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Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa
2016 - 2017
PROGRAMS ADMISSIONS
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Bachelor’s and Master’s International Edition
For everything you need to know about the University, visit uOttawa.ca or follow us on our social media.
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CONTACT US
START YOUR BACHELOR’S
InfoAdmission
Tabaret Hall75 Laurier Avenue EastOttawa, Ontario K1N 6N5Canada
Tel.: +1 613 562 5315Fax: +1 613 562 5790
GO ON AN EXCHANGE AT UOTTAWA
International Office
Tabaret Hall, Room M386550 Cumberland StreetOttawa, Ontario K1N 6N5Canada
Tel.: +1 613 562 5847
TALK TO CURRENT UOTTAWA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International Office
Tabaret Hall, Room M386550 Cumberland StreetOttawa, Ontario K1N 6N5Canada
Tel.: +1 613 562 5847
START YOUR MASTER’S
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Hagen Hall115 Séraphin MarionOttawa, Ontario K1N 6N5Canada
Tel.: +1 613 562 5742Fax: +1 613 562 5992
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA IS... 2
ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE 4
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE 6
FIND HOUSING THAT MEETS YOUR NEEDS 7
PLAN YOUR STUDIES 8 CHOOSE A PROGRAM 10
APPLYING TO A BACHELOR’S PROGRAM 14
APPLYING TO EDUCATION OR LAW 16
APPLYING TO A MASTER’S PROGRAM 17
We have tried to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate. However, information contained here is subject to change at any time without warning.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA IS…
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A LEADING UNIVERSITY • The largest English-French bilingual university in the world—you can study in English, French or both
• Among the top 2% of universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-2015)
• Among the leading research universities in Canada
• 10 faculties, including a Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and nine discipline-based faculties:
A DOWNTOWN CAMPUS RIGHT IN CANADA’S CAPITAL
• 43,000 students in a city of a million people
• Access to resources and jobs in national and international bodies (embassies and headquarters of international organizations)
• Close to Ottawa’s main tourist attractions, historical sites and cultural venues, as well as key businesses and services
OPEN TO THE WORLD• Students and professors from over 150 countries
• Many international programs and partnerships
• Community and humanitarian projects to take part in
• University degrees from a G7 country that are recognized around the world
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Telfer School of Management
• Over 450 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in these areas: engineering and other technology-related areas, science, health sciences and medicine, law, education, the humanities, arts and business
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ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE
LEARN IN ENGLISH OR FRENCHolbi.uOttawa.ca
At the University of Ottawa, bilingualism is a way of life!
A large number of University of Ottawa programs are offered in both of Canada’s official languages. This means that you can choose to study in French, in English, or even in both languages. Some undergraduate programs also allow you to take immersion courses in French to improve your fluency in this language. And the University of Ottawa is one of the few universities to offer such a breadth and depth of postgraduate programs in both official languages.
If you are looking to improve your French or English language skills, the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute can help.
TRANSFORM FROM STUDENT TO RESEARCHERresearch.uOttawa.ca
Rub elbows with some of the world’s top researchers! The University of Ottawa is home to many of Canada’s premier research networks, along with several institutes and centres of excellence. You will have access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities, allowing you to work in a setting that truly inspires innovation and technological breakthroughs.
The University of Ottawa provides second- and third-year undergraduates with opportunities that give them practical experience in their field of study and prepare them for success in graduate studies. For example, students are encouraged to take part in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, in which they spend at least 50 hours working on a research project during the academic year and receive a $1,000 CAD scholarship.
ALTERNATE BETWEEN STUDY AND WORK coop.uOttawa.ca
Enhance your career prospects by combining your university training with paid work experience in your field of study. The University of Ottawa’s Co-operative Education Program allows you to alternate between study terms and work placements. This allows you to take part in four paid work placements of four months each (at the undergraduate level and in some master’s programs).
On average, CO-OP students earn $9,600 CAD during each work placement, and in 2014, the CO-OP program boasted a 96% placement rate. This program is one of the best ways to finance your studies while honing your professional skills and gaining valuable experience in your field.
LEARN BY SERVING OTHERS servingothers.uOttawa.ca
The Centre for Global and Community Engagement offers students a range of opportunities to volunteer, both locally and around the world. Some uOttawa courses even allow you to replace an assignment with a volunteer project in the community, in which you apply the theories you have learned in class. The University of Ottawa will certify your eligible volunteer hours by issuing a Co-Curricular Record, an official document that is a great addition to any CV.
