About
Whether you have a clear vision for your future or are still figuring it out, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is the place for you.
Here you will find unparalleled opportunities to learn, work and play on every block. You will be immersed in the vibrancy and diversity that can only be found when you study in the heart of Toronto’s downtown core.
For 75 years, students just like you have chosen TMU, gained real-world experience and then gone on to change the world. Now, it is your turn.
Programs
Key Dates
February 1, 2025 – We guarantee equal consideration if you apply with a complete application by this deadline. Many programs will continue to review applications after February 1, subject to space availability.
Grades-Plus programs select students based on grades and non-academic criteria, such as auditions, portfolios, essays, etc. Grades-Only programs select students based on academic achievement.
An additional non-academic assessment fee of $50 (subject to change) applies to some programs within The Creative School and the Architectural Science program. We will communicate further information about this fee, as applicable, after we process your application.
We will not process applications that are incomplete, including incomplete immigration information.
Admission Requirements
Group A Admission Requirements
For Group A applicants, we require completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and 6 Grade 12 U/M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%. This establishes eligibility for admission; subject to competition, individual programs establish higher academic averages.
Meeting minimum averages and/or grades does not guarantee admission. All programs also stipulate specific prerequisite subject requirements.
We may use Grade 11 results in the early admission offer process. Some programs (Grades-Plus) also specify non-academic requirements for admission (e.g., portfolio, essay, interview, audition).
Group B Admission Requirements
Canadian High School Students From Outside of Ontario
Each year, TMU welcomes students from across Canada to our campus who make their mark on our diverse and engaged community.
Admission requirements vary by undergraduate program. Review the applicable provincial web page(s) to determine your academic admission requirements (subject to change).
Home-schooled Applicants
We consider applications from home-schooled candidates that satisfy our admission requirements, as highlighted on our website.
International Applicants
If you have been educated outside of Ontario, you must submit evidence of education equivalent to the OSSD with 6 Grade 12 U/M courses. Program-specific subject prerequisite(s) must form part of your academic background, especially in your last 2 years of high school studies.
Programs may specify non-academic requirements for admission (e.g., portfolio, essay, interview, audition). These programs are referred to as Grades-Plus programs. You can find the specific non-academic requirements for individual Grades-Plus programs, including submission dates and procedures, on each program page.
For Grades-Plus programs, we use both academic and non-academic criteria in the admission selection process.
Transfer Students
If you have completed studies at university and/or college in Ontario, elsewhere in Canada or abroad, we encourage you to apply.
We offer formal pathways for university and college transfer students, and other opportunities for credit transfer and advanced-level admission. Where and when possible, this will be indicated in your official offer of admission.
Mature and Other Students
We review and consider every applicant’s complete academic record, including high school and any postsecondary studies (e.g., college, university or other postsecondary institutions), as part of the competitive selection process.
If you do not possess the minimum admission requirements, we may consider you for admission as a mature student if you meet the following requirements:
- you are 21 years of age by December 31 of the year you will begin studies,
- you have been away from formal education for at least 2 years,
- you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident (landed immigrant), or are sponsored by a Canadian government agency, and
- you can present tangible evidence of your ability to cope with the program at TMU and have completed, typically with a grade of 70% or higher, the subject prerequisite(s) or equivalent required for individual program admission.
Other Admission Requirements
Special Circumstances and Pathways
Spanning the Gaps increases the postsecondary participation of adults and young people who might not otherwise experience postsecondary education. Through our programs, we are expanding educational opportunities and building educational capacity across communities in the Greater Toronto Area.
By offering holistic and innovative transitional programming, we seek to create accessible pathways to postsecondary education. We work with learners to build academic capacity through a strong community of students, staff and alumni, built on the principles of academic foundations, holistic support, diversity, inclusion and community engagement.
When to Use the TMU Application Form
Use the TMU Application Form instead of the OUAC Undergraduate application to apply to an undergraduate program if you are:
- a current TMU student,
- a former TMU student (since fall 1984),
- applying only to a part‑time program at TMU,
- applying to be a special student or
- applying for re‑admission or re-instatement.
If you are applying to both a part‑time program and a full‑time program at TMU (or a program at another university in Ontario), you should apply using the OUAC Undergraduate application.
