Steps to apply

Admission Equivalencies

An honour degree or the equivalent of a canadian bachelor degree is generally a prerequisite for admission to graduate studies. Find the admission equivalencies for your previous college degree. 

• Admission Equivalencies

Graduate Programs

View the graduate programs offered by diploma type:

• Master's 
• Doctorate
• Graduate Diplomas

Specific Requirements

Please verify if you meet the specific requirements of the chosen program, including the language requirements prior to sending your application. 

• Specific requirements

Most courses at the University of Ottawa are given in English, French or both languages. Therefore, you must master one of the two official languages to be admitted. Verify the language requirements to the chosen program prior to sending your application:

• Specific language requirements

Once you have identified the language tests required for admission to the selected program, refer to the table "Proof of language proficiency" to access online tests and the minimal marks required.

• Proof of language proficiency

Tuition fees must be paid at the beginning of each term (session). They can be vary based on the status of the student and are different from program to program. Additionally, depending on the program, other fees may apply such as administrative fees, incidental fees, and ancillary fees.

• University fees

For the tuitions fees applicable to the chosen program, visit the following page:

• Tuition fees by program

Several options are available to finance your education, find out more by visit the following section:

• Finance your studies at the University of Ottawa

Students admitted to a master's program with thesis or research paper, or to a doctoral program must choose a supervisor who will guide them throughout the writing of their thesis or dissertation.

• Information on thesis supervision

Make sure to gather all required documents before sending your application.

• Required documents

Please refer to the special requirements page to view the complete list of documents required for admission to your program of studies as well as the address.

• Specific requirements

To know the deadlines for submitting an application, verify the specific requirements of the selected program.

• Specific Requirements

Did you follow every step described above?

Now you have all the information required to start the application process by creating a profile on our Web portal.

• We will acknowledge receipt of your application by email. Save this message, as it contains the username and password you’ll need to track your application in uoZone and find out if you need to submit any documents.
• Our decision will be sent by email. Students who receive an offer must accept it before the indicated deadline, by following the instructions provided.