University of Ontario
University of Ontario
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Foundation Year: 2002
Type: Public
Tuition Fees: 19,940 CAD to 21,700 CAD
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Ontario Tech) is a public research university. The institution was established in 2002 in Oshawa, Ontario, and is known for its outstanding research initiatives and high-quality undergraduate and graduate study programs. Its location in the Durham Region offers students lots of interesting tourism opportunities and a safe and comfortable academic environment.
University of Ontario earned a perfect reputation in the spheres of Science and Technology, in particular - Engineering and Computer Sciences. The number of its students exceeds 10,000, approximately 200 of them are doctoral students. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is very popular among Canadian and international students, who are interested in research and high-tech industries. It is officially accredited and recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities of the Ontario province.
University of Ontario demonstrates its attitude to modern science and innovations even in the design of its campuses. Both of them are located in Oshawa and boast many green energy features, like solar panels, geothermal heating, and green roofs. The majority of buildings are new and were constructed to answer all the research and academic demands of the Ontario Tech, making University a perfect and comfortable place for students, faculty, and scholars.
The North Campus is home to the Faculties of Business and Information Technology, Science, Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, Engineering and Applied Science, Health Science, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. All the facilities of the North Campus are developed to aid research and advanced studies. Students and faculty have access to a number of research centers: the Ontario Power Generation Building, the Energy Systems, and Nuclear Science Research Centre, the Automotive Centre of Excellence, the Software and Informatics Research Centre. Ontario Tech University has plans and land to expand, soon the Centre for Cybercrime Research construction will begin.
Ten minutes away from the North Campus, the Downtown Campus is located. It is home to the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Faculty of Education, and the UOIT-Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre.
University of Ontario builds its vision of excellence on two pillars - teaching and research. Students are encouraged to develop critical and out-of-the-box thinking, participate in research projects, analyze and solve global challenges. Modern technologies surround them everywhere. Ontario Tech implements the Technology-Enriched Learning Environment approach in its daily work. Students and faculty members are encouraged to use computers and laptops to accomplish their study assignments. They are traditionally involved in laboratory research and interactive lectures. It is worth mentioning, that students are provided with all the necessary software support.
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is globally recognized for its programs in Computer Sciences, Commerce, and Mechatronics Engineering. Students who choose Computer Sciences programs learn computing fundamentals, information visualization, data structures, human-computer interfaces, software quality, and artificial intelligence.
Commerce programs examine key business functions and current systems technologies, and the changing technological environments in which they operate. Students are encouraged to choose a specialization, such as Technology Management, Accounting, Marketing, or Finance.
The interdisciplinary programs of Mechatronics Engineering integrate mechanical and electrical systems with real-time control, combining hardware with software to produce new products, such as consumer goods, medical devices, and robots. According to recent statistics, graduates of these Ontario Tech programs are in high demand.
The institution also offers advanced courses in Exercise Biochemistry. They prepare Kinesiology students with an understanding of foundational biochemistry underlying rest and exercise. Courses on Building Sustainable Communities explore current social and economic needs while ensuring future generations have adequate resources; emphasize the creation of sustainable local development and considers alternative approaches to community development and asset management.
University of Ontario is known for its unique undergraduate program in Nuclear Engineering. It is the only accredited program of this type in Canada. The University is also proud of its membership in the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Bruce Power, Cameco Corporation, and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission are among the closest industry partners of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Students whose first language is not English must prove English language proficiency. They can complete the English language tests acceptable to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology or complete the English for Academic Purposes program at the Ontario Tech English Language Centre. Proof of three years of formal, full-time study at a secondary or post-secondary institution where English is the language of instruction and examination is also accepted.
University of Ontario Campus Living Centers manage two residences on campus - Simcoe Village and South Village. Students live minutes away from campus lecture halls. Residence life also includes various weekly events and activities. All Ontario Tech housing units include a common kitchen area, a movie lounge, a games room for get-togethers, and a front desk with 24-hour support. Students are also guaranteed access to quiet study rooms. Both residences offer a number of different room options. First-year students have a guaranteed place in residence if they meet the deadlines.
All campus buildings feature trusted security technology, including swipe card access at the Oshawa location and 24-hour video monitoring.
Tuition Fees vary depending on a chosen program from 19,940 CAD to 21,700 CAD per year.
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