized
university
Z
Zimbabwe* See British-patterned curriculum on pages 15-17
ASTERISK LEGEND
* See British-patterned curriculum on pages 15-17
** Results submitted must be issued by the examining body (not the secondary school) in a
sealed/stamped envelope
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS
FROM THE FOLLOWING CURRICULA:
French-patterned education
(Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad,
Comoros, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, France, French Guiana,
Gabon, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal,
Togo and Tunisia)
Minimum requirement for admission consideration is completion
of the Baccalaureat/Baccalaureat General/ Diplome de Bachelier
de l'Enseignement du Second Degre/Option Internationale du
Baccalaureat with prerequisites completed in the appropriate
subjects. Baccalaureat Technologique from France will also be
considered if required subjects are included. Students may be
considered in their final year on interim scores.
Latin America
(Argentina, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador,
Mexico, Panama, Paraguay and Uruguay)
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Minimum requirement for admission consideration is the Bachillerato/
Bachiller with prerequisites completed in the appropriate subjects.
Applicants who have also written university entrance exams should
arrange for these results to be sent to UOIT with accompanying
interpretive information.
Middle East
(Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United
Arab Emirates, Yemen)
Minimum requirement for admission consideration is the national
secondary school education/leaving certificate with prerequisites
completed in the appropriate subjects.
Russian-patterned education
(Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia,
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan)
Minimum requirement for admission consideration is the Attestat
Srednem (polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii or equivalent with
prerequisites completed in the appropriate subjects.
Yugoslavian-patterned education
(Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia)
Minimum requirement for admission consideration is the Matura/
Secondary School Leaving diploma with prerequisites completed in
the appropriate subjects.
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CAMPUS LIFE
UOIT’s campus life is wonderfully enriched by a diverse student
body. A variety of fun activities and informative sessions are planned
to welcome you to campus and assist you with the transition to
university. In addition, the Student Experience office offers a
comprehensive first-year student orientation program throughout
the academic year. And no matter where your interests lie, you are
sure to find a club, program or activity to maximize your experience
inside and outside the classroom.

YOUR STUDENT ASSOCIATION

www.uoit.ca/ysa

Many UOIT students participate in one or more of our dozens of

active cultural and religion-based student organizations, which
represent groups from East and South Asia, the Caribbean, the
Middle East, Europe and Africa. There are also program-specific
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Association@UOIT and the Pulse: Med-School committee.

As a UOIT student, you have the opportunity to participate in any

club, as well as propose new clubs to reflect the emerging interests
of the campus community.

UOIT also supports and recognizes your participation and leadership

in campus activities by offering the unique Co-Curricular Recognition
program. Leadership award and recognition ceremonies are held for
graduating students each spring.

There are also numerous opportunities to be involved with the

Student Association and our Student Experience programs, which
promote intellectual and personal growth by connecting you with
the development of new initiatives.

FAST FACT
UOIT’s Campus Health Centre features a full-service pharmacy and
medical clinic with on-site doctors and nurses, counseling and a variety
of alternative health services including massage therapy, physiotherapy,
acupuncture, nutritional counseling, chiropractic and orthotic services.
www.uoit.ca/campushealthcentre

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STUDENT SUPPORT
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTRE
www.academicsuccess.uoit.ca

The Academic Success Centre will help you improve your math, writing,
studying and learning strategies. Our qualified peer tutors, academic
specialists and online resources are available to help you succeed.

CAMPUS LIBRARY
www.uoit.ca/library

Our award-winning Campus Library (on the north Oshawa campus)

and our branch libraries at the faculties of Education, and Social
Science and Humanities buildings (at our downtown Oshawa campus),
provide quality information resources and services to assist you.
Wireless connections are available in comfortable study spaces.
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e-books, electronic periodicals and streaming media are made available
through the library’s website, for you to access both on and off campus.
Services include training sessions, one-on-one consultations and
free inter-library loans from other libraries.

