Canada’s most populous province: Toronto, the country’s largest city, the technology cluster of Waterloo, the university city of London and Niagara Falls. Ontario has the most universities and the widest choice of programmes.
Western University
London, Ontario · Through Western International College (Navitas): professional master’s, master’s pathways and International Year One
One of Canada’s leading research universities, in London, Ontario. Western International College (WesternIC), opened in August 2026, teaches the pathway stages; Navitas says its students are fully matriculated at Western. Degrees are awarded by Western University.
- Applications
- MultiPath applies for these routes through Navitas, Western International College’s operator. Standard entry is admission straight into Western’s master’s; the qualifying and advanced pathways start with one or two terms at WesternIC. Direct entry to Western’s undergraduate programmes is also covered: ask us for the requirements.
- Study permit
- WesternIC works under one designated learning institution with Western (Navitas, February 2026), so one study permit covers the pathway and the degree. Western is a public university: master’s students need no attestation letter (applications from 1 January 2026); undergraduates need an Ontario attestation letter.
Scholarships: WesternIC awards for international students who start at WesternIC in a 2027 intake (not for standard entry): International Year One Scholarship CAD 5,000; Postgraduate Scholarship CAD 2,500 for the MEng and Data Analytics pathways; High-Achiever Scholarship CAD 10,000 (competitive); a CAD 1,000 credit for January 2027 starters. Subject to WesternIC’s terms and conditions.
Routes through MultiPath (6)
Master of Engineering (MEng), standard entry
A professional, course-based master’s in Western’s Faculty of Engineering, with an optional co-op term.
- Tuition
- CAD 15,717 a term in tuition, CAD 17,172 a term with compulsory fees and health plans (Fall 2026, draft schedule); about CAD 47,150 in tuition for three terms
- Duration
- 3 terms (12 months); 4 terms with co-op
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5; TOEFL, Duolingo (115) and CAEL also accepted
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Application deadlines
- Rounds: the last round for January 2027 closes on 6 November 2026; May 2027 rounds close 6 November 2026 and 5 January 2027
- Academic entry
- Four-year Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent with at least 70% in the last two years; CV and statement of purpose
- Co-op and work
- Optional co-op term with a 75% average after the second term; international students must find the placement before the end of the third term
MEng Master’s Qualifying Pathway (MQP)
One term at WesternIC (English Boost and one graduate course in Pathway A, or two graduate courses in Pathway B) that counts towards the MEng, then three terms in the MEng.
- Tuition
- WesternIC term: Pathway A CAD 18,502, Pathway B CAD 17,500 for January 2027 (launch-year rate); CAD 22,147 and CAD 20,085 for May 2027. The three MEng terms are billed by Western
- Duration
- 4 terms (16 months) in total
- English
- Pathway A: IELTS Academic 5.5 (Reading and Writing 5.5). Pathway B: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each band)
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Leads to
- Western Master of Engineering
- Academic entry
- As the MEng: Bachelor of Engineering with 70% in the last two years
- Progression
- A 70% average in the WesternIC courses and modules
MEng Advanced Graduate Pathway (AGP)
For engineering graduates missing prerequisite courses: two terms at WesternIC with undergraduate prerequisites and graduate credit, then three terms in the MEng.
- Tuition
- WesternIC stage (2 terms): about CAD 38,200–39,400 for January 2027 (launch-year rate); CAD 40,858–42,920 for May 2027
- Duration
- 5 terms (20 months) in total
- English
- As the MQP (IELTS 5.5 with English Boost, or 6.5)
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Progression
- A 70% average across the two WesternIC terms
Master of Data Analytics (MDA), standard entry
A professional master’s in Western’s Faculty of Science with an experiential learning term, in Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Banking and Insurance, or a generalist stream.
- Tuition
- CAD 20,341 a term in tuition, CAD 21,795 a term with compulsory fees (Fall 2026, draft schedule)
- Duration
- 3 terms (12 months)
- English
- IELTS Academic 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
- Intakes
- September only
- Application deadlines
- First round 15 November; final deadline for international applicants 31 January
- Academic entry
- Four-year bachelor’s in computer science, statistics or a related field with at least 75% in the last two years and the listed mathematics and programming prerequisites
Scholarship: Western MDA scholarships of CAD 5,000 to 17,500 (Western awards; whether pathway students qualify is not stated)
Master of Data Analytics: MQP and AGP
MQP: one WesternIC term with English Boost if needed and one or two prerequisites, then the three-term MDA. AGP: two WesternIC terms for applicants missing more prerequisites.
