Guide

University of Ottawa

CA Canada · Ottawa

The world’s largest bilingual university, in Canada’s capital.

Tuition
CA$40 000 – CA$55 000 / year
Founded
1848
Students
47,000
QS 2027
#228
IELTS from
6.5
Bachelor language
English / French

Estimate — check the university’s website

Schools and programmes

  • Law (common & civil law)
  • Social Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Engineering
  • Telfer School of Management

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — Apply through OUAC (Ontario)
  • — Study permit — apply right after the offer. Guide
  • — Ontario university decisions — no later than

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • Application (OUAC / university portal)
  • Transcript of grades 10–11
  • Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
  • Supplementary application / personal profile
  • Study permit + provincial letter (PAL/TAL)
  • Motivation letter / essay
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

Official links

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