UofT has some of Canada’s leading engineering programs. Both Core 8 and Engineering Sciences have highly competitive applications.

The application process

All UofT Engineering applicants must complete the Online Student Profile (OSP). Within the OSP, students rank their choices of engineering programs, self-report standardized test scores, self-report secondary school grades, and list their extracurricular activities.

Within the OSP there is a KIRA-administered “Personal Profile.” At the time of writing, the Personal Profile comprises three timed questions, each drawn from its own randomized question bank:

Written response · 300 words · 10 minutes

Students describe their personal engineering motivations and interests, and their future engineering aspirations.

Video response · 2-min prep · 2-min answer

Students describe their interest in UofT Engineering specifically, including the things about the program or university they are most looking forward to.

Video response · 2-min prep · 3-min answer

Students solve a hypothetical engineering problem that combines creative and technical elements.

What UofT is looking for

UofT looks for unique statements about engineering interest and genuine alignment with what UofT offers. In the third question, evaluators also assess engineering principles and instincts — this is the technical evaluation portion of the Personal Profile.

Application components

How we coach for it

Decode each supplementary or application prompt and what it's really assessing.
Build a profile and narrative that's competitive across multiple programs at once.
Practise written and video components with structured, honest feedback.
Keep every word authentically yours — we teach the how, you do the writing.

Frequently asked

Last updated: June 2026

Program requirements and application components change periodically. See UofT Engineering's official admissions site for full program information.

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