Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario · 40,833 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into TMU?
How TMU's first-year students came in (official figures, fall 2022), then what the school publishes for each program.
Entering average
88.3%
First-year students from Ontario high schools, fall 2022; 44% came in at 90 or above. Official figure, Common University Data Ontario
Lowest published average
70%
Business Management, the school's own figure
Highest published average
90%
Aerospace Engineering, the school's own figure
Back for second year
88.3%
started in 2021
| Field | Entering average | School says | First-year tuition | Graduates working | Co-op |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science | 93.8% | 75-80% | $8,734 | 83.6% | Yes |
| Engineering | 90.3% | 85-90% to 90%+, by program | $10,393 | 90.8% | Yes |
| Business and commerce | 87.2% | 70-75% | $10,565 | 94.3% | Yes |
| Nursing | 93.5% | 90%+ | $6,348 | 97.8% | No |
| Health sciences and kinesiology | 83.2% | 70-75% | $6,348 | 86.2% | Yes |
| Life sciences | 89.3% | 75-80% | $6,233 | 90.4% | Yes |
| Math and physical sciences | 86.1% | 70-75% | $6,233 | 100% | Yes |
| Social sciences | 85.9% | 75-80% | $6,233 | 93.4% | Yes |
| Arts and humanities | 85% | 70-75% | $6,233 | 89.7% | Yes |
| Fine and performing arts | 90.2% | 70-75% | $6,348 | 87.6% | No |
Entering average: the official fall 2022 figure (Common University Data Ontario) for the program group that holds the field, shown by group below. Graduates working: graduates of 2021.
What averages did TMU's first-year students come in with?
Every new full-time first-year student at TMU who came straight from an Ontario high school in fall 2022, by program group: the share in each average band and the group's overall average. This is who enrolled, not a cut-off, and a group holds several programs.
| Program group | Average | 95 and up | 90 to 94 | 85 to 89 | 80 to 84 | 75 to 79 | 70 to 74 | Below 70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information science | 93.8% | 36% | 59% | 5% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Nursing | 93.5% | 30% | 60% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Psychology | 91% | 15% | 49% | 32% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Engineering | 90.3% | 11% | 45% | 35% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Fine and applied arts | 90.2% | 19% | 43% | 23% | 11% | 4% | 1% | 0% |
| Communication and journalism | 89.5% | 17% | 40% | 25% | 12% | 6% | 1% | 0% |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 89.3% | 13% | 37% | 31% | 16% | 3% | 1% | 0% |
| Architecture and planning | 88.1% | 7% | 37% | 27% | 26% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| Commerce, management and business | 87.2% | 4% | 25% | 41% | 26% | 4% | 1% | 0% |
| Family, consumer and human sciences | 86.1% | 9% | 29% | 22% | 23% | 12% | 5% | 1% |
| Mathematics and statistics | 86.1% | 13% | 15% | 30% | 24% | 18% | 0% | 0% |
| Social sciences | 85.9% | 5% | 28% | 28% | 20% | 13% | 5% | 0% |
| Liberal arts, general studies and humanities | 85% | 4% | 23% | 23% | 33% | 11% | 7% | 0% |
| Education | 84.6% | 4% | 21% | 29% | 24% | 8% | 14% | 0% |
| Languages and linguistics | 84.5% | 5% | 21% | 21% | 27% | 14% | 12% | 0% |
| Physical science | 84.3% | 3% | 21% | 21% | 33% | 13% | 10% | 0% |
| Natural resources and conservation | 83.8% | 8% | 12% | 16% | 32% | 24% | 8% | 0% |
| General science | 83.4% | 0% | 22% | 11% | 33% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
| Health professions | 83.2% | 0% | 9% | 32% | 29% | 24% | 6% | 0% |
| All of TMU | 88.3% | 10% | 34% | 31% | 19% | 5% | 2% | 0% |
Source: Council of Ontario Universities, Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) section B3, fall 2022 entering class, read 2026-10-25. The council's CUDO report tool (opens in a new tab). Shares are rounded; the table gives them to one decimal. A blank in the source means no students in that band, shown here as 0%.
What are the easiest programs to get into at TMU?
The programs with the lowest bar in the school's own figures: its published minimum or range. A low bar is not an easy program; competitive programs can take students well above it.
Lowest bar
- 1Arts and Contemporary StudiesThe school says 70-75%
- 2Business ManagementThe school says 70-75%
- 3Business Technology ManagementThe school says 70-75%
- 4ChemistryThe school says 70-75%
- 5Child and Youth CareThe school says 70-75%
- 6Creative IndustriesThe school says 70-75%
- 7Early Childhood StudiesThe school says 70-75%
- 8Economics and FinanceThe school says 70-75%
Highest bar
- 1Aerospace EngineeringThe school says 85-90%
- 2Architectural ScienceThe school says 90%+
- 3Biomedical EngineeringThe school says 85-90%
- 4Chemical EngineeringThe school says 85-90%
- 5Civil EngineeringThe school says 90%+
- 6Computer EngineeringThe school says 85-90%
- 7Electrical EngineeringThe school says 90%+
- 8Industrial EngineeringThe school says 85-90%
What average do you need for each TMU program?
