Tuition Fees and Scholarships
Tuition and other mandatory fees are calculated based on the program of studies and on the number of courses taken.
New: Differential tuition fee exemption
The differential tuition fee exemption reduces tuition fees for new international students to those paid by Canadian citizens and permanent residents as of the 2014-2015 school year (May 2014).
Undergraduate programs - Bachelor's |
Graduate programs - Master's and PhD |
Applicable to international students who choose to study mostly in French and who:
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Applicable to international students who are registered to a full-time courseload and who either:
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Please see below for additional information about obtaining and retaining the Differential tuition fee exemption.
Estimated costs* for an international student (per session) a
| Degree type | International student |
International student with differential tuition fee exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (two sessions per academic year) |
$10,000 - 12,000b |
$3,000 - 4,000 |
| Graduate (three sessions per academic year) | $6,000c |
$3,000 - 4,000 |
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Related student fees (incidental fees)** | $500 |
| Housing (from $650 to $800 per month) | $2,600 - 3,200 |
| Food (approximately $85 per week) | $1,360 |
| Compulsory health insurance (UHIP)d | $685 |
| Books and other supplies | $500 |
| Clothing, entertainment, and other items | $1,000 |
| Communications (telephone, Internet) | $500 |
* Based on 2013-2014 costs. Please note that the graduate student academic year is 12 months, or three full sessions.
** 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.
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.)
b Tuitin fees for common law are approximately $19,000 per session.
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.
d This is the cost for the compulsory period of 12 months for one person.
Scholarships
Undergraduate students
For certain programs, you could be considered for other excellence scholarships. To learn more, visit Financial Aid and Awards.
Working on campus
International students are eligible to work on campus without a work visa through the Work-Study Program. Students may work between 10-15 hours per week and generally earn from $1500 to $2500 per semester. On-campus job search is available through the Work-Study Navigator in the My Finances section of uoZone.
Graduate students
At the University of Ottawa, each faculty is allocated a budget for international students. Each faculty holds their own competition with their own criteria; scholarships are awarded in accordance with the faculty’s priorities until the funds are depleted. An admission average of 8.0 / 10 is required.
For more information please visit the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies page.
Differential tuition fee exemption details
The differential tuition fee exemption reduces tuition fees for new international students to those paid by Canadian citizens and permanent residents as of the 2014-2015 school year (May 2014).
Obtaining the Differential tuition fee exemption
Retaining the Differential tuition fee exemption
Undergraduate programs - Bachelor's |
Graduate programs - Master's and PhD |
In order to retain the Differential tuition fee exemption for the duration of his or her degree, the student must:
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In order to retain the Differential tuition fee exemption for the maximum duration of his or her degree, the student must:
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Please note that failure to adhere to these conditions will result in the loss of the Differential tuition fee exemption for the remainder of the program of studies.