Physics at UofT: Admission Average
University of Toronto · Toronto, ON
What average do you need for Physics at UofT?
Physics at University of Toronto typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #11 of 16 UofT programs by admission average.
One of Canada's strongest physics departments.
How competitive is it?
UofT is the only university we track that offers Physics 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
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry (recommended)
First-year courses
- Classical Mechanics
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Calculus I & II
- Linear Algebra
- Modern Physics
These are typical for Physics programs across Canada. About the Physics degree
After a Physics degree
Physics usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Research Scientist – $60,000 to $140,000
- Aerospace Engineer – $75,000 to $175,000
- Electrical Engineer – $75,000 to $155,000
- Physics graduates have some of the highest earnings of any science degree - but most go to graduate school or industry (finance, tech) rather than academic research.
- Advanced math (multivariable calculus, differential equations) is essential - strong G12 math is the minimum.
- Physics + CS double majors are in enormous demand for quantitative finance and AI research roles.
Applying to UofT
The University of Toronto consistently ranks among Canada's top two universities and among the top 35 in the world. It is a sprawling, research-intensive institution with three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area. UofT is known for its exceptional depth across virtually every discipline, Nobel-calibre faculty, and strong connections to Toronto's finance, tech, and healthcare industries. The sheer size and academic intensity can be daunting for some students, but those who thrive here benefit from unmatched resources and prestige.
University of Toronto is in Toronto, ON, was founded in 1827 and has about 103,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,200 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15; direct application N/A - OUAC only for Ontario students.
- UofT's supplemental application is taken seriously - generic answers are screened out quickly.
- Grade 12 marks matter most, but Grade 11 marks are used for early conditional offers.
- The internal competition for certain programs (notably Life Sciences to Med) is extremely intense.
Other UofT programs
- Engineering Science – mid-to-high 90s
- Computer Science – low-to-mid 90s
- TrackOne, Undeclared Engineering – low 90s
- Electrical & Computer Eng. – low-to-mid 90s
- Mechanical & Industrial Eng. – low 90s
- Rotman Commerce – low 90s
- Life Sciences (Pre-Med) – high 80s-low 90s
- Cognitive Science – high 80s
- Statistics – high 80s-low 90s
- Architecture – high 80s
- Kinesiology & Physical Education – high 80s
- Arts & Science – high 80s
- Global Affairs – high 80s
- Mathematics – high 80s-low 90s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s