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International secondary school students

International students are a vibrant part of our diverse and inclusive community. With more than 4,000 international students from more than 140 countries, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has the experience and the resources to support our international students. For 75 years, students just like you have chosen TMU, gained real-world experience and have gone on to change the world.

Whether you’re a Canadian studying abroad or you’re an international student joining us on a study permit, you’ll find the relevant country or educational system requirements below.

You must present the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 U or M courses. TMU reserves the right to be the final arbiter of what will be accepted as equivalent. 

All secondary and post-secondary studies are considered in the competitive selection process. Admission is based on competitive overall averages and grades in subject requirements. Admission consideration is based on the information available at the time of application review. 

If you have completed post-secondary studies, visit the university/college transfer students page.

There are non-academic requirements for some programs (e.g. portfolio, interview, audition). Visit each program page for submission dates and procedures. 

Proof of English language proficiency may be required. Visit English language requirements for details.

Prerequisite subjects

  • All programs have required subjects (and grades)
  • All applicants are required to present a senior level/Grade 12 (or equivalent) English course
  • Other required courses must be presented at the senior/Grade 12 (or equivalent) level unless otherwise stated
  • Calculus is required for all Engineering programs, the Accounting & Finance program, and select programs in the Faculty of Science

Visit the prerequisite subjects by faculty page for a complete list of prerequisite subjects.

Common Curricula

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). 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. 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.

Additional Information:

TMU will accept the following for admission consideration:

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. TMU 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.

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. 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 Subjects) 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 Subjects).

Additional Information:

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

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. Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. Prerequisites at the CAPE Level are highly recommended. 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.

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.

Additional Information:

Admission Requirements:

  • Senior High School (Upper Middle School) Graduation Diploma
  • At least five Senior 3/Grade 12 level 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're 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're currently enrolled in, or previously completed studies at a college or university, you must submit the following:

Additional Information:

Baccalauréat/Baccalauréat Général/Option Internationale du Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré. Applicants will be considered for admission on their ‘bulletins’ (with results out of 20) in Première and Terminale or, if already completed, on their final Baccalauréat results. An overall average of 11 or higher in Première and Terminale and 11 or higher in each subject prerequisite will be considered. Admission is competitive and subject to space availability. Higher grades may be required.

Additional Information:

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.

TMU will accept the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (awarded by CBSE) or the Indian School Certificate (awarded by CISCE). Students presenting Class/Standard XII State Board Exams (Higher Secondary School Certificate, Intermediate Examination Certificate, Pre-University Examinations Certificate) with high standing will also be considered for admission.

Additional Information:

TMU will accept the Lise Bitirme Diplomasi/Devlet Lise Diplomasi/French Baccalaureate with a strong overall average and strong results in each of the subject prerequisites. Applicants must include the specific subject requirements for the program(s) to which they are applying in their final year of study. Grades required for admission vary by program and level of competition.

Additional Information:

 Other international admission credentials

Review our complete list of admission requirements by country and prerequisite subjects by faculty.

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