About Ontario Tech University
Ontario Tech University is located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. At the university we combine hands-on learning with innovative and relevant research in a technology-enriched learning environment. Our graduates are prepared with the knowledge and skills needed to excel and lead in the evolving workplace.
Ontario Tech is a vibrant academic community with outstanding support services and globally experienced faculty who challenge our over 10,000 students to push their boundaries of thinking and learning.
Oshawa is the 14th-largest metropolitan area in Canada, meaning that the city has a small community feel with all the conveniences and services of a larger city. Oshawa is located in Durham Region.
Durham Region is one of Canada's fastest-growing economic areas, allowing us to build strong relationships with industry and community partner organizations in the area. Our students apply their knowledge and skills in many experiential learning opportunities and also find permanent employment with many of these partners. Local industries include, but are not limited to:
- advanced manufacturing
- digital technology
- education
- health care
- smart energy
The university is located less than an hour's drive away from Toronto, Canada's largest city. Toronto is one of the world's most diverse cities with 49 per cent of its population born outside of Canada. This diversity is reflected in the many ethnic neighbourhoods and annual festivals celebrating different cultures. Toronto features world-class shops, sporting venues and restaurants, and is home to events such as the Toronto International Film Festival, Canadian International Auto Show and Nuit Blanche, an all-night contemporary art event.
Ontario Tech by the numbers
Within 6 months of graduation:
- 88 per cent of graduates are employed. Of the 88 per cent, 72 per cent are employed within their field of study.
- 38 per cent earn more than $50,000 annually—which is about the Ontario average.
- 22 per cent of our undergraduate students pursue further education or qualifications.
Internationally Ranked:
- Top 3 in Ontario, eighth in Canada, as one of the best universities to study engineering (US News).
- Top 4 in Canada, as one of the best global universities for energy and fuel (US News).
- Top 9 in Ontario, twentieth in Canada, for best global universities (Times Higher Education).
- Top 10 Electrical and Mechanical Engineering program in Ontario (Shanghai Rankings).
Employers that have chosen our graduates:
- Amazon
- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Deloitte
- IBM
- Meta
- Tesla
- Ubisoft