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STUDY ABROADinternational.uOttawa.ca
Thanks to our international exchange program, even international students can head off to discover new countries!
The exchange program lets you spend a term or two abroad at one of our 280 partner institutions in 55 countries (though not in your country of origin).
This program lets you earn credits towards your program of study while paying University of Ottawa tuition fees. Participating students automatically receive a mobility scholarship of $1,000 to $2,000 CAD.
GET EXPERT ADVICE! international.uOttawa.ca
The International Office offers you advice and support to help you succeed in your courses and become part of the University.
• Orientation sessions are held at the start of each term to introduce you to essential services and resources to help you succeed in your courses.
• International student mentors at the International Student Success Centre support you throughout your studies, from the time you apply until you graduate.
• Social and recreational activities are organized all year long: explore Ottawa, visit other cities like Montreal and Toronto, attend a hockey or Canadian football game or even learn to skate or ski!
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TRY STUDYING IN FRENCH AND SAVE ON TUITION!uOttawa.ca/differentialexemption
A differential tuition fee exemption for new international students registered full time in a French-language program means that their tuition fees can be reduced to those paid by Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
To be eligible, you must meet these conditions:
BACHELOR’S PROGRAM• be admitted to a program offered in French, and
• take a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits) taught in French per session
MASTER’S PROGRAM • be admitted to a program of studies offered only in French
OR • have a secondary or postsecondary diploma in French attesting to
a minimum of two years of study • for programs that offer compulsory courses in both official languages
(English and French), register for the compulsory courses offered in French
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WITH DIFFERENTIAL TUITION FEE EXEMPTION
Bachelor’s (two terms) $24,600 to $30,900 CAD $6,900 to $9,800 CAD
Master’s (three terms) $20,500 to $23,500 CAD $9,250 to $10,200 CAD
The figures in the table above are for information purposes only, and are based on costs for the 2015-2016 academic year. Some exceptions applied. Visit the University of Ottawa website for more details.
ESTIMATED TUITION FEES FOR AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
FINANCE YOUR STUDIESuOttawa.ca/financial-aid-awards | grad.uOttawa.ca
The University of Ottawa is proud to have one of the most generous scholarship and bursary offerings in the country. Many scholarships and bursaries are available for international students. The University of Ottawa also has agreements with some countries and offer scholarships and bursaries that cover all or part of your tuition fees.
WORKING IN CANADA
International students can work on campus through the Work-Study Program (WSP), which allows University of Ottawa students who demonstrate financial need to hold paid, part-time positions (10 to 15 hours per week) with a service or faculty. You can also work off campus if you are registered full time at the University of Ottawa or take part in the Co-operative Education Programs.
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FIND HOUSING THAT MEETS YOUR NEEDS
ON-CAMPUS HOUSINGuOttawa.ca/housing
Campus residences are mostly reserved for undergraduate students. Different types of residences are available. To see whether you are eligible for guaranteed housing and to apply for housing, visit the Housing Service website.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSINGuOttawa.ca/housing/off-campus-housing
If you prefer to live off-campus, you have a wide range of options in the neighbourhood around the University. The Off-Campus Housing service can help you find what you are looking for.
FOOD SERVICESfoodservices.uOttawa.ca
Food Services offers a choice of meal plans, which can be used at 27 outlets on campus. The University of Ottawa has a dining hall open 24 hours a day. Food trucks located around the campus also offer unique specialties.
Some residences have mandatory five-day-a-week meal plan.
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ON-CAMPUS HOUSING (RESIDENCE)
ESTIMATED COSTS ON TWO TERMS (IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)
Traditional, Traditional Plus $5,267 to $7,507 CAD
Suite and studio $5,739 to $8,391 CAD
Apartment $9,027 to $10,873 CAD
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Apartment (shared) $5,000 CAD and more
FOODESTIMATED COSTS ON TWO TERMS (IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)
Meal plan (mandatory in some residences) $2,500 to $4,300 CAD
Groceries $2,400 CAD and more
The figures in the above tables are for information purposes only, and are based on costs for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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YOUR STUDIESPLAN
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Joint honours bachelor’s
Integrated honoursbachelor’s
THIRDYEAR
SECONDYEAR
FIRSTYEAR
STARTING POINT:
Honours bachelor’s
FOURTH YEAR:get your degree get your degree
Add a minor
Honours bachelor’s
Honours bachelor’s with minor
admissionFIFTH YEAR: AFTER YOU GRADUATE
Add a minor
Bachelor’s with minor
Bachelor’s
Honours bachelor’swith major
Add a minor
Add a second major
Honours bachelor’s with double major
Honours bachelor’s with major and minor
Joint honours bachelor’s
Integrated honours bachelor(get two degrees simultaneously)
Getting your honours bachelor’s degree will open up many doors for you!
