Student Awards and Financial Aid
Check out Ontario Tech University’s virtual Open House Saturday, March 28
March 24, 2020
Physical distancing may be forcing people to stay indoors, but it hasn’t stopped Ontario Tech University’s Open House. Looking to give future students and applicants as much access and information as possible to learn more about us, the university’s annual event has been transformed into a digital, interactive Virtual Open House (ontariotechu.ca/openhouse) on Saturday, March 28.
Shooting for the Moon: Ontario Tech students compete for $10,000 to see who has the next big idea to change the world
March 03, 2020
On Thursday, March 5, Ontario Tech University undergraduate and graduate students will put their Moonshot ideas on the line. In front of an audience of local business leaders, participants will pitch their ideas to change the world and make a positive impact on society.
Regional Chair’s Classic in memory of Roger Anderson celebrates another successful year
June 14, 2019
This year $280,000 was raised to support students in financial need at Ontario Tech University and Durham College (DC), as well as child and youth programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.
Dawn of a new era: Say hello to Ontario Tech University
March 27, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will begin writing a new chapter in the coming months as it transitions to a distinct new brand. Between now and the start of the next academic year in September, the campus will transform into Ontario Tech University. The university will sport a new look and feel with an exciting new visual identity and market positioning.
University mourns passing of Ron Joyce, philanthropist and Tim Hortons co-founder
February 01, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Joyce, the longtime entrepreneur who built the Tim Hortons coffee shop chain into a Canadian business empire.
Expanding international exchange opportunities
January 24, 2019
University of Ontario Institute of Technology students will benefit from new studying abroad opportunities, thanks to a $75,000 donation from the Oshawa Hungarian Culture Club.
2018 Holiday Food Drive makes season brighter for students in need
January 18, 2019
The co-chairs of the annual campus Holiday Food Drive extend their sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the 2018 initiative a resounding success. This year, the drive helped more than 100 students in need.
Tuition reductions will help students with education affordability
January 18, 2019
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) announced a 10 per cent tuition reduction on January 17. The university recognizes this change as a positive step in improving education accessibility for Ontario’s university students while balancing the provincial government’s fiscal challenges.
University thanks its donors on National Philanthropy Day
November 13, 2018
In celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, November 15, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology thanks its donors for their support over the past 15 years. In 2003, we opened our doors to 947 students. This year, we welcomed more than 10,000 students across our seven faculties and our School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
University building a supportive culture for women in STEM disciplines
November 13, 2018
Recognizing there remains a gender gap of women participating in STEM-related post-secondary education, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology is helping drive part of the solution toward increasing gender parity in STEM careers.
Scholarships recognize university’s strong Caribbean community
September 25, 2018
In recognition of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s extensive connections to the Caribbean, the university created the Caribbean Humanitarian Hurricane Relief Scholarship for students impacted by the hurricanes and forced to alter their study plans.
Visit us at the 2018 Ontario Universities’ Fair
September 18, 2018
Join us at the Ontario Universities’ Fair and get acquainted with all we have to offer, from innovative programs to our high-tech learning environment and supportive campus community and everything in between.
University celebrates 2018 entrance scholarship recipients
September 18, 2018
At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, our students know where they want to go. Each year, the university rewards seven outstanding incoming students with its most prestigious entrance scholarships.
University’s students shine in Chartered Financial Analyst exam
September 05, 2018
At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, financial services managers of the future prepare for their careers through the Finance major and Marketing major offered through Faculty of Business and Information Technology’s (FBIT) Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program.
Why ACE is ‘the’ place for a summer university internship
August 10, 2018
Six students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology took advantage of a stellar opportunity this summer to work alongside skilled engineers and staff in the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel.
‘Reverse’ career fair advances students’ employment opportunities
April 02, 2018
Each year, the Office of Student Life at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology organizes what’s known as a ‘Reverse’ Career Fair (RCF). At reverse fairs, the employers are the ones who do the walking around. The students are the ones in the booths, with their resumés and examples of their projects or research.
2017 campus Holiday Food Drive supports 150 families
January 05, 2018
The co-chairs of the annual campus Holiday Food Drive extend their sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the 2017 initiative a resounding success.
Life Sciences student Amir Siddique: hoping to make the world a better place
December 04, 2017
He may still be just 18 years old, but first-year University of Ontario Institute of Technology student Amir Siddique has already compiled an impressive list of leadership and community service achievements.
University celebrates newest building and Canada 150 Student Awards
November 02, 2017
As one of Canada’s newest research universities, and as a vibrant centre of teaching, research and innovation, the university proudly opened its newest building: the Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC).
Money talks: Students discuss financial aid at roundtable event
September 26, 2017
What do post-secondary students think of the recently announced access to free tuition through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)? How will the new $15 minimum wage affect students?
How to order 2017-2018 textbooks online
August 15, 2017
The Campus Bookstore has launched an easy-to-use eCommerce system for downtown Oshawa location students to order all textbooks online.
University looks forward to investments to support education growth and quality
April 28, 2017
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) commitment to student success will be supported by several new measures announced in the 2017-2018 Ontario Budget.
Ontario Premier turns up an ACE at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
February 06, 2017
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne visited the University of Ontario Institute of Technology today, where she met with students and discussed student debt, the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), and other current topics of interest.
