How much is the application fee for the University of Toronto?

The application fee for the University of Toronto in Canada is CDN $180. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid before your application can be processed.

lease note that the application fee is for the undergraduate program, and the fee for the graduate program is different. For more information on the application fee for the graduate program, please visit the School of Graduate Studies website.

To pay the application fee, you will need to create an account with the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). Once you have created an account, you will be able to pay the application fee online using a credit or debit card.

If you have any questions about the application fee, please contact the OUAC directly.

The application form you fill out for admission to undergraduate programs at the University of Toronto depends on your current situation — whether you’re a current Ontario high school student, an applicant from another Canadian province or territory, an international applicant, or in another circumstance. Consult the categories below to determine which application you need to submit.  In all cases, you’ll apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) which processes applications to each of Ontario’s universities.

You are permitted to submit one type of application only. If you submit more than one application, the University of Toronto will cancel the second without a refund. For example, if you submit an OUAC Undergraduate Application, then submit an International application, the International application will be cancelled without a refund.

Undergraduate Application

You should complete the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)’s Undergraduate Application if you want to apply to full-time studies at an undergraduate program at the University of Toronto.

Access the OUAC Undergraduate Application

International Applicants (University of Toronto International Application)

Use the University of Toronto International Application if you:

  • currently reside outside of Canada, AND 
  • are not currently studying, and have not previously studied in Canada, AND
  • are not applying to any other Ontario university

Prospective international applicants who wish to apply to other Ontario universities in addition to the University of Toronto should use the OUAC Undergraduate Application.

If you have already applied with the OUAC Undergraduate Application, you do not need to apply to the University of Toronto with the International Application. (If you submit both applications, your second application will be cancelled with no possibility of a refund.)

Note that you will need to pay a non-refundable fee of $180.

The University of Toronto has contracted with the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) to provide application processing services. When you begin the application process, you will be transferred to the OUAC website where you will complete and submit your application. You will be required to create an OUAC account (if you do not already have one). You may have only one OUAC account. Direct any application process questions to the OUAC.

Access the International Application

Non-Degree Applicants (Non-Degree Application)

Use the Non-Degree Application if you wish to upgrade your university record to qualify for graduate school, a professional program, or for personal interest. Non-degree students enrol in arts, science or commerce/management degree credit courses, for which they have the prerequisites, but are not proceeding towards a degree. Admission consideration is based on your entire postsecondary academic record and your most recent annual average (GPA).

Note that you will need to pay a non-refundable fee of $90.

The University of Toronto has contracted with the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) to provide application processing services. When you begin the application process, you will be transferred to the OUAC website where you will complete and submit your application. You will be required to create an OUAC account (if you do not already have one). You may have only one OUAC account. Direct any application process questions to the OUAC.

Access the Non-Degree Application(external link)Learn About Non-Degree Studies