More students applying to Ontario Tech than ever before

Great degree programs, powerful links with industry and a tradition of job-ready graduates are making more students choose Ontario Tech University.

After the January 12 deadline for Ontario secondary school students to apply to an undergraduate program at an Ontario university, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre reports Ontario Tech is leading the province in two key metrics. Ontario Tech saw a province-leading 33.4 per cent increase in overall applications, along with a 28.2 per cent increase among students indicating Ontario Tech University as their first choice.

“We are really encouraged by these outstanding numbers and how they align with the in-demand program mix that Ontario Tech offers,” says Dr. Joe Stokes, Ontario Tech Registrar. “This year also marks the first time in Ontario Tech’s history that we’ve exceeded 10,000 domestic secondary applications (10,317). Applications have increased across all seven of our faculties, with growth across most degree programs.”

Over the coming months, applicants can expect to see offers of admission rolling out, as they are welcomed into Ontario Tech’s leading degree programs and award-winning campus.

Some of the most popular Ontario Tech programs among future students this year include: Computer Science, Mechatronics Engineering, Public Health, Business, and Affective Science and Mental Health.

“Future Ontario Tech students are attracted to our university as they learn about our campus culture, as well as the successes of our current students and the impact they make after graduation,” adds Dr. Stokes. “They are seeing Ontario Tech make its mark in national and international rankings, and demonstrate strength in reputation, academic advising, mental health services, high-quality and dynamic experiential learning, and overall student satisfaction.”

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Did you know?

• Overall applications to all Ontario universities have increased 1.6 per cent; however, students are making more application choices than in previous years, contributing to a system-wide application increase of 8.4 per cent.

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Bryan Oliver
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
289.928.3653
bryan.oliver@ontariotechu.ca