Why can I no longer apply to the University of Toronto's MD program as an international student from Fall 2026?
Since July 1, 2025 (covering Fall 2026 admissions), Ontario requires its medical schools to reserve at least 95 percent of their seats for Ontario residents. That rule effectively closed the University of Toronto and other Ontario medical schools to international applicants, so look at schools in other provinces.
Since July 1, 2025 (covering Fall 2026 admissions), Ontario requires its medical schools to set aside at least 95 percent of seats for Ontario residents. In practice, that shuts out international applicants to the University of Toronto's MD and other Ontario schools.
What changed
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Effective from | July 1, 2025 (applies to Fall 2026 admissions) |
| Rule | At least 95 percent of seats reserved for Ontario residents |
| Effect | University of Toronto and other Ontario schools effectively closed to international applicants |
Where international applicants can look
- The guide names McGill and the University of Alberta, both taught in English.
- Universite de Montreal and Universite Laval teach primarily in French.
- Check each school's official page, since admission policies for international students can change.
My Advice
Do not plan your whole application around Ontario schools. Build a shortlist of schools outside Ontario, and for each one confirm the language of teaching and whether it currently accepts international applicants.
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