Choosing your future path is one of the most important decisions you have to make and education is a valuable companion throughout your journey. Remember, the primary responsibility for the costs of postsecondary education rests with students and their families. That is why it's so important to begin planning for your education early.

Ontario offers a wide range of postsecondary options for those wanting to study in the province. There are:

• 18 universities
• 25 colleges of applied arts and technology
• agricultural colleges
• colleges of health science
• a college of art and design
• a military college
• privately funded degree-granting institutions
• apprenticeship opportunities
• registered private career colleges

The information on this site is your gateway to the many postsecondary education options in Ontario. You will find information about what financial assistance options are available from government and non-government sources, application procedures, definitions of educational terms and contact information for various institutions.

Quick Links

• Ontario Universities' Application Centre - Computerized Application Services
• Ontario College Application Services - How to Apply
• Applying for a Study Permit outside Canada
• Map of Ontario Universities (PDF - 17K)
• Map of Ontario Colleges (PDF - 18K)
• Apprenticeship office locations
• Registered Private Career Colleges
• Privately-funded degree-granting institutions
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Forms