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Getting a bachelor’s degree will allow you to:
• enter the job market• continue your studies by applying to do an honours bachelor’s degree so you can then apply for a master’s• continue your studies in a professional program, such as law or education
Bachelor’s
enter the job market
continue undergraduate studies in a law or education program.
apply for graduate studies at the master’s level and maybe continue on to a PhD afterwards!
PARTICIPATE IN AN EXCHANGE PROGRAMinternational.uOttawa.ca
If you wish to take courses at uOttawa and have them credited towards a degree granted by a university in your country of origin, you must take them as part of an exchange program.
The University of Ottawa has signed mobility agreements with over 250 universities across the globe. Most of these agreements call for an exchange lasting one or two terms. The cost of the exchange depends on the agreement that applies to your exchange program. Visit the International Office website for more information.
GET A DEGREEAs a general rule, if you have good grades, you can begin a bachelor’s program at the University of Ottawa after completing secondary school in your country of origin. You can begin a master’s program after completing a university degree in your country of origin.
To learn more about program structures, see Understanding your undergraduate program at uOttawa.ca/strategic-enrollment-management
The dotted lines indicate possible choices you can make during your studies.
TWO WAYS OF STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
TYPICAL ACADEMIC PATHS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
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CHOOSE A PROGRAM
STUDIES COMPLETED IN YOUR COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
SECONDARY SCHOOL
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MASTER’S
BACHELOR’S
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HONOURS BACHELOR’S
HONOURS BACHELOR’S WITH MAJOR
JOINT HONOURS BACHELOR’S
INTEGRATED HONOURS BACHELOR’S
GRADUATE DIPLOMA
MASTER’S BY COURSEWORK
PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S
MASTER’S WITH RESEARCH PAPER
MASTER’S WITH THESIS
• 4 years• Direct entry after secondary school • Option to study more than one discipline in certain programs
by adding a major or minor• Allow access to the co-operative education program• Allows admission into law or education programs• Allows admission to graduate diploma or master’s programs
• 12 months• Courses only• Ideal for professionals working in a field• Can lead to master’s program
• 12 months• Courses, internships and hands-on projects• Ideal for developing job skills • Does not lead to doctorate program
• 18 to 24 months• Courses, internships and hands-on projects• Ideal for developing job skills • Does not lead to doctorate program
• 16 months• Courses, research and research paper writing • Can lead to doctorate program
• 24 months• Courses, research and thesis writing• Can lead to doctorate program
BENEFITS AND REQUIREMENTSLEVEL OF STUDIES YOU CAN ENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
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BACHELOR’S
• 3 years• Direct entry after secondary school• General education giving grounding in a field of study in
arts or social sciences• Does not allow access to the co-operative education program• Allows admission into honours bachelor’s programs• Allows admission into law or education programs
CIVIL LAW
COMMON LAW
• 3 years• Must have completed some university studies
(Civil Law: 1 year | Common Law: 3 years)• Option to study in Civil Law, in Common Law (JD) or both• Allows admission to graduate diploma or master’s programs
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
• 2 years• Can lead to teaching in Ontario primary or secondary schools
or accreditation in other Canadian provinces• Allows admission to graduate diploma or master’s programs
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DISCIPLINES OFFERING AN HONOURS BACHELOR’SuOttawa.ca/programs
FACULTY OF ARTSAboriginal StudiesArabic Language and Culture ArtsCommunicationCommunication and Political ScienceCommunication and SociologyCommunication et lettres françaisesDigital Journalism EnglishEnglish as a Second LanguageFrançais langue secondeFrench StudiesGeographyGerman Language and Culture Greek and Roman StudiesHistoryHistory and Political Science History and Theory of Art Italian Language and CultureLettres françaisesLettres françaises (BA) et éducation (BEd)LinguisticsMedieval and Renaissance Studies Music (BA or BMus)Music (BMus) and Science (BSc)PhilosophyPhilosophy and Political SciencePsychology and Linguistics (BA)Public Relations Religious Studies Russian Language and CultureSecond-Language Teaching SpanishTheatreTranslationVisual Arts (BA or BFA) World Cinemas
