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University of Ottawa is in Ottawa, Canada; its bachelor's degrees are taught in French. Tuition for international students: C$31,582–C$63,164 (≈ US$22,200–44,400) per year (2026-27 figure). Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86. Applying: intake: Fall, Winter. Scholarships: 7 from the university.

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition C$43,335 per year (≈ US$30,400) (varies by programme) + housing and meals C$17,128–C$23,298 per year (≈ US$12,000–16,400)
Money from the collegeMerit scholarships: international students can receive them.
7 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
Chances of admissionnot yet determined English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 86, Duolingo 120, PTE 60.
Application deadlinesnot yet determined
Where and how students liveOttawa · 11 km from YOW airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Guaranteed; housing and meals C$17,128–C$23,298 per year
Working while studyingUp to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees
After graduationPost-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more.

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Merit scholarshipsYes — international students can receive merit scholarships (reference)
Sources (3)
“International English Admission Scholarship”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“To be eligible, you must: Be an international student with a valid study permit.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Value of award: $7,500 per term ($60,000 over the course of a four-year degree)”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
English proficiencyEnglish test required unless an exemption applies
  • TOEFL iBT (new 1–6 scale): 4.5 (Writing at least 4.5)
  • TOEFL iBT (old 0–120 scale): 86 (Writing at least 22)
  • IELTS overall: 6.5 (Writing at least 6.5)
  • Duolingo English Test: 120 (Literacy at least 120)
  • PTE Academic: 60 (Writing at least 60)
Sources (8)
“If you're applying to an English-language program, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient English proficiency to follow a postsecondary academic program.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“You must submit official results from one of our accepted English-language tests unless you meet all of the following conditions:”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“You must achieve the following scores to be admitted with no language conditions.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“TOEFL (for tests taken after January 21, 2026) | 4.5 | 4.5 | n/a | n/a |”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“TOEFL IBT Internet-based (for tests taken before January 21, 2026) | 86 | 22 | n/a | n/a |”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.5 |”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Duolingo | 120 | 120 |”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“PTE | 60 | 60 |”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathwayYes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered
Sources (2)
“Depending on your language test scores, you might be admitted with language conditions. You may be required to enrol in one or two English-as-a-second-language courses during first year or complete the English Intensive Program (EIP).”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“You must achieve the following scores to be admitted on the condition that you complete our English Intensive Program.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Degree programmes taught in EnglishYes
Sources (1)
“We offer more than 350 flexible undergraduate programs in English and French that let you create your own academic path to complete a made-to-measure degree.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Scholarships for first-year students

Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship (reference)

OtherInternational students onlyRenewableAutomatic consideration
C$12,500–C$18,000 (≈ US$8,800–12,600)
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: C$12,500–C$18,000 (≈ US$8,800–12,600)
  • Renewal: Renewable — up to 4 years
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“The University of Ottawa offers a Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship to international Francophone and Francophile students enrolled as of September 2021 in a bachelor's or master's program given in French, or in the French Immersion Stream.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“if you enrol in the Faculty of Arts and tuition fees for international students are $21,667.54 for the Fall term (as in 2024–2025), you'll receive a scholarship of $12,500.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Telfer School of Management | All programs | $16,000 |”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Faculty of Engineering | All programs | $18,000 |”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

International English Admission Scholarship

OtherInternational students onlyHigh-school average 80%+RenewableAutomatic consideration
C$7,500 (≈ US$5,300)
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: C$7,500 (≈ US$5,300)
  • Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 80%+
  • Renewal: Renewable — up to 4 years
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“Value of award: $7,500 per term ($60,000 over the course of a four-year degree)”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Number of awards: Unlimited. This is an automatic scholarship. All eligible students are considered for this award and will be notified at the time of their admission.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Have a minimum admission average of 80%.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Frequency of the award: Renewable (maximum 12 instalments)”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Engineering Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Admission Scholarship

OtherOpen to international studentsDeadline Mar 31
C$5,000 (≈ US$3,500)
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: C$5,000 (≈ US$3,500)
  • Number of awards: 35
  • Deadline: Mar 31
Sources (4)
“Value $5,000 Number 35”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, a person with protected or refugee status or an international student”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Must be admitted as a new, full-time first-year undergraduate student at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ottawa”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Deadline March 31”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

International English Academic Excellence Scholarship

OtherInternational students onlyHigh-school average 90%+Automatic consideration
C$5,000 (≈ US$3,500)
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: C$5,000 (≈ US$3,500)
  • Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 90%+
  • Renewal: One year only
  • Can be combined with other awards: Yes
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“Value of award: $10,000 ($5,000 per term)”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Number of awards: 100”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“This scholarship is not renewable; however, it can be combined with the International English Admission Scholarship.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“This scholarship is for top international students with an admission average of 90% or above, who are newly admitted in the winter 2026 term or thereafter and enrol in an eligible undergraduate program offered in English.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Faculty of Engineering Memorial Scholarship

OtherOpen to international studentsHigh-school average 80%+Separate applicationDeadline Mar 31
C$2,000 (≈ US$1,400)
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: C$2,000 (≈ US$1,400)
  • Number of awards: 7
  • Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 80%+
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
  • Deadline: Mar 31
Sources (4)
“The Faculty of Engineering awards this scholarship to seven female students—one from each of the engineering programs (excluding computer science). This $2,000 award is given to applicants with a minimum admission average of 80% and who best fulfill the eligibility criteria.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“To apply, students must submit a letter explaining why they are applying to an engineering program and also submit an up-to-date resumé highlighting their latest academic and extracurricular achievements. Applications must be submitted online.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“All female students admitted to the Faculty of Engineering, including international students, are eligible for this scholarship.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Deadline March 31”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Faculty of Social Sciences Dean's Excellence Award for International Students

OtherInternational students onlyHigh-school average 92%+
C$1,500 (≈ US$1,100)
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: C$1,500 (≈ US$1,100)
  • Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 92%+
Sources (2)
“Value $1,500”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The Faculty of Social Sciences awards a $1,500 scholarship to one or more international students enrolled full time, for the first time, in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Social Sciences with a minimum admission average of 92%.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Faculty of Arts Dean's Merit Scholarship

OtherOpen to international studentsHigh-school average 90%+RenewableAutomatic consideration
C$1,000 (≈ US$703) / year
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: C$1,000 (≈ US$703) / year
  • Number of awards: 10
  • Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 90%+
  • Renewal: Renewable
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“$4,000 ($1,000 per year)”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The Faculty of Arts awards 10 of these renewable scholarships, each valued at a total of $4,000. Applicants must be enrolled full time, and for the first time, in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Arts and have a minimum admission average of 90%.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“This scholarship can be renewed for the three following years provided the student has a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 9.00 or higher at the end of a term (with at least 24 units) and is enrolled full time at the Faculty of Arts.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“All eligible students, including international students, are automatically considered for this award.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programme
Bachelor of Applied Sciences
Source (2)
“Specialized programs are those in which individual students and their respective faculty professors agree on specific course requirements.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Bachelor of Applied Sciences”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Commerce
Source (2)
“Specialized programs are those in which individual students and their respective faculty professors agree on specific course requirements.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Bachelor of Commerce”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Source (2)
“Specialized programs are those in which individual students and their respective faculty professors agree on specific course requirements.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Examples include:Bachelor of Fine Arts”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Music
Source (2)
“Specialized programs are those in which individual students and their respective faculty professors agree on specific course requirements.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Bachelor of Music”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Source (2)
“Specialized programs are those in which individual students and their respective faculty professors agree on specific course requirements.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Bachelor of Science in Nursing”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualificationNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
Fall, Winter
Source (2)
“We have three terms at uOttawa: fall, winter and spring-summer. You can apply to start your undergraduate program in either of these terms (subject to program availability).”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“International students are not admissible during this term.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)

Application deadlinesNot yet determined — check the college site ↗

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

TuitionArts, Health Sciences and Social Sciences: C$43,335 per year (≈ US$30,400) (2026–27 figure)
Chemical Engineering: C$31,582 per term (≈ US$22,200) (2026–27 figure)
Civil Law: C$49,439 per year (≈ US$34,700) (2024–25 figure)
Engineering: C$55,683–C$63,164 per year (≈ US$39,100–44,400) (2024–25 figure)
Science: C$43,335–C$55,683 per year (≈ US$30,400–39,100) (2024–25 figure)
Telfer School of Management: C$53,184 per year (≈ US$37,400) (2026–27 figure)
Housing and mealsC$17,128–C$23,298 per year (≈ US$12,000–16,400) (2026–27 figure)
Living costs (college estimate)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Student health insuranceC$948 per year (≈ US$666) (2026–27 figure)
Can be waived if you have comparable insurance
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)C$23,448 per year (≈ US$16,500) (reference)
Sources (21)
“Arts, Health Sciences and Social Sciences | $6,088 | $7,048 | $43,335”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“VERBATIM FIGURES — 2026-2027, Undergraduate, International, Full time (flat rate)”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Same verbatim figures as Science and Social Sciences: "CA$21,667.54" per term for "33 or fewer units" through "99.01 to 132 units"”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Vary: International student enrolled in Chemical Engineering for the Fall 2026 term.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“33 or fewer units = $31,582.15”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“33 or fewer units (usually 11 or fewer courses)" — "CA$31,582.15"”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Civil Law | $9,847 | $11,339 | $49,439”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“*Amounts are based on two terms (fall and winter) for the 2024–2025 academic year. Fee information for the 2025–2026 academic year will be available in late May 2025.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Engineering | $8,256 to $10,128 | $9,557 to $11,219 | $55,683 to $63,164”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Science | $6,088 to $9,105 | $7,048 to $10,227 | $43,335 to $55,683”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Telfer School of Management | $8,716 | $9,152 | $53,184”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“33 or fewer units (usually 11 or fewer courses)" — "CA$26,592.19"”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The table below provides an 8-month cost estimate for various types of housing, food, and other expenses.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Type of expense | Cost range estimated for 2026-2027 |”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Residence fees per person including mandatory meal plan | $17,128 to $23,298 |”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“UHIP is a mandatory health insurance plan for international and exchange students, as well as their eligible dependants (spouse and children).”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Rates for September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“September 2026 | $948 | $1,896 | $2,844 |”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“You must have UHIP coverage if you're not already covered by a Canadian provincial or territorial health plan, or by another insurance plan officially approved for an exemption from UHIP.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“If you apply on or after September 1, 2026 All provinces and territories except Quebec Number of family members (including the applicant) Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) 1 $23,448”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“This chart tells you how much money you will need to support yourself and your family members in Canada for the first year of your program of studies.”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.

Where students live

First-year on-campus housing
Guaranteed (reference)
Source (2)
“If you're not a Canadian citizen and you're studying, whether abroad or in Canada with a study permit, this guarantee applies to you.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Residence at uOttawa is guaranteed to newly-admitted international students who meet the following criteria:”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)
Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. government rule
Source (2)
“You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“If you’re working during a break scheduled by your DLI, such as summer and winter holidays, or a reading week, you can work unlimited hours off campus”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa)
24 government rule
Source (1)
“You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees
Yes
Source (2)
“Apply concepts you learn in class through paid work terms.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The co-op option is available in four-year undergraduate programs (honours with specialization, double major and major with minor) and in some master's programs.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Post-study work visa (name and length)
Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. government rule
Source (2)
“If your program was 2 years or more We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“If your program was at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme
Yes
Source (3)
“Dual fast-track degrees will get you the same high-quality qualifications in less time.”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and a Master of Science in Management (MSc)”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“5 years fast-track vs. 5 years + 1 term regular”
www.uottawa.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Location

City / stateOttawa
Nearest major airportOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), about 11 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q627969 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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