The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual university in the world, where it is possible for students to study in English, in French, or in both languages. Located in the capital of Canada, a G8 nation, uOttawa has ready access to the great institutions of Canada. This University's breakthroughs in health, science, social sciences and the humanities attract global attention, reflecting its ranking among Canada’s top 10 research universities and an ongoing drive to discover.
Since 1848, the University of Ottawa has been Canada's university: a reflection, an observatory and a catalyst of the Canadian experience in all its complexity and diversity. uOttawa is characterized by its unique history, its commitment to bilingualism, its location both in the heart of the national capitol and at the juncture of French and English Canada, its special commitment to the promotion of French culture in Ontario and to multiculturalism. As a result and through the groundbreaking work of community members, uOttawa is uniquely positioned among Canada's research-intensive institutions to give students a remarkable education, to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of Canada and to help the country achieve greater international prominence.
Why the University of Ottawa
Picturesque Downtown Campus: The Byward market, Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court, The Ottawa Hospital and a vast network of historic canals and hiking trails are at our doorstep. What’s more, our recent investment in the latest technologies, research labs and facilities, will ensure you’re on the cutting-edge when you enter the job market. Our picturesque downtown campus includes five new state-of-the-art facilities and over 1,100 teaching and research laboratories.
Study in the #1 City for Student Lifestyle: Students will love an easy-going lifestyle that appeals to urban adventurers and nature lovers alike. Enjoy a revitalized city that is bursting with energy. Gigs, festivals, theatre and art are all close by in a walkable downtown core. And, in Canada’s political epicentre and a #1 tech momentum market in North America, you’ll have lots of opportunities to kick-start your career. Not only is it great for students, it's consistently ranked the among the best cities in Canada.
Strong Campus Community: A high-quality education involves much more than absorbing stimulating knowledge in a lecture hall. Gain valuable professionals skills with top employers through our CO-OP, internship and work-study programs, become a global citizen by taking part in an international exchange or start doing research right away as an undergraduate.
World Class Research: The University of Ottawa is one of the the 10 most research-intensive universities in Canada and around the world it is ranked as one of the top 200 universities.
Application Fee Notice: Please be aware that the application fees are subject to change depending on program level, portal used, previous post-secondary education, and number of OUAC applications.
Auto appliedAuto-applied means that after you apply to a program offering this scholarship, if you meet the eligibility requirements, the scholarship is granted automatically (i.e. no separate scholarship application is needed). If a scholarship is not auto-applied, you must submit a separate scholarship application in addition to your program application.Yes
Auto appliedAuto-applied means that after you apply to a program offering this scholarship, if you meet the eligibility requirements, the scholarship is granted automatically (i.e. no separate scholarship application is needed). If a scholarship is not auto-applied, you must submit a separate scholarship application in addition to your program application.Yes
Auto appliedAuto-applied means that after you apply to a program offering this scholarship, if you meet the eligibility requirements, the scholarship is granted automatically (i.e. no separate scholarship application is needed). If a scholarship is not auto-applied, you must submit a separate scholarship application in addition to your program application.Yes
Eligible nationalitiesAlgeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tomé e Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Auto appliedAuto-applied means that after you apply to a program offering this scholarship, if you meet the eligibility requirements, the scholarship is granted automatically (i.e. no separate scholarship application is needed). If a scholarship is not auto-applied, you must submit a separate scholarship application in addition to your program application.Yes
Eligible nationalitiesAlgeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Korea South, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tomé e Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Average school decision time is calculated based on the average number of days it takes for a school to review and respond to a submitted application.
7 days and 23 hours
Average school decision time
Top Disciplines
Arts35%
Sciences31%
Business, Management and Economics12%
Other21%
Program Levels
4-Year Bachelor's Degree48%
3-Year Bachelor's Degree1%
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree51%
Other0%
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