FACULTY OF ENGINEERINGBiomedical Mechanical Engineering Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Science and Mathematics Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSoftware Engineering
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Health SciencesHuman KineticsNursingNutrition Sciences
FACULTY OF SCIENCEBiochemistryBiochemistry (BSc) and Chemical Engineering (BASc) (Biotechnology) BiologyBiomedical Science Biopharmaceutical Science ChemistryComputer Science and Mathematics Environmental ScienceFinancial Mathematics and Economics GeologyGeology-PhysicsMathematicsMathematics and Economics Ophthalmic Medical Technology PhysicsPhysics (BSc) and Electrical Engineering (BASc)Physics-MathematicsStatistics
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AnthropologyAnthropology and SociologyCommunication and Political ScienceCommunication and SociologyConflict Studies and Human Rights CriminologyCriminology and Women’s StudiesEconomicsEconomics and Political Science Economics and Public Policy Environmental Economics and Public Policy History and Political Science International Development and Globalization International Economics and Development International Studies and Modern Languages Mathematics and Economics Philosophy and Political Science Political Science Political Science (BSocSc) and Juris Doctor (JD)Psychology (BA or BSc)Public Administration Public Administration and Political Science Social SciencesSociologyWomen’s Studies Women’s Studies and Political Science Women’s Studies and Sociology
TELFER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AccountingCommerce (BCom) and Juris Doctor (JD)FinanceHuman Resource ManagementInternational ManagementManagementManagement Information Systems and Analytics Marketing
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DISCIPLINES OFFERING AN HONOURS BACHELOR’S (REQUIRING PRIOR POSTSECONDARY STUDIES)
DISCIPLINES OFFERING GRADUATE DIPLOMAS OR MASTER’S DEGREES grad.uOttawa.ca
FACULTY OF LAW – COMMON LAWCanadian Law Program (JD and LLL)Juris Doctor (JD)
FACULTY OF LAW – CIVIL LAW Canadian Law Program (LLL and JD)
Civil Law (LLL)
Civil Law (LLL) and International Development and Globalization (BSocSc)
FACULTY OF EDUCATIONFormation à l’enseignement
Teacher Education
MASTER’SAdvanced Materials and Manufacturing*
AnthropologyAudiologyBilingualism StudiesBiochemistry*BioinformaticsBiology*Biomedical EngineeringBiostatisticsBusiness Administration (MBA)Cellular and Molecular Medicine*Chemical and Environmental Toxicology*Chemical Engineering*Chemistry*Civil Engineering*Classical StudiesCommunication*Computer Science*Conference InterpretingConflict Studies*Criminology*Earth Sciences*Economics*Education*Electrical and Computer Engineering*
Electronic Business TechnologiesEngineering ManagementEnglish*Environmental Engineering*Environmental SustainabilityEpidemiology*Geography*Globalization and International DevelopmentHealth AdministrationHealth SystemsHistory*Human and Molecular Genetics*Human Kinetics*Information StudiesInterdisciplinary Heath SciencesLaw*Lettres françaises*Linguistics*Management*Mathematics*Mechanical Engineering*Medieval and Renaissance StudiesMicrobiology and Immunology*Music
Neuroscience*Nursing*Occupational TherapyPathology and Experimental Medicine*Philosophy*Physics*PhysiotherapyPolitical Science*Public Administration*Public and International Affairs Public EthicsReligious Studies*Science, Society and PolicySocial Work*Sociology*Spanish*Speech-Language Pathology Systems Science TheatreTheatre (Directing)Translation Studies*Visual Arts Women’s Studies*World Literatures and Cultures
GRADUATE DIPLOMASAuditory-Verbal StudiesGovernment CommunicationHealth Professions EducationLeadership and Management Mobile Device ApplicationsModelling and Animation for Computer Orchestral Studies Organizational Communication Organizational Performance ManagementPopulation Health Risk Assessment and ManagementProgram Evaluation Public Management and GovernanceScientific Management and Leadership Technology Project Management
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* Doctorate also offered. For a full list of doctoral programs, see the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTSuOttawa.ca/admission
As a general rule, to be eligible for a bachelor’s program, international applicants must have completed at least 12 years of studies, including the prerequisite courses for the intended discipline. Before you apply, see the undergraduate admissions office website. Choose Admission requirements > International students.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSuOttawa.ca/admission
APPLYING TO A BACHELOR’S PROGRAM
Admission to the University of Ottawa is limited and requires an excellent academic record. There are no entrance exams, nor is there automatic access to programs. The admissions committee will give you an answer after assessing your application. Admission is not guaranteed even if you meet all the requirements.