CAREER SERVICES
www.uoit.ca/careerservices

Career Services assists students and graduates with their job search
and career development needs and provides employers with a variety
of recruitment services. Visit the portal to learn about the interactive
online services available to you. The following services are available
year-round:

:: Assistance with resumé writing;

:: Career advice;
:: Interview preparation;
:: Job market information; and
:: Job search strategies.

As a student you will also have access to a variety of events hosted

on campus during the academic year, including:

:: Employer information sessions;

:: Job and career fairs;
:: Internship and co-op programs; and
:: Interviews conducted by leading employers.
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has taken care of me, encouraged me and wants each student to be successful. Professors, students,
colleagues and friends helped me with school and are also compassionate.

Dharsini Jegatheeswaren, Health Sciences, class of 2011 (from Sri Lanka)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE

www.uoit.ca/international

From the moment you receive your offer of admission, you will be
connected with UOIT’s International office. The office is committed to
helping you adjust to your new life on campus and ensure that your
UOIT experience is the best that it can be. Some of the many services
we offer include:

:: An International student advisor;

:: Pre-arrival information and welcome session;
:: Immigration support, including assistance in applying for study
and work permits;
:: A mentorship program; and
:: A health insurance plan.

International students also have the opportunity to participate in fun

and exciting social events throughout the year, such as a reception
with the university president, holiday celebrations, sporting events as
well as other interesting and unique outings.
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
www.uoit.ca/studentexperience

Featuring a range of student services backed by a friendly, knowledge-

able and caring staff, Student Experience is committed to helping you
smoothly transition into the university community during your first
year and to support your development throughout your time with us.
In addition, Student Experience works with student leaders to plan a
variety of student-centric activities during Orientation Week. The centre
encourages and supports your campus involvement by assisting with
the development of new initiatives. It also offers programs to enhance
your leadership capabilities.

EXTERNAL LINKS
Canada’s Universities: a fact-filled guide for international students
www.aucc.ca/_pdf/english/publications/canada_universities_e.pdf

Study in Ontario
www.studyinontario.com

Education in Canada
www.educationau-incanada.ca

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RESIDENCE
www.uoit.ca/accommodations

At UOIT, we offer the best of both worlds when it comes to residence

– all the comforts of home in a unique campus community experience.
Our residences offer convenience, great friendships and the chance
to connect with all that campus life has to offer. The Simcoe Village
and South Village residences offer accommodations for 1,360
students and if you are a first-year student, you are guaranteed a
spot in residence when you meet the deadlines for accepting UOIT’s
offer of admission and applying to residence. The residences offer a
number of different room options:

Our Simcoe Village and South Village residences offer a variety of fully
furnished suites each includes:

:: A three-piece bath;
:: A kitchenette;
:: A workspace; and
:: Plenty of space for creativity.
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You can choose from two variations of a spacious open-concept
model. One option includes two double beds separated by a partial
wall, while the other offers two private bedrooms.

In addition, all of our residences feature:

:: 24-hour security;
:: A movie lounge with a large-screen TV and theatre-style seating;
:: A games room, meeting room and common study areas;
:: Controlled building access;
:: Double beds;
:: Furnished lounges;
:: Individually controlled air conditioning/heating;
:: Light housekeeping every two weeks;
:: On-site laundry, additional kitchen facilities and storage space;
:: On-site management;
:: Private bathrooms; and
:: TV, cable, phone and high-speed Internet access.

Apartment-style residence units are designed for students in their

upper years of study. Each 27-unit building can house a total of 108
students.

Other options include www.villagesuitesoshawa.ca, located just 0.6

kilometres from the north Oshawa campus.

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www.uoit.ca/dining

UOIT offers a variety of meal plan options to suit every nutritional

need and lifestyle, including flex dollars, which enable you to dine at
all on campus food service locations. Enjoy a meal in the South
Village Residence Dining Hall, featuring endless entrées inspired by
cuisine from around the world, an open concept seating area and a
view of our vibrant campus. In-between classes, meet friends or just FAST FACT
relax at one of our cafés that serves authentic specialty coffee.
Special effort is also made to provide options for students who want UOIT is home to North America's second-largest
kosher, halal or vegetarian foods, or who have other specific dietary geothermal well field, which uses a ground-source
requirements. heat recovery system to heat and cool all
university buildings.

