If you are an international student targeting a Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) degree, Toronto Metropolitan University International College（多伦多都会大学国际学院）(TMUIC) is the pathway college that sits between high school and the second year of a TMU program. Operated by the Navitas group and located in downtown Toronto, TMUIC describes itself as the direct pathway into TMU, and its campus is steps from the university at 424 Yonge Street. This guide collects what the college’s own website publishes about its programs, entry requirements, fees and application support, as accessed on 5 August 2026. TMUIC is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI O265759963292), which matters for study permit applications.
Programs: Foundation and six International Year One streams
Toronto Metropolitan University International Collegeoffers two core program levels. The Foundation program (UTP Stage I) runs for two terms with January, May and September intakes, on the TMU campus, and prepares students who have not yet met university entry requirements; you complete eight courses and need a minimum average in your core courses to progress. The published progression minimums are 60% for Arts, 65% for Commerce, Creative Industries, Engineering, Economics and Finance, and Science. A standout option is the 70% Jump Rule: complete four Foundation classes in a single term with at least 70% in each (excluding ILS/ILC courses) and you can move straight to International Year One without finishing the full Foundation sequence.
The International Year One (UTP Stage II) runs for three terms, also with January, May and September intakes on the TMU campus, and is equivalent to the first year of a TMU degree across six streams: Arts (leading into the Bachelor of Arts), Commerce (with an optional co-op and access to case competitions), Creative Industries, Economics and Finance (with a required internship or co-op option), Engineering (you need a CGPA of 2.0 to enter TMU’s Faculty of Engineering, whose programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board), and Science (CGPA 2.0 into TMU’s Faculty of Science, with streams such as financial mathematics and biology/chemistry/medical physics). Every direct and integrated entry student takes and passes ILC101 in the first term unless exempted, in which case they take ILS101 instead. Courses completed at Toronto Metropolitan University International College carry credit into the TMU major you select.
Entry requirements: age, academics and English
Toronto Metropolitan University International Collegerequires applicants to be at least 17 years old by the last day of their first semester. Academic requirements are listed country by country; for applicants from China, direct entry to International Year One needs a Senior High School (Upper Middle School) Graduation Diploma with a 70% average in four academic subjects; Science also needs 70% in mathematics and one of biology, chemistry or physics; Engineering needs 70% in mathematics, physics and chemistry. For the Foundation program, the Chinese requirement is Senior Middle 2 (Year 11) with a 70% average in four academic subjects. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee admission; the college assesses the complete academic record.
English requirements come in two bands. Direct Entry needs IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0, TOEFL iBT 69, Duolingo 95, or PTE 46 with no band below 42, among others. Integrated Entry, designed for students who need language support in their first term, accepts IELTS 5.0 with no band below 4.5, TOEFL 60, Duolingo 85, or PTE 38 with no band below 34. Scores of IELTS 6.0 (with Reading and Writing at 5.5 or above), TOEFL 79 (minimum 18 in all bands), PVT 61 or Duolingo 100 exempt students from the ILC101 course. If your English is at IELTS 4.5, the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, run with the TMU English Language Institute and available only for the Fall intake, may be the route for you. Note that Canadian visa authorities may place additional English requirements on applicants from certain countries, so check the visa guidelines alongside the published college requirements.
Costs for 2026/27 and scholarships
Toronto Metropolitan University International Collegepublishes fees for the 2026/27 academic year in Canadian dollars: International Year One (UTP Stage II) costs $36,468 for three terms, and the Foundation program (UTP Stage I) costs $28,397 for two terms. Additional programs include the Integrated Term at $3,648, the ILC101 course at $3,648, the EAP program at $8,422 and Engineering/Science Fundamentals at $14,198.50. Compulsory per-term charges are ancillary fees of $324, medical insurance of $302 and a Critical Thinking I tutorial of $276. Program fees assume a 10.0 course count at $3,646.80 per 1.0 credit, so taking more courses adds fees, and the website suggests budgeting $70-$150 per course for books and supplies. For comparison, the 2025/26 rates were $35,752 (UTP Stage II) and $27,840 (Foundation), so the annual adjustment is normal and the current published table is authoritative.
Scholarships and bursaries exist but are modest: each semester TMUIC awards three students an Academic Distinction Scholarship worth $1,000, requiring full-time study, competencies in all courses the previous semester and no outstanding fees; the Navitas group also runs a family bursary for the second and subsequent family members studying at Navitas institutions. Tuition is paid through the Flywire payment portal, which supports 140+ currencies, local payment methods from many home countries and a 24/7 multilingual support team.
Application process and support services
You can apply to Toronto Metropolitan University International Collegedirectly through the StudyLink student application portal on the college website, or through an authorized education agent; agents must hold a signed agreement and are monitored by the college. After receiving a Letter of Offer, the acceptance sequence is: sign the Acceptance of Offer document and pay through StudyLink or the payment portal; pay the deposit to secure your place and receive your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL); then gather your documents and apply for a Canada study permit as early as possible. The college’s Canada Study Permit Team answers questions and walks students through the permit application, with confidential support at every stage. Key dates published for 2026: the Winter term runs 12 January to 10 April, the Summer term 4 May to 30 July, and the Fall term 14 September to 11 December, with orientation for new students the week before classes; the 2027 Fall term runs 13 September to 10 December. All dates are subject to change and the website is the final authority.
Student life support starts before arrival: the accommodation pages list partner residences including Avant Toronto (342 beds, across the street from the TMU quad, with shared and private floor plans), Parkside Student Residence and Casita, plus TMU’s off-campus housing listings, and there are pre-departure and arrival orientation resources. Being in downtown Toronto means easy access to co-op and internship ecosystems, restaurants, arts and culture, which the college highlights alongside TMU’s experiential learning claim that 95% of its programs offer such experiences.
International student guide summary
Toronto Metropolitan University International Collegeis a practical route for international students who want the structure of a pathway program plus guaranteed progression into TMU’s second year: choose Foundation (two terms) or International Year One (three terms), match your academic and English profile to the direct or integrated requirements, budget around $36,468 for UTP Stage II or $28,397 for Foundation in 2026/27, and follow the offer acceptance and study permit steps with the college’s support team. Watch three details: Engineering and Science have subject-specific minimums and CGPA gates; EAP entry is Fall-intake only; and visa English requirements can exceed the published college minimums. This guide reflects the official website as of 5 August 2026, and fees, requirements and dates are subject to change without notice on the official pages. If you want to map your academic background and budget against the current TMUIC requirements, our advisors at this site can help you work through the details.