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University of Ottawa
Programs and Admissions
International edition 2024
 This is the
place for
your future

Welcome to the University of Ottawa,

a multicultural crossroads in the heart of
Canada’s capital. Our university offers an
exciting environment where free minds
expand the frontiers of knowledge and foster
new perspectives. Join us for an outstanding
learning experience combining diversity
with academic excellence.

Among the best universities in

Canada and the world1

7 th
Explore Ottawa
in Canada
Ranked among the best Canadian cities for
quality of life, Ottawa is also one of the safest
cities in the country. The National Capital Region,
number one for tech talent labour concentration

137 th in North America, offers countless work

opportunities. The highest employment rate in
Canada means your professional success is
possible here.
in the world

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Over a hundred study groups, mentoring
services and professional and academic
development workshops.

Over 1,000 teaching and research labs

97% placement rate for our graduates2

The largest English-

French bilingual
university in
the world

1. Based on Times Higher Education world university rankings.

2. Employment rate two years after graduation.

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 550 bachelor’s, Honours bachelor’s Offered in French only
Bachelor’s Undergraduate program offered
master’s and doctoral Graduate diploma in English only
Graduate program offered in English only
programs
Master’s
Short duration master’s Minor. Can be added as a second discipline
during undergraduate studies only. Direct
Doctorate (PhD)
admission to this program is not possible.
CO-OP (undergraduate) + Dual fast-track degree
CO-OP (graduate – master’s)
Offered online
See the official list
of programs

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Engineering

Acting (BFA) Philosophy Interdisciplinary
Advanced Materials and Digital Transformation and Innovation
Art History Research in Music
Manufacturing
Contemporary Art Theory Physical Geography (BA) and
Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Geomatics (BSc)
Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Biomedical Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Computer
(3 or 4 years) Piano Pedagogy Research
Engineering
Bilingualism Studies Psychology and Linguistics
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (BASc) Electrical Engineering (BASc) and
Classical Studies Public Relations and Computing Technology (BSc) Computing Technology (BSc) +

Communication Religious Studies + Engineering Management

Communication and Second-Language Teaching Chemical Engineering Entrepreneurial Engineering Design
Political Science (ESL or FLS)
Environmental Engineering
Communication and Sociology Spanish Chemical Engineering (BASc) and Interdisciplinary Applied Artificial Intelligence
Communication et Theatre Computing Technology (BSc)
+
lettres françaises Theatre (MFA) Mechanical Engineering
Conference Interpreting Translation Civil Engineering
Digital Journalism - Chinese-English Civil Engineering (BASc) and Computing Mechanical Engineering (BASc) and
English Visual Arts (BA or BFA) Technology (BSc) + Computing Technology (BSc) +

English as a Second Language Visual Arts (MFA) Computer Engineering Multidisciplinary Design (Experiential
(for non-anglophones only) Computer Science Learning)
World Languages and Cultures
Environmental Studies Physics (BSc) and Electrical
World Literatures and Cultures
Computer Science and Engineering (BASc) +
Ethics and Political Philosophy
MINORS Mathematics (BSc) + Software Engineering
French as a Second Language
(for non-francophones only) African Studies Computer Science Concentration in Systems Science and Engineering
Animal Studies Applied Artificial Intelligence
Geography MINOR
Applied Ethics Data Science (Mathematics [BSc] and
Greek and Roman Studies Computer Science for Scientists
Computer Science [BSc]) +
History Arabic Language and Culture
Computer Science
History and Political Science Asian Studies
Indigenous Studies Celtic Studies
Information Management Creative Writing
Information Studies Digital Cultures Faculty of Health Sciences
Lettres françaises English as a Second Language - basic or
advanced (for non-anglophones only) Audiology Population Health
Lettres françaises (BA) et
éducation (BEd) + Études des Francophonies Food and Nutrition Sciences – Primary Health Care for
French as a Second Language - basic or Dietetics Nurse Practitioners DES
Linguistics
advanced (for non-francophones only) Food and Nutrition Sciences Rehabilitation Sciences
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Geomatics and Spatial Analysis Health Sciences Speech-Language Pathology
Music (BA)
German Language and Culture Human Kinetics
Music (BMus) MINOR
Italian Language and Culture Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Music (MA or MMus) Health Sciences
Latin American Studies Nursing
Music (BMus) and Science (BSc) Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity
+ Professional Writing Occupational Therapy
and Leisure
Music Performance Rédaction professionnelle et édition Physiotherapy
Philosophy Russian Language and Culture
Philosophy and Political Science Spanish

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 Faculty of Science Telfer School of Management
Biochemistry Geology-Physics Accounting Health Administration (MHA)
Biochemistry (BSc) and Chemical Engineering Mathematics Business Administration (MBA) Healthcare Analytics
(BASc) (Biotechnology) +
Business in Complex Project Health Systems
Biology Mathematics and Economics Leadership Human Resource Management
Bioinformatics Ophthalmic Medical Technology Business Technology International Management
Biomedical Science Physics Management
+
Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Business
Biopharmaceutical Science with option in Chartered Professional Accountancy Administration (MBA)
Genomics or Medicinal Chemistry Physics (BSc) and Electrical Commerce and Management Law (LLL) / Master of Business
Chemical and Environmental Toxicology Engineering (BASc) + S + Administration (MBA) +
Physics-Mathematics Commerce (BCom) and Juris Management +
Chemistry Science, Society and Policy Doctor (JD) +
Marketing
Earth Sciences Statistics Executive Business Administration (EMBA)
Environmental Geoscience Minors
MINORS Executive Health Administration (EMHA)
Environmental Science with option Management
in Conservation and Biodiversity, Biophysics
Environmental Geochemistry and Life Sciences Finance
Ecotoxicology, or Global Change
Environmental Sustainability
Financial Mathematics and
Economics
Faculty of Education
Programs require
prior university studies
Geology

Formation à l’enseignement Education DES

Teacher Education

Faculty of Social Sciences

African Studies International Development and
Faculty of Law
Some programs requiring
Anthropology Globalization prior university studies

Anthropology and Sociology International Economics and

Development Civil Law (LLL) and International Juris Doctor (JD)
Communication and
International Studies and Development and Globalization (BSocSc) National Program (LLL)
Political Science +
Modern Languages Laws
Communication and Sociology
Mathematics and Economics
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
Philosophy and Political Science
Criminology
Political Science
Faculty of Medicine
Programs requiring
Criminology and Feminist and prior university studies
Gender Studies Political Science (BSocSc) and
Juris Doctor (JD) +
Clinical Psychology Anatomical Sciences Education Translational and Molecular Medicine
Public Management and Governance
Economics Biochemistry - Master of Science (Biochemistry)
Psychology (BA)
Economics and Political Science Epidemiology - Master of Science (Cellular and
Psychology (BSc) Molecular Medicine) +
Economics and Public Policy Health Professionals Education
Public Administration - Master of Science
Environmental Economics and Microbiology and Immunology
Public Policy (Microbiology and Immunology) +
Public Administration and Neuroscience
Environmental Sustainability Political Science - Master of Science (Neuroscience)
Population Health Risk Assessment and +
Experimental Psychology Public and International Affairs Management
Feminist and Gender Studies - Doctorate of Philosphy
Social Sciences in Public Health (Biochemistry) +
Interdisciplinary Studies Science Cellular and Molecular
Feminist and Gender Studies and Political - Doctorate of Philosophy (Cellular and
Social Work Medicine Molecular Medicine) +
Science
Sociology - Doctorate of Philosophy
Feminist and Gender Studies
and Sociology (Microbiology and Immunology) +
MINORS
Globalization and International - Doctorate of Philosophy
Social Impact
Development (Neuroscience) +
African Studies
History and Political Science
International Development

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 Important
dates
If you’re starting your
undergraduate studies
in September 2024

For official dates,

see our website

Starting in September

Start preparing your application for admission.

Application period opens on ouac.on.ca.

Starting in October

Submit the documents listed in your student

Apply for
file on uoZone that you have.
admission
January

Complete uploading your documents using

the uoDoc application.

Undergraduate studies: step by step

Recommended deadline for making your
guide to preparing your application
admission application, considering the time
you should allow for your study permit
and visa applications.

April

Recommended time to apply for your Graduate studies: step by step guide
study permit. to preparing your application

April 1: Application deadline.

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 Submit your application
You must apply for admission through the
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
website.

