University of Toronto Fall 2027 Admissions: Chinese students require Gaokao scores, IELTS 6.5, and new TOEFL 4.5. Apply by November 7 for early consideration.

The University of Toronto (U of T) undergraduate admissions website has released the application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry, along with the academic and English language requirements for graduates of regular Chinese high schools. Students and parents planning to apply for Fall 2027 entry using Gaokao scores can use this as a preparation guide.

Key Takeaways and Advice for Chinese Students and Parents

According to the official guidelines, Chinese students from regular high schools applying for Fall 2027 entry must meet the following core requirements:

• Academic Requirements: Applicants must provide a high school diploma issued by the Ministry of Education, Academic Proficiency Test (Huikao) scores, and Chinese National University Entrance Exam (Gaokao) scores. SAT or ACT scores are optional, but students applying to the Engineering program must disclose all test scores; AP scores are encouraged if taken. Students enrolled in dual-diploma high school programs (e.g., Sino-American, Sino-British, Sino-Canadian) should apply according to the requirements of their accredited diploma.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS requires an overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and must be achieved in a single sitting. The new TOEFL iBT requires an overall score of 4.5 (Writing 4.5, Speaking 4.0). For the old TOEFL taken before January 21, 2026, the requirement is an overall score of 89, with Speaking and Writing at 22 each. The Duolingo English Test requires an overall score of 120 and a Production score of 120. All scores must be sent directly from the testing agencies, and the name and date of birth on the test registration must match the application. Additionally, all applicants must have a senior English course grade equivalent to Ontario Grade 12 English (ENG4U), which will be included in the admission average.
• Key Deadlines: It is recommended to submit applications by November 7, 2026. The application deadline is January 15, 2027. Document deadlines: January 15 for Engineering and Music; February 1 for other faculties (including Arts & Science, Rotman Commerce, and the U of T Mississauga and U of T Scarborough campuses). Supplementary applications: January 15 for Engineering ESA; February 1 for Computer Science and Rotman Commerce. Admission decisions are released in rounds from January to May, with most being conditional offers pending final grades.

Advice and Reminders: To be considered for the first round of admissions, submit your application by November 7 and complete the next steps listed in the application portal (Join U of T) by December 1. Applications must be submitted through the OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) website. Prerequisite course requirements for each program are subject to the U of T official website. The residence application deadline is March 31.

Source: https://future.utoronto.ca/international-high-school-requirements-country. Policies are subject to the latest official updates.