How to apply for full-time admission to undergraduate programs

The University of Ottawa welcomes applications from outstanding students around the world who wish to pursue undergraduate studies.

* Applicants to Graduate Studies (Masters, PhD) should consult the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Web site.

Undergraduate studies

Secondary School Students - Follow these steps

Check to see if you qualify to apply

For a list of the general certificates and minimum standings recognized as suitable qualifications for admission to the University of Ottawa, please refer to this Web tool (temporarily unavailable)*, where you can determine if you meet the minimum admission requirements and all the specific subject requirements or other requirements for the undergraduate program of study that interests you.

* While this web tool is temporarily unavailable you may refer to the Canadian prerequisites to see if you have studied similar courses.

Prerequisites for specific subject:To be eligible for admission to any undergraduate program, applicants must meet the general admission requirements for the University of Ottawa AND the specific subject requirements for the program to which they are applying for admission.

Please note that the programs listed are the undergraduate programs for which there are specific subject prerequisites or other requirements. You may also wish to consult our complete list of programs.

University Transfer Applicants - Follow these steps

The University of Ottawa accepts applications from qualified students from universities or colleges who wish to transfer into the second or third year of an undergraduate program.

Check to see if you qualify to apply

For a list of the general certificates and minimum standings recognized as suitable qualifications for admission to the University of Ottawa, please refer to this Web tool (temporarily unavailable)*, where you can determine if you meet the minimum admission requirements and all the specific subject requirements or other requirements for the undergraduate program of study that interests you.

* While this web tool is temporarily unavailable you may refer to the Canadian prerequisites to see if you have studied similar courses.

Prerequisites for specific subject:To be eligible for admission to any undergraduate program, applicants must meet the general admission requirements for the University of Ottawa AND the specific subject requirements for the program to which they are applying for admission.

Please note that the programs listed are the undergraduate programs for which there are specific subject prerequisites or other requirements. You may also wish to consult our complete list of programs.

Professional Programs (Medicine, Law or Education)

If you are an International Student applying to a professional program in medicine, law or education, please use the forms as indicated in the Professional Programs section.

If you study in France

With almost 40,000 students originating from more than 150 countries, our university is a vibrant, cosmopolitan community that studies and celebrates in both English and French. French and francophone students from around the world come to the University of Ottawa to study in French, English, or both, in a bilingual and multicultural environment. Dowload information booklet (PDF) for French students (information only available in French).

Contacting the International Office

Please read carefully all the information provided in our Web site before contacting us. We answer all questions sent to us, but not necessarily every day. Please allow for reasonable delays during very busy periods.

Note: We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this Web site. However, the University of Ottawa can change rules and procedures at any time, without notice.

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