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| Country | Institution | Term (uOttawa) | Program type | Eligibility | Factsheet | Faculties | Useful links | Institution term | Return questionnaires | Competitiveness and places | |
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| Australia | Australian National University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Australian National University factsheet | To all Australian National University faculties except Medicine. Law courses are available to Law students only. | https://study.anu.edu.au/related-information/exchange-and-study-abroad | Semester 1: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: July to November (uOttawa Fall) | Australian National University Travel Report | Competitive destination | 4 semester spots | |
| Australia | Deakin University* | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Deakin University Factsheet | To all Deakin University faculties except the School of Medicine and the area of Optometry within the Deakin Faculty of Health. | https://www.deakin.edu.au/international-students/study-abroad-and-exchange | Semester 1: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: July to October (uOttawa Fall) | Not available | Suspended for 2026-2027 | |
| Australia | The University of Sydney | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | The University of Sydney Factsheet | To all The University of Sydney faculties except Medicine and Psychology Law courses are available to law students only Communication courses are available to communication students only. | Study abroad at Sydney | Semester 1: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: July to November (uOttawa Fall) | University of Sydney Travel Report | Competitive destination | 1 semester spot | |
| Australia | University of New South Wales* | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of New South Wales Factsheet | To all University of New South Wales academic fields except the AGSM Masters of Business Administration, UNSW Canberra courses and certain courses in the Faculty of Medicine as advised by UNSW from time to time. | Study Abroad and Exchange at UNSW | Semester 1: February to May (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | University of New South Wales Travel Report | Suspended for 2026-2027 | |
| Australia | Adelaide University (previously South Australia) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Adelaide University factsheet | To all Adelaide University faculties | Study abroad and exchange at UniSA - University of South Australia | Semester 1: (study period 2): March to July (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2 (study period 5): July|August to November (uOttawa Fall) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Australia | University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)* | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) factsheet | To all University of Technology (UTS) faculties except Nursing, clinical and education placements; Midwifery; all Graduate Health subjects; Master of Clinical Psychology; MBA Executive; Chinese Medicine; Engineering internships, and Animation and Media Arts Production (limited availability). | https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange | Semester 1: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: July to November (uOttawa Fall) | Not available | Suspended for 2026-2027 | |
| Australia | University of Western Australia | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Western Australia Factsheet | To all University of Western Australia faculties except Medical, Dentistry, Schools and Postgraduate units in Psychology Sciences. | Study Abroad and Exchange : The University of Western Australia | Semester 1: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: July to November (uOttawa Fall) | University of Western Australia Travel Report | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Austria | Universität Wien (Vienna) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universität Wien (Vienna) Factsheet | To all University of Wien (Vienna) faculties. | https://international.univie.ac.at/en/student-mobility/incoming-students/non-eu-student-exchange-program/ | Semester 1: October to February (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: March to September (uOttawa Winter) | Universität Wien Travel Report | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| Barbados | University of the West Indies, Cavehill Campus | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of the West Indies, Cavehill Campus Factsheet | To all University of the West Indies, Cavehill Campus, faculties except Medicine. | https://www2.cavehill.uwi.edu/international/home.aspx | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Barbados.Travel Report | Competitive destination | 1 semester spot | |
| Belgium | Universiteit Gent* | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Restricted to Social Sciences and Criminology | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universiteit Gent factsheet | Not available | https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/en/zoek?zt=&otc=EXCH&voMa=&voPB=&voAB=&taal=EN | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Suspended for 2026-2027 | |
| Belgium | Université catholique de Louvain | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Université catholique de Louvain Factsheet | To all Université catholique de Louvain faculties except sciences de la santé, bioingénieurs, architecture, École polytechnique,Institut d'études européennes Saint Louis, traduction, théologie, science de l'éducation, psychologie, médecine et dentisterie. | Mobility Stays | Université catholique de Louvain | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Université Catholique de Louvain Travel Report | Not Competitive | 3 semester spots: Droit | 3 semester spots: CRM | 2 semester spots: CMN | 2 semester spots: ECO | 2 semester spots: POL | 1 semester spot: SCI | 5 semester spots: Arts, lettres et PHI | |
| Brazil | Universidade de Sao Paulo | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universidade de Sao Paulo Undergraduate factsheet | To all Universidade de Sao Paulo faculties | https://www5.usp.br/institucional/cooperacao-internacional/ | Semester 1: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Not available | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| Canada | Université de Montréal | Fall, Winