Why Study in Ontario?

Studying in Ontario offers you the opportunity to get a world-class education in virtually any career imaginable, and graduates have access to jobs with some of the best and most diverse employers in the world.

Ontario's universities and colleges are internationally recognized and our graduates can be found working all over the world. Our universities are leaders in information technology, medical research, automotive research and innovation, new and clean energy development, computer animation, space technologies and telecommunications. College programs are taught by professionals with industry experience and students are provided with cutting-edge information and technologies.

When you study in Ontario, you study in one of the most dynamic provinces in Canada. Toronto is Ontario's capital, the country's largest metropolis, and the third largest financial centre in North America. The province of Ontario is the industrial engine that drives the Canadian economy; the largest centre of education and learning; and the cultural hub of English-speaking Canada.

Opening the doors of universities and colleges to international students is now a top priority for Ontario. Under the Open Ontario plan, the province is actively promoting its postsecondary institutions abroad and wants to increase international attendance by 50 percent over the next five years. This is good news for American students, since studying in Ontario offers the opportunity to receive a high quality education that can be a lot less expensive than in the US.

Ontario is home to 44 public universities and colleges and more than 450 Private Career Colleges. There are more than 37,000 international students from almost 200 countries enrolled across the province. Ontario's colleges and universities provide students with the skills, knowledge, and edge they need to be successful in an increasingly competitive and globalizing economy. Studying in Ontario can lead the way to a career with some of the best employers in North America. From water conservation to nanotechnology, Ontario companies are leaders in their industries. Whether working with one of the 1,100 multinational corporations in Ontario or with organizations and companies worldwide, American students educated in Ontario will be able to showcase their talents on the world-stage.

Neighbours

Ontario is made up of vibrant, exciting, multicultural cities and towns including Toronto, Ottawa, Thunder Bay and Windsor. These cities provide students the opportunity to meet people from around the world, get involved in campus and community events, enjoy quality nightlife, dining and cultural events.
Ontario borders several American states (Michigan, New York, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania) so travel between Ontario and the United States is easy, and American students are never too far from friends and family back home.

College & University

Ontario has 24 publicly funded colleges and can provide American students with options to find the perfect program for them. Colleges offer a variety of options including one year certificate programs, two and three year diploma programs, post-graduate certificate programs, apprenticeship and certification programs, and four year bachelor degrees in applied areas of study. In many cases, an Ontario college diploma can also provide a pathway to further your studies at an Ontario or American university.

Ontario is home to 20 publicly funded universities. Ontario's universities are a gateway for students to achieve higher learning. Ontario universities offer an amazing variety of programs leading to Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degrees, as well as collaborative programs with colleges.

Admission Criteria and Deadlines

When applying to a college or university in Ontario, American students need the following documentation:

• All academic transcripts: either original or certified copies from your high school and if applicable, postsecondary education records including courses and grades
• Proof of English-language or French-language proficiency
• An application fee

American students can apply online to the programs and institutions that they are interested in at least nine months before the program's expected start date. Check with the institutions for more information regarding tuition, living costs, scholarships, bursaries, admission requirements and more.

Editorial provided by Study in Ontario.