- Tuition
- MQP term CAD 24,834–26,896 (May 2027); AGP stage CAD 40,221–42,051 (January 2027) or CAD 40,857–42,885 (May 2027)
- Duration
- MQP 4 terms (16 months); AGP 5 terms (20 months)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (Reading and Writing 6.0) with English Boost; 7.0 without
- Intakes
- MQP: September and May; AGP: May and January
- Progression
- 75% in undergraduate courses and 70% across graduate courses
International Year One
- Tuition
- CAD 47,493 for the programme (Science, Social Science, Music); CAD 60,105 for Management and Organizational Studies (January and May 2027 intakes)
- Duration
- 3 terms (4 with English Boost)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each band); 5.5 with English Boost
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Leads to
- Year 2 of a Western bachelor’s degree
- Academic entry
- Year 12 with a strong average; from Kazakhstan, certificate average 3.0 as published by WesternIC, with mathematics for management and science
- Progression
- Cumulative average of 60% (Science, Social Science) or 65% (Management)
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario · University pathway through Wilfrid Laurier International College (Navitas)
A public university in Waterloo, Ontario’s technology hub, with business, economics, computer science and arts programmes and co-op options. Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC) teaches the first stage on the Waterloo campus; some degrees continue at Laurier Brantford.
- Taught by
- WLIC, then Wilfrid Laurier University from year 2
- Study permit
- WLIC states that its letters of acceptance are now issued under Laurier’s designated learning institution number, so moving to Laurier should not need a new study permit; we confirm this for your intake.
Scholarships: WLIC Entrance Scholarship: CAD 5,000 for Foundation or International Year One students, paid as a tuition credit in the second and third terms. Laurier International In-Course Scholarship for WLIC students moving to Laurier: CAD 5,000 in year 2 (automatic) and CAD 5,000 in each of years 3 and 4 with a grade average of 7.0 (about 70%).
Routes through MultiPath (3)
Academic Transition Pathway (ATP I, II and III)
English with credit courses for students who already meet Laurier’s academic requirements but not its English score; you start your degree with transfer credit.
- Tuition
- ATP I CAD 24,311; ATP II CAD 13,931; ATP III CAD 10,470 (2026/27)
- Duration
- ATP I: 2 terms (IELTS 5.0); ATP II and III: 1 term (IELTS 5.5–6.0)
- Intakes
- January, May, September
Foundation (University Transfer Program Stage I)
An eight-course pre-university programme that prepares you for International Year One.
- Tuition
- CAD 26,927 for the programme (2026/27); CAD 28,005 (2027/28)
- Duration
- 2 terms
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Academic entry
- Completed Atestat (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan)
International Year One (University Transfer Program Stage II)
- Tuition
- CAD 34,603 for 10 courses (2026/27); CAD 35,988 (2027/28)
- Duration
- 3 terms
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0) with the ILC101 English course; 5.0 with integrated entry
- Intakes
- January, May, September (BBA: May and September)
- Leads to
- Year 2 of a Laurier honours degree
- Academic entry
- Atestat (5-point scale) average 3.0 in four academic subjects; business and science add mathematics 3.0; BBA 3.5
- Progression
- Arts: grade average 4.00 on Laurier’s 12-point scale (C-); Computer Science: C in two programming courses; BBA: competitive (B- in business courses)
- Co-op and work
- Laurier co-op options in business (up to 16 months), computer science and other science programmes
Toronto Metropolitan University
Downtown Toronto, Ontario · University pathway through Toronto Metropolitan University International College (Navitas)
A large public university in the centre of Toronto, known for career-focused programmes. Toronto Metropolitan University International College (TMUIC) teaches the first stage on the TMU campus; the degree is awarded by TMU.
- Taught by
- TMUIC, then Toronto Metropolitan University from year 2
- Study permit
- Navitas states that TMUIC now works under one designated learning institution with TMU, so International Year One students move into year 2 without a new study permit (February 2026). The DLI number on your letter of acceptance is what counts; we check it with you.
Scholarships: No entrance scholarship is published for 2027. Continuing TMUIC students can receive in-course awards of CAD 250 to 1,000 a term.
Routes through MultiPath (2)
Foundation (University Transfer Program Stage I)
Eight courses (for example calculus, economics, business management, physics or chemistry) that prepare you for International Year One.
- Tuition
- CAD 28,397 for the programme (2026/27); CAD 29,533 (2027/28)
- Duration
- 2 terms
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Academic entry
- Completed Atestat (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan)
- Progression
- Core-course average of 60% (arts) or 65% (commerce, creative industries, engineering, economics, science)
International Year One (University Transfer Program Stage II)
- Tuition
- CAD 36,468 for 10 credits (2026/27); CAD 37,927 (2027/28)
- Duration
- 3 terms
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0) with the ILC101 English course; 5.0 with integrated entry
- Intakes
- January, May, September (Creative Industries progresses in September only)
- Leads to
- Year 2 of a TMU bachelor’s degree
- Academic entry
- Year 12 or equivalent; from Kazakhstan, Atestat average 3.0 in four academic subjects (science and engineering add mathematics and sciences)
- Progression
- Grade average for TMU: Commerce and Creative Industries 2.8; Economics and Finance 2.67; Engineering and Science 2.0; Arts 1.67 (Psychology 3.0)
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University of Niagara Falls Canada
Niagara Falls, Ontario · Private university · Direct application
A private university in downtown Niagara Falls (part of Global University Systems) with programmes approved by Ontario’s ministerial consent and four intakes a year.
- How you study
- On-campus programmes use a flipped classroom (online preparation and in-person sessions). For a post-graduation work permit at least half of the programme must be in class in Canada: UNF says fully online programmes do not qualify, and we confirm the in-person share for your intake.
- Study permit
- UNF is a private institution: master’s students also need an Ontario attestation letter. UNF is listed by IRCC as offering programmes that can lead to a post-graduation work permit.
Scholarships: NextGen Leaders Entrance Award for international students (residents of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan excluded): CAD 4,375 to 10,500 for master’s and CAD 12,040 for the HBBA, deducted over the programme (published for 2026 intakes). Applied Intelligence Scholarship CAD 3,000 for students who pay the deposit by 30 November 2026 for January or April 2027.
Routes through MultiPath (3)
Professional master’s degrees (18 months)
Course-based master’s with a capstone, and an internship or practicum in several programmes.
- Tuition
- Full programme at current published rates (before the NextGen award):
Data Analytics CAD 48,000 · Applied AI CAD 45,000 · Management and Health Care Management CAD 42,750 · MA programmes CAD 39,375 - Duration
- 18 months (five study terms and a break)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (Writing 6.0); Duolingo 120; PTE 61; TOEFL iBT 88
- Intakes
- January, April, July and October
- Application deadlines
- At least 56 days before the term: about 16 November 2026 for January 2027, 15 February 2027 for April, 10 May 2027 for July
- Other costs
- Mandatory fees of CAD 28.20 per credit; graduation fee CAD 250
- Academic entry
- Four-year bachelor’s with a grade average of 3.00 out of 4.33, plus programme prerequisites (for example statistics for Data Analytics, computing for Applied AI)
Scholarship: NextGen Leaders Entrance Award: Data Analytics CAD 10,500 · Health Care Management and Management CAD 7,750 · Applied AI CAD 7,500 · MA programmes CAD 4,375
Graduate Foundation Program
A 12-week term of three academic bridging courses for applicants slightly below master’s entry; UNF recommends it during admission.
- Tuition
- CAD 6,003 on campus
- Duration
- 3 months
- Intakes
- January, April, July, October
- Leads to
- A UNF master’s with a grade average of 3.00 in the programme
- Academic entry
- Four-year bachelor’s with a GPA of at least 2.67 and the master’s English requirement
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration
- Tuition
- CAD 80,040 for the degree before the NextGen Leaders award of CAD 12,040
- Duration
- 4 years (120 credits)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (Writing 6.0)
- Intakes
- January, September/October
- Academic entry
- Secondary school equivalent to the Ontario diploma with six grade 12 university-level courses including English and mathematics, 70% average
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