University of Ottawa
🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario · Canada
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Research
- Co-op
- International Students
- Career Focus
- Scholarships Available
Available through our International Admissions Network. Applications to these universities are supported through our International Admissions Network. Programme availability may vary by intake and institution.
About the University
Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is a research-intensive public university in Canada's capital and a member of the U15 group of research universities. Its bilingual mandate allows students to study in English, French or both, and its downtown location places it beside federal institutions, embassies, hospitals and national research bodies. The university is known for medicine, law, engineering, social sciences and one of the country's largest co-operative education programmes.
Why choose uOttawa?
Research intensity
A U15 research university with major funding across health and science.
Capital city advantage
Direct access to government, policy and international organisations.
World's largest bilingual campus
Study in English, French, or a combination of both.
Extensive co-op
Paid placements with public and private sector employers.
Scholarship opportunities
Merit-based awards available to strong international applicants.
Graduate employability
Well-regarded professional programmes with strong career outcomes.
Popular programmes
Commonly offered study areas. Exact programme availability varies by intake.
- Law
- Health Sciences
- Engineering
- Business
- Computer Science
- Social Sciences
- Arts
International Students
uOttawa's international office supports visa and permit questions, arrival orientation, mentorship, language exchange and career development for international students. The campus hosts hundreds of clubs, and Ottawa itself is a safe, bilingual, highly liveable capital with strong part-time employment options for students.
Admissions
Admission requirements vary by programme, level and intake. Entry is competitive and requirements differ significantly by faculty and intake. Big Uncle Consult assesses your profile honestly, identifies programmes where you are genuinely competitive and guides your documents, references and funding evidence.
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