About the International Office
The University of Ottawa has shown a strong commitment to international relations for almost 40 years. The International Office has been established as a central service dedicated to serving the various aspects of the international life of the university and our global perspective.
News and Events
- Gazette: University of Ottawa signs MOU with Aberystwyth University in Wales
- Media room: uOttawa to lead team of Canadian universities in academic reform program for senior university administrators in Haiti
- uOttawa-AIMS (Senegal) Initiative: First Spinoff of African Math Institute
Takes Root in Senegal (external link) - 20th Anniversary of the Ontario/Rhône-Alpes Student Exchange Program: Read the article in the Gazette
- Ottawa Citizen - University of Ottawa communications student runs an agency that educates almost 4,000 girls in Afghanistan (external link)
- Opening hours: The International Office is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 3:30pm (except 12 - 1 pm and public holidays).
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About this site
The University of Ottawa’s International Office is a support service for uOttawa students interested in participating in an exchange program. It also provides information and services to international students or exchange students interested in coming to uOttawa or for those who are already here.
The Exchange Students Section will help students determine:
- Am I eligible to go on an exchange?
- Where can I study?
- How do I apply?
- Does my university have an exchange agreement with uOttawa?
- How do I apply as an incoming exchange student?
The liaison and international student support services of the International Office (IO) allow us to recruit candidates from all over the world in order to meet the University’s international objectives.
The services of the International Student Advisor of the IO support the harmonious integration of international students on our campus.
The International Students Section will provide information on:
- How to apply to the University of Ottawa
- What are the language requirements?
- What are the fees for international students?
- How to renew a study permit
The International Office facilitates the development of directions and strategies necessary to meet the University’s academic objectives related to internationalization.
The Faculty and Staff Section will provide information on:
- Services offered by the International Office
- Steps in developing and signing a partnership agreement
- Visiting international delegations
- Information for partner institutions