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budget
INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE
A university education is one of the most important investments you
will ever make. At UOIT, we endeavour to help with scholarships and
employment opportunities to assist with your educational costs,
however, scholarships are limited. You should be financially prepared
for your entire course of studies at UOIT. Be sure to research scholarship
opportunities and financial aid options in your home country for
study abroad.

COSTS FOR ATTENDING UOIT

This chart estimates the costs for attending UOIT for the 2011-2012
academic year.*

Full-time tuition $14,040 – $16,592

Ancillary fees $608

U-Pass (transit pass) $120

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Student organization $168

Athletic Centre $153

Health insurance $720

Mobile (laptop) learning fee $1,345 – $1,533

(fee varies by program)

Textbooks, supplies and $3,000

personal expenses
(varies by student need)

Residence (varies by room style) $5,000 – $6,100

Meal plan (depends on choice) $1,496 – $3,925

TOTAL $26,650 – $32,919

*Costs are based on the 2010-2011 academic year, subject to change and
are in Canadian dollars.

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www.uoit.ca/scholarships
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
International secondary school students entering an undergraduate
program at UOIT on a study permit and who are currently studying
outside of Canada are eligible for UOIT’s Global Leadership Award
(GLA). This scholarship is one of UOIT’s most prestigious entrance
awards. Valued at $45,920 ($11,480 annually), it recognizes
international secondary school applicants with strong academic and
leadership abilities. Applications for the GLA are due by February
25, 2011. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not
eligible for the GLA.
AWARDS OF RECOGNITION
Applicants entering UOIT from a Canadian secondary school will
be automatically considered for an Award of Recognition. Awards
are renewable annually (for up to four years) and based on your top
six grade 12 U or M, or equivalent, final grades, and are awarded
as follows:
:: 95 per cent or higher: $12,000 ($3,000 x four years);
:: 90 per cent to 94.9 per cent = $8,000 ($2,000 x four years);
:: 85 per cent to 89.9 per cent = $6,000 (1,500 x four years); and
:: 80 per cent to 84.9 per cent = $5,000 (1,250 x four years).
FAST FACT
The General Motors of Canada
Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE)
at UOIT is a world-class research,
design and training centre focused on
the next-generation automobile industry.
It features a one-of-a-kind climatic wind
tunnel large enough to accommodate
cars, buses, trucks, train locomotives
and airplane wings.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are many options for you to engage in challenging work
opportunities to help with expenses and gain valuable skills and
experience, including:
:: Co-operative education (co-op) and internships, depending on
your program;
:: Employment on-and off-campus; and
:: Post-graduation work permit program.
Although job opportunities are limited on campus, international
students studying full-time at a Canadian university can earn extra
income to help pay for their education costs by working off campus.
Providing eligibility criteria are met, you may receive an off-campus
work permit allowing you to work up to 20 hours per week during the
school year and up to 40 hours during school breaks and holidays.
After graduating from UOIT with a four-year degree, you are eligible to
stay and work in Canada for three years in the general labour market.
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CO-OP
International students have the opportunity to gain paid work experi-
ence through UOIT’s co-operative education opportunities in selected
programs. Studies have proven that co-op placements can help you
gain practical experience related to your studies, explore career
options and provide an opportunity to earn a future competitive
salary in the Canadian job market.
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HOW TO BECOME A UOIT STUDENT

