University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa

75 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

About

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.

Features

681 out of 694 programs are eligible for Post Graduation Work Permit.

The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience.

The IRCC has published a preliminary list of programs that are eligible for the PGWPP. Based on our current knowledge, which is subject to change, these programs align with five field of study categories:

  • agriculture and agri-foods
  • healthcare
  • science/technology/engineering/mathematics (STEM)
  • trade
  • transport
  • Read more at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp

    Cooperative education (or co-operative education) and internships are methods of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience ("co-op"), provides academic credit for structured job experience. Co-ops are full-time, paid or unpaid positions. Internships may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid positions.
    Even if students do NOT meet the minimum English requirement (IELTS or TOEFL), they still can be conditionally accepted in the program of their choice with the condition of completing the University of Ottawa's English program prior to starting their chosen program.

    Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.

    On-Campus Residence Accommodations

    On-Campus residence accommodations are provided per discretion by the school.

    Off-Campus Accommodations

    The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.

    Homestay

    There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partners do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.

    Location

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    75 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6N5

    Insttitution Details

    founded

    1848

    School ID

    3114

    Institution type

    Public

    DLI

    O19397188593

    School Rank

    145

    Cost and Duration

    $1 - $256

    Application fee

    4 years

    Average undergraduate program

    2 years

    Average graduate program

    $20635 CAD / Year

    Cost of Living

    $16053 CAD / First Year

    Avarage Gross tuition

    Top Disciplines

    Arts

    Sciences

    Business, Management and Economics

    Law, Politics, Social, Community Service and Teaching

    Others

    Program Levels