Universities in Ontario 2027: Top 10 Fees, Deadlines and Scholarships

Universities in Ontario offer taught master's programs of 12 to 16 months in engineering, analytics, and business. For a taught program you can enroll in, the University of Toronto leads at QS rank #32. If you are reading in October 2026, published fall 2027 deadlines run from 31 January 2027 to 15 April 2027.

• Toronto, Waterloo, Western, McMaster and Queen's are the five highest-ranked Ontario universities in QS 2027.
• Published program fees start at CAD 31,206.15 (INR 20.86 Lakhs) at TMU. York's MBAN reaches CAD 92,960 (INR 62.15 Lakhs).
• Master's students at public Ontario universities do not need a provincial attestation letter for their study permit.
• Study permit applications from 1 September 2026 need proof of CAD 23,448 (INR 15.68 Lakhs) a year for living costs.
• York's MBAN admits only in May, so it has no September 2027 seat.

Top 10 Universities in Ontario for Indian Students

Top universities in Ontario include the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, Western University, McMaster University, and Queen's University. The table follows QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026. Carleton sits in the 801-850 band.

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Universities in Ontario by Applicant Profile

Engineering applicants should look at Toronto, Waterloo, McMaster, Guelph, Carleton and TMU. Analytics and business applicants should look at Western, York, Queen's and Ottawa. In October 2026, routes with fall 2027 intakes are still ahead. York's route starts in May 2027.

Universities in Ontario Deadlines and Intakes for 2027

Published fall 2027 international deadlines in the table run from 31 January 2027 to 15 April 2027. York admits only in May. Queen's reviews applications on a rolling basis.

Universities in Ontario Fees for Indian Students

Program fees in the table start at CAD 31,206.15 (INR 20.86 Lakhs) at TMU. They reach CAD 92,960 (INR 62.15 Lakhs) at York for a full MBAN. Each cell names its own basis, because schools quote annual, total and per-term fees.

Note: As of October 2026, Toronto, Guelph and TMU have published 2026-27 program fees. Waterloo and Western publish per-term fees only. McMaster's 2026-27 MEng fee was not published on the pages reviewed. Guelph's 2027-28 fee is CAD 43,241 (INR 28.91 Lakhs).

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Cost of Living in Ontario by City

Monthly rent for a one-bedroom unit starts at CAD 1,371 (INR 0.92 Lakhs) in London. It reaches CAD 1,761 (INR 1.18 Lakhs) in Toronto. These are CMHC averages for October 2025 and cover rent only, so food, transport and utilities cost extra. Your study permit needs proof of CAD 23,448 (INR 15.68 Lakhs) a year for living costs.

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Universities in Ontario Eligibility and Requirements

Universities in Ontario ask for a four-year bachelor's degree, a B average and an English test score. The rules below come from the program pages of the 10 universities listed.

• Master's programs need a four-year bachelor's degree. TMU accepts a three-year degree only with a master's.
• Minimum marks run from 65 percent at TMU to 75 percent at Waterloo and Western.
• Guelph asks for 70 percent, McMaster for a B- and York for a B+ in the last two years.
• GRE or GMAT is not listed for the engineering and analytics programs in the table.
• The Ottawa MBA needs GMAT 550 or GRE 310. Telfer waives it only for Canadian degree holders.
• IELTS 7.0 is needed at Toronto, Western, York and TMU. Ottawa MBA needs 7.0 with 6.0 in the fourth section.
• McMaster, Guelph and Carleton accept IELTS 6.5. Waterloo lists only subscores, so confirm its overall minimum.
• TOEFL iBT moved to a 1 to 6 scale on 21 January 2026, so check each school's new minimum.
• Keep transcripts, an English score report and your passport ready. TMU also asks for one reference and a statement of interest.

Universities in Ontario Study Permit and Visa Rules

Indian students need a Canadian study permit. Master's applicants at public universities do not need a provincial attestation letter. The rules below come from IRCC.

• Master's and PhD students in degree-granting programs at public institutions are exempt from the PAL from 1 January 2026. They must show proof of the exemption.
• Bachelor's applicants generally need a PAL. Ontario holds 104,780 cap spaces for 2026.
• Proof of funds is CAD 23,448 (INR 15.68 Lakhs) a year for applications from 1 September 2026. It excludes tuition and travel.
• The Student Direct Stream ended on 8 November 2024, so all applications follow the regular route.
• Off-campus work is capped at 24 hours a week during regular terms.

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Scholarships for Universities in Ontario for Indian Students

Scholarships in Ontario include the Lester B. Pearson, Ontario Graduate Scholarship and McMaster Award of Excellence. Most entrance awards below are for undergraduate applicants.

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Jobs After Studying in Ontario and PGWP Rules

A master's degree from an Ontario university qualifies for a PGWP of up to 3 years. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral graduates face no field-of-study requirement.

• A master's of at least 8 months can earn a 3-year PGWP, even if it runs under 2 years.
• Co-op MEng routes at Toronto and Waterloo add work terms during the degree.
• Off-campus work stays capped at 24 hours a week while you study.

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Pick Toronto or Waterloo for engineering with co-op, TMU or Guelph for lower fees and Western or York for analytics.

• Book IELTS Academic soon to meet Western's 31 January 2027 and Waterloo's 1 February 2027 deadlines.
• Submit McMaster's May 2027 application by 31 October 2026 or York MBAN Round 3 by 4 November 2026.
• Apply to Toronto's MEng by 15 April 2027, or by 8 February 2027 for co-op.
• Budget CAD 23,448 (INR 15.68 Lakhs) for proof of funds, plus the tuition in the fees table.