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION
AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. CHOOSE A PROGRAM YOU WOULD LIKE TO STUDY.
2. REVIEW THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES.
3. COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM through the Ontario
Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). International students studying
at an Ontario secondary school should complete the 101 Form.
All other international students should complete a 105 Form.
Send in your application by the deadline date (you are strongly
encouraged to apply by February 1, 2011 to allow sufficient time
for processing of your documentation to enter and study in
Canada. Applications will be accepted after this deadline only
if space permits).
5. SEND IN COURSE SYLLABI FOR TRANSFER CREDIT ASSESSMENT
(for applicants with relevant post-secondary education).
If you are applying to UOIT as a transfer student (Transfer Credit
Guide: www.uoit.ca/transfercredit), your file will first be assessed for
admission into the first year of your chosen program. If you are eligible
for admission and accept your offer to UOIT, the transfer credits
process will begin immediately.
You must provide the Registrar’s office with institutionally-prepared
course syllabi and an official final transcript of any post-secondary
courses that you have completed and are seeking credit for. These
documents must be in English and outline the textbook, credit hours,
course duration, topics and subtopics covered in each course.
Notarized photocopies of transcripts will not be accepted for transfer
credit evaluation.

ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES’ APPLICATION CENTRE All documentation must be received by June 1, 2011 for your credits
www.ouac.on.ca to be evaluated for the fall semester. The minimum grade of C (or
170 Research Lane equivalent) must be received in order to be considered for transfer
12 Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 5E2 credit.
T: 1.519.823.1063
All documents must be sent in a sealed envelope by your home
F: 1.519.823.5232
institution to:
4. MAIL (BY COURIER OR POST) ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
UOIT REGISTRAR’S OFFICE (INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS)
TO UOIT.
2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada L1H 7K4
To complete your application, you must submit the following T: 1.905.721.3190
documentation: F: 1.905.721.3178
E: admissionsinternational@uoit.ca
:: Official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary
institutions that you have attended; and
:: Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable (see page
18 for details).

UOIT will accept documentation submitted by any of the following

methods:

:: An original transcript, marks sheets, secondary school diploma, FAST FACT

college diploma and/or degree certificate sent directly from each
institution in a sealed envelope; or Since 2003, International students
:: Original documents in a sealed envelope presented in person at from 69 different countries have
the Registrar’s office. been a part of UOIT’s full-time
:: A notarized (in English) photocopy of original documentation may student population.
be accepted. A stamp or seal must appear on the photocopy
along with the seal of a Notary Public and the date and information
pertaining to the Notary Public (name, title and address). It
is strongly recommended that transcripts are translated by the
Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario
(www.atio.on.ca).
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following are the minimum academic qualifications required
for consideration for undergraduate full-time admission to UOIT.
Applicants must achieve a high overall standing in their studies and
obtain the appropriate program specific subject prerequisite(s).
Please note: meeting the minimum admission requirements does
not guarantee admission to UOIT. If your country is not listed below,
please contact the International Admissions office at
admissionsinternational@uoit.ca.
A
Afghanistan – Baccalauria
Argentina – Bachillerato
Armenia – Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii
Australia – ACT Year 12 Certificate and Tertiary Entrance (TE)
statement/Universities Admission Index (UAI)
New South Wales (NSW) Higher School certificate and TE rank/UAI
Northern Territory (NT) Certificate of Education and university
aggregate
South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and Tertiary
Education Report (TER)
Queensland (QLD) Senior certificate, TE statement showing overall
position (OP) and field position (FP)
Tasmanian (TAS) Certificate of Education and TE score
Victorian (VIC) Certificate of Education and TE study score
Western Australia (WA) Certificate of Secondary Education, TE
score, TE rank
Austria – Reifeprufungzeugnis (Matura)/Reifezeugnis
B
The Bahamas – Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education
(BGCSE) including English and Mathematics or 12 years of schooling,
a combination of SAT I and II tests or first year completed at the
College of the Bahamas
Bangladesh – Higher Secondary School certificate (note: marks
sheets are required for both years of study)
Belgium – Certificat d’enseignement secondaire superieu/Diploma
Sekundarunterrichts
Botswana* – First-year standing at a recognized university
Brazil* – Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio and Concurso
Vestibular (university entrance exam)
B
Brunei Darussalam* See British-patterned curriculum on pages 15-17
Bulgaria – Diploma Za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of
completed secondary education)
C
Cameroon* – Cameroonian Baccalauréat
Caribbean – (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, British
Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guyana, Dominica, Grenada,
Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent &
Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago and Turks & Caicos) Successful
completion of a minimum of one year at a recognized post-secondary
institution.
See Commonwealth Caribbean or British-patterned curriculum
(pages 15-17)
Chile – Licencia de Educacion Media and Prueba de Aptitud
Academica (PAA)
China – PRC Senior High School Graduation examination and
National Chinese University Entrance examinations
Colombia – Successful completion of first year at a recognized 19
university
Costa Rica – First year completed at a recognized university
Cuba – Bachillerato or Pre-university course and national competitive
exam
D
Denmark – Studentereksamen or Hojere Forberedelseseksamen or
Hojere Handelseksamen or Hojere Teknisk Eksamen
Dominican Republic – Bachillerato
E
Egypt – Before 1995: Thanaweya A’ama; 1995 to present: First-year
standing at a recognized university
Ethiopia – Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate Exam/General
Secondary Education certificate
F
Finland – Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg
France – Baccalaureat or Diplome de Bachelier d’Enseignement
du Second Degre or Baccalaureat Technologique
G
The Gambia** – Before 1999: West African Examinations Council
Ordinary and Advanced Levels; 1999 to present: West African
Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination.
Georgia – Sashualo Skolis Atesti (Secondary School Certificate)
Germany – Abitur or Reifezeugnis or Zeugnis der Allgemeinen
Hochschulreife
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human resources. So you can learn and decide what you want to do while learning, instead of having
to decide at the beginning what you want to do, like at other universities.”