Bachelor of Arts – Undeclared
The Undeclared Arts option is a first-year entry option only and does not grant transfer credit or advanced standing. You are not eligible for admission to this option if you have completed, or are completing, postsecondary studies that are eligible for transfer credit at TMU.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) – Collaborative Program
If you are interested in Nursing, we have 3 locations to choose from:
- TMU
- Centennial College
- George Brown College
If you choose Centennial or George Brown, you will complete the final 2 years of the program at TMU and will receive a TMU degree.
This is a joint BScN degree that shares the same programs of study and clinical placement settings.
Supporting Documents
Transcripts for Group A Applicants
Your guidance office will submit your grades to the OUAC. If you have attended or are currently attending postsecondary studies for any length of time (including 1 course or more) you must arrange for the submission of your postsecondary transcript(s) to TMU.
Transcripts for Group B Applicants
You are personally responsible for the submission of both secondary and postsecondary school academic transcripts, regardless of the date of completion and the country of origin.
You should make all necessary arrangements for submission of required transcripts at the time you apply to ensure documents are received by applicable deadlines.
Academic studies required for admission must be completed or in progress at the time of application. Transcripts must show the individual marks or grades achieved in each course or subject taken, as well as the diploma or degree awarded (if applicable).
We may use unofficial transcripts, including those you upload in the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal, to assess applications for admission. We will request official transcripts if or when required in an offer of admission.
If your documents are in a language other than English, you must provide the documents in the original language, as well as certified or notarized literal English translations.
Language Requirements
You may be required to submit a satisfactory English-language proficiency test score if you have completed less than 4 years of full-time study in English.
Supplemental Documents
TMU Supplementary Form (Optional)
We encourage you to complete and submit a Supplementary Form. This form provides you with an opportunity to tell us more about yourself, your academic history and why you are interested in pursuing the program(s) you have selected. You may submit a form for each program you apply to. The form will be available in your ChooseTMU applicant portal after you apply.
The Supplementary Form is not available to you if you are:
- A Group A applicant
- An applicant for Special Student Status
Supplemental/Document Evaluation Fee
There is a non-refundable supplemental/document evaluation fee of $90 (in addition to the base application fee). The OUAC collects this fee on our behalf. This is not applicable to Group A applicants.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aid
We recognize the academic achievements of the first-year class upon admission to the University, with over $10 million designated for entrance scholarship support.
We have over 1,400 award, scholarship and bursary opportunities for a variety of categories.
Offers of Admission
We release admission decisions on an ongoing basis, communicating most decisions to applicants between February and late May.
After you apply, we encourage you to follow our steps to ensure your application is complete and to stay up-to-date on the status of your application.
Accessibility Services
Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) works with students to create and implement individualized academic accommodation plans so students can more fully participate in their studies.
AAS will work with any student enrolled at TMU who requires academic accommodation, regardless of program or course load.
For details about accommodations, registration and disability documentation requirements, visit Academic Accommodation Support or contact our office directly:
Telephone: 416‑979‑5290
TTY: 416‑979‑5274
Fax: 416‑979‑5094
Email: aasadmin@torontomu.ca
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The mandate of the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI) is to maintain a visible presence for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and Indigenous values and experience as integral components across all teaching, learning, research, service and administrative functions of the university, while addressing the range of systemic barriers at TMU.
OVPECI provides oversight with respect to the realization of the University’s equity and community inclusion strategic initiatives. We work collaboratively — providing technical guidance and support — to empower all members of the university to create a human rights-centred campus. We work in partnership to reduce barriers to access and inclusion for students, faculty and staff, and bolster an equitable and inclusive, community-focused, decolonized university that pursues its academic mandate.
Residence
We have approximately 1,144 beds in 3 residence buildings on campus. Between these buildings, there is a range of styles, including 2- to 4-bedroom apartments and single bedrooms with shared or private washrooms.
The deadline to submit a residence application is in early June each year. For details about accommodations and application instructions, visit Housing or contact our office directly:
Telephone: 416-979-5284
Email: housing@torontomu.ca
Campus Tours and Events
We encourage you to register for a general campus tour and connect with current undergraduate student guides and staff for in-person tours.
We also offer in-person and virtual information sessions, panels and Open House events to help you learn from and engage with our TMU community.
You can connect with a current student for a personalized, 30-minute, one-on-one meeting to learn about TMU and ask any questions you have about student life.
You can also meet with TMU representatives at school visits and virtual education fairs across Canada and internationally.
Contact
Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
Toronto Metropolitan University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto ON M5B 2K3
Telephone: 416‑979‑5036
Website: www.torontomu.ca/admissions