University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada · Checked September 26, 2026

A public bilingual (English and French) university in Canada's capital, Ottawa. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs across fields such as social sciences, engineering, management, health sciences and law, and offers a tuition exemption scholarship to eligible international students studying in French.

IntakesSeptember (Fall) and January (Winter); international students not admissible in spring-summer for most Arts and Social Sciences programs
English requirementIELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 writing (direct entry); PTE 60 overall, 60 writing; TOEFL iBT 86 overall, 22 writing; after 21 Jan 2026: 4.5 overall, 4.5 writing; Duolingo 120 overall, 120 literacy. Direct entry with no language conditions. IELTS 6.0 overall allows entry with extra ESL courses. IELTS One Skill Retake accepted.

Official fees page · Official English requirements

Application deadlines

Fall 2027 (direct-entry programs)Apply before 15 January 2027 (recommended); documents by 15 February 2027 or 30 days after applying; most programs close in May for international applicants
Winter 2027 (direct-entry programs)17 October 2026 (documents by 1 November 2026)

Entry requirements for Pakistani students

For undergraduate entry from Pakistan: Certificate of Completed Secondary Education, Higher Secondary School Certificate or Intermediate Certificate Examination (equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma).

Official page for students from Pakistan

Scholarships

Fees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.