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More high school students choose UOIT first
January 17, 2012
OSHAWA, ON. - More high school students than ever before are choosing the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) as their first choice to pursue their university education. According to the latest numbers from the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) UOIT received 1,367 first-choice applications from Ontario secondary school students, an increase of 8.8 per cent (Ontario average: 2 per cent), representing the highest year over year increase among Ontario universities. The number of second-choice applications to UOIT rose by 10.8 per cent (Ontario average: 1.8 per cent) with third-choice applications up by 4.8 (Ontario average: 1.9).
“We are very excited that increasingly more students are choosing UOIT as their first choice to apply to university, “said Victoria Choy, registrar. “These numbers demonstrate UOIT’s growing reputation for student success and relevant, hands-on experience delivered in a technology-enriched learning environment. Our graduates are prepared to hit the ground running and this is resonating with our applicants, their parents and future employers.”
The OUAC numbers released on January 12 also indicate that UOIT received 7,759 applications from Ontario high school students for the 2012/2013 academic year. This represents a 9.4 per cent year-over-year increase. The Ontario average is 2.4 per cent.
UOIT offers market-driven programs that prepare our graduates to thrive in the 21st-century workplace. Many programs are unique in Ontario and Canada. The university also makes it easier than ever to turn a college diploma into a degree, thanks to agreements with several partner institutions, by offering distinct pathways for college graduates to receive advanced standing in a number of degree programs.
About UOIT
UOIT delivers a leading-edge learning environment that uniquely combines academic knowledge, research opportunities, hands-on skills and a vibrant student life. More than 8,400 undergraduate and graduate students are taught by world-class professors who are experts in their field. Ontario's first laptop-based university, UOIT offers a diverse array of challenging undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the faculties of Business and Information Technology; Education; Energy Systems and Nuclear Science; Engineering and Applied Science; Health Sciences; Science; and Social Science and Humanities. UOIT's commitment to research excellence and innovation has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards, including five prestigious Canada Research Chairs, with another four in development, and six industrial research chairs. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 905.721.8668.
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Melissa Levy
Communications and Marketing
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
905.721.8668 ext. 2513
melissa.levy@uoit.ca
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