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he University of Ottawa receives more than 75,000 applications for admission into the various programs offered by the university. The University of Ottawa offers more than 450 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It also offers various Doctorates, Certificates, and Associate programs through its 10 faculties.
UOttawa has a total enrollment of around 42,000 students, including graduates and doctoral students, out of this around 17% are international students. The university invites applications from international applicants for fall and winter sessions.
University of Ottawa Admission Deadlines
The University of Ottawa accepts applications for admission from international students only during Fall and Winter intakes. International applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible because it can take up to six months to obtain a student permit to study in Canada depending on the applicants’ country.
The deadline date to submit the application and the documents to Ottawa are mentioned in the table below
| Term | Application Deadlines | Submission of Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | February 1, 2021 March 1, 2021 April 1, 2021 | March 30, 2021 April 30, 2021 April 30, 2021 |
| Winter 2021 | Closed (October 25, 2021) | October 31, 2020 |
Application deadlines for programs taught in French, courses under the Faculty of Education, and all the Graduate courses vary from that of the undergraduate courses.
University Of Ottawa Admission Requirements
Highlights
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | UG: University Application Portal PG: Ontario University Application |
| Application Fee | UG: 19 USD PG: 83 USD |
| Acceptance Rate(2021) | 15.3% |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
| Academic Calendar | Semester based |
| Intake Season | Fall and Winter |
| Student to Faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Language Proficiency requirement | English and/or French |
University of Ottawa International Student Admission
As of 2019, the University of Ottawa is home to more than 7000 international students studying at various levels in the university. International applicants who desire to complete their higher education in Canada at uOttawa will have to satisfy certain additional requirements to gain admission.
Country-Specific Academic Requirements
uOttawa provides the equivalent of the academic qualification of a student who has completed his/her high school outside of Canada. Some of the minimum admission requirements according to the relevant country has been given in the table below:
| Country | Level of study required for admission |
|---|---|
| India | Higher Secondary School Certificate |
| Bhutan | Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate |
| China | Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate or The Senior High School Graduation Diploma |
| Malaysia | Sijil Tinggi Pelarajan Malaysia (STPM) (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) |
| Pakistan | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education or Higher Secondary School Certificate or Intermediate Certificate Examination |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan GCE A Levels |
Language Proficiency Requirements
All international applicants applying to study in Canada at the University of Ottawa must be proficient in either English or French to be eligible for admission at the University of Ottawa.
English Language Requirements
International students applying for English-language programs and have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where English is the only language of instruction must submit an official score in one of the English language tests.
| Test | Overall Score | Writing Section | Listening Section | Reading Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6.5 | – | – |
| TOEFL iBT | 88 | 22 | – | – |
| TOEFL PBT | – | 22 | 20 | 22 |
| CAE | C1 | – | – | – |
| PAE | 60 | 60 | – | – |
TOEFL and IELTS code for uOttawa: 0993
French Language Requirements
| Test | Minimum Required Score |
|---|---|
| DALF | C1/C2 |
| DELF | B2 |
| TEF Etudes | B2 |
| TCF | B2 |
| TestCan | 4 |
Application Requirements for University of Ottawa
- Academic transcripts and previous academic records in English certified or notarized. The applicants must have 70% to 75% or above marks in their academics.
- Along with the Nonrefundable application fee, the applicant may submit the online application.
- English language proficiency has to be demonstrated through standardized tests taken for the purpose like IELTS, TOEFL, etc. Or French language proficiency
- Financial documents showing enough funds to cover the fees. Under SDS rules GIC account with 10,000 CAD needs to be opened either with Scotia or ICICI bank.
- Statement of purpose
- Passport Copy ID pages
- The courses’ requirements differ from one another and the applicants are requested to go through the requirements of the chosen courses carefully before starting their application.
- Financial Support documents
- Valid student permit or a visa issued from the Canadian government.
- Health Certificate
Visa Requirements for International Students
International applicants who receive their acceptance letter from the University of Ottawa are advised to apply for the required visa/student permit as soon as possible. To study at uOttawa or any other Canadian institution, applicants need a Canadian student visa also known as a Study Permit and a temporary resident visa.
Applicants are required to provide the following documents for both the study permit and the temporary visa:
- Valid passport
- Specified application fee (billed in CND)
- The offer of admission received
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Medical exam
- Biometrics
Applicants must note that while the required documents are the same for both permits, their applications have to be submitted separately. Moreover, this whole process may take up to six months.