Diana Gutiérriez Baños, Commerce, class of 2012 (from Mexico)

AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED

YOUR APPLICATION
1. OUAC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Once your application has been processed, the OUAC will send you
an acknowledgement letter and a student identification number.
Please use this number in all communication with UOIT.

2. ACCEPT YOUR OFFER.

UOIT sends out offers of admission on a rolling basis once all appro-
priate documentation is received. Once you receive your offer letter
from UOIT you need to accept your offer on the OUAC website by the
deadline specified in the letter and submit your C$100 non-refund-
able deposit.

3. APPLY FOR YOUR STUDY PERMIT.

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A study permit is required for anyone who wants to study in Canada
for six months or more. Study permit applications can take months
to be processed so it is important to apply as soon as you have your
proof of admission to UOIT.

Application requirements may vary depending on your country of

citizenship. The following documents are required by all study permit
applicants:

:: Completed application for a study permit (IMM 1294);

:: Valid passport;
:: Six photos of you and each accompanying family member, meeting
the requirements of the photo specifications listed in the study
permit guide;
:: Proof of acceptance from UOIT;
:: Fee payment. Please verify acceptable methods of payment with
the Visa office of the Canadian Consulate or the Embassy respon-
sible for your area;
:: Proof of sufficient funds available; and
:: Any additional documents required by the responsible Canadian
Visa office.*
*You must also consult the Canadian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission
office serving your country or region of residence as each office may have its
own additional requirements. Applicants from some countries may also be
required to have a medical exam. United States citizens can apply for their
study permit when they are entering Canada for immediate processing.

