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University of Ottawa
Université d’Ottawa
Study in English, in French or in both languages.
The choice is yours.
International edition
Viewbook 2014-2015
University of Ottawa
at a glance
• The largest English-French bilingual university in the
world—you can study in English, French or both.
• Among the 10 most research-intensive universities in
Canada and ranked as one of the top 200 universities in the
world.
• 10 faculties offering more than 450 undergraduate,
graduate and professional degree programs to some 40,000
students from across Canada and 150 countries.
Plan your career.
It starts here.
With so much diversity and creative energy both at the
University of Ottawa and in the city, you will find a wide
variety of exciting career opportunities. You’ll definitely get a
competitive advantage.
Discover the University of Ottawa, the city of
Ottawa and Canada — studying, living and
working at their best.
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Canada’s university
www.uOttawa.ca
Discover the unique attributes that make the University of Ottawa Canada’s university:
• A Canadian-style multicultural experience, where the co-existence of English and French is
the promise of a better future
• Unparalleled program quality and versatility, allowing you to reach your full potential
• A university experience with an international flavour
Message from the President
Every year, students of tremendous talent from all over the world come to
the University of Ottawa in pursuit of knowledge. I am delighted that you
are considering joining our campus and I thank you for your interest.
The University of Ottawa is a great bridge between communities, providing
rich opportunities for engagement. It is a place where languages, cultures
and national and international perspectives come together to create a
unique educational experience right in the heart of Canada’s capital. Our
bilingualism, multiculturalism and research excellence set us apart from
other universities in North America.
Our university attracts the best and brightest from across Canada and
around the world. Our teaching and research programs—offered in
English and French—are designed to actively engage our students, expand
knowledge and create an environment rich in diversity, talent and ideas. I
hope we will have the honour of welcoming you to the University of Ottawa.
As president and an alumnus of the University of Ottawa, I feel a particular
attachment to the University and hope you too will have the opportunity to
enjoy the quality learning environment we provide all our students.
Allan Rock
President and Vice-Chancellor
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Studying in Canada
Welcome to Canada
Canada, with its ten provinces, three territories and six
time zones, is the second largest country in the world. It
stretches over 7,000 kilometres from coast to coast.
Canada has two official languages, English
and French.
The United Nations has repeatedly named Canada one of
the 10 best countries in the world in which to live. This is
based on the following:
• the accessibility and excellence of Canada’s
education and health care systems
• the respect for human rights and dignity
• the low incidence of crime
• the country’s clean environment
Canada is proud of its multicultural character and has
both a tradition and a policy of encouraging cultural
diversity. Multiculturalism is enshrined in the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This openness means
that whatever your origin, religion or nationality, you can
easily integrate in Canada.
Studying in Canada
Studying in Canada makes financial sense. The cost of
education and living is reasonable when compared
to many other countries, and the quality of education
is outstanding. Moreover, degrees and diplomas
from Canadian postsecondary institutions are widely
recognized and respected for the high level of education
they represent.
Working in Canada*
International students can work off campus after
six months of full-time studies. They can also work
in Canada for up to three years after graduating by
securing a postgraduate work permit. Canadian work
experience is highly sought after by multinational
companies that actively recruit on Canadian campuses.
In addition, new government policies ease the
transition for graduates who wish to make Canada their
permanent home.permanent home.
Immigration requirements*
www.cic.gc.ca
Unless you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent
resident of Canada, you must have a valid study
permit to live and study in Canada. However,
Canadian immigration laws currently require that
you make the initial application from outside
Canada. To apply for a study permit, you can
either apply online (after you have verified your
eligibility) or you must go to a Canadian embassy,
pay the required fees and provide the following
documents:
• original offer of admission (letter of
acceptance) from the University of Ottawa
• proof of sufficient funds or a reliable source
of sufficient funds to cover the cost of
tuition and living expenses for one year
(approximately C$26,000–C$30,000)
• a valid passport and two recent passportsize photos
• payment of the application fee (C$125 or
equivalent in your country’s currency)
• medical examination (if required)
• police certificate (if required)
• completed application form
Other documents may be required, and
depending on your country of origin, you may
also need a Temporary Resident Visa (an “Entry
Visa”) to enter Canada (to determine if you need
an “Entry Visa” please consult: http://www.cic.
gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp). You can get further
information from the Canadian embassy, high
commission or consulate in your country or visit
the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website
(www.cic.gc.ca).
*This information is not intended to provide advice and is
subject to change. Before taking any steps, please consult
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (www.cic.gc.ca) for
official information.
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International Office
www.international.uOttawa.ca
Every year the University welcomes more than 3,000 international students and faculty from nearly
150 countries. This multicultural environment ensures that your experience at Canada’s university will be
diverse and enriching.
The International Office offers you advice, information
and activities to help you fit into the University
community. Our staff plans activities throughout the
year. Take the opportunity to visit Ottawa, Montreal or
Toronto, skate on the Rideau Canal, go to a football or
hockey game, or learn to ski. The options are endless.
Our Facebook group, uOttawa Bureau International
Office, is a great way for all our international students
to connect and stay up to date on activities and events
taking place not only at the University, but also in Ottawa
and across the region.
International activities
International House, a service run by the Student
Federation of the University of Ottawa, also organizes
cultural and social events that bring together students
from the University’s diverse communities. Events
include movie nights, International Week, trips and the
International Gala.
When you arrive ...
and while you are in Ottawa
Orientation sessions
The International Office organizes orientation
sessions for international students in September
and January. These sessions offer you an overview
of essential student services, explain how to renew
your immigration documents and offer general
information to help you adapt to life here. We look
forward to meeting you!
Buddy Program
The International Office’s Buddy Program is a free
service available to all new students. You are matched
with a second- or third-year student who helps you
adapt to life in Ottawa. For more information, email
amigo@uOttawa.ca.
Integration Program
The Integration Program was created in order to provide international students like you with the best possible
experience and help you gain valuable academic skills, master uOttawa’s languages of instruction, acquire greater
intercultural competences, receive academic and professional guidance, benefit from opportunities for networking
and socializing as well as participate actively in the Canadian experience.
The International Students Success Centre is an important service available to help ease the transition from
life in your home country to life in Canada. International student mentors are available to answer your questions
about Canadian culture, academic life, learning strategies and any challenges you may face during your time
here at university. The mandate of the Success Centre is to support you from the time you submit your admission
application until the day you graduate.
Gatineau (Province of Quebec)
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National Gallery of Canada
Parliament Hill
ByWard
Canada’s National
Art Center
The Rideau Canal
A UNESCO World Heritage site that
becomes the world’s longest outdoor
skating rink every winter
What about the weather?
During the summer, temperatures reach 23°C to 31°C.
In the spring and fall, they range from 5°C to 20°C.
During the winter, they vary between 5°C and -20°C.
Since 1848, the University of Ottawa has been Canada’s university. Set in the heart of the nation’s capital, it is a
choice setting where English and French meet. The University’s strength in research guarantees you a high quality
education.
The University offers you a full network of academic and administrative services in an environment with people
from all over.
• 42,000 students
• 2,500 professors
• 2,500 support staff
The University of Ottawa is not just a campus—it’s more like a small city.
The city of Ottawa
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www.ottawatourism.ca
Ottawa, Canada’s capital, is located in the province of Ontario on the border
with the province of Quebec, in central Canada.
Market
Its location, 350 kilometres east of Toronto, 200 kilometres west of Montreal,
and just a short 90-minute flight from New York or Boston, makes travel to other
centres easy. The National Capital Region has a population of over one million.
It is the country’s fourth-largest city and one of Canada’s most bilingual
communities—nearly half a million people speak both English and French.
TABARET HALL
International office
One of the world’s most beautiful capitals…
with the tranquility of nature on its doorstep
Ottawa isn’t just a government town. It’s a high-tech city...a tourist city...a bigtime sports city...and a university city.
Enjoy our city’s wonderful environment. From our campus, you can:
• stroll along the Rideau Canal
• explore Parliament Hill
• shop at the Rideau Centre (one of the region’s largest shopping malls)
• visit museums, historical sites and art galleries
• enjoy a good coffee in one of the Byward Market’s many bistros
• get away and enjoy year-round activities in Gatineau Park
• take in the many festivals happening throughout the year.
Ottawa! A national and international decision-making centre. Natural wonders
just minutes away from downtown. Make yourself at home!
Where is Ot
tawa?
Quebec City
Ottawa Montreal
Toronto
Boston
New York City
TABARET HALL - International Offce
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Diversity and flexibility
Our faculties and schools offer:
• some 6,500 courses in more than 250
undergraduate programs
• more than 200 graduate programs
• over 75 undergraduate and graduate
co-operative education options
Choose the path best suited to your personal and
professional goals.
Putting students first
We offer an incomparable university experience,
thanks to strong academic assistance and a wide
range of benefits and services.
Access to a host of cutting-edge
learning resources
You have access to more than 30 computer
laboratories and 1,500 workstations on campus
24 hours a day, 7 days a week! You also receive
a personal account with free Internet access that
includes an email address.
Our library network is an essential support in your
academic success. Its three large libraries offer you:
• more than two million print items (monographs,
newspapers, periodicals and government
publications)
• 365,000 e-books
• 43,000 e-journals
• 1,925,000 microfilm items
• 772,000 non-print documents (maps, videos,
slides)
• 525 article databases.
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possibility of financial support for international
graduate doctoral students
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a large number of resources to help our students
excel, such as the Student Academic Success
Service (SASS)
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state-of-the art infrastructure and full wi-fi
access.
Creating knowledge through
basic research
Our commitment to research excellence attracts
brilliant scientists and scholars from across Canada
and around the world. Our discoveries highlight
our country’s capacity for innovation and further
its international reputation, while improving our
quality of life:
• We are ranked among the leading research
intensive universities in Canada.
• We conduct innovative research in key areas
such as public policy, health sciences, catalysis,
photonics, nanotechnology, international
affairs, information technologies, civil and
common law, literature and languages.
• We offer graduate programs that span an array
of fields and rank among the finest in Canada.
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UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
Leadership on official languages
The University of Ottawa is Canada’s only large
university that operates in both English and French.
We are renowned for our wide range of undergraduate
and graduate programs and research activities in both
official languages.
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The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
(OLBI) is a leader in second-language research.
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Scholarships are available for the Profil de
compétences en anglais langue seconde (PCALS)
for Francophones taking courses in English.
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The university-level French immersion program
is a Canadian first.
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The University of Ottawa is a leader in teaching
English and French as a second language.
An unparalleled
educational experience
As a dynamic, bilingual and multicultural institution in
the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa
offers its students an exceptional environment that
stimulates creativity, fuels the passion for knowledge
and prepares them to be future leaders, wherever they
will live and work.
The numbers speak
for themselves…
Equipped with cutting-edge laboratories, the University
of Ottawa offers some of the best facilities in the country.
• More than 175 research chairs and 30 world-class
research centres and institutes
• 275 teaching laboratories
• 95% of classrooms with multimedia capability
• 39 buildings with full wi-fi access
A leader in
mobile technology
m.uOttawa.ca
The University of Ottawa was one of the first institutions to
adopt mobile technology when it launched uoMobile, the
first and only bilingual mobile university website, designed
for the iPhone, the Blackberry and other smart phones.
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Housing
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Housing
www.residence.uOttawa.ca
Apartment-style residences
If apartment life appeals to you, then the Brooks and Hyman
Soloway residences are for you. The furnished units in these
buildings accommodate two, three or four people. Each
apartment boasts a private bedroom for each resident, a
complete kitchen, a dining area, a living room and one or two
bathrooms, cable and Wi-Fi included. Laundry facilities are
available in all residences! These units are assigned for a oneyear period, running from September to August, but can be
sublet in the summer. This type of arrangement gives you the
option of renewing your contract each year and keeping your
room for the whole time you are a student at uOttawa.
On-campus housing
On campus housing is reserved mainly for undergraduate
students. Different types of residences are available on
campus, from furnished rooms with shared bathrooms,
showers, lounges and kitchens to furnished and
unfurnished apartment units with two, three or four
bedrooms. If you want to apply for on-campus housing,
you must indicated on your undergraduate application
that you are interested in housing and have received an
offer of admission before May 19th, 2014.
2,885 spots in
seven residences
Undergraduate students are guaranteed a spot in
residence if they are admitted before May 19, 2014,
and have indicated on your admission form that you
want a room in residence. except for students who
have completed five or more university courses).
Residence activities
The Centre for Academic Support and Programming
of Activities in Residence (CASPAR) organizes a wide
variety of activities for students in residence, including
• residence study groups
• movie nights
• recreational activities such as ski trips and hockey
games
Off-campus housing
www.residence.uottawa.ca/en/och
If you prefer to live off campus, the area surrounding
the University offers a variety of housing possibilities.
The Off-Campus Housing Office can help you find what
you are looking for.
Brooks
Per month: $696 to $8301
Duration of contract:
12 months
Accessible and adapted units
are available.
90 University
Residence fees: $7,0501
Duration of contract:
8 months
Accessible and adapted units
are available.
This residence lets first-year
students live more independently
in a two-bedroom, furnished
unit. Students have their own
private bedroom but share a full
washroom and a kitchen (with
microwave, fridge and sink) with
a roommate of the same gender.
Residents have access to study
rooms, a full kitchen and lounge
areas where students can relax
and hang out with friends. This
co-ed residence is connected
to the Stanton and Marchand
residences. It is also home to the
Residents’ Association and Rez
Café, open 24 hours.
Hyman Soloway
Per month: $817 to $8761
Duration of contract:
12 months
Built in 2004, the Hyman Soloway
is our newest residence. This
apartment-style residence also
offers a study area and a common
lounge. And if you’re a coffee aficionado, you’ll be happy to hear
there’s a Second Cup coffeehouse
on the ground floor!
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Traditional residences
Equipped with a phone line, high-speed Internet, Wi-Fi
and basic cable.
Residence fees: $4,714 to $5,5181
Duration of contract: 8 months
Looking for a true “rez” experience? Then one of our traditional
residences is for you! This is where you’ll develop some great
friendships! Traditional residences offer single or double rooms
and common areas on the floors, such as bathrooms, kitchens,
study rooms and laundry facilities. All the residence rooms are
furnished (you just need to bring your linen, blankets and towels)
and common areas are cleaned daily. Traditional residences
accommodate first-year students from September to April.
LeBlanc
This residence is for French-speaking students as well as Englishspeaking students who would like to improve their French.
LeBlanc is the smallest residence on campus, making it a warm
and friendly environment—you’ll know everyone by their first
name in no time! LeBlanc has two floors reserved for female
students and another reserved for male students, but all common
areas are co-ed. This well-designed residence makes students
feel like they are part of a community, while ensuring individual
privacy. And no matter where you are in LeBlanc, there are many
windows to let in lots of natural light.
Marchand
If you are looking for “rez” life with an international flavour,
then this residence is for you! Many exchange students from all
over the world call the co-ed Marchand residence home while
they’re here. Throughout the year, residence community advisers
organize a variety of international themed activities. Connected
to the 90 University (90U) and Stanton residences, this 15-storey
residence overlooks the Rideau Canal.
Stanton and Thompson
These two co-ed residences are quite similar—they were both
designed to help create a strong sense of community. If you like
making new friends, then staying here will be paradise for you!
The 15-storey Stanton residence overlooks the Rideau Canal
and is part of the large 90U residential complex. Thompson,
on the other hand, has 20 stories and is just steps from the
Morisset Library.
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Campus life is …
Social and practical
Culturally connected
Healthy and safe
Daring and dynamic
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• research institutes
• international exchange
programs
• co-operative education
programs (alternate
between work and study)
• work-study program
restaurants
cafés
a convenience store
a drugstore
a bookstore
libraries
career services
• and much more
student newspapers
a radio station
theatre
concerts
jazz nights
movies
more than 70 concerts and
recitals a year
a doctor’s office
a dental office
a sports medicine clinic
protection and foot patrol
services
• a counselling service
• the most modern sports
complex in the region
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
International
exchanges
www.international.uOttawa.ca
Many students dream of studying abroad for
an academic session or even a full year. The
University of Ottawa allows international students
to participate in international student exchange
programs, except in their home country.
Choose from a variety of exciting locations at
nearly 250 universities in 45 countries around the
world. You could receive a mobility scholarship of
up to $2,000, depending on your destination and
the duration of your studies or internship abroad.
Community
Service Learning
www.servingothers.uOttawa.ca
Learn while helping the community
Gain real-life experience in your field by merging
classroom studies with practical experience. You
earn credits by assisting with initiatives and projects
in communities close by, across Canada or around
the world.
Community service learning lets you apply the
knowledge you learn in the classroom while helping
the community.
Student
Academic
Success Service
Here are a few of the many
services at your disposal:
• Orientation and University 101 programs
• Student Mentoring
• Academic Writing Help Centre
• Counselling and personal development
services
• Career mentorship
• Career Services
• Access Services
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Co-operative education
Alternate between work and study*
www.coop.uOttawa.ca
An added value to your career search
Take your academic training to the next level by engaging in paid, professional, career-related, employment opportunities
specific to your discipline. By taking part in the CO-OP program, you can both work and study. Your work terms, which last
four months, allow you to explore different work environments and career options in your field. They alternate with study
sessions. You have a valuable learning experience while fulfilling your four-year degree requirements. Your impressive
resumé will help you secure work after you graduate.
CO-OP is an excellent way to finance your studies while developing your professional skills in Canada.
*Available at the undergraduate and master’s levels in some programs.
Food Services
www.foodservices.uOttawa.ca
Optional meal plans are available at the University of Ottawa. The different plans allow you to use your student card to
make purchases at the cafeteria and at food service locations all over the campus.
Look beyond the campus! The University is only minutes away from hundreds of restaurants.
• Grocery and convenience stores nearby let you cook at home..
• The Byward Market is full of restaurants and specialty food shops. In the summer, you’ll even find vendors selling
fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Study in English and in French
Learn English or French as a second
language at the University of Ottawa
www.olbi.uOttawa.ca
The unique bilingual environment of the campus and the region gives you many opportunities to try out
your new language skills.
STUDY IN ENGLISH OR IN FRENCH
Many programs are offered in both of Canada’s official languages. You can study in English, French or both, including
taking undergraduate French immersion courses to improve your French. This gives you the advantage of a flexible
degree program combining majors and minors (see p.22 for a definition of a Major and a Minor) in different disciplines
that will be recognized and valued worldwide, in both English- and French-speaking settings. The University of Ottawa is
also one of the rare universities to offer such diverse and rich graduate programs in both of these languages.
The University of Ottawa aims to set the national and international standard when it comes to second language teaching
and learning, bilingualism and language planning. This is why it has a special place for thought, research and innovation:
the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI). If you would like to reach a high skill level in English or French,
OLBI offers you many choices:
PCALS (Profil de compétence en anglais langue
seconde)
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This innovative program offers you personalized
learning at three levels (beginners, intermediate and
advanced).
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Renewable $2,500 admission scholarships are
available!
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These scholarships are aimed at foreign
undergraduate francophone students registered in a
French program who also take courses in English or
English as a second language courses (ESL).
Programme intensif de français (PIF)
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This is an integrated course in the four language
skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
English Intensive Program (EIP)
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If you need to improve your language skills, register
for the English Intensive Program.
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EIP courses are offered year-round and run 10 to 12
weeks.
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The most advanced course is a bridging course
allowing you to meet admission requirements for
most programs, undergraduate and graduate.
Immersion courses
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Take second language courses in one of Canada’s
official language.You receive credits for both the
discipline and the language support course. Visit
www.immersion.uottawa.ca.
Second language certification course
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OLBI offers a course for which you receive an official
certificate from the University of Ottawa.
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Your second official language skills are determined
through exercises and tests assessing reading,
listening, writing and speaking.
Language testing
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We offer the CANTest and other tools to measure
second-language skills.
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Tests are offered remotely:
www.olbi.uOttawa.ca/tests.php.
Master of Arts in Bilingualism Studies
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This graduate program covers several topics:
»» Methodological and technological innovation in
second language teaching for adults
»» Second language proficiency assessment for
adults
»» Language planning and policy
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Differential tuition fee
exemption
The differential tuition fee exemption reduces tuition fees to those paid by Canadian citizens and permanent
residents.
Undergraduate programs ‑ Bachelor’s
Graduate programs ‑ Master’s and PhD
Applicable to international students who choose to study
mostly in French
Applicable to international students who have previously
studied in French
You must:
You must:
• be admitted in a program offered in French, and
• have received a previous diploma in French, or
• be registered to 9 credits (3 courses) taught in French
per semester.
• be admitted and have registered in a program at the
Univeristy of Ottawa only offered in French.
Note: The differential tuition fee exemption can be
combined with the President’s and Chancellor’s
scholarship (see page 14).
Note: The differential tuition fee exemption can be
combined with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral
Studies’ partial scholarship (see page 15).
Estimated costs* for an international student
per session a
Tuition fees
Undergraduate (two sessions per academic year)
Graduate (three sessions per academic year)
International
student
International student
with differential tuition
fee exemption
$10,000 - 12,000 b
$3,000 - 4,000
$6,000 c
$3,000 - 4,000
Other fees and costs
Related student fees (incidental fees)**
Housing ($650-$800 per month)
$2,600 - 3,500
Food (approximately $85 per week)
Compulsory health insurance (UHIP)
$500
$1,200
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Books and other supplies
Clothing, entertainment and other items
Communications (telephone, Internet)
$685
$500
$1,000
$500
a This is an estimated budget to help you plan your expenses. Amounts will
vary according to your particular situation (your program of study, eating
in restaurants, living on campus and other factors).
d This is the cost per student for the compulsory period of 12 months.
b Tuition fees for common law are approximately $19,000 per session.
** The cost of the U-Pass is included in the incidental fees of all full-time
students. This pass provides you with universal access to Ottawa’s public
transportation system.
c At the master’s and PhD levels, the majority of programs require
registration for three consecutive sessions. Tuition fees and incidental fees
for the MBA are approximately $37,000 and $27,000 for the MHA.
* Based on 2013-2014 costs. Please note that the graduate student
academic year is 12 months, or three full sessions.
Visit www.international.uottawa.ca/en/incoming/int-students/fees.html for
an updated list of fees.
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Financial aid
Scholarships
Scholarships for
undergraduate students
Faculty of Engineering
Memorial Scholarship
Faculty of
Engineering
80 to 100%
7* @ $2,000
General eligibility criteria
Dean’s Merit Scholarship
Faculty of Arts
APPLICABLE TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY
90 to 100%
10* @ $4,000
($1,000 per year)
www.uOttawa.ca/loansandawards
The following eligibility criteria apply to all undergraduate
admission scholarships and bursaries:
You must
• Meet the admission requirements of the faculty concerned
• Be registered full time and for the first time in an
undergraduate program
*Awards available for Canadian and international students.
Dean’s Excellence
Award for
International Students
Faculty of
Social Sciences
90 to 100%
$1,500 (number
of awards varies)
• Not be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have
protected person status
Combining scholarships
The President’s Scholarship and the Chancellor’s Scholarship may
not be combined.
What is a direct-entry faculty?
The following are our direct-entry faculties: Arts, Engineering,
Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences and the Telfer School of
Management. You can be admitted into these faculties directly
with your high school diploma (or your country’s equivalent).
President’s Scholarship
1 award of $30,000 ($7,500 per year)
3 awards of $1,500 to finalists (in addition to Renewable Admission Scholarship)
Student Mobility
Scholarship
One session
Two sessions
International
Exchange
$1,000
$2,000
International
Internship
$1,000
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(academic year)
Every student selected for the Exchange Program receives the
Student Mobility Scholarship.
For a complete list of deadlines, and eligibility
and renewal criteria for these awards, visit
the Financial Aid and Awards website :
www.uOttawa.ca/loansandawards.
Chancellor’s Scholarship
1 award of $26,000 ($6,500 per year)
3 awards of $1,500 to finalists (in addition to Renewable Admission Scholarship)
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Dean’s Merit Scholarship*
Faculty of
Engineering
95 to 100% (admission average)
$5,000
90 to 94.9% (admission average)
$4,000
*35 awards available for Canadian and international students.
SCHOLARSHIP AVERAGE CALCULATION
The scholarship average is based on grades available at the time
recipients are selected. We consider the best grades from four to
seven courses (including one English course), depending on your
education system.
EVEN MORE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
There are also scholarships and bursaries for which you can apply as
soon as you arrive on campus! To see the complete list, consult
the search engine Online Scholarships and Bursaries available at
www.uOttawa.ca/loansandawards.
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Financial Aid
Scholarships for
graduate students
www.grad.uOttawa.ca
Admission scholarships
At the University of Ottawa, each faculty has a scholarship budget
for international students. Each faculty holds its own competition
with its own criteria; scholarships are awarded until funds are
depleted, in accordance with the faculty’s priorities. An admission
average, calculated by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral
Studies, of 8.0/10 is required.
For master’s programs, your file must be recommended to the FGPS
by the faculty you have applied to. For doctorate programs, you are
automatically considered, and there is no need to fill out a form.
The programs for which you are eligible for an international
scholarship are the same as those for which Canadian students
are eligible for an admission scholarship. You must be registered
full-time in order to qualify for these scholarships. Students who
want to study in a graduate diploma program or in a professional
master’s program are not eligible.
FULL SCHOLARSHIP
For a master’s, this scholarship includes $15,000 from the Faculty
of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and a minimum of $7,500
from the academic unit or the thesis supervisor. These amounts are
$18,000 and $9,000, respectively, for a doctorate.
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
For a master’s, this scholarship includes $7,500 from the Faculty
of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and a minimum of $7,500
from the academic unit or the thesis supervisor. These amounts are
$9,000 and $9,000, respectively, for a doctorate.
This is a guaranteed minimum funding; a large number of our
students receive more.
SCHOLARSHIP DURATION
Admission scholarships are good for four years for a PhD, two years
for a master’s with thesis and one year for a master’s with research
paper.
The University of Ottawa also has agreements with various
countries and offers scholarships that partly or completely cover
international tuition fees.
ANOTHER WAY TO HELP FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION
undergraduate and graduate students
Work-Study Program
Are you considering a part-time job? You may not have to look very far,
because our campus offers many job opportunities for students.
Work experience – Last year, more than 1,600 positions were
available across all faculties and services. The jobs vary from one
department to the next. In many cases, participants find a position in
their chosen field. Most positions require the ability to work in English
and French.
Money – During the regular academic year (September to April), you
can work part time and earn $3,000 - sometimes more - while you are
studying! During the summer session, you can work full time and earn
around $6,000 over 18 weeks (for undergraduate students).
External scholarships
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
• Must submit a valid study permit in order to apply
• Can apply from home country
• Must register in a master’s or PhD program at the
University of Ottawa (min. GPA of A-)
• Value is $15,000 for one year in addition to an
Excellence Scholarship from the University of Ottawa,
which covers tuition fees for the entire period that a
student receives the Ontario Graduate Scholarship
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS)
The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class
doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate
both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly
achievement during their graduate studies in social
sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering or health sciences.
• Can apply from home country before submitting
university admission application
• Must apply for admission in a PhD program (or combined
MA/PhD or MD/PhD) in Canada in order to qualify
• Value of up to $150,000 ($50,000 per year for up to
three years)
• Students must be nominated by a recognized university.
• Recipients must take up the award at the university
which nominated their application.
For more information, visit www.vanier.gc.ca.
Ontario Trillium Scholarship
The Ontario Trillium Scholarship program aims to help the
best doctoral students from around the world to study in
Ontario. Each Ontario Trillium Scholarship is worth $40,000
annually, renewable for a maximum of four years.
• Can apply from home country before submitting university admission application
• Students must be nominated by a recognized university.
• Recipients must take up the award at the university
which nominated their application.
For more information, visit www.grad.uOttawa.ca.
Easy access – Applying is easy with the Work-Study Navigator. Since
all the forms you need are online and available through
your InfoWeb account, there is no running around! For more
details, please consult the Financial Aid and Awards website
(www.uOttawa.ca/loansandawards).
My Financial Portfolio
undergraduate and graduate students
My Financial Portfolio is an online tool to help you manage your
financial aid and awards file. Accessible via InfoWeb, this tool brings
together all the information on the status of your applications for
financial aid and the Work-Study Program. By consulting My Financial
Portfolio regularly, you will get the answers to most of the questions
you may have.
Please note that all amounts apply to the 2012-2013 academic year. The
information on financial aid and awards is subject to change at any time
without notice.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to
undergraduate studies
www.admission.uOttawa.ca
Step 1
Do I qualify?
General requirements
You need to have completed your secondary school program
(at least 12 years of education under the Ontario system) to be
admissible to the University of Ottawa. You must prove that you
have completed university preparatory courses in senior secondary
school. You must also have completed some university studies to be
considered for admission to most professional programs.
Most undergraduate programs require an admission average
between B+ and A (75% to 85% by Canadian standards) or above,
depending on the type of program and enrolment limits.
Prerequisites for countries and programs
For information about prerequisites according to your
country and the program you have selected, please email
eureka@uOttawa.ca.
Step 2
duration as well as the number of hours of teaching.
The University will consider granting transfer credits for
advanced standing if you have earned a grade acceptable to the
faculty you are applying to and if the courses correspond to the
required courses in your chosen program.
International Baccalaureate: Advanced standing may be granted
only for higher-level subjects, provided your score for these courses
is 5 or higher. Advanced standing granted may vary depending
on the program of studies. See www.international.uOttawa.ca/
en/students/standing-second.html#IB.
French baccalaureate: Students who have completed the
Diplôme du baccalauréat général may be granted up to a
maximum of 30 credits (10 university courses) for courses
completed with a grade of 10 or better. Advanced standings
granted may vary depending on the program of studies. See
www.international.uOttawa.ca/en/students/standing-second.
html#FB.
Advanced Placement Program (APP) courses: Up to 30 credits
(10 university courses) of advanced standing may be granted,
provided you obtain a minimum score of 4 in each subject and
the AP courses correspond to the required courses in your chosen
program. Advanced standing granted may vary depending on the
program of studies. See www.international.uOttawa.ca/en/
students/standing-second.html#APP.
Can I obtain advanced standing?
www.international.uOttawa.ca/en/students/standing-second.html
The duration of an undergraduate degree is normally four years.
To be eligible for an undergraduate degree at the University
of Ottawa, all students must complete at least 60 credits at
the University (two years of full-time studies) from a total of
120 credits, regardless of the number of credits transferred.
Official transcripts for courses taken at a university are required
for advanced standing (affidavits are not accepted).
Applicants from recognized universities and colleges can
transfer into the first, second or third year of an undergraduate
program. In order for the University to assess a request for
transfer of credits, you must provide official course descriptions
(in English or in French) for all studies conducted outside
Canada. You must also provide details on course content and
Step 3
Do I meet the language requirements?
www.international.uOttawa.ca/en/students/lang-req.html
If you wish to gain admission to a program offered in English and
have not completed at least three years of full-time studies in an
institution where the language of instruction is strictly English
AND in a country where English is an official language, you must
demonstrate your language proficiency by providing your official
score in one of the following recognized language tests (see next
page).
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Scores indicated below apply to all faculties.
Overall score required
IMPORTANT
Test
Overall score
Score in individual sections
Internet-based: 86
Writing, reading: 24
Computer-based: 237
Speaking, listening: 20
Paper-based: 580
Writing: 4.5
University of Ottawa CanTEST
www.cantest.uOttawa.ca
Averaged listening and
reading: 4.5
4
IELTS
www.ielts.org
6.5
6.5
EPT (MELAB)
www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/
testing/melab
85
85
CAEL
www.cael.ca
70
60
TOEFL
www.toefl.org
(University of Ottawa institutional
Code: 0993)
An additonal English proficiency
test may be administered by the
University of Ottawa before or at
the beginning of the school year.
Even if you provide proof of
proficiency through these
language tests, the University
of Ottawa reserves the right to
require you to take language
courses if your knowledge of your
chosen language of instruction
at the University is considered
insufficient.
All tests must be taken within
two years prior to the date you
apply for admission to the
University of Ottawa.
If your score on one of the language proficiency tests does not meet the minimum required, you may
still be eligible for admission, on the condition that you pass English as a second language (ESL) courses
at the University of Ottawa.
If you wish to study in French and it is not your first language, you have to submit your official score for
the DELF or TESTCan test.
Test
Minimum Requirement
TESTCan
4.5 (Average listening and reading)
4 (Required score in written French section)
DELF
B2
Step 4
Step 5
www.international.uOttawa.ca/en/students/app-deadlines.html
If you are seeking admission for full-time undergraduate studies,
use the OUAC 105f form, Undergraduate Application for International
Applicants. Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application
Centre website at www.ouac.on.ca/105/index.html.
What are the application deadlines?
Generally speaking, the deadline to submit an application
for admission with all required documents is April 1 for the Fall
session (September entry) and October 15 for the Winter session
(January entry).
We recommend that you submit your application as early as
possible so that we have sufficient time to process it. You may
also need to apply for a study permit and a Canadian
visitor’s visa, if required, before registering at the University.
How do I apply?
If you are unable to apply online, you must use the Application for
Undergraduate Admission form. You can download a copy at
www.international.uOttawa.ca/en/students/app-forms.html.
For a complete list of documents you will need to provide, visit
www.international.uottawa.ca/en/students/docs-provide.html
Certain limited-enrolment programs, as well as programs
requiring special interviews, auditions or the submission of a
portfolio, may have different deadlines.
NOTE: We have taken care to ensure that the content of these admission pages are accurate. However, the University of Ottawa may change the
information presented here at any time, as necessary.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
LAW
Deadline
If you want to obtain a Juris Doctor (Common Law Degree), you
must have already completed a minimum of three years of university
studies. To apply, complete the Application for Admission to an Ontario
Law School, which is available ONLY from the Ontario Law School
Application Service at www.ouac.on.ca/olsas/.
Application deadline is December 2. Competition is intense and
places are limited.
Deadline
Application deadline is November 1. Competition is intense and
places are limited.
For more information: www.commonlaw.uOttawa.ca
EDUCATION
To apply for admission to the Baccalaureate in Education (BEd),
you must already hold a university degree. Use the Application
for Admission to Ontario’s Faculties of Education, which is
available ONLY from the Teacher Education Application Service
at www.ouac.on.ca/teas/.
For more information: www.education.uOttawa.ca
MEDICINE
For the program leading to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree,
you must have completed at least three years of university studies,
including courses in humanities, biology, biochemistry and
chemistry. Admission to medicine is normally restricted to
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Information
is available from the Ontario Medical School Application Service
at www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/.
Deadline
Application deadline is October 1. Competition is very intense and
places are limited.
For more information: www.uOttawa.ca/medicine
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to
graduate studies
www.grad.uOttawa.ca/apply
Step 1
Do I qualify?
General requirements
Admission to graduate studies is competitive. Generally, in order
to be admissible to a master’s program, you must have an honours
degree (at least four years of university studies) with a minimum
average of B, or the equivalent (70% in the Canadian education
system). The admission average is calculated from the applicant’s
previous 20 courses (60 credits).
For a PhD, a master’s degree in the discipline with a minimum
average of B+ (75% in the Canadian education system) or the
equivalent is required. The admission average is calculated from
the applicant’s previous 10 courses (30 credits).
Before applying, gather the required information (transcripts,
letters of reference, etc.) Please refer to the program of your choice
for specific details and admission requirements at
www.grad.uOttawa.ca/apply. If you have any questions regarding
equivalency to a Canadian degree, please visit the International
Gateway at www.grad.uOttawa.ca.
Please note: Many programs require a higher average. Meeting the
minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Step 2
Can I obtain advanced standing?
Students can rarely enter a master’s or doctoral program that is
already underway. However, the academic unit may recognize
graduate level courses taken at international postsecondary
institutions. For more information, check directly with the academic
unit for your program of interest.
Step 3
Do I meet the language requirements?
Language requirements vary according to each discipline.
Please consult specific program requirements at
www.grad.uOttawa.ca/apply .
Step 4
What are the application deadlines?
Typically, deadlines for applications for the Fall session are from
December to March. For the Winter session, we suggest that you
apply before August 1. Please note, however, that admission in
some programs is ongoing. Check deadlines for your program of
interest at www.grad.uOttawa.ca/deadlines.
Step 5
How do I apply?
Apply online ONLY through the Ontario Universities’
Application Centre (OUAC). You must use the electronic version
of the Application for Admission to Graduate Studies – University
of Ottawa. Your application package should be submitted at least
six months before the session begins. For more information,
see www.grad.uOttawa.ca/apply.
PLEASE NOTE: The application fee is payable only by credit card
or by cheque or money order in Canadian funds to the Ontario
Universities’ Application Centre.
IMPORTANT
Applications for graduate studies are evaluated by the academic
unit in which you want to study. In addition to completing the
OUAC online application, you must also forward a copy of your
application form and all required documents to the academic
unit that offers your program. The academic unit is responsible
for communicating with graduate studies candidates.
For more information, contact the University of Ottawa’s Faculty
of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Visit www.grad.uOttawa.ca.
You can also contact the graduate studies offices in the
specific faculty or academic unit of your program of interest
for further information.
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Research
Research –
a capital affair
www.research.uOttawa.ca
Ranked among the top research-intensive universities in
Canada, the University of Ottawa offers a vibrant and attractive
environment that encourages creativity and innovation
in our two official languages. The quality and quantity of
work carried out translate into research of national and
international importance.
• Total research revenue (2011-2012) — $302.2 M
• Research intensity (per full-time professor) — $213,100
Strategic areas
of development in research
To stimulate research activities in a strategic manner and
to foster interdisciplinarity, the University of Ottawa has
established four strategic areas of development:
• Canada and the world
• Health
• e-Society
• Molecular sciences
Research centres
and institutes
Our research centres and institutes offer collaborative
environments that promote innovation and the advancement
of interdisciplinary research. The University of Ottawa has
more than 30 research centres and institutes (university-based
and affiliated). In addition to their research mandate, certain
university institutes offer academic programs, both at the
undergraduate and graduate level.
Hospitals and
affiliated institutes
The Faculty of Medicine conducts high-profile research in
partnership with affiliated teaching hospitals and research
institutes. These partnerships lead to important discoveries
that have a significant impact on health care, while facilitating
the training of the next generation of medical scientists.
Core facilities
The University of Ottawa has built an exhaustive network of core
facilities to meet the needs of its researchers and ensure quality,
state-of-the-art training and hands-on experience for all its
students—from undergraduates to postdoctoral scholars.
Research chairs
Since 2002, the Canada Research Chairs Program has helped
Canadian universities achieve the highest levels of research
excellence. The University of Ottawa is a world-class research
institution and the recipient of more than 70 Canada Research
Chairs. The University also hosts of the very prestigious Canada
Excellence Research Chairs (CERC), awarded for the first time in
2010; this CERC support will help further establish the University of
Ottawa as a global leader in the field of photonics. Endowed and
sponsored research chairs, as well as university research chairs, also
foster excellence in research.
Undergraduate Research
Opportunity Program
The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
provides undergraduate students with unique and exciting
opportunities to explore cutting-edge research at the University
of Ottawa while they investigate areas of interest and develop
their career goals. Under this program, students benefit from a
one-on-one relationship with established faculty researchers, to
experience university research activities first hand and gain the
knowledge and experience they need for graduate studies and
for successful careers.
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PROGRAMS OF STUDy
Studying at the
University of Ottawa
Faculties, schools, departments…
not such a complicated puzzle
The University of Ottawa offers a wide variety of programs
(more than 450, in fact) in 10 administrative units we call faculties
(or a school in the case of the Telfer School of Management).
These units are, in turn, divided into departments that group
various programs within a common field.
Six direct-entry faculties
You must have completed secondary studies
to be admitted to the following faculties:
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Telfer School of Management
Three second-entry faculties – You must have completed postsecondary studies to be admitted to the following faculties:
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law — Common Law and Civil Law sections
Faculty of Medicine
ALL FACULTIES OFFER GRADUATE PROGRAMS, WHICH FALL UNDER THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE and
postdoctoral STUDIES
Find a program of study that not only
meets your needs and aspirations but also
capitalizes on your strengths
1. Consult the list of disciplines, at the back of this document,
listed alphabetically by faculty.
2. Read the program descriptions at
www.programs.uOttawa.ca to learn more about
undergraduate programs or www.grad.uOttawa.ca for
graduate programs.
3. If you have questions concerning the admission
requirements for the country where you completed your
secondary or postsecondary education, please contact
eureka@uOttawa.ca (undergraduate studies) or
grad.comm@uOttawa.ca (graduate studies).
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Programs of study
The North American system has distinctive features. Get ready to
discover what student life has in store for you at Canada’s university!
Education in Canada
Secondary school diploma
Bachelor’s degree (3 or 4 years)
Master’s (1 or 2 years)
Doctorate (4 years)
Minor
Minors provide introductory-level training in a branch or a
sub-branch of a discipline or subject.
Joint honours
Joint honours degrees allow specialization in two related fields
or disciplines. As a result, they involve a large number of
compulsory courses in each discipline and few electives.
Integrated programs
A program in which the requirements of two separate bachelor’s
degrees are completed, thus leading to two separate diplomas.
French Immersion Studies
This is an academic stream, offered in certain honours bachelor’s
programs, where a specific number of courses must be taken
in French.
We offer a variety of resources, some casual and some are formal, to
ensure success in your bilingual studies.
In Canada, university undergraduate studies lead to a bachelor’s
degree whereas graduate studies lead to a master’s or
doctoral degree.
Undergraduate studies
www.admission.uOttawa.ca
The University of Ottawa confers
four types of bachelor’s degrees:
General bachelor’s degree
The general bachelor’s degree provides a basic university education.
Honours bachelor’s degree
This degree requires the equivalent of four years of studies and
at least 120 credits completed with the required graduation
grade-point average (GGPA).
You can easily pursue studies in two disciplines by combining
programs with specializations, majors and minors, and have access
to graduate studies in these disciplines.
Specialization
Specializations require training in a single discipline or in an
interdisciplinary area.
Major
Majors involve training in two main disciplines or areas, that is
two majors or one major and a minor.
Professional bachelor’s degree
This degree, for the most part, provides training that meets the
requirements of professional associations or colleges (medicine,
law, engineering, education, etc.). All of the programs contain a
large proportion of discipline-specific courses. Length of studies
varies by discipline (one year for Education, three years for Law,
and four years for Engineering, Music, Visual Arts, Commerce and
Medicine). Professional degrees in Law, Medicine and Education
all require preliminary university studies.
Certificate
An undergraduate certificate diploma, conferred by the Senate of
the University, confirms the successful completion of 30 university
credits. Certificates are offered at the graduate level as well.
Schedule and credits
At the undergraduate level, the academic year is divided into two
15-week sessions (Fall and Winter). Many courses are also offered
during the Spring/Summer sessions. At the graduate level, the
academic year consists of three compulsory sessions. Normally,
a full-time undergraduate student registers for five courses in a
session (three courses for graduate students). Most courses require
three hours of class time per week and are worth three credits.
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Graduate studies:
Why choose uOttawa
www.grad.uOttawa.ca
Workload
Although in class time, per week, takes up only about 3 hours
per course, you must devote at least two hours of individual
study or group work for each hour spent in class. Courses
are interactive and require preparation — especially reading.
Discussion groups, team projects and laboratories also add to
course hours.
Grades and exams
Most courses include research papers or lab reports and exams.
Other assignments depend on the nature of the course. Grades
are given in percentages and then are converted into letter
grades at the end of the session. For example, a grade above
90% corresponds to an A+.
OPPORTUNITIES
An honours bachelor’s degree or a professional bachelor’s
degree allows advanced studies and is normally required for
admission to graduate studies.
At the University of Ottawa, you enjoy the rich resources
of a research-intensive university. Our students gain a broad
education. For a bachelor’s in arts, sciences or social sciences,
you can combine two majors or a major and two minors in different fields.
At the University of Ottawa, you will find a research-intensive
culture driven by academic rigour and excellence, and
focused on some of the most exciting and emerging areas
of knowledge.
As a graduate student, you can expect
Opportunities
• Excellent financial assistance
• National and international exposure and experience
thanks to travel and conference grants
Access
• Mentorship from world-renowned experts
• Nationally recognized research networks and numerous
centres of excellence and institutes housed within
the University
First-class facilities and infrastructure
• Dedicated space for graduate students
• Internationally renowned research labs and institutions
• One of the pre-eminent research libraries in North
America, a member of the Association of Research
Libraries (ARL)
THE NUMBERS TELL THE STORY
• More than 200 graduate programs (graduate diplomas,
master’s and PhDs)
• One of the top research universities in Canada
• 1,600 faculty members available to supervise
graduate theses
• More than160 research chairs
• More than 6,000 graduate students who call
uOttawa home
Graduate programs
Graduate diplomas
Ideal for career professionals who want to further develop
their skills in a very specialized area related to a particular
field of employment.
Duration: Typically one year (full time)
Financing: No scholarship support from the University
Structure: Typically five courses from a closely related
master’s degree program
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MASTER’S PROGRAMS
The University of Ottawa offers four kinds of master’s programs:
master’s with thesis, master’s with research paper, master’s by
coursework and professional master’s.
Master’s with thesis
Emphasis on research and thesis writing.
Duration: Typically two years (full time)
Financing: Funding possible for the full two years*
Structure (typical): Year one: courses and thesis proposal;
year two: research and thesis writing
Master’s with research paper
Similar to the master’s with thesis, but less time devoted to
the research and writing component; possibility of continuing
studies at the doctoral level.
Duration: Typically 16 months (full time)
Financing: Funding possible for one year*
Structure: Eight to 12 months of courses; four to eight months
working on the research paper
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Doctoral programs
Duration: Typically four to five years (full time)
Financing: Typically fully funded for four years*
Structure: Years one and two: coursework, comprehensive
exam, thesis proposal; years three and four: research and
thesis writing
Cotutelle doctoral program
Under a cotutelle doctoral program, students register
simultaneously at two partner universities and then participate
in a program of study with two thesis supervisors, working with
both. Students alternately take courses and carry out research in
the two universities.
For more information, visit
www.grad.uOttawa.ca.
Master’s by coursework
Ideal for people wanting to develop career-related skills.
Duration: Typically one year (full time)
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Financing: Not eligible for University scholarships or bursaries**
Postdoctoral fellowships are initiated by the prospective fellow.
First, explore the University website (www.uOttawa.ca) or the
database of researchers who are members of the Faculty of
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS) (www.grad.uOttawa.ca)
to determine if there is someone at the University of Ottawa whose
research is relevant to your area of interest. Next, contact the
researcher directly to inquire about the possibility of joining his
or her research team or lab as a postdoctoral fellow.
Structure : Eight to ten courses
Professional master’s
Leads to career progression. Generally, you can’t apply to a PhD
program with a professional master’s degree.
Duration: Typically 18 to 24 months (full time)
Financing: Generally, not eligible for financial support from
the University
Structure: Primarily course-based with field placements,
internships or hands-on projects
Programs: Audiology, Business Administration (MBA),
Communication (MComm), E-Business Technologies
(MEBT), Education (MEd), Engineering Management (MEng),
Geography (MGeg), Health Administration (MHA), Human
Kinetics (MHK), Information Studies (MIS), Music (MMus),
Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech-Language
Pathology, System Science (MSysSc), Theatre — Directing
(MFA), Translation — Conference Interpreting (MCI) and all
Master of Engineering programs (MEng).
* Funding based on student meeting specified academic standards.
See scholarship section for more details.
** Students in certain master’s by coursework programs are eligible for
financial support.
Once you have an agreement with the researcher, complete the
postdoctoral fellow registration form on the FGPS website. Visit
www.grad.uOttawa.ca for more information.
Funding: Postdoctoral fellows typically receive financial support
through external scholarships or are paid by their research
supervisor with grant funds.
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Sports
www.geegees.uOttawa.ca
Stay active and in good health at the University by taking part in recreational activities or joining a
Gee-Gees sports team.
Take fitness courses, jump in the pool, take part in intramural programs or visit our fitness centres for free.
Discover everything that University of Ottawa Sports Services has to offer!
Here are some of the sports
facilities you’ll find on
campus
• 2 fitness centres (Montpetit and the
Sports Complex)
• 3 gyms
• An Olympic-sized pool with diving
boards and a 10-metre diving tower
• 2 cutting edge artificial turf multisport
playing fields, including one covered by a
dome during the winter
• 2 ice rinks
• 5 squash courts
• a dance studio
• a multisport room
• the Tae E. Lee Martial Arts Room
• a sports medicine centre and a
rehabilitation centre
M=Men’s W=Women’s
Our Canadian Interuniversity
Sports (CIS) teams
Varsity teams
Basketball (M/W) Hockey (M/W)
Swimming (M/W)
Cross-country (M/W) Football (M)
Rugby (W) Soccer (W)
Track (M/W)
Volleyball (W)
COMPETITIVE SPORT CLUBS
Many competitive sports clubs compete as part of Ontario
University Athletics (OUA) and are recognized by University
of Ottawa Sports Services. Most accept athletes at all levels
and all represent the Gee-Gees at many competitions
throughout the year. Play a sport you love with the University
of Ottawa competitive sports clubs!
Badminton (M/W)
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swimming (W)
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graduate (master’s and PhD) programs
English (1)
x
x
I
Doctorate
x
Master’s (MA)
x
Graduate
Studies
Diploma
x
French Immersion (optional)
x
Co-operative Education (optional)
Minor
x
Certificate
Major
General
Integrated
Honours
Honours with Major
Honours with Specialization
Disciplines
Study
Streams
Faculty of Arts (BA)
Faculty of Arts (BA)
Aboriginal Studies
Applied Ethics
Arabic Language and Culture (22)
Arts (General)
Asian Studies
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Celtic Studies (1)
Classical Studies
Classics
Classics and Philosophy (13)
Communication
Communication et lettres
françaises (3, 13)
Communication and Philosophy (13)
Communication and Political
Science (13)
Communication and Sociology (13)
Écriture et style (3)
Second
Program
Bachelor
Doctorate
Master’s (MA)
Graduate
Studies
Diploma
French Immersion (optional)
x
Co-operative Education (optional)
x
Study
Streams
Certificate
Minor
General
Integrated
Honours
Joint Honours
Honours with Major
Honours with Specialization
Major
Second
Program
Bachelor
Disciplines
Faculties offering undergraduate programs not requiring prior university studies
Joint Honours
Direct-Entry Faculties
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
17
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
A
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
English as a Second Language (1)
(basic or advanced minor)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Environmental Studies (2)
Environmental Studies and
Geography (2, 13)
Études des francophonies (3)
Film Studies
French as a Second Language (3, 9)
(basic or advanced minor)
x
French Studies (3, 9)
Geography
Geography and Sociology (13)
Geomatics and Spatial Analysis
German Language and Culture (22)
Government Communication
History
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
B
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
History and Political Science (13)
History and Theory of Art
Information Studies
Italian Language and Culture (22)
Jewish Canadian Studies
Latin and English Studies (1)
Latin American Studies
Lettres françaises (3)
Lettres françaises et Éducation
(B.A./B.Éd.) (3, 10, 15)
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Music (BA, BMus)
Music/Science (BMus/BSc) (13)
Orchestral Studies
Organizational Communication
Philosophy
Philosophy and Political Science (13)
Piano Pedagogy
Piano Pedagogy Research
Psychology and Linguistics (13)
Public Relations (16)
Rédaction professionnelle et édition (3)
Religious Studies
Russian Language and Culture (22)
Second-Language Teaching
Spanish
Theatre
Theatre – Directing
Traduction vers le français (3)
Translation
French-English (11)
French-Spanish-English (11)
Translation – Conference Interpreting
Translation into English (1)
Translation – Legal Translation (MTJ)
Translation Studies
Visual Arts (BA or BFA)
World Literatures and Cultures
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
17
x
x
x
C
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
D
x
x
x
E
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
D
x
x
x
x
x
Doctorate
x
x
Master’s
x
x
Graduate
Studies
Diploma
French Immersion (optional)
x
Certificate
x
Minor
x
Major
x
General
x
Integrated
x
Honours
Joint Honours
Honours with Major
Honours with Specialization
Disciplines
Study
Streams
Co-operative Education (optional)
Faculty of Engineering (BASc)
Telfer School of Management (BCom)
18
F
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering
(Biotechnology)
(Option: Biomedical Engineering) (23)
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing
Technology
Chemical Engineering (Options: Biomedical
Engineering, Engineering Management and
Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering)
Chemical Engineering and
Computing Technology
Civil Engineering (Options: Environmental and Water
Resources, Structural and Geotechnical, Engineering
Management and Entrepreneurship)
Civil Engineering and Computing Technology
Computer Engineering (Option: Engineering
Management and Entrepreneurship)
Computer Science (Options: Bioinformatics,
Management and Entrepreneurship)
Computer Science and Mathematics (13)
Computer Science for Scientists (4)
E-Business
E-Business Technologies (17)
E-Commerce (17)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (18)
Electrical Engineering (Option: Engineering
Management and Entrepreneurship)
Electrical Engineering and
Computing Technology
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering (17, 18)
Internet Technologies
Mechanical Engineering (Option: Engineering
Management and Entrepreneurship)
Mechanical Engineering and
Computing Technology
Mobile Device Applications
Modelling and Animation for
Computer Games Technology
Software Engineering (Options:
Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship)
Systems Science (17)
Technology Project Management (17)
Second
Program
Bachelor
Doctorate
Master’s (MASc)
Graduate
Studies
Diploma
French Immersion (optional)
Co-operative Education (optional)
Study
Streams
Certificate
Minor
General
Integrated
Honours
Joint Honours
Honours with Major
Honours with Specialization
Disciplines
Major
Second
Program
Bachelor
x
x
x
x
x
18
x
x
x
x
x
x
F
x
Accounting
Business Administration (24)
Business Administration / (MBA)
Commerce (without option)
E-Business
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Health Administration (MHA)
Health Systems
x
x
x
x
x
x
18
x
x
x
x
x
x
18
G
x
H
x
x
x
x
17
F
x
18
F
18
17
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
17
J
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
K
x
X
x
x
x
x
(1)
(2)
17
x
x
LEGEND
x
F
x
18
x
x
International Management
JD – MBA
Management / (MSc)
Marketing
Scientific Management and Leadership
x
x
x
Management Information Systems
x
x
x
18
F
x
K
L
Human Resource Management
x
4
Program offered in English only.
Bilingual program or a program that
includes requirements in the second
language.
(3) Program offered in French only.
(4) Apply directly to the University of
Ottawa.
(5) You can be admitted into this program
either in the first year of a general
bachelor of arts or after successfully
completing 24 university credits (8
courses) in an honours bachelor.
(6) Admission requires prior university
studies.
(7) Must have a degree from a Canadian
law school.
(8) A program (major or minor) that does
not allow direct admission and is
taken in addition to a student’s main
program.
(9) Program offered to non-francophones.
(10) Online and in-class teaching offered.
(11) Two-year degree available to students
with an undergraduate degree.
(12) You may apply directly if you
graduated from CEGEP with a DEC.
Otherwise, you are required to
complete one year of university
studies.
(13) Must meet requirements of both
disciplines.
(14) Offered in French only to bilingual
students.
(15) Program offered online is subject to
the approval of the Ontario College of
Teachers.
(16) Joint program offered in English with
Algonquin College and in French with
La Cité collégiale.
(17) Collaborative studies
(18) Joint program
(19) Combined program
(20) Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
(Diploma)
(21) Combined MA + PhD program
(22) Mandatory study session abroad.
(23) This program of study begins in the
Faculty of Science.
(24) This minor cannot be combined with
any honours degree offered by the
Telfer School of Management.
(25) There are no direct entries in the CoOperative Education option, however
you may apply in second year.
(A) MComm
(F) MEng
(K) MBA
(B) MGeg / MSc
(G) MCS
(L) MSc
(C) MMus
(H) MEBT
(M) MA / MSc
(D) MFA
(I) MIS
(E) MCI
(J) MSc / MSysSc
Biochemistry
(Option: Microbiology and Immunology)
Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering
(Biotechnology)
Bioinformatics (MCS) (17, 18)
Biology
Biology (Options: Cellular/Molecular,
Ecology/Evolution/Behaviour, Physiology)
Biomedical Science (25)
Biomedical Science
(Options: Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience,
Bioanalytical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Biostatistics)
(25)
Biopharmaceutical Science
Biopharmaceutical Science (Options: Genomics,
Medicinal Chemistry)
Biophysics
Biostatistics (17) (18)
Chemical and Environmental
Toxicology (17) (18)
Chemistry
Chemistry (Options: EcoChemistry,
Advanced Materials)
Computer Science and Mathematics (13)
Earth Sciences
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
(Options: Global Change, Conservation
and Biodiversity, Environmental Geochemistry and
Ecotoxicology)
Environmental Sustainability (17)
Financial Mathematics and Economics
Doctorate
Master’s (MA)
Graduate
Studies
Diploma
French Immersion (optional)
Co-operative Education (optional)
x
Certificate
Minor
General
Integrated
Honours,
Joint Honours
Honours with Major
Honours with Specialization
x
Study
Streams
Faculty of Social Sciences (BSocSc)
x
x
x
Anthropology
Anthropology and Sociology (13)
Communication and Political Science (13)
Communication and Sociology (13)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
18
18
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
18
18
18
x
x
x
18
x
M
x
Geology
x
Geology-Physics
Life Sciences
x
Mathematics
x
Mathematics and Economics (13)
Mathematics and Statistics (18)
Ophthalmic Medical Technology
Physical Geography
Physics
Physics (Option: Computational Physics)
Physics-Mathematics
Sciences et Éducation (3)
Sciences (General)
Disciplines
Major
Faculty of Science (BSc)
Biochemistry
Second
Program
Bachelor
Doctorate
x
Master’s (MSc)
x
Graduate
Studies
Diploma
French Immersion (optional)
x
Co-operative Education (optional)
x
Study
Streams
Certificate
Minor
General
Integrated
x
Honours
Honours with Major
x
Joint Honours
Honours with Specialization
Disciplines
Major
Second
Program
Bachelor
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
18
18
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
Criminology / (MA / MCA)
Criminology and Women’s Studies (13)
Droit civil et Développement
international et mondialisation (3)
Economics
Economics and Political Science (13)
Economics and Public Policy
Geography and Sociology (13)
Gerontology
Global Studies
Globalization and International Development
History and Political Science (13)
International Development (17)
International Development
and Globalization
International Economics
and Development
International Studies and
Modern Languages
Mathematics and Economics (13)
Philosophy and Political Science (13)
Political Science
Population Health
Psychology (BA)
Psychology (BSc)
Public Administration
Public Administration and
Political Science (13)
Public and International Affairs
Public Management and Governance (17)
Science politique et Juris Doctor (J.D.) (3)
Service social (3) / MSS
Social Sciences (General)
Social Sciences of Health
Sociology
United States Studies
Women’s Studies / (MA / MA collaborative)
Women’s Studies and Political Science (13)
Women’s Studies and Sociology (13)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
18
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
X
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
17
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
21
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Professional Faculties
Faculties offering undergraduate programs requiring
prior university studies
Doctorate
Graduate
Studies
Diploma
French Immersion (optional)
Co-operative Education (optional)
Certificate
Minor
General
Integrated
Professional
Joint Honours
Honours with Major
Honours with Specialization
Disciplines
Study
Streams
Master’s
Faculty of Health Sciences
Major
Second
Program
Bachelor
Doctorate
Master’s
Graduate
Studies
Diploma
French Immersion (optional)
Co-operative Education (optional)
Study
Streams
Certificate
Minor
General
Integrated
Honours,
Joint Honours
Honours with Major
Honours with Specialization
Disciplines
Major
Second
Program
Bachelor
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Faculty of Education
Audiologie (3)
Auditory — Verbal Studies
Ergothérapie (3)
Health Sciences
Health Services and Policy Research (Graduate
Diploma)
Human Kinetics
(BHK) Emphasis on social sciences /
(BScHK) Emphasis on biophysical sciences / (MA /
MSc / MHK)
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (2)
Leisure Studies
Nursing
Sciences infirmières pour infirmières et infirmiers autorisés (3, 4)
Orthophonie (3)
Physiothérapie (3)
Population Health Risk Assessment and Management
(15)
Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Rehabilitation Sciences
Sciences de la nutrition (14)
14
x
14
x
x
x
17
x
x
x
x
x
L
x
x
x
L
x
X
14
14
x
x
x
x
LEGEND
Aboriginal Teacher Education program (1)
Éducation technologique (3)
Education (MA) Ed / MEd
Formation à l’enseignement (3)
Formation à l’enseignement (3, 4, 10, 15) (mode
alternatif, temps partiel)
Health Professions Education
Lettres françaises et Éducation
(B.A. - B.Éd.) (3, 10, 15)
Program Evaluation (17)
Second-Language Teaching
Teacher Education (1)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Faculty of Medecine
Biochemistry
Cellular and Molecular Medicine (MSc)
Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy
(Combined Program)
Epidemiology (MSc)
Health Services and Policy Research
Human and Molecular Genetics (MSc) (17)
Medicine (MD)
Microbiology and Immunology (MSc)
Neuroscience (MSc)
Pathology and Experimental Medicine (MSc)
17
x
Faculty of Law - Common Law (JD)
(1)
(2)
Program offered in English only.
Bilingual program or a program that
includes requirements in the second
language.
(3) Program offered in French only.
(4) Apply directly to the University of Ottawa.
(5) You can be admitted into this program
either in the first year of a general
bachelor of arts or after successfully
completing 24 university credits (8
courses) in an honours bachelor.
(6) Admission requires prior university
studies.
(7) Must have a degree from a Canadian law
school.
(8) A program (major or minor) that does
not allow direct admission and is taken in
addition to a student’s main program.
(9) Program offered to non-francophones.
(10) Online and in-class teaching offered.
(11) Two-year degree available to students
with an undergraduate degree.
(12) You may apply directly if you graduated
from CEGEP with a DEC. Otherwise, you
are required to complete one year of
university studies.
(13) Must meet requirements of both
disciplines.
(14) Offered in French only to bilingual
students.
(15) Program offered online is subject to
the approval of the Ontario College of
Teachers.
(16) Joint program offered in English with
Algonquin College and in French with La
Cité collégiale.
(17) Collaborative studies
(18) Joint program
(19) Combined program
(20) Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
(Diploma)
(21) Combined MA + PhD program
(22) Mandatory study session abroad.
(23) This program of study begins in the
Faculty of Science.
(24) This minor cannot be combined with
any honours degree offered by the Telfer
School of Management.
(25) There are no direct entries in the CoOperative Education option, however you
may apply in second year.
(A) MComm
(F) MEng
(K) MBA
(B) MGeg / MSc
(G) MCS
(L) MSc
(C) MMus
(H) MEBT
(M) MA / MSc
(D) MFA
(I) MIS
(E) MCI
(J) MSc / MSysSc
Juris Doctor (JD)
Juris Doctor (JD) / Telfer School of Management
(MBA)
Juris Doctor (JD) / Norman Patterson School of
International Affairs (MA)
Juris Doctor (JD) / Michigan State University
College of Law Juris Doctor (JD) / Washington
College of Law
Master of Law (LL.M.)
Programme de droit canadien (J.D./LL.L) (2)
National Program (JD/LL.L.)
Sciences politiques (B.Sc.Soc.) et Juris Doctor (J.D.) (3)
x
x
x
18
x
x
x
x
x
x
Faculty of Law - Droit civil (LL.L.)
Droit civil (3, 12)
Droit civil et Développement
international et mondialisation (3)
Droit civil (LL.L) / Telfer School of
Management (MBA)
National Program (LL.L./J.D.) (7)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Contacts
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