University of Ottawa Undergraduate Admission
The University of Ottawa offers more than 100 undergraduate courses in the field of Art, Education, Engineering, Health Science, Law, Management, Science, Medicine, Social Sciences. Some of the courses are available in both English and French.
Applicants must also keep in mind that the programs offered by the faculty of law, education, and medicine have a different application process and applicants must contact the respective Faculty before applying
Where to Apply: University of Ottawa Undergraduate Application Portal / University’s online application system
Application Fee: 19 USD
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts
- Translated in English or French based on the program applying for.
- SAT Score is recommended
- Letter of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Audition tape(music programs)
- Portfolio(Arts programs)
Each program has specific prerequisites. Applicants are required to fulfill these requirements to secure admission to the undergraduate program offered by the University of Ottawa.
| Course | Specific Admission Requirement |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Maths & Calculus in Senior Secondary |
| Acting | Letter of Motivation Audition |
| B.Sc or Chemical Engg. | Maths & Calculus in Senior Secondary Two of the following: Physics, Chemistry or Maths A combined average of at least 70% marks |
| Biochemistry or Biology | Maths & Calculus in Senior Secondary Two of the following: Physics, Chemistry or Maths A combined average of at least 70% marks |
| Chemical Engineering | Maths & Calculus in Senior Secondary Two of the following: Physics, Chemistry or Maths A combined average of at least 70% marks |
| B. Com | Maths & Calculus in Senior Secondary |
| Computer Engineering | Maths & Calculus in Senior Secondary Two of the following: Physics, Chemistry or Maths A combined average of at least 70% marks |
| Economics | Calculus is strongly recommended |
| Electrical Engineering | Maths & Calculus in Senior Secondary Physics, Chemistry A combined average of at least 70% marks |
| Health Sciences | Biology and Chemistry |
| Integrated Food Science | Biology, Chemistry, & Maths Letter of Motivation, A combined average of at least 65% marks |
| Mathematics & Economics | Maths & Preferably Calculus A combined average of at least 70% marks |
| Nursing | Minimum 65% marks in Chemistry and Biology |
University of Ottawa Graduate Admission
The University of Ottawa offers a diverse range of courses in the field of communication, Physics, Computer Sciences, Earth Sciences, Health Administration, Law, Mathematics, Music, Microbiology, Philosophy, and more. The requirements and deadlines of every graduate program vary.
Basic Requirements
Applicants applying to Master’s and graduate diploma programs must:
- Hold an honors bachelor’s degree of 3/4 years from a recognized university.
- Applicants must have an average of 70%, or B grade (calculated using your last 20 courses)
Where to Apply: OUAC Applications
Application fee: 83 USD
Some popular PG courses offered by the University of Ottawa along with the deadline for international applicants and requirements are mentioned below
| Course | Academic Requirement | English Language Proficiency |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Professional(24 Months ) | Three years of work experience, Interview, GMAT/GRE/TAGE-MAGE Score, Two Letter of Recommendations, Interview Statement of Interest | TOEFL iBT: 100 IELTS: 7 PTE: 68 |
| Master of Chemical Engineering | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, Two Letter of Recommendations | TOEFL PBT: 550 TOEFL iBT: 79-80 IELTS: 6.5 |
| MA in Communication | Two Letter of Recommendations, Telephonic interview, Letter of intent | TOEFL PBT: 600 TOEFL iBT: 100 IELTS: 7.0 |
| Master of Computer Science | B+ or higher in a related honor’s bachelor’s degree; Two Letter of Recommendations, Preference Form. | TOEFL PBT: 570 TOEFL iBT: 88-89 IELTS:6.5 |
| Master of Neuroscience | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with B+ or higher, Two Letter of Recommendations, Letter of Intent of max 3 pages | TOEFL PBT: 600 TOEFL iBT: 100 IELTS: 7.0 |
Note: IELTS score represents the score applicants must have overall and at least in three components of the papers
Additional requirements: Official Transcripts of all the previous academics, CV/Resume, and Health Certificate
Most of the graduate programs are highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. In the Fall of 2018, the university received around 8600 applications for admission into graduate programs out of which only 1600 were offered admission.
The admission office of uOttawa reviews each application comprehensively. Applicants are encouraged to focus on each aspect of their application. The admission decisions are notified via official email.
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