To learn more about study permits, please visit

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
G Ghana** – West African Exam Council Senior Secondary School
certificate or West African Exam Council (WAEC) GCE O level and two
WAEC GCE A levels; or Higher school certificate and school certificate
from state schools until 1996 and still available in private schools.
Greece – Before 1999: Apolytirion of Lykeio and General Entrance
Examination; 1999 to present: Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou
Guatemala – First-year standing at a recognized university
H Haiti – Baccalaureat II (Philosophie) or Baccalaureat/Diplome
d’Enseignement Secondaire
Honduras – Successful completion of first year at a recognized
university
Hong Kong – Hong Kong Certificate of Education (HKCEE) and Hong
Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) (since 1980) with passes
in at least five academic subjects, two of which must be at the
Advanced level and three at the Ordinary level or four academic
papers, three of which must be at the Advanced level and one at
the Ordinary level
20 Hungary – Gimnaziumi Erettsegi Bizonyitvany (Matura)
I Iceland – Stúdentspróf from gymnasium
India – See Indian System (pages 15-17)
Indonesia – Sekolah Menegah Atas (SMA) (Senior Secondary
Leaving certificate)
Iran – Diploma Metevaseth or National High School Diploma (after
12 years) or pre-university year (since 1997)
Iraq – Adadiyah (Sixth Form Baccalaureat) Certificate of Preparatory
Studies
Ireland (republic of) – Leaving certificate
Israel – Bagrut or Mechina
Italy – Diploma di Maturita or Diploma di Esame di Stato conclusivo
dei Corsi di Istruzione Secondaria Superiore or Diploma di
Superamento Dell’Esame di Stato
J Jamaica – See Commonwealth Caribbean or British-patterned
curriculum on pages 15-17
Japan – Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School
Leaving certificate)
Jordan – Al Tawjihiyya or Tawjihi (General Secondary Education
certificate)
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KKenya** – Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Korea North (Democratic People’s Republic) – First-year standing at
a recognized university
Korea South (Republic of Korea) – Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo
Choeupchang (Academic Upper Secondary School certificate) and
Academic Aptitude Test (University Entrance exam)
Kuwait – Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al-A’ama (General Secondary
School certificate)
LLebanon – Lebanese Baccalaureat (previously called Baccalaureat
part II) in those years in which the government examinations were
offered; otherwise first year of a recognized university
Liberia** – West African Exam Council Senior School Certificate
Examination and university entrance exam
MMalawi – Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
Myanmar – First year completed at a recognized university
NNepal – Tribhuvan University Proficiency certificate
New Zealand – Before 2004: National Certificate of Educational
Achievement at Level Three or higher
2004 to present: Higher School Certificate plus University Entrance,
Bursaries and Scholarship examination
Nigeria** – Senior School certificate or West African Senior School
certificate
Norway – Vitnemal Fra den Videregaende Skole
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Pakistan – Higher Secondary School certificate or Intermediate
certificate. Note: Marks sheets are required for both years of study.
Philippines – Second-year standing from a recognized university
Poland – Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci/Matura
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Romania – Diploma de Bacalaureat Russian Federation – Attestat o
Srednem Obrazovanii
SSaudi Arabia – Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education certificate)
Sierra Leone* and** – Senior School certificate examination; West
African Higher School certificate
Slovak Republic – Maturitnej Skuske or Maturita
Somalia – Successful completion of first year at Somalia National
University
CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS CAMPUS ICE CENTRE
www.campusrecreationcentre.com www.campusicecentre.com

If you want to challenge your body as well as your mind, UOIT offers
plenty of opportunity on campus to stay active and physically fit.
Our spectacular 90,000-square-foot CRWC includes five gymnasiums,
an elevated indoor walking/jogging track and the Flex, a 10,000-
square-foot fitness centre featuring state-of-the-art cardio and weight
machines.
If your tastes run a bit cooler, the Campus Ice Centre (CIC) features
two professional-sized ice pads with seating for 500 and 200 people
respectively, 10 public change rooms, two varsity change rooms, a
sports pro shop, a community room, a full-service restaurant, snack
bar and catering services. The CIC offers numerous programming and
activities throughout the year.

Other highlights of the CRWC include:

CAMPUS TENNIS CENTRE
:: Two 94-square-metre group fitness/dance studios offering www.campustenniscentre.com
programmable class space;
:: Two 70-square-metre rooms for training and fitness-related UOIT’s Campus Tennis Centre is a world-class, year-round facility that
in-class programs; offers beginner, recreational and competitive player’s access to six
:: Student office space for sports club programming and activities; clay courts. The facility features a clubhouse with a pro shop and
:: Student meeting space for intramural programming and change room facilities with showers.
activities; and
:: Modern change rooms, including saunas.
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We also offer squash courts and an indoor golf driving facility
on campus.

