International mobility can add a global dimension to your profile and open up a world of opportunities. You can study at uOttawa and one of its partner universities abroad through different programs.

Choose the opportunity that's right for you

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Be a visiting student researcher in a university abroad

Visiting research students are enrolled in a degree program at a university in Canada or abroad and are coming to the University of Ottawa to conduct research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. Visiting research students are not entitled to the conferring of a degree from the University of Ottawa, nor do they pay tuition fees.

All prospective visiting research students must send an email to [email protected] indicating their intention to register and receive guidance on their eligibility.

For more information, follow the Procedure for Visiting Research Students.

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Choose a cotutelle doctoral program for your thesis supervision

In a cotutelle doctoral program, you receive support and discover different scientific approaches and fresh perspectives from two research and academic communities, one being abroad. The cotutelle program encourages you to reach beyond familiar borders to enhance your education, take part in a world-class research network and experience a rich social and cultural life in another country.

Learn more on a cotutelle doctoral program.

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Experience a student exchange in one of uOttawa’s partner universities abroad

Explore the world while studying full time at one of our partner institutions (for one or two terms) without paying international tuition fees.

Learn more about the exchange program

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Research Funding Opportunities for Students

Explore external funding opportunities to support research stays abroad that are open to undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows.

International Research and Experiential Learning (IREX) at uOttawa invites you to apply directly when the competitions are open and accepting applications.