UOIT tops application growth among Ontario students three years running
January 18, 2006
First choice for students for second straight year
OSHAWA, Ont. - For the third straight year, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) leads the province in university application growth among secondary school students. Overall application growth at UOIT jumped 13.4 percent over last year, compared with a system-wide average of 1.6 percent.
According to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre, UOIT posts a tremendous 22.8 percent increase in students making the university their first choice for enrolment in fall 2006, over last year. That's compared with a 3.7 percent system-wide increase, over 2005.
The overwhelming response to Ontario's newest university proves that UOIT is making a strong impression on the minds of tomorrow's leaders, said Richard Levin, vice-president of Strategic Enrolment Management and registrar. Students applying to UOIT are attracted to our market- and career-oriented programs and technology intensive learning.
In September 2005, UOIT became the province's fastest-growing university for the second year in a row. In only its third year of operation, UOIT has over 3,000 students studying in a range of fields including Business, Engineering, Science, Social Science, Education, Health Science, and Nursing.
We're delighted to see the increasing number of students who recognize that UOIT offers a challenging academic experience in a vibrant and connected campus community, said Dr. Gary Polonsky, UOIT president. We encourage these students to visit our campus to explore all that UOIT has to offer.
The Ontario Universities' Application Centre is still receiving applications, so these figures are preliminary. A more complete report on secondary applications is expected in February.
About the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
As the province's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology provides a unique combination of academic knowledge, vibrant student life, leading-edge research, and hands-on skills. As Ontario's first laptop-based university, UOIT offers career-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of business and information technology, sciences, engineering, nursing, social science, and education.
The university is committed to research excellence and has attracted significant research grants and awards including a Tier 1 Research Chair. Sharing facilities and selected services with Durham College, UOIT has attracted over 3,000 students since its inception in 2003. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 905.721.8668.
About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.
Media contact
Heather Middleton
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.3111 ext. 2197
heather.middleton@dc-uoit.ca
