Future Students - Frequently Asked Questions

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science offers both course-based Diploma and Master’s programs, as well as research-based Master’s and PhD programs.

Graduate Diploma programs

• Engineering Management*
• Nuclear Design Engineering
• Nuclear Technology
• UNENE Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Engineering

*Please note: Applications to this program are currently closed.

Course-based Master of Engineering (MEng) Programs

• Automotive Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Software Engineering
• UNENE Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering

Research-based Master of Applied Science (MASc) programs

• Automotive Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Software Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs

• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering

Minimum admissions requirements for each program are outlined on our program web pages.

International applicants are encouraged to check the university's International Admissions Credentials for GPA/credential equivalencies in Ontario.

Please note that the University does not conduct pre-assessments of student GPAs for potential applicants. To determine your eligibility, you must formally apply to the program. Once your application is submitted, it will be assessed by an admissions officer in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

If you are interested in a research program, you must secure a supervisor. However, you are not required to secure a supervisor prior to applying.

It is your responsibility to contact potential supervisors and express your interest in joining their research group. A current list of graduate faculty is available on our website or through the university's Expert Centre.

Applicants often send a copy of their CV and a statement of their research interests to faculty members for their review. Sometimes, a faculty member will arrange for interviews with potential applicants before deciding whether to supervise them.

Information regarding the application process and application deadlines are available on the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies’ website.

Applicants are advised to first complete the online application. Within two to three business days of submitting the online application, you will receive an email with information about how to access the Applicant Portal, as well as a link to the online letter of recommendation form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to forward the link to the letter of recommendation form to each of their referees. Be sure to provide your referee with your Ontario Tech University student ID number, program applied to and start term, as they will be required to provide this information on the form.

Once you receive access to the Applicant Portal, you may begin to upload your supporting application documents:

• two letters of recommendation (please note: some programs require three letters of recommendation. See individual program pages for requirements.)
• proof of English language proficiency
• one unofficial transcript of each previous undergraduate and graduate transcript
• one- to two-page statement of academic intent
• photocopy or high-resolution image of your degree parchment(s)
• any additional program-specific documentation required (see individual program pages)

Instructions for the upload process may be reviewed here.

Once all your application documents are received, the Applicant Portal will allow you to do the following:

• Review documents that the university has received.
• Determine which documents may be outstanding.
• See the status of your application.
• Review any decisions that have been made.

If you have any further questions regarding the application process, please review these admissions FAQs. You may also email gradadmissions@ontariotechu.ca or stop by the SGPS office during business hours.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented a new process for international students who are admitted to Canadian postsecondary institutions. You may be aware that a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) is required for certain study permit applications. However, please note this process does not apply to graduate students admitted to either a Master's or PhD program. 

Graduate students can follow the IRCC's study permit application process as normal and do not need to request nor submit an Attestation letter. However, 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. More information about the PAL requirement and exemptions can be found the IRCC website. 

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.

The degree requirements for each program are listed in the Graduate Academic Calendar. Admitted students will need to become familiar with the degree requirements for their program and plan accordingly. Not all courses are offered in any one term or academic year. Elective offerings may vary from semester to semester. Students are advised to consult with their graduate program director, faculty advisor or research supervisor as part of the planning process. All courses in the student's program must be approved by the graduate program director.

Students cannot take courses for credit in addition to the course requirements for their graduate program.

Applicants to the Master of Engineering programs are admitted to the course-based option. Students who wish to undertake a Major Project during their MEng/MEngM studies may switch to the program option after they have completed their core courses, as outlined in the Graduate Academic Calendar.

Students are responsible for securing a supervisor for their project, a supervisor will not be assigned to you. After a faculty member agrees to supervise your project, you must also receive approval for the proposed project from the Graduate Program Director. Approval may be sought by submitting (1) the FEAS Supervision of a MEng/MEngM Project form and (2) the SGPS Change of program form. Once these conditions have been satisfied, the student will be registered into the project-based stream.

Students in flat-fee programs are charged tuition each academic term, regardless of the number of courses taken. Fees are automatically be applied to your account. For students in good standing, fees are normally applied prior to course registration. Students with existing balances will not be permitted to register in future terms and may have fees applied at a later date.

Students in fee-per-credit programs will be charged tuition and fees once they have registered in their course(s).

To view your account balance, follow these steps:

1. Log in to MyOntarioTech.
2. Click on Self Service Options (top right-hand corner).
3. Select Student Information.
4. Select Paying Your Fees.
5. Select Account Detail by Term.
6. View your net tuition balance.

Please note: The Master of Engineering (MEng/MEngM) programs have changed to a fee-per-credit structure effective Fall 2024. Students who began the Master of Engineering (MEng/MEngM) programs prior to Fall 2024 will remain flat-fee.

Yes, you can pay your tuition with graduate funding. If you wish to do so, you must submit the graduate student promissory note for deferment of fees and tuition deduction form and supporting documentation to gradfinance@ontariotechu.ca. 

Review additional information and requirements.

If you are eligible for a Research or Teaching Assistantship, it will be included in your offer of admission. If you do not receive a Research or Teaching Assistant position, you must contact your graduate program director

For more information, visit the graduate funding page.

SGPS Admission FAQs

SGPS Course Registration FAQs

SGPS Graduate Finance FAQs

SGPS Graduate Thesis/Major Project FAQs

If your question wasn't answered in the lists above, please contact the FEAS Graduate Program Office or staff in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

For assistance with course planning, selection, delivery and degree progression, please contact grad.engineering@iontariotechu.ca.

For general application and course registration questions, please contact gradstudies@ontariotechu.ca.

For fees, funding and general graduate finance questions, please contact gradfinance@ontariotechu.ca.

For inquiries about scholarships and awards, please contact gradscholarships@ontariotechu.ca. 

For thesis and project submission and deadlines, please contact gradthesis@ontariotechu.ca.