Admission requirements by country

Minimum Requirements:

• GCSE/ IGCSE/ O Level – At least three different subject areas at the GCSE/ IGCSE/ O Level with final grades of at least ‘B/6’ or higher in one subject and 'C/4' or higher in two other subjects
  AND
• GCE AS Level  – Four different AS Level subjects with predicted and final grades of ‘B’ or better in two subjects and ‘C’ or better in two other subjects
  OR
• GCE A Level - Two or more A Level subjects, with predicted and final grades of ‘B’ or higher in one subject and ‘C’ or higher in another subject

Note: General Paper and/or General Studies are not acceptable.

Cambridge Pre-University Minimum Requirements:

• The diploma with competitive grades of 'M3' or higher in each Principal Subject. Toronto Metropolitan University will also consider applicants for certain programs who present a combination of the Pre-U Certificates (Principal Subjects), GCE/A Levels and AS Levels along with IGCSE/GCSE/O Levels.
• Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) will be considered on an individual basis.

Acceptable Alternate Credentials:

• Scottish Certificate of Higher Education
• WJEC CBAC General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), AS Level and A Level

BTEC qualifications:

• BTEC Level three or higher qualifications will be considered for admission on an individual basis provided the qualifications include sufficient academic content.
• Program-specific subject requirements must be completed or in progress at the GCSE/O Level or higher.

Prerequisite Subject Requirements:

• Applicants are encouraged to present prerequisite subjects at the GCE A Level; however, excellent AS Levels and GCSE/IGCSE/O Levels will be considered (except where noted below).  
• English at the GCE A Level or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject) is recommended for Journalism and Media Production. 
• Completion of the GCSE O Level in English as a Second Language with a grade between ‘A/7’-’C/4’ will be considered in order to meet the English prerequisite subject requirement.
• Mathematics at the GCE A Level or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject) is recommended for all programs that require Calculus, including programs in the Faculty of Science and the Architectural Science program. It is required for Accounting and Finance and all Engineering programs. 
• Physics at the A Level or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject) is also required for all Engineering programs.

Transfer Credit:

• GCE A Levels with grades of ‘C’ or better, or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject) with grades of 'M3' or higher, may be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. 
• No transfer credit is given for AS Levels. 
• Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using GCE A Levels or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject).

• Commencing 1997: Upper Secondary School Certificate of Completion (12 years of study).
• Before 1997: pre-university year.

Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE).

Minimum requirements:

• CSEC subjects must be at the General Proficiency level with grades of one, two or three. 
• CAPE requirements include six units with an average of three or higher. 
• TMU will also consider a preliminary year at the University of the West Indies, Barbados Community College or equivalent in lieu of the CAPE diploma.
• Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

Prerequisite Subject Requirements:

• Prerequisites at the CAPE level are highly recommended.
• All program specific prerequisite subjects must be included at either the CSEC or CAPE level. Prerequisites at the CAPE Level are highly recommended.
• Preference is given to applicants applying to mathematics- and science-based programs that include mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology at the CAPE level (as per applicable program prerequisite subject requirements).

Transfer Credit:

CAPE units with grades of three or better may be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using CAPE units.

Document Requirements:

Interim Secondary

If you’re a current high school student, you must submit the following via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal:

• CSEC awarded by the CXC
• Final results for completed CAPE units 
• Predicted results for CAPE units in progress

Final Secondary

If you’ve already completed your CAPE studies, submit a copy of your final results via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal. If you’re admitted to a TMU program, you may be asked to provide your CXC Examination Centre Number and your ten digit Candidate Number in order for us to obtain and verify your official results online.

Admission Requirements:

• Senior High School (Upper Middle School) Graduation Diploma
• At least five Senior 3 academic courses (including prerequisite subjects)

Applicants who have written additional examinations (e.g. SAT, ACT, AP, SAT subject-based tests) and who wish to have these considered in the assessment of their application for admission are encouraged to submit their scores.