61 first-year programs you can apply to straight from Grade 12, grouped by field. Open one for its required courses, extra steps, cost and the same program elsewhere.
Computer scienceevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer ScienceToronto | 75-80% | Yes, optional, 5 work terms | $8,734 |
| Cyber ScienceToronto | 75-80% | Yes, optional, 5 work terms | $8,734 |
Engineeringevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace EngineeringToronto | 85-90% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,393 |
| Biomedical EngineeringToronto | 85-90% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,393 |
| Chemical EngineeringToronto | 85-90% | Yes, required, 3 work terms | $10,393 |
| Civil EngineeringToronto | 90%+ | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,393 |
| Computer EngineeringToronto | 85-90% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,393 |
| Electrical EngineeringToronto | 90%+ | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,393 |
| Industrial EngineeringToronto | 85-90% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,393 |
| Mechanical EngineeringToronto | 90%+ | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,393 |
| Mechatronics EngineeringToronto | 85-90% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,393 |
| Undeclared Engineering (First Semester Studies Only)Toronto | 85-90% | No | $10,393 |
Business and commerceevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting & FinanceToronto | 80-85% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,565 |
| Business ManagementToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,565 |
| Business Technology ManagementToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,565 |
Nursingevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing: Collaborative Program (Centennial College site)Toronto (Centennial College for years 1 and 2, then TMU) | Centennial College: 85-90% | No | Not published |
| Nursing: Collaborative Program (TMU site)Toronto | TMU: 90%+ | No | $6,348 |
Health sciences and kinesiologyevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidwiferyToronto | 75% | No | $6,348 |
| Nutrition and FoodToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
| Occupational Health and SafetyToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,348 |
| Public HealthToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,348 |
Life sciencesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BiologyToronto | 75-80% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
| Biomedical SciencesToronto | 80-85% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
Math and physical sciencesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChemistryToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
| Financial MathematicsToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
| Mathematics and Its ApplicationsToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
| Medical PhysicsToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
Arts and humanitiesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Contemporary StudiesToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
| Creative IndustriesToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,233 |
| EnglishToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
| HistoryToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
| JournalismToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
| Language and Intercultural RelationsToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
| PhilosophyToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
| Professional CommunicationToronto | 70-75% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,233 |
| Undeclared Arts (First-Year Studies Only)Toronto | 70-75% | No | $6,233 |
Education (teaching)every university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood StudiesToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
Fine and performing artsevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| FashionToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
| Graphic Communications ManagementToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
| Image Arts: FilmToronto | 75-80% | No | $6,348 |
| Image Arts: Photography Media ArtsToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
| Interior DesignToronto | 75-80% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $6,348 |
| Media ProductionToronto | 80-85% | No | $6,348 |
| New MediaToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
| Performance: ActingToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
| Performance: DanceToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
| Performance: Design and ProductionToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
| Professional MusicToronto | 70-75% | No | $6,348 |
| Sport MediaToronto | 80-85% | No | $6,348 |
Architecture and designevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural ScienceToronto | 90%+ | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $9,742 |
How much does TMU cost?
First year, at this year's prices, for a student from Ontario. Each program's page adds up its own total.
Tuition, first year
$6,233 to $10,565
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
$1,155 to $1,671
Compulsory student fees
Residence and meals
$16,556
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$1,023 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Toronto, CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025
Tuition over the years
First-year arts tuition for a student from the school's own province, as the school published it each year.
What is it like at TMU?
The same whatever program you pick.
- Who gets a room
- No guarantee. TMU does not promise first-year students a room: on-time applications are ranked by year (first-year students first) and then by distance from home (farthest first); if there are more on-time applicants than spaces, a waiting list is used. For 2026-27 the initial deadline to apply (with the $50 fee) was 4 June 2026, with first offers on 12 June.
- Money just for your marks
- $3,000 for 95% and up, can renew each year
- $1,500 for 90 to 94.99%, can renew each year
- $750 for 86 to 89.99%, can renew each year
- First-years who rate it good or excellent
- Not published
- Finish their degree
- 77%, started in 2015
- Ways in without the usual marks
- Spanning the Gaps: Transition Foundations Program. An online program at The Chang School of Continuing Education for people with gaps in their admission requirements, including those who did not finish high school or have been out of school for a while. Students take university degree credit courses with weekly tutorials and support from a case coordinator. Who: Mature learners (aged 21 and over) with potential for post-secondary study whose education gaps leave them short of admission requirements, often because of social or financial barriers. Applicants attend an information session and an interview.
