• Education
• Colleges, Universities and Institutes
• Apply for Post-Secondary Education

What are the academic requirements for post-secondary education?

All universities and most colleges require a secondary school diploma (or equivalent). You may be able to apply as a "mature student."

Universities and colleges set entrance requirements for their programs. This may be a secondary school diploma in general, or proof of courses in a specific subject.

University and college calendars are the best sources of information about programs and their entrance requirements. It also has information about student services, housing, tuition fees and other costs, scholarships, and more.

If you studied outside Canada, you need to have your academic documents evaluated before you can apply to a college or university. Each school has its own requirements. Visit the school's website or contact their Office of Admissions to find out their requirements and the process you should follow to have your credentials evaluated.

For More Information

• Search for programs at Canadian Universities - Use this database to search for programs by location, field, language of instruction and more.
• Search for programs at Ontario Colleges - Use this database to search for programs by location, program length, availability and more. You can also apply for programs online.
• List of Ontario Private Career Colleges - Use this online tool to find approved private career colleges in Ontario.
• Studying in Canada - Information from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for people planning to come to Canada as international students.
• International Students - This webpage has information about coming to Ontario as an international student, and working while you study and after you graduate. It is from the Ontario Immigration website.