The dual degree leads to two complementary diplomas, the Master 2 from Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense University and the general LL.M. with research paper from the University of Ottawa.

If you come from Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense University

You take the first semester in Paris, then the winter term in Ottawa to fulfill the LL.M. requirements. In the spring-summer term, you are free to remain at the university of your choice to write the research paper, which is joint to both faculties. You do, however, remain registered at the University of Ottawa for that term and pay the corresponding tuition fees, regardless of where you write.

If you come from the University of Ottawa

You take the fall term in Paris, then the winter term in Ottawa to fulfill the LL.M. requirements. In the spring-summer term, you write the research paper, which counts toward both degrees.

Please note: the research paper is single and recognized by both institutions. Passing it, like passing all the coursework, is required to obtain both degrees.

The dual degree rests on a dual admission: to enter a stream provided for under the reciprocity protocol, you must be accepted at both institutions, that is, in the LL.M. at the University of Ottawa and in the Master II at the partner institution.

If the University of Ottawa is your home institution

• Submit a complete application to the general LL.M. with research paper, without concentration. First make sure you meet the admission requirements of that program.

• Include with your file a cover letter specifying the stream of study you are aiming for.

• The Faculty of Law then forwards up to ten files to Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense University.

• The UPO admissions committee selects, from among these applications, those it retains for its Master II program.

If Paris Ouest Nanterre is your home institution

• Prepare an application to the Master II within the applicable deadlines.

• After assessment, UPO forwards to the University of Ottawa the files of up to ten selected students.

• The University of Ottawa admissions committee then selects, from among these applications, those it admits to its LL.M.

Please note: selection by your home institution opens the door, but final admission rests with the partner institution. Prepare a strong file on both sides.

If you come from Paris Ouest Nanterre University

You are required to pay your tuition and related fees directly to the University of Ottawa for the equivalent of two full-time terms (the winter and spring-summer terms).

A significant financial advantage: by taking part in this program, you automatically receive a partial fee exemption scholarship. This means your tuition and incidental fees (including the universal transit pass and health and dental insurance) are reduced to the same rate as those of Canadian students.

If you come from the University of Ottawa

You are required to pay your tuition and related fees directly to Paris Ouest Nanterre University, on the same conditions as a French student.

Please note: registration for the two terms corresponds to registration for the research paper, recognized by both universities.

Other expenses to plan for

As with any international mobility, living and settling-in costs remain the student's responsibility. You will need to budget for housing, travel (international flights and local transit), immigration steps (visas), the purchase of course materials, and your health expenses. On that point, please note that the University of Ottawa requires its international student population to enroll in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP).