Public Policy - Undergraduate Diploma

Prerequisites

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 73-76%) OR successful completion of a College Diploma with a minimum 80% average.

IB and AP Requirements

• IB Admission Information
• AP Admission Information

Language Requirements

You must provide proof of English-language proficiency.

This requirement can be satisfied with one of the following criteria:

1. English is your first language.
2. You completed at least 3 years of formal, full-time study (no less than 3 courses per semester) at a secondary or postsecondary institution where English is the language of instruction and examination.
3. You completed the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at our English Language Centre (ELC).
4. You achieved the required proficiency on one of the English language tests acceptable to the university.

Find more information about English proficiency requirements for the University.

Find more information about the EAP program in the ELC at the University.

Ontario Tech University is an official IELTS test venue. Registration information, including test dates, can be found on the IELTS Canada website.

Offers of Admission

Basic Requirements for Admission

You must successfully complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six 4U/M credits, including program prerequisites. Find specific admission requirements and program prerequisites.

If your grades were affected by exceptional circumstances that can be documented, you are encouraged to contact the Office of the Registrar with the appropriate information. Find information on what constitutes an exceptional circumstance. 

The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. We select students by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria, including school grades, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possessing the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance and, due to space limitations, preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

Faculties may also require additional assessment of the suitability of a student for admission. This may include, but is not limited to: Personal and professional characteristic assessments, supplemental application documents and admission interviews. 

We reserve the right to determine acceptable academic credentials, grades and prerequisite courses to be used for admission and/or awards.

Failed and Repeated Courses

We use the highest grade obtained in a course in calculating averages.

Timing and Process for Admission Decisions

New applications are processed on a regular basis and decisions are made when grade information is submitted. Log in to your Applicant Portal for the most current information and updates.

COVID-19 Admission Updates

Ontario Tech University has been monitoring developments both in Canada and globally with respect to school closures and test postponements/cancellations. We understand the situation is fluid at the moment, and as things change, we will continue to evaluate our procedures in how we are assessing admission applications. For more information, visit the Admissions website. 

Alternative Offers

If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.