Canadian University Admissions: How to Apply, Timelines & Requirements

Applying to university in Canada works differently from many other countries: there is no single national application portal, education is run by each province and territory, and most decisions rest on your academic grades and required prerequisite subjects rather than US-style holistic review. These guides walk through how Canadian admissions work, the two main ways to apply (directly to each university, or through Ontario's centralized OUAC service), a general fall-intake timeline, and the academic and language requirements universities look for. Exact fees, deadlines, scores, and rules vary by university and province and change each year — always verify the current details on the official university or Government of Canada source before you apply.