University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Where do I begin with this school.... They call themselves the University of Ontario Institute of TECHNOLOGY but can't process payments via credit cards, and if you get help from OSAP you can't do monthly payments they want the money all at once but yet other colleges and universities offer that option, hell, even Durham College located right next door to them take credit card payments for tuition and just about anything else. The staff of the institution are extremely rude. The list goes on with that school. The one thing they actually have going for them is the profs outside of that I wouldn't bother with this school.
By Toni Patman (Jul, 2017) | Reply

Love the school so much. Great people, great profs. All classes are well taught. Beautiful campus. Only con is the library being too small, but otherwise its a great school. Highly suggest it to anyone
By Riyaz Kassam (Jul, 2017) | Reply

If you're interested in a really vibrant campus life (especially if you're into activities in the arts), I would suggest going away to another school; UOIT just isn't quite set up to provide an ideal, social first year experience like other schools will offer. However, educationally, I have had an excellent time here. Versus larger schools (like Dalhousie), the experience is much more personal. For example, instead of being matched to a different advisor every time I need an appointment (and waiting two weeks), mine is always available and knows me and all of my individual concerns without having to constantly start from scratch. When it comes to the professors, I have felt that the vast majority are truly invested in my success. The program (accounting) is no easier than any other I have taken, but there has been support every step of the way from both student services and faculty. Ultimately, this approach makes sense; the school cannot simply coast by on a well established name, and it's therefore in their interest to see students build their reputation through actual career success! I don't regret coming here at all, and have had an experience that compares very favourably in many ways to the others schools I have attended. It depends on what you're looking for and what your priorities are. I honestly came here because it was close to home and the most financially sensible choice when I switched programs, but knowing what I do now after almost four years, I would happily make it again.
By Axel Soos (Jul, 2017) | Reply

The university is still young, which entails more need for expansion and growth as a school and campus community. Program wise, I can only speak for the Engineering program. Professors are generally pretty good. Course load can be difficult at times, but manageable. In terms of school community, it is simply not all there yet. Exciting events such as ski trips, bubble soccer, and various clubs are available. Additionally, productive functions such as co-op workshops, engineering society, networking events, and job fairs are present. However, many students commute which means after 5pm, the campus will be less lively and there isn't much environment where you can just go to hang out with friends between classes - a lounge type setting. The facilities such as the library or gym are generally good. However, especially during midterm or exam periods, there is a major lack in places to study. The university is expanding bit by bit in different aspects, such as: adding a new building for classes and registrar's office, and more residence building development.
By Devanté W. (Jun, 2017) | Reply

It is very small, the staff are rather rude, and it seems that they are more interested in finding weak students rather than helping them. I took one year and then transferred to a different university, while it is just as hard, at least now I have people who actually want to help me, when I pay them.
By Osman Malik (Jul, 2016) | Reply

Amazing University, its growing so fast, every year it seems theres another major building on campus. Easy to find good co-op oppertunities, (especially in automotive and energy fields with GM and OPG being as close as they are).
By Madison Bratina (Jul, 2016) | Reply

The newest university in Canada, the school is fresh, high tech, easy to commute to, and is open 24 hours a day. Great facilities!
By Peter Yousef (Jul, 2016) | Reply

I believe that this university really does have a lot to offer. I decided to go to UOIT not because the standards were lower at the time, but due to the amount of care the professors had shown to the students. This school really does have much to offer however the only thing I really didn't like was the split in the campuses. SSH was located in downtown as supposed to the many other faculties up North.
By Kaini Ragavan (Jul, 2016) | Reply

Great university. Profs are very good, knowledgeable, prepared, and helpful especially in the office hours. The lecture halls, labs and tutorial rooms, are really good, and comfortable.
By Maciej Bartosz Łącki (Jul, 2016) | Reply

Pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Felt like a giant highschool. It was a good transition university for me, I transferred to UofT in my second year of undergrad. Their biology program was very basic, did not offer any room for specialization. On the plus side, the facilities are super new, and the buildings are all close together so there isn't much travel time between classes.
By Lari Ferg (Jul, 2016) | Reply

