Learn more about studying Legal Studies: Alternative Dispute Resolution as an international student.
What Ontario Tech University says about their program:
Satisfy the course requirements for applying to Law school in our Legal Studies program, studying the law's defining features, forms and functions.
Most of today’s controversial issues—whether stemming from political conflict, technological developments, economic inequality or other social changes—are expressed and mediated through law. The Legal Studies program offers you the opportunity to critically explore the social roles of law and its connections with community, government and society from different theoretical perspectives. The program demonstrates a commitment to promoting justice by cultivating active citizenship skills, critical reflection, and respect for diversity, pluralism, equality and equity.
You will be stimulated to appreciate the law in its plural—formal and informal—forms and to evaluate it from diverse perspectives. You will be challenged to question whether law equally responds to the needs of all groups in society, including Indigenous peoples, racial minorities, immigrants, the poor, women, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and persons with disabilities. You will study law in relation to topical themes, including national security, globalization, technology and the environment. You will explore various ways of resolving social conflicts—from traditional court processes to alternative methods of dispute resolution such as mediation.
Legal Studies graduates have knowledge and skills suitable for careers requiring legal research and analysis, policy analysis, human rights advocacy, mediation and/or an understanding of privacy and information access issues. The program also offers preparation for graduate work in legal studies, law school, or paralegal and mediator certification programs.
Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.
Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree in in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.
Minimum score of 70 with no sub-score below 60.
Minimum score of 110 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 120).
Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).
Minimum score of 58
Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20. TOEFL iBT Home Edition results are also considered acceptable. Paper-delivered test results will be reviewed on an individual basis.
The English language test requirement can be waived by one of the following criteria:
The minimum three-year requirement does not include time enrolled in an English as a Second Language program.
some programs require three letters of recommendation)
Ontario Tech University International Merit Awards are for international secondary school students entering an undergraduate program on a study permit. The award is valued at CAD 20,000 over four years for applicants meeting the published GPA threshold, although the current cycle page notes the award is closed for 2026-2027.
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from CAD$29,195 to CAD$39,808 per year
from CAD$20,124 to CAD$30,408 per year
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,933 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,692 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $194 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $75 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $53 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $98 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $283 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $50 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.