Thinking about Studying in Ontario?

Located in the center of the country, Ontario is a province that has a lot to offer. Housing almost half of the total popular of the country, it is culturally diverse, has many diverse geographic regions, has a strong economy, and world class academic institutions, making it an attractive place to get a degree.

There are also many things to do to keep yourself entertained. You can visit parliament in Ottawa, the CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Science Center, or Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, or make the trip to Niagara Falls to check out one of the true wonders of the world.  The province literally has something for everyone.

Education Options in Ontario 

With approximately 70 colleges and universities to choose from, Ontario offers the most in terms of academic options than any other province in Canada. By far the most populated province in the country, there are no shortage of places to study. From the largest city in the country, Toronto, the Capital of Canada, Ottawa, and other larger cities such as Hamilton and London, the province is full of internationally renowned universities.

At the center of it all is Toronto. There are dozens of colleges and universities across the city and throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Regulated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities there is literally an academic program for every student, no matter what they want to major in. Whether you want to study business, economic, medicine, or social sciences, there is no shortage of degree and diploma options for you to consider. Plus, there are many options to learn in both French and English.

Major Universities include:

• Carleton University
• University of Ottawa
• Wilfred Laurier University
• University Of Toronto
• McMaster University
• Western University (Formerly University of Western Ontario)
• University of Waterloo
• Queens University

Major Colleges include:

• Royal Military College
• Mohawk College
• Kings University College
• Conestoga College
• George Brown College
• Fanshawe College
• Humber College
• Seneca College
• St Clair College

Schools offer programs at the certificate, diploma, degree, graduate, and doctorate level.

Why Study in Ontario?

Hundreds of thousands of students choose to study in the province of Ontario each year for many reasons. They include:

• High quality internship opportunities with international companies throughout the province
• Great employment opportunities for current students and new graduates
• Innovative academic programs and world class research facilities
• High quality of life, regardless if you choose to study in a large city in Southwestern Ontario or in a smaller community in Northern Ontario
• Through Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program, international students may have the opportunity to become permanent residents and work or continue their education at the graduate level.

If you are an international student, like in other provinces, you may be required to obtain a study permit in addition to being accepted by admissions at a college or university in Ontario.

More Information about Ontario Education

For more information about the province of Ontario and your academic options check out www.ontario.ca and www.ontarioimmigration.ca