- Mature Students admission. Applicants who do not have the minimum admission requirements can be considered as mature students if they have the subject prerequisites for their program. Admission is competitive. Who: 21 years old by December 31 of the year studies start, away from formal education for at least two years, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (or sponsored by a Canadian government agency).
Support at TMU, and other ways in
For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from TMU's own pages.
- Students with a disability
Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) (opens in a new tab)
- “You can begin the registration process as soon as your TMU identity (including your university email) is activated, generally one month prior to the first day of classes.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Step 2: Choose the registration option that best suits your needs, and complete the appropriate Intake Form, including uploading required documentation.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “While an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can be submitted as part of your supplemental materials, it is not appropriate documentation for registration with AAS.” Source (opens in a new tab)
In admission
- “Use this form if you’ve faced a barrier and believe your grades don’t reflect your true abilities.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Keep in mind, if you had a known disability or circumstances that were accommodated by your school (e.g. you received an Individualized Education Plan [IEP]), you’re not eligible for special consideration.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Indigenous students
Getting in: Self-identification and special consideration form (opens in a new tab)
- “We encourage all Indigenous people of Canada* to self-identify on their application for admission.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “If you'd like to share more about yourself on your application, we encourage you to also submit a special consideration form.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “You can also provide insight into any barriers you've experienced that have impacted your academic success and your pathway to university.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Support: Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services (opens in a new tab)
- “Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services offers culturally supportive programs and initiatives to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students at TMU, ensuring access to specialized services that strike a balance between academic excellence and traditional teachings and culture.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Other ways in
Spanning the Gaps: Transition Foundations Program (opens in a new tab). People who have not finished high school or have been out of school for a while and have gaps in the requirements.
- “Don’t worry: our Spanning the Gaps: Transition Foundations Program is here to help you transition into post-secondary education, even if you haven’t finished high school or haven’t been in school for a while.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “We offer tuition subsidies, making the program completely free for eligible learners.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Spanning the Gaps: Indigenous Foundations Program (opens in a new tab). Indigenous community members who want to build writing and critical thinking skills before applying to post-secondary programs.
- “The Spanning the Gaps: Indigenous Foundations Program is for Indigenous community members who want to boost their post-secondary education opportunities and achieve academic success.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Eligible learners can have their tuition 100 percent subsidized.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Mature students
- “You’re at least 21 years of age by December 31 of the year in which you will begin your studies.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “You’ve been away from formal education for at least 2 years.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Every quote was found word for word on the page it links to on 29 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the office before you rely on one. Compare every school's support and access routes.
What do TMU graduates earn?
Statistics Canada does not publish pay by university, only by field for each province's graduates. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
| Field | Two years after (class of 2022) | Five years after (class of 2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer science | $79,700 | $106,600 |
| Engineering | $81,000 | $95,900 |
| Business and commerce | $63,900 | $82,200 |
| Nursing | $80,200 | $86,300 |
| Health sciences and kinesiology | $44,200 | $68,900 |
| Life sciences | $43,000 | $71,300 |
| Math and physical sciences | $61,000 | $84,200 |
| Social sciences | $51,400 | $68,400 |
| Arts and humanities | $41,700 | $60,500 |
| Education (teaching) | $64,900 | $80,500 |
| Fine and performing arts | $33,300 | $49,300 |
What careers do TMU programs lead to?
Two careers per field the school teaches, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Software DeveloperBuild apps, websites and systems. No licence required, many roads in.$100kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Data ScientistTurn piles of data into predictions and decisions. Math, code and a lot of cleaning up.$96kTypical pay4 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Civil EngineerRoads, bridges, water and buildings. A four-year degree, then a licence that lets you sign the drawings.$101kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Mechanical EngineerMachines, engines, heating systems and factories. The biggest engineering discipline, with the widest choice of employers.$95kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Accountant (CPA)The money behind every business. A degree, a national exam, and a designation that travels.$84kTypical pay6 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Financial AnalystRead the numbers behind a company or a deal and tell people what they mean. A degree, then years of exams.$90kTypical pay4 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Registered NurseCare for patients in hospitals, clinics and homes. In demand everywhere in Canada.$90kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- Nurse PractitionerA nurse with a master's degree who can diagnose, order tests and prescribe. Two degrees, six figures, huge demand.$128kTypical pay8 to 9 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- PhysiotherapistGet people moving again after injury, surgery and illness. A tough master's to get into, then steady work everywhere.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Compare TMU with other universities
Side by side: programs, averages, costs and outcomes.
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Where these numbers come from
Checked 2026-10-10. Every figure is from the school's own pages or a government table; nothing is estimated.
- Residence: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Who gets a room: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab) (torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Scholarships: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab) (torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab) ; torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Fees: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab) (per-program Google Sheets linked there)
- Satisfaction: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab) (NSSE2023surveyresultsFinal.pdf)
- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Books: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab) (torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Entering averages (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Accounting & Finance: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Business Management: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Business Technology Management: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab)
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Social sciencesevery university, ranked