Services for international students
International student support services
Featured events for international students
Let’s talk immigration (sessions in English)
Weekly virtual Q&A sessions to answer your immigration-related questions on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.This page…
Getting Ready for Canada: Immigration Essentials (session in English)
Before you land in Canada, make sure you know exactly what to expect at the border and how to stay on track once you’re here.Join our interactive virt…
Airport welcome for new students
Arriving in Ottawa by air? Feel at home from the moment you land with a warm welcome from uOttawa.
Prospective students
Undergraduate international applicants
Students from more than 145 countries choose uOttawa for its superior quality of education, lower tuition and its location, in the heart of Canada’s capital.
Graduate international applicants
Degrees awarded by the University of Ottawa are recognized around the world and graduates enjoy successful and prosperous careers. The University of Ottawa is proud to welcome a large community of international students every year.
International experience
Student exchange program
Live an unforgettable experience that will add an international dimension to your studies. Experience a stay abroad or a virtual exchange that enhances your academic qualifications. Choose from over 250 international partner institutions in 52 countries.
Exchange scholarships
Did you know that going on exchange doesn’t increase your tuition or affect the scholarships you’re receiving? Embark on your adventure abroad!
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Tabaret Hall
550 Cumberland Street, room 129
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 6N5
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Hours of operation
September 1 to May 31:
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 1 to August 31:
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Please note that the University of Ottawa offices are closed during statutory holidays and during the winter break. Visit the Important academic dates and deadlines page for more information.