OUAC — Ontario Universities' Application Centre

Overview

OUAC is the centralized application system for undergraduate admission to Ontario's universities. Most institutions set their main equal-consideration deadline in mid-January for the following September intake, though some programmes close earlier.

About Ontario Universities' Application Centre

The Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) is the shared application portal for undergraduate admission to Ontario's public universities, letting applicants submit one centralized application that's then distributed to their chosen Ontario institutions.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Self-funded (merit scholarships available separately)

Requirements & Eligibility

• Secondary school transcripts meeting the target university's admission average
• English proficiency test for applicants from non-English-medium schools
• Programme-specific supplementary applications for some faculties

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Determine which OUAC application (101 for current Ontario high school students, 105 for all other applicants) applies to you.
2. 2Complete the relevant OUAC application, listing your chosen Ontario universities and programmes.
3. 3Submit before the deadline and arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly to OUAC or the university, as required.