University of Ottawa

75 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada

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Overview

The University of Ottawa is the oldest public research university in Ottawa, Canada, having been established in 1848. The university's main campus is situated in the center of Ottawa's downtown, making it the largest bilingual institution in the entire world. This institution is ranked among the top 10 research universities in Canada. The university is ranked as one of the best universities in Canada and is also ranked 203 in the QS world university ranking for 2024.

The university offers more than 550 academic programs at diploma, un...

University Highlight

Establishment year	1848
Total Students	42,000+
International Students	8,653
QS World University Rankings 2024	=203
Campus Size (Main Campus)	105 acres
Total Number of Campuses	3
University Website	https://www.uottawa.ca/en
No. of Faculties	10
No. of Education Programs	550
Student to Faculty ratio	25:1

Course Highlight

The university offers various courses at different academic levels in several specializations. Some of them are mentioned below.

The Faculty of Arts at the university offers BA, MA, M.Sc, MFA, and Ph.D programs in various specializations such as communication, classical studies, geography, history, philosophy, religious studies, visual arts, fine arts, theater studies, indigenous studies, public relations, music, and many more.
The Faculty of Engineering offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in various specializations such as biomedical mechanical engineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, data science, electrical engineering, software engineering, and many more.
The Faculty of Health Sciences offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in various specializations such as interdisciplinary health sciences, population health, human kinetics, nursing, nutrition sciences, rehabilitation sciences, and many more.
Telfer School of Management offers B.Com, MBA, EMBA, MHA, EMHA, and Ph.D in various specializations such as accounting and control, health systems, finance, organizational behavior and human resource, strategy and organization, entrepreneurship, and many more.
The Faculty of Social Sciences offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various specializations such as anthropology, criminology, economics, feminist and gender studies, political sciences, psychology, sociology, public administration, and many more.

Eligibility Criteria

The university offers admission to students from all over the world based on their previous academic records, language requirements, and various prerequisites needed for the specific courses. Some of the general eligibility criteria are mentioned below, and the students are required to visit the official website of the university to view the full requirements for their desired courses.

For admission to the undergraduate courses as a first year student, they need to pass the 10+2 exam from a recognized board of education with similar subjects as the desired course. The university also offers admission to transfer students on the basis of their remaining credits and the set of subjects in their courses.

For admission to the postgraduate courses, students need to have an undergraduate degree in a similar specialization from a recognized university with good academic records. For admission to the doctoral courses, students need to have a postgraduate degree in a similar specialization from a recognized university.

The international students need to appear in an English proficiency test to validate their understanding of the language. The students also need to appear in standardized entrance examinations required by their desired courses to improve their chances of admission.

Admission

The applicants need to follow the given procedure to gain admission to the university in their desired courses.

The applicants need to visit the official website of the university to apply for the admission.
The candidates first need to check all the requirements for their desired courses.
If the candidates are eligible to apply for the admission in their desired courses they can visit Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) to proceed further.
The international applicants need to fill in form 105.
The candidates have to fill in the application form with all the personal and academic details. They have to provide all the academic details even though it is not required by their desired course.
The candidates have to appear in an English proficiency test and provide the scorecard of the same in application form.
The candidates have to upload all the academic documents like transcripts, school and college reports along with a letter of motivation from the previous academic institute.
The candidates have to provide correct email IDs as all further communication will be done through that.
The candidates have to pay an application fee to submit the application form.
The applicants can make changes in their application forms before the deadline.
All the applications are then transferred to the admission committee of the university and they will select the desirable candidates for the admission based on their application forms.
The selected candidates are informed they must fulfill the financial requirements and confirm their admission to the university.

Fees

The tuition fee at the university is different for each course and also varies for domestic and international students. The university offers part time and ful time courses, and they have different tuition fees.

The undergraduate courses have a tuition fee on a per term basis, and the postgraduate courses have a per unit fee, which means students have to pay according to the number of units in their courses. The undergraduate course costs around CA$10,000 to CA$30,000. The students are advised to visit the official website of the university to find out the exact fees for their desired courses.

The cost of attendance will depend on the lifestyle of the students. Canada is an expensive place, so students have to pay a lot for housing and dining, as well as additional expenses.

Campus facilities

The main campus of the university is located in Ottawa, Canada, and spreads over an area of 105 acres. The university offers facilities like housing, dining, health and wellness, sustainability, community and culture, student clubs and organizations, athletics and recreation, protection services, and many more.

The university offers the best health and wellness programs for the students and faculty on campus. Students get to attend various events throughout their academic sessions. The campus has several residential buildings for the students that allow them to stay on campus during their academic session. The students receive quality food at their residence.

The campus offers sports facilities, and regular events keep happening inside the campus that help students stay physically fit and mentally active. The campus has all the necessary equipment and playground that help students to perform at the highest level. There are various student clubs and organizations where every student can find a place for themselves and follow their passion.

Scholarship

One of the most generous scholarship programs in the nation is offered by the university. It honors students' accomplishments throughout each term of full-time university study in addition to their pre-university academic achievements. While bursaries are given based on financial need, scholarships are given for academic achievement.

The University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship automatically awards between $1,000 and $3,000 to all qualified full-time students enrolled in a direct-entry faculty or the Civil Law Section of the Faculty of Law who have an average GPA of 85% or higher. For this scholarship, there is no need to apply; all qualified students will be given automatic consideration.

The promotion of a bilingual nation is a priority for the Canadian government. A bursary program for French as a Second Language was established in light of this. This bursary was established to encourage English-speaking Canadians to learn French and is administered by the Association des collèges et universités de la Francophonie canadienne (ACUFU) and Canadian Heritage.