About General Arts And Science – Science And Engineering Preparation – Ontario Tech University Transfer in Durham College
This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing various science and engineering programs at the Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech). This program offers an opportunity to develop and refine academic skills in the areas of science, mathematics and communication, which are necessary for admission and ultimately provide the foundational knowledge needed to ensure success in subsequent academic studies. Some General Arts and Science courses are also transferable to other post-secondary programs.
This program is two semesters in length and is designed to reinforce key academic skills while providing a broad range of post-secondary courses designed to specifically support future academic and career goals. Students in this pathway are required to complete 13 courses over two semesters.
Graduates of the General Arts and Science program may qualify for admission to and/or advanced standing to pursue additional college or university studies.
Academic qualification equivalents
- completion of all India or state board HSC(XII)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5
- IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20
- PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 L,W,S,R
Durham College Highlights
University type |
Public |
Rank |
Top 50 among Canada’s Research Colleges |
Courses |
More than 140 |
No. of Campuses |
2 |
Employment rate, 2019 |
Around 87%1 |
Application Fee |
75 USD |
English Language Proficiency Tests |
TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent |
Financial Aid for International Students |
Available as Scholarships and Bursaries |
Durham College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
List of other expenses, apart from tuition fee, that an applicant should consider before applying to seek admission at DC is as tabulated below:
Type of Expenditure |
Cost (per month, in USD) |
Residence |
300 to 656 |
Meals |
300 |
Books and Supplies |
375 |
Health Plan |
128 |
Others |
150 |
Total |
1,253 to 1,609 |