Introduction

University of Ontario Institute of Technology, commonly known as UOIT, is a public research university located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. UOIT offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in science, engineering, health and information technology from its main campus, co-located with Durham College located on 160 ha of land in the northern part of Oshawa. The school also operates a secondary campus in Oshawa Center, offering programs in social science and education. There are more than 70 specialized research laboratories and facilities. These facilities show our commitment to attract top scholars and creating a great learning experience.

UOIT implements the model "Technology-Enriched Learning Environment " (TELE), which emphasizes the usage of computer resources through the experience of students. Faculty members encourage students to use laptops or other computing devices to complete assignments, perform laboratory research and interact with teachers in lectures. In the past, all undergraduate programs required students to rent laptops from university in terms of enrollment, although in recent years, many faculties have applied the "bring your own device", the purpose is to both create flexible transformations for users and continue to provide necessary software and support for learning.

Since its inception in 2003, UOIT has rapidly increased the number of students to more than 10,000 according to data provided in 2017 and has attracted hundreds of international students from 70 countries.

According to the ranking of the 2013 Bachelor's Degree University of Maclean, On Campus Rankings 2013 UOIT was ranked 15th in the ranking of universities offering bachelor's degrees in Canada.

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