Participants must have the proper documentation allowing them to enter and study in Canada. This usually involves obtaining a study permit. Further information on this topic can be found on the Government of Canada website (Study in Canada as an international student).

The University of Toronto is considered a designated learning institution (DLI) by the Government of Canada. The DLI number for the University of Toronto is O19332746152. For more information, please see the Government of Canada’s list of DLIs.

You may also check the current estimated processing times of immigration applications.

Participants who plan to join at the full clinical participation level must obtain an Education License/Certificate from the RCDSO for the duration of the program (see RCDSO website for further information).

Participants should apply for their temporary licenses as soon as they are accepted into the program as the committee reviewing the applications meets on an infrequent basis and it may take several months for a decision to be reached. Upon acceptance into the program participants will be provided with license application information. Until a temporary license is obtained participation in the clinical aspect of the course will be limited to observer status. The granting of this license is not under any jurisdiction of the University of Toronto, either directly or indirectly.

Participants must be enrolled in a health insurance plan for the duration of the program. A health insurance plan may be obtained through the University of Toronto, or a separate provider with a comparable plan. (Further information to be added.)

Tuition fee refunds may be provided in the case where reasonable attempts to obtain visa and/or Educational License/Certificate have been made and were unsuccessful. Proof of such attempts must be provided to our department in order for a refund to be considered.

Please note that the decision to provide refunds is at the sole discretion of Continuing Dental Education (University of Toronto).