Transferring to and from Ontario
Transferring to and from Ontario
This page explains what to expect when transferring to or from Ontario, what documentation may be required and how to plan ahead.
Understanding transfer across provinces and countries
Learners may move into Ontario from another province or country or leave Ontario to continue their studies elsewhere. While postsecondary education systems share similarities, requirements and outcomes can vary when learning crosses borders.
ONTransfer provides official information and tools to help you explore transfer options and understand how learning may be assessed.
Before applying, it is important to consider:
- collecting copies of course outlines or syllabi
- understanding how your credential may be evaluated
- confirming admission and transfer requirements early
Transfer into Ontario
If you completed postsecondary education outside Ontario and want to study at an Ontario college, university or Indigenous Institute, your previous learning may be considered for admission or transfer credit.
Transferring from Ontario
Institutions in other provinces or countries will assess your Ontario education based on their own admission and transfer policies. Requirements and outcomes may differ by jurisdiction and program.
What to expect
Institutions will review your education based on their own admission and transfer policies. Outcomes may vary by institution and program. Transfer credit is not automatic and depends on the receiving institution’s policies and program requirements.
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How transfer decisions are made
When learning crosses jurisdictions:
- admission and transfer credit decisions are always made by the institution you are applying to
- outcomes may differ even for similar programs
- some learning may be partially recognized or used for admission only
Even when full transfer credit is not granted, previous learning may still be considered for admission or program placement.
Tips for planning a cross-jurisdictional learning:
- start researching options early
- keep copies of transcripts and start collecting course outlines or syllabi
- ask institutions about timelines and documentation requirements
- use ONTransfer tools to understand Ontario credentials and pathways
Planning ahead helps reduce delays and uncertainty.
Transferring within Canada
Most provinces in Canada have a service like ONTransfer. You can find their links here:
- Alberta: Transfer Alberta
- British Columbia: BC Transfer Guide
- Manitoba: Campus Manitoba
- New Brunswick: New Brunswick Credit Transfer Portal
- Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia Higher Education Gateway
- Quebec: Credit Transfer among Quebec Universities
- Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Postsecondary Online Transfer Guide
Learn more and explore your options
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