Document Requirements:

Interim Secondary

If you are a current high school student, you must submit the following via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal:

• A current academic transcript showing results for Senior 1, 2 and any Senior 3 mid-term/mid-year results available and the grading scale used. 
• A school profile should accompany your transcript, if available.

Final Secondary

• A final, official academic transcript showing Senior 1, 2 and 3 results (and the grading scale used). This official transcript must be sent to us directly by the school.
• Verification Report of China Secondary Education Certificate (proof of graduation) via China Credentials Verification (CSSD-Parchment Portal Service (external link, opens in new window) ).

Other Secondary

• Private international high schools for international and Chinese students
• International divisions within public schools
• International high schools for international students

You must submit mid-term/mid-year results (if in progress) with a school profile via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal. If your studies are complete, you must arrange for the submission of a final official academic transcript and school profile as well as: 

• A Chinese high school diploma recognized by the Chinese ministry/municipal department of education, and/or
• Proof of graduation from an accredited international curriculum/school with permission to operate in China

TMU will not accept standardized test scores (e.g. SAT/ACT) in lieu of the above requirements.

Final Post-Secondary

If you are currently enrolled in, or previously completed studies at a college or university, you must submit the following:

• Final secondary school transcript and verification reports as listed above.
• Academic transcript(s) from the college/university you have attended.
• China Higher Education Certification Report issued by China Credentials Verification (CSSD-Parchment Portal Service (external link, opens in new window) ).

Secondary School Leaving Examination (SSLE)

Prior to 2021: Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate (EGSEC) and Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate (EUEEC)

• After 1999: Geniko Lykeio/General Lykeiou.
• Before 1999: Apolytirion of Lykeio and General Entrance Examination

Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma must present grades of 4 or higher in three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects, including prerequisite subjects, and a total score of 28 or higher (bonus points will be accepted).

Applicants currently enrolled in IB studies must provide predicted results from their school (bonus points will not be considered during our assessment of predicted results).

Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present a total score above the minimum.

The IB certificate and IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) cannot be used in lieu of the high school diploma requirement.

IB Higher Levels with grades of 5 or higher may be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using IB subjects.

• Beginning 2019: High School Diploma after 12 years of study with high academic standing.
• Between 1997 and 2018: Diplom-Metevaseth and Pre-university year with high academic standing.
• Before 1997: National High School Diploma after 12 years with high academic standing. Prerequisite subjects must be included in the final year of secondary school (if completed before 1997) or in the Pre-university year.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalauréat or Baccalauréat Libanais).

Prior to 1991 the Baccalauréat (part II) in those years in which the government examinations were offered.  Students who completed school in 1976, 1978, 1985 or 1987-1999, the years in which the government examinations were not offered, are required to present first year studies completed at a recognized university.

• Commencing 2004: National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) at Level Three or higher.
• Before 2004: Higher School Certificate + University Bursaries/ Entrance Scholarship Examination

• Commencing 2017: Senior High School diploma (Grade 12) with excellent results including the applicable prerequisite subjects;
• Before 2017: Second-year standing from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of “B” and high standing in the appropriate program subject prerequisites.

• After 1992: National Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)
• Before 1992: Matriculation Certificate (South African Joint Matriculation Board)

• Beginning 2019: Svidotstvo pro zdobuttia povnoi zagalnoi serednoi osvity
• Before 2019: Atestat pro povnu zagal’nu sersdniu osvitu (Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education)

Graduation from Grade 12 of an academic program at an accredited secondary school with high academic standing including minimum B grades in the program-specific subject prerequisites and a minimum B overall average. Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

In most cases, subject prerequisites should be completed at the AP level and/or Grade 12 senior academic level (some exceptions apply).

Document Requirements:

The high school profile (including accreditation, grading scheme, etc.) must accompany the academic record. While we do not have minimum SAT or ACT score requirements, strong performance on a standardized test can strengthen an application. If SAT or ACT examinations have been written, the results should be submitted. Advanced Placement (AP) examination results will also be considered.

Transfer Credit:

AP courses with examination scores of 4 or higher will be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using AP examinations.