Mostly great professors. Small classrooms means you get face to face time with the Profs a lot. Beautiful campus, and lots of parking. Courre material is not too heavy, and not too light. Mostly all the lectures are available in PDF format online.
By Muhammad Rajput (Jul, 2016) | Reply

I like that the campus is small and easy to get around. The software that is included on the laptop program is great, meaning you can work from your home with a license (NX, Carsim, Matlab...). Nothing on Teamcenter for the Engineering students to my knowledge, but there is a course in Durham College which deals with Teamcenter. Professor quality is reasonable, you have some that are more difficult to understand than others (especially in higher years) but generally everyone is willing to help you. The only thing I guess which bothered me was that there could be a tad bit more study space, sometimes during exams it is difficult to find a comfortable working area in the library. However, there are a few other spaces on campus, like the DC buildings and ACE.
By Alexander Levenko (Jul, 2015) | Reply

I am studying mechanical engineering at this school and the applications through the use of technological software are fantastic! However this school has a very high dropout rate and is one of the most expensive institutions in the country. Great co-op and internship opportunities, while the school takes pride in employing incredibly intelligent professors. You are given chances to perform your own projects and collaborate with other students. Many people are not satisfied on the subject of the mandatory laptops. Personally, I find it very convenient to have all of my simulation, MATLAB and NX CAD software, Microsoft office etc. always with me. The course load is very challenging, they want you to excel and absorb the most amount of knowledge by the time you graduate so you are ready for the work place, or academia. I think what is key to note about this University over others, is to keep in mind that it is a STEM school. The term implying, Science - Technology - Engineering - Mathematics. The employment rate for graduated students is impressively high within 6 months after graduation, speaking in terms of the entire school. If you are interested in engineering, I recommend this exponentially growing University, that has ten folded in population since opening. The research being done here is inspiring, and students in their fourth year get to participate in CAPSTONE projects, work that is being supervised under a faculty member. This institution is under rated. Many schools don't take on 6 courses a semester, but here you do at least half your degree. The school is hardly over a decade in age and it has already accomplished so much. One improvement the University needs is an increase in overall school spirit. The campus isn't large and has pretty well two pubs. Not entirely feasible for an engineering student to attend those weekly pub nights with a demanding course load, but if you work hard enough you can participate and have fun. The school is located in North Oshawa, so it's important to understand that walking distances to many places is not the most ideal, and all the bars are downtown Oshawa..but you are here for an education right!
By Scott Beemer (Jul, 2015) | Reply

I am studying mechanical engineering and I love it, it is very easy to succeed at this school given all the resources and help the profs and the T.A provide. I love everything about this school, I love that it is small and easy to get around. It is a school for people that really just want to commute and go to school to JUST study. not many parties, but when studying engineering it isn't really a loss.
By Ryan Cecile (Jul, 2015) | Reply

UOIT Is great in many ways. The best thing about it is that all students know each other so it connects them together which makes an enjoyable experience to all students.
By Samer Aldahoudi (Jul, 2014) | Reply

Poor administration makes finding and doing anything very difficult. Scheduling class means that a lab section can literally be during the same time as that classes only lecture. Limited choices of when you can take a class (many cases it only gives one option). Extremely expensive for such a small school located in a cheaper city. The teachers are good and the technology is state of the art which helps engineering students excel
By Brenden Flynn (Jul, 2014) | Reply

Great school with a very friendly atmosphere on campus. Laptop program was an important tool in my studies. I studied criminology there and the professors are up to date with their knowledge and crafty in integrating laptop use to relevance in our field.
By Nicholas (Jul, 2014) | Reply

UOIT students without coop experience don't have the work experience that other Ontario students do. UOIT makes many efforts trying to tie its graduate research to industry. However this very difficult. Without graduate coop students to hire, industry must use other people to turn research into practical implementations. As result there is limited benefit to be gained by industry cooperation with UOIT. The very students most able to contribute and help turn research into practical implementations are not available to gain practical work experience.
By Tim Antoine (Jul, 2013) | Reply