Even if you achieve the required language proficiency test score, we reserve the right to ask you to write an additional test or to take language courses if we consider that your knowledge of the language of study that you have chosen is insufficient.
All tests must have been taken no more than two years prior to the date you apply for admission to the University of Ottawa. If your results in one of these tests do not meet the required level, you can still be considered for admission if you pass one of the make-up courses offered by the University of Ottawa.
See the undergraduate admissions office website. Choose Admission requirements > International students > Language requirements for a list of accepted language proficiency tests in English and French, as well as the minimum results required on them.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
If you’re applying for an English-language program and you have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where English is the only language of instruction, located in a country where English is an official language, you must provide us with your official results in one of the language tests recognized by the University.
FRENCH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
If you are applying to enter a French-language program and you have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where French is the only language of instruction, located in a country where French is an official language, you must provide us with your official results in one of the language tests recognized by the University.
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ADVANCED STANDING AND CREDIT TRANSFERS uOttawa.ca/admission
Applicants from recognized universities and colleges can enter the first or second year of a bachelor program. If you have already completed some university studies, your eligibility for a program and the year to which you are admitted depend on the courses you have taken and the grades you have received.
To enable us to offer you a credit transfer, in other words, to give you advanced standing, you must provide official course descriptions (in English or in French) for all studies you have completed outside Canada, with details on course content, duration and hours of instruction. For the types of academic standing possible see the undergraduate admissions office website. Choose Admission with advanced standing page.
APPLICATION AND DEADLINES uOttawa.ca/admission | www.ouac.on.ca
Universities in the province of Ontario (Canada) share an online application system run by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre website using the OUAC 105F Undergraduate Application for International Candidates form.
Once you have completed and submitted the OUAC 105F form, you must send in your official documents to the undergraduate admissions office of the University of Ottawa so that your application can be considered.
ADMISSION DECISION PROCESS www.infoweb.uOttawa.ca
Within two weeks of your application, the undergraduate admissions office will email you an acknowledgement of receipt. Save it, because it contains the username (your student number) and password to open a session on the student portal, InfoWeb.
InfoWeb will be helpful to you with these and other tasks:
• viewing the status of your application
• knowing what documents are required and whether you must send in additional documents
• checking out financial aid through the Online Scholarships and Bursaries application
It can take us several weeks to look at your file and we don’t send out all admission decisions at the same time. The dates and times for the release of admission decisions vary, depending on the program and the strength of the application. You may receive a decision concerning admission into one program before a decision is issued for another program. If you are admitted into a program of study, the decision will be sent to you by mail and will be also be displayed in your InfoWeb account.
Please check your InfoWeb account regularly to see whether the Admission Office has sent you an admission decision.
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
For Fall term April 1
For Winter term October 15
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COMMON LAW commonlaw.uOttawa.ca | www.ouac.on.ca/olsas
If you wish to be admitted to the Common Law program, you must have completed three years of university studies and ensure you meet the program requirements. To apply, you must complete the Ontario Law School Application Service (OLSAS) online application.
CIVIL LAW droitcivil.uOttawa.ca | www.ouac.on.ca
If you wish to be admitted to the Civil Law program, you must have completed one year of university studies (full-time). To apply, you must complete the OUAC 105F Undergraduate Application for International Candidates online form.
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EDUCATIONeducation.uOttawa.ca | www.ouac.on.ca/teas
If you wish to be admitted to the Bachelor of Education program, you must have completed a bachelor’s and ensure you meet the program requirements. To apply, you must complete the Ontario Teacher Education Application Service (TEAS) online application.
