Ontario Tech University Costs & Financial Aid
Oshawa, Ontario
Tuition planning, scholarships, and international budgets. This focused guide keeps the detailed tables, official sources, and practical next steps in one manageable reading path.
The short answer
- Ontario Tech's 2026–2027 first-year tuition for 10 courses is $6,102.46 for Ontario residents in general programs.
- International students in general programs pay $34,148.27 for 2026–2027.
- Engineering costs more: $11,443.38 for Ontario residents and $46,561.31 for international students.
- Ancillary fees add roughly $2,500 to $3,500. International students also pay UHIP.
- Eligible recent Canadian secondary-school graduates get an automatic award with no application. It pays $4,000 at 95%+, $2,000 at 90–94.9%, or $1,000 at 85–89.9%.
Reviewed August 14, 2026 · Official university sources · How we review guides
Ontario Tech tuition and entrance scholarships
These are Ontario Tech's published 2026–2027 first-year tuition amounts for 10 courses or 30 credit hours. They exclude ancillary, technology-enrichment, co-op, health insurance, residence, meal plan, books, transit, and other program-specific charges.
| Program group | Ontario-resident tuition | International tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, health science, science and related degrees | $6,102.46 | $34,148.27 |
| Computer Science | $8,466.71 | $37,831.43 |
| Nursing / Health Administration | $6,222.69 | $34,821.14 |
| Commerce | $10,358.00 | $37,877.47 |
| Information Technology | $9,211.80 | $42,143.13 |
| Engineering / Technology | $11,443.38 | $46,561.31 |
Canadian citizens and permanent residents who do not meet Ontario residency rules can be charged a separate out-of-province rate. Ontario Tech estimates ancillary fees at roughly $2,500 to $3,500, varying by program and domestic or international status.
Entrance scholarship routes
Automatic award of recognition
$4,000 at 95%+, $2,000 at 90–94.9%, or $1,000 at 85–89.9%
Based on the best six 4U/M courses for eligible recent Canadian secondary-school graduates
Chancellor's Scholarship
$36,000 over four years
Application-based; minimum 85% plus leadership and community involvement
President's Scholarship
$30,000 over four years
Two awards; application-based major entrance competition
Founder's Scholarship
$24,000 over four years
Two awards; application-based major entrance competition
FIRST Robotics Canada Scholarship
$12,000 over four years
For an eligible incoming Engineering student who participated on an FRC team
The major scholarship page is closed for the 2026–2027 academic year. Ontario Tech has not yet posted the Fall 2027 competition deadline, so applicants should wait for the new application rather than reuse February 19, 2026.
Domestic 2026–2027 first-year tuition
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Published first-year domestic tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours): $6,102.46 for general programs (arts, science, health science, education and related), $6,222.69 for Nursing and Health Administration, $8,466.71 for Computer Science, $9,211.80 for Information Technology, $10,358.00 for Commerce, and $11,443.38 for Engineering and Technology. Ancillary fees are additional.
The registrar marks fees as subject to change without notice; Board of Governors-approved fees prevail over the published tables.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian, Transfer, Mature
Ontario Tech University: 2026–2027 undergraduate domestic tuition · Verified August 14, 2026
International 2026–2027 first-year tuition
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Published first-year international tuition for 10 courses: $34,148.27 for general programs, $34,821.14 for Nursing and Health Administration, $37,831.43 for Computer Science, $37,877.47 for Commerce, $42,143.13 for Information Technology, and $46,561.31 for Engineering and Technology, plus ancillary fees and UHIP health insurance.
Applies to: International
Ontario Tech University: 2026–2027 undergraduate international tuition · Verified August 14, 2026
2026–2027 ancillary fees
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Ontario Tech estimates roughly $2,500 to $3,500 in annual ancillary fees, varying by program. Published per-semester items include the U-Pass at $168.20, sports and recreation at $118.51, mental health services at $40.36, faculty technology fees from $61.03 to $186.35, and an annual health and dental plan of $305 charged in the fall. International students also pay UHIP: $948 in the fall plus $632 for winter coverage.
Applies to: All applicants
Ontario Tech University: 2026–2027 undergraduate ancillary fee breakdown · Verified August 14, 2026
Automatic awards of recognition
Current award structure · Published for this period
Eligible recent Canadian secondary-school graduates receive automatic entrance awards on the best six 4U/4M courses with no application: $4,000 at 95% or higher, $2,000 at 90–94.9%, and $1,000 at 85–89.9%.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian
Ontario Tech University: Undergraduate entrance scholarships and awards of recognition · Verified August 14, 2026
Major entrance scholarship competition
2026–2027 competition, latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Application-based awards for Canadian citizens and permanent residents with a minimum 85% average plus exceptional leadership and community involvement: one Chancellor's Scholarship at $36,000 over four years, two President's Scholarships at $30,000 each, two Founder's Scholarships at $24,000 each, and one FIRST Robotics Canada Scholarship at $12,000 for an incoming Engineering student from an FRC team. The page currently marks the competition closed for the 2026–2027 academic year.
The Fall 2027 competition and its deadline are not posted yet—wait for the new application rather than reusing February 19, 2026.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian
Ontario Tech University: Undergraduate entrance scholarships and awards of recognition · Verified August 14, 2026
2027–2028 tuition status
2027 pending · 2027–2028
Not yet published. The 2026–2027 domestic and international schedules are the latest posted, and the registrar states fees are subject to change without notice with Board of Governors-approved fees prevailing. Use the tuition calculator with the exact program and residency status once the 2027–2028 schedule appears.
Budget with the labelled 2026–2027 schedule and re-check the registrar's fees pages before treating any figure as a Fall 2027 quote.
Applies to: All applicants
Ontario Tech University: 2026–2027 undergraduate domestic tuition · Verified August 14, 2026
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured for comparison, but official university pages remain the source of truth for program requirements, tuition, residence, scholarships, deadlines, and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed August 14, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology