University of Ottawa Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Eligibility & Fees

University of Ottawa Graduate Admissions

The university offers 150 graduate programs, including master’s degrees, diplomas, and doctoral degrees to more than 7,000 students.

Below are the admission requirements for graduate programs at UOttaw, including master’s and doctoral courses.:

University of Ottawa MBA Admission

University of Ottawa offers an MBA and two combined degrees: MBA/JD and MBA/L.LL through Telfer School of Management. An Executive MBA program is also offered, which is especially designed for working professionals and senior-level executives.

Mentioned below are the admission requirements for the Ottawa MBA:

University of Ottawa Undergraduate Admissions

There are more than 70 majors and over 45 minors offered at the undergraduate level at the University of Ottawa. Before applying for undergraduate programs at the University of Ottawa, international students must take a look at the country-specific requirements alongside general admission requirements.

Admission requirements for UG courses at the University of Ottawa are as follows:

University of Ottawa Application Process

To apply to the University of Ottawa as an international student for the Fall 2025 term, applicants should first choose a program and then complete the online application through OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre). Submitting a completed application and supporting documents is crucial, with deadlines varying by program; for some competitive programs, the deadline is March 1, 2025, while others have an April 1, 2025 deadline. Indian students also need to submit an affidavit of financial support and meet English language proficiency requirements.  Here's a more detailed breakdown of the application process:

MBA Application Process

The MBA application involves:

1. Create an OUAC account and complete the application form.
2. Submit required documents via the uoZone portal:
   • Resume
   • Letter of Intent
   • GMAT/GRE scores
   • Academic transcripts
   • English/French proficiency test scores (if applicable)
3. Pay the application fee of CAD 110.
4. Track your application status via uoZone.

Graduate Program Application Process

Steps for graduate programs:

1. Select your program and review admission deadlines.
2. Check eligibility criteria (e.g., GPA, work experience).
3. Submit your application and pay the CAD 120 fee.
4. Upload documents via uoZone.
5. Monitor your application status through uoZone.

Undergraduate Program Application Process

Steps for undergraduate programs:

1. Choose your program and check entry requirements.
2. Apply via OUAC at least 1 year before the intake date.
3. Pay the CAD 110 application fee.
4. Submit transcripts and proof of English proficiency.
5. Track your application using your UOAccess ID and password.

The applicants will receive a confirmation email within one week after applying for admission. For further queries related to the admission process, applicants may contact the admission department at admission@uottawa.ca.

The University of Ottawa generally issues conditional offers of admission starting at the end of November for the following fall term to highly qualified applicants. They continue to issue offers weekly until the end of June, making it crucial to monitor your application status through your uoZone account. Also, the admission may not be guaranteed even if the applicant meets all the minimum requirements. However, conditional admission can be offered to those who could not achieve minimum admission requirements if the space remains available or the candidate receiving the admission offer does accept his letter of acceptance.