Of course, if you are also interested in meeting new people and

having fun, we offer an extensive intramural sports program that
includes activities such as badminton, basketball, group fitness,
hockey, jiu-jitsu, soccer, tennis and volleyball.

ATHLETICS
www.uoitridgebacks.com

If you are interested in athletics, the UOIT Ridgebacks varsity sports

program features men’s soccer, men’s and women’s rowing, tennis
and hockey teams as well as co-educational dance teams that
compete against other universities in Ontario University Athletics
(OUA) competition. These are led by first-rate coaches and assisted
by staff who are all committed to the pursuit of excellence.

If you think you have what it takes to join a varsity team, please visit
the Ridgebacks’ website for more information including an online
application form and tryout schedule or inquire at the Campus
Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC). It is strongly recommended
that you contact a coaching staff member if you are interested in
trying out for a varsity team.

http://connect.uoit.ca
CAMPUS TOURS
The best way to experience UOIT is to participate in one of our
campus tours.

Our student ambassadors will introduce you to the university and

take you on an exciting tour of our diverse, award-winning campus.
You will have the opportunity to see our buildings, classrooms,
residences and student services. During your tour you will have the
opportunity to ask questions and learn more about campus facilities
and student life.

To schedule a tour of our campus, visit www.uoit.ca/tours. Or to see

UOIT at any time, take our virtual tour: www.uoit.ca/virtualtour

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

www.uoit.ca/openhouse

Twice a year we host an Open House and invite you to join us for a
tour of our award-winning campus. During this event you will have the
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opportunity to meet current students, staff and faculty and learn more
about academic programs and student life opportunities at UOIT.

FALL OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 6, 2010

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WINTER OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, February 26, 2011

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

QUESTIONS
www.uoit.ca/international
www.facebook.com/myuoit

http://connect.uoit.ca
 PRESIDENT’S GREETING
Welcome to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
(UOIT). Each year, hundreds of students from more than 65
countries are choosing UOIT as their post-secondary studies
destination. We look forward to you becoming a part of our
dynamic academic community.

Founded in 2002, the University of UOIT is one of Canada’s

youngest universities and is defined by its leading-edge learning
environment, diverse and innovative programs, globally experienced
faculty, inter-disciplinary research activities and extensive student
life opportunities. As Ontario’s first laptop based university, UOIT is
a leader among North American universities in implementing and
using course- and industry-specific software for mobile learning.
This means you will graduate with the high-tech skills that are in
demand in the new economy.

At UOIT, you will have the chance to engage in research at the

undergraduate level and gain valuable work experience with some
of the world’s top employers through recognized co-operative 3
education placements. UOIT has quickly earned a reputation as
a research-intensive university and in both 2008 and 2009 was
named to the prestigious Canada Top 50 Research Universities
List by Research Infosource, Canada’s leading provider of research
intelligence for business and higher education.

The university’s vibrant community of professors, staff and students

will support you both in your studies and extracurricular activities.
If you are ready to push your boundaries of thinking and learning
to new heights and interested in tackling groundbreaking research
work that has the potential to greatly impact society, then you are
ready for UOIT and we look forward to welcoming you here.

22 Campus Life
24 Student Support Dr. Ronald Bordessa
President and vice-chancellor
26 Residence and Meal Plans
28 Investment for your Future
Costs for Attending UOIT
Scholarships
Employment Opportunities
31 Campus Tours and Open House Events
32 Contact Information
http://connect.uoit.ca
We are here to help.
UOIT International Admissions
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario, CANADA L1H 7K4
T: 1.905.721.3190
F: 1.905.721.3178
E: admissionsinternational@uoit.ca
www.uoit.ca

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