Applying as an International Student
In 2024, the University of Toronto was ranked number one in Canada for Medicine in the QS Rankings. We were also ranked in the world’s top three universities for Clinical Medicine in the 2023 National Taiwan University Rankings. And Temerty Faculty of Medicine was named among the world’s top three Best Universities for Clinical Medicine by the 2024 U.S. News & World Report.
Please take a moment to review our admissions requirements and application programs outlined below.
For fall 2025 entry, a limited number of supernumerary spaces will be allocated to specific international training programs that have contractual arrangements with the MD Program.
These supernumerary seats are non-funded seats and, as such, applicants who are considered through the International application stream must be enrolled in specific international training programs and cannot be citizens or permanent residents (landed immigrants) of Canada.
Email UME Enrolment Services if you have any questions regarding your eligibility to apply.
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APPLICANT TYPE |
INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE |
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE |
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DEGREE |
Completion of a non-medical bachelor's degree equivalent to a four-year bachelor’s degree in Canada with World Education Services (WES) transcript assessment No WES Assessment required for applicants who completed their studies in the US. |
Completion of Master's or PhD (See undergraduate requirements as well) |
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PREREQUISITE COURSES |
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MINIMUM UNDERGRADUATE OMSAS GPA REQUIREMENT |
3.6 |
3.3 |
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MCAT SCORE |
Threshold score of 125 in each section, with an allowance of 124 in one section. |
Threshold score of 125 in each section, with an allowance of 124 in one section. |
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ACADEMIC EXPLANATIONS |
Optional |
Optional |
See the complete chart of Academic Requirements and an outline of Non-Academic Requirements.
It is not necessary to undertake a pre-medical program as long as you meet our academic requirements.
If you have not yet completed a bachelor’s degree, you may be interested in learning more about the degree programs offered at the University of Toronto.
MD/PhD Program
Our MD/PhD Program, the largest national program of its kind, trains and mentors the next generation of clinician scientists.
International students in our MD/PhD program benefit from extensive funding packages and have the opportunity to leverage top researchers in their field of interest. This exciting combined degree program attracts top students from all across North America.
Immigration Information
International applicants selected for admission must obtain a study permit (visa) by the start of the program. The Government of Canada requires that you provide evidence that you are able to pay for your studies before granting a study permit.