Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

On-Campus Housing
Toronto Metropolitan University has an extensive Residence Life Program to support the students while they are on campus with the best possible facilities and student services. The students are allocated accommodation as per their needs and requirements. The college provides its students with fully furnished apartments and there are units for students and family housing units. The students have other options like dormitory as well. Every unit is furnished with a kitchenette with basic cooking applications as well. 

Off-Campus Housing
Off-campus hoses can be rooms for rent, studio apartments, apartment flats, and much more that are located within the vicinity of the institution. The students should come well in advance and look for residence options before the classes resume. The student associations at the university help students out with off-campus accommodation and assist them with the process.

Homestay
Coming to a new country can be exciting but also intimidating. The Homestay program partners you with a family who will help you adjust to your new city by offering advice and information on getting around. You may choose to stay with the family for the rest of your study period or just until you find your own apartment. While in homestay, you will also have the advantage of being in an environment in which English is the primary language.

Scholarships

International Student Winter Merit Scholarship (January 2025)

The International Student Winter Merit Scholarship is for international students. The students must be starting their first year of a full-time four-year undergraduate degree at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in January 2025. It's for students who do well academically, volunteer, join clubs and show leadership qualities.

Please note: For those applying for admission in winter 2025, TMU has increased the scholarship value to $10,000. The recipient number potential has also increased to 20 students. This award is entrance-only and is non-renewable.

Terms and Conditions

To be eligible for consideration for the International Student Winter Merit Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be international students with valid study permits by the start of the winter term (January 2025).
• Maintain a full-time course load (80% or more of a full course load) upon enrolment.
• Achieve a minimum 85% (or equivalent) final admission average.
• Be enrolling in a post-secondary institution for the first time.
• Be applying to a 4-year, full-time, undergraduate program.
• Be applying for the fall International Secondary School Merit Scholarship or International Student Winter Merit Scholarship for the first time. Previous applicants will not be considered.

Deadline: September 15, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Guaranteed and Renewable Scholarships

Toronto Metropolitan University is pleased to recognize the academic achievements of the first-year class upon admission to the university with over $10 million designated for entrance scholarship support.

For Students Admitted for 2024-2025
International students (on a study visa) attending and completing studies at a Canadian secondary school, with final averages of 86% and higher, who meet the terms and conditions for scholarship, are guaranteed a renewable entrance scholarship according to the following values.

*Scholarship amount to be distributed evenly between fall and winter semester.
**Up to, dependent on annual CGPA.

Terms and Conditions

To be eligible for consideration for the guaranteed and renewable scholarships, students must:

• Be currently enrolled full-time in a Canadian secondary school (minimum of three Ontario grade 12 U/M courses or Canadian provincial equivalent within the 2023-2024 regular school year
• Have been continuously enrolled full-time (no gaps in full-time attendance prior to the 2023-2024 regular school year)
• Be enrolling in a post secondary institution for the first time
• Have submitted the correct and complete application for admission to the program for which the scholarship is being granted by September 1, 2024
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, protected persons in Canada and international students are eligible for this award

President's Entrance Scholarships

The President's Entrance Scholarship is awarded to secondary school graduates who demonstrate academic accomplishment, leadership qualities, original thought and creative ability. 

Twelve (12) recipients | $40,000 (total value) | $10,000 (annual amount) (renewable)
Recipients are reserved (costs not included) a bed in residence. This is limited to Pitman Hall single bedroom with shared hallway washroom or the International Living/Learning single bedroom with private washroom. Please visit the Housing and Residence Life website for more information about living on campus.

A minimum 90% final admission average is required for consideration. An applicant's average is calculated with their best six Grade 12 U/M courses, or their home country's equivalent. 

This application will ask that you include the following: 

1. An essay or project summary: this may be a piece of creative writing, or a summary of any creative project which you may have undertaken. It must reflect your capacity for original thought and creative ability (max 500 words).
2. Two (2) letters of reference:
   1. academic reference letter that confirms your scholastic abilities. This reference may also speak to your leadership/creative endeavours.
   2. reference letter should address your leadership/creative endeavours. It should not verify academic achievement.
3. Your leadership activities: you will indicate the leadership activities/positions that you have been involved in during your final two years in secondary school.

Note: Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, Protected Persons in Canada and International Students are eligible to apply for this award.

International Secondary School Merit Scholarship

The International Secondary School Merit Scholarship is for international students. The students must be starting their first year of a full-time four-year undergraduate degree at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). It's for students who do well academically, volunteer, join clubs and show leadership qualities.

Please note: For those applying for admission in fall 2024, TMU has increased the scholarship value to $10,000. The recipient number potential has also increased to 40 students. This award is entrance-only and is non-renewable. 

Key points to remember:

• Must be an international student starting their first year of a full-time four-year undergraduate degree
• Must have a final admission average of at least 85%, an A, or an equivalent
• Must write a personal statement for submission
• If a gap year was taken it must be no longer than one academic year

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