Cybersecurity at Ontario Tech: Admission Average
Ontario Tech University · Oshawa, ON
What average do you need for Cybersecurity at Ontario Tech?
Cybersecurity at Ontario Tech University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #2 of 12 Ontario Tech programs by admission average.
One of Canada's most focused and hands-on cybersecurity programs.
How competitive is it?
Ontario Tech is the only university we track that offers Cybersecurity under this name.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- One additional U/M course
- Computer Science (recommended)
First-year courses
- Discrete Mathematics
- Programming I & II
- Computer Architecture
- Intro to Information Security
These are typical for Cybersecurity programs across Canada. About the Cybersecurity degree
After a Cybersecurity degree
Cybersecurity usually takes 4 years.
- Cybersecurity Analyst – $75,000 to $150,000
- Carleton (Ottawa) and UNB have Canada's most established cybersecurity programs with direct federal government connections.
- Co-op or internship experience is critical - most employers hire for demonstrated skills, not just the degree.
- Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP) alongside the degree significantly improve job prospects.
Applying to Ontario Tech
Ontario Tech University (formerly UOIT) is one of Canada's newest universities, founded in 2002 with a mandate to focus on technology, sustainability, and health. Every program integrates technology into its curriculum. Located in Oshawa in the Durham Region east of Toronto, Ontario Tech has strong ties to the automotive sector, nuclear energy, and digital media industries.
Ontario Tech University is in Oshawa, ON, was founded in 2002 and has about 12,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Ontario Tech's nuclear engineering and automotive engineering streams are unique in Canadian higher education.
- The cybersecurity program is among the most hands-on in Canada, with real lab infrastructure.
- Oshawa's cost of living is significantly lower than Toronto, and the Durham Region is growing rapidly.
Other Ontario Tech programs
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Automotive Engineering – high 80s
- Nuclear Engineering – high 80s
- Health Sciences (BHSc) – high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Digital Media Design – high 80s
- Business & IT – high 80s
- Energy Systems Engineering – high 80s