University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada · Research

Canada's largest bilingual university in the nation's capital.

Admissions Data — University of Ottawa

Acceptance Rate68% (Accessible)
Admission Average82-88%
Regular DecisionMar 1
Application Fee$180
Average Financial Aid$3,500
Need-Blind AdmissionsNo
Total Enrollment43,000 students
International Students16%
International TuitionCAD $30000
LocationOttawa, Canada
Founded1848
TypeResearch
QS World Rank#246
THE World Rank#251
US News Rank#CA11
Research OutputVery Good

Notable Strengths

Scholarships: International Admission Scholarship up to CAD $3000.

Applying to University of Ottawa as an International Student

University of Ottawa typically requires an admission average of 82-88% (percentage marks). Canadian universities use percentage averages, not the US 4.0 GPA scale.

With an acceptance rate of 68%, University of Ottawa is a accessible institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

The Regular Decision deadline is Mar 1. Use AdmissionsPedia's free Deadline Tracker to manage your complete application calendar.

International student tuition at University of Ottawa is CAD $30000 per year.

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