International applicants
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024 the Federal Government of Canada announced new updates to the International Student Program and the requirements for study permits issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
As of January 2025, all international students entering an undergraduate or graduate program will require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). This applies to students that will be starting in the May or September 2025 intake. If you are starting in the January 2025 intake, please follow the current guidelines.
The Provincial Government has not yet announced any details for universities to request PALs for May and September 2025. We expect to have an update in January. Once we receive this information, we will provide more specifics on how you can obtain a PAL.
If you are planning to complete the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at Ontario Tech in order to meet your English language proficiency requirement, please contact admissions@ontariotechu.ca for information about requesting a PAL.
Note as well that beginning February 15, 2024, students graduating from a Master's-level degree program are eligible to receive a 3-year post-graduate work permit (PGWP). Spouses of international students in graduate-level programs may be eligible to receive an open work permit. Ontario Tech University cannot guarantee the approval of any travel documents.
We encourage you to visit our International Office's website for more information about the PAL or PGWP. Please contact an international advisor if you require further assistance or advice.
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About the university
Ontario Tech University is unique and vibrant, rooted in our community and powered by our people. We're a market-oriented and career-focused university that is committed to 21st-century teaching and research. In the friendly city of Oshawa, we are preparing the leaders of tomorrow by equipping our students with the skills and experience needed to contribute to the advancement of today's global economy. Our graduate students benefit from state-of-the-art academic facilities and globally experienced professors who are engaged in the highest quality of research.
Students from around the world are drawn to the university's real-world mix of theoretical and practical knowledge and our safe and friendly environment. Our diverse campus community offers wonderful opportunities to share ideas with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
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Programs
At Ontario Tech University we have developed a close-knit, supportive graduate community that continuously strives for high-quality education and positive student experience. Explore our graduate programs.
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Application process and requirements
After you have explored graduate programs, there are five steps you must go through to complete the application process.
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English language proficiency
All applicants are required to give evidence of their oral and written proficiency in English. Applicants who meet all admission requirements, including English proficiency, at the time of application will be given first priority consideration. We encourage applicants to register for an English language proficiency test prior to the application deadline.
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Immigration information
We recommend that you start the immigration and study permit application as soon as possible as the process can take several months. To assist you with this process, we have partnered with BorderPass - a platform which helps to streamline your immigration pathway. If you choose to register with BorderPass, you will have access to a team which includes Canadian immigration lawyers who will support you through your study permit, electronic travel authorization (eTA), and temporary visa (TRV) applications.
For more information about immigration documents and BorderPass, visit the International Office's website.
Please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the most updated immigration information.
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International tuition fees
Visit the international tuition fees page for more information.
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International student finance
Visit the student finance website to review external awards and funding opportunities.
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International Student Services
International Student Services is here to provide support to international and exchange students during their time at the university. Services include arrival information, immigration support, international student orientation, health insurance, events and access to helpful resources especially for international students.