LAW PROGRAMS
The Faculty of Law offers a complete range of programs separated into two sections, Common Law and Civil Law.
Common Law is the system of law everywhere in Canada except Quebec, as well as in major jurisdictions such as England, Australia and the United States.
Civil Law applies in Quebec and in several non-Anglophone countries around the world.
APPLYING TO EDUCATION OR LAW
APPLICATION DEADLINES (EDUCATION)
English-language program December 1
French-language program February 2
APPLICATION DEADLINES (LAW PROGRAMS)
Common LawEnglish-language program: November 1 French-language program: February 1
Civil Law April 1
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BEFORE YOU APPLYgrad.uOttawa.ca
The admission process for a master’s program is competitive. Admission is not guaranteed even if you meet all the criteria. All applicants for a master’s must hold an honours bachelor’s degree in a field related to the program they’re applying for. Admission requirements vary from one program to the next. For the requirements for your program of interest, see Future students > Apply now > Ensure you meet the requirements and deadlines on the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.
DEGREE EQUIVALENCE REQUIREMENTSgrad.uOttawa.ca > International > Admission equivalencies
To find out what degree equivalent you require for your program of interest, see the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website. Please note that it is rare to start a master’s in mid-program, even if you have completed some program requirements.
APPLICATION PROCESSgrad.uOttawa.ca > Future students > Apply now
Before you apply, be sure to read all of the steps described on the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website and to have all of the documents required for admission.
You must then apply online and send a paper copy of your application, along with all of the required documents, to the University of Ottawa academic unit responsible for your program of interest.
MASTER’S THESISgrad.uOttawa.ca > Students >Thesis and research papers
Students admitted to a master’s program with thesis or with research paper must have a supervisor to guide them in their research and writing. Find out as soon as possible which professors are likely to be able to fulfill this role by following the steps and suggestions below.
STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR FINDING A THESIS SUPERVISOR
APPLYING TO A MASTER’S PROGRAM
A professor is not obligated to take on a student if he or she feels it is not a suitable collaboration or if there is insufficient funding.
Find the list of professors who do research on the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website, under Students > Calendars > Teaching staff — Research fields.
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Read their profiles to learn more about their research and theoretical approaches.
Make the first move: Email a professor to introduce yourself, discuss your research and ensure that he or she is authorized to supervise your thesis. Be sure to make a good impression by writing in a formal tone, even if it is an email. Include information about yourself such as your areas of interest and how they are similar to those of the professor.
Set up a meeting, by Skype, for example, to get to know each other and show your interest. Have your CV, notes on your project and a list of questions ready. If you are visiting Canada, you can even plan a face to face meeting and a campus tour. For details, see the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website, under Future students > Meet with us.
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A COMPLETE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
• Opportunities for practical research experience
• Opportunities for 16 months’ experience in your field
• Mastery of English and/or French
• Knowledge of Canadian culture
• Knowledge of a foreign language and culture through an exchange program
A CAREER IN CANADA OR ELSEWHERE
• The opportunity to work in Canada for three years after graduation
• Canadian work experience, which is highly sought-after by multinational corporations
• A university education recognized around the world
• Promising markets for your skills in North America and elsewhere, regardless of your field of study
• An alumni employment rate of 89% within six months of graduation and of 93.5% within two years of graduation from the University of Ottawa
DISCOVER CANADA• An unparalleled quality of life thanks to Canada’s excellent and highly accessible educational and
healthcare systems, low crime rates and clean environment
• The opportunity to choose Canada as a permanent home, thanks to Canadian policies that ease the transition for graduates who wish to remain in the country
• A multicultural society that has both a tradition and a policy of encouraging cultural diversity
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… THAT’S WHAT A UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA DEGREE GIVES YOU!
Parliament Hill: Home to Canada’s Parliament, located less than 15 minutes walking distance from the main campus.
University residences: Student housing of different formats and styles on campus or a few minutes walking
distance from the main campus.
Rideau Canal: Designated as a world heritage site, this 202 km canal features a bike path that runs by the main campus. This path
is ideal for running, walking, and biking during the summer. In the winter, you can skate on the canal.
Sandy Hill: The neighbourhood where the main campus is located and where many students live. It includes many
embassies and consulates.
Tabaret Hall and Hagen Hall: The International Office and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