If you’re applying for admission to a university

program in Ontario for the first time, you’ll have
to create an OUAC account.

Complete the application for admission on

the OUAC website.

If you select more than one program, enter

your choices clearly in order of preference.

Pay the OUAC application fees.

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Before you apply
We’ll email you instructions to access
Check out the admission requirements :
your uoZone account within two weeks of

• Choose a program of study. receiving your application.

• Check the deadlines and the programs

open for admission. 3

• Check the general and specific admission

Log into uoZone, the University’s student
requirements.
portal, and upload your admission documents
• Prepare the required documents. via uoDoc.

• Meet the language requirements.

Our response time will depend on whether all

the required documents are in your application
file. Admission isn’t guaranteed even if you
See our list of official representatives
meet all the criteria.
who can help you with the process

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 University Budget for your studies
Your university fees include certain expenses such

fees and as the University Health Insurance Plan and health

and dental insurance (12 months), which are

scholarships mandatory for students and their dependants.

On-campus meal plans and housing options are

available. To learn more, go to our website. Please
note that housing in residence is guaranteed for
first-year undergraduate students who apply
by June 1.
Estimate your university fees
To plan your expenses, find a meal plan and
for a program
housing on or off campus, and know what’s
included in your university fees, see our website.

Annual university fees

Undergraduate
CA$43,000 to CA$64,000
(two terms)

Programs at the University

Master’s (three terms) CA$29,000 to CA$39,000
of Ottawa are taught in
Doctorate — amount
with scholarship CA$9,000 to CA$10,000
English, French or both
languages.
(three terms)

Juris Doctor CA$74,000

MBA, MHA (1 or 2 years) CA$32,000 to CA$74,000

EMBA, EMHA CA$28,700 to CA$43,200

Study in French and save

Figures are estimated on fees for the 2023-2024 academic year
(September to April) and are subject to change.
Students enrolled in a program taught in French or
in the French Immersion Stream are eligible for a
Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship (awarded
automatically) that reduces the cost of your studies
considerably.
Discover scholarships
The scholarship amount varies between $10,200 and
$16,000 (per term of eligibility), based on the faculty
offering the program of study.

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This is Rewarding work experiences
Under certain conditions, with a study permit,

the place to a social insurance number and a Canadian bank

account, you can work on campus or work

get experience off campus.

while you study Explore the world

Boost your program of study by spending one
or two terms abroad at one of our 100 partner
universities in 38 countries.
Benefit from many programs offering paid work
You pay tuition fees to the University of Ottawa
experience (Work-Study Program and CO-OP),
and receive a mobility scholarship of up to
not to mention volunteering, research activities
$2,000.
and much more. You’ll gain valuable professional
skills while you study.

Improve your French skills

Much more than a degree Take part in the French Immersion Stream and
do part of your studies in French.

81 programs offer this option:

immersion.uOttawa.ca/en

Paid internships in your area

of study
Take part in our Co-operative Education
Programs to gain valuable experience during paid
placements on campus, in Ottawa, elsewhere in
Take advantage of the
Canada or abroad.
Government of Canada’s
• Gain up to 16 months of full-time work
Post-Graduation Work Permit
experience in your area of study.
(PGWP) Program
• Earn an average of $10,000 per placement.
You can apply for a PGWP up to 180 days after

• Receive a CO-OP mention on your diploma. you receive notice of being awarded your degree.
It’s an open work permit that allows you to hold
• Choose among 92 programs offering any job in Canada for any employer.
a CO-OP program.

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 Campus map
General

1 Tabaret Financial Aid and

Hall (central Awards Office
administration) and
uOInternational uOttawa
residences
2 University Centre
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3 Main library
(Morisset)

4 Advanced Research
Complex

Faculties

5 Arts 9 Engineering

6 Law 10 Science

7 Telfer (Management) 11 Social Sciences

8 Education
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Part of our Faculty of Health Sciences is located
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near Lees O-Train station. The Faculty of

Medicine is located on our Roger Guindon
campus, near the Ottawa Hospital.

Other

uOttawa Province of
O-Train station Quebec

Parliament of Province of
Canada Ontario
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Indigenous affirmation: We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge
their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region,
from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old.
And we honour their courageous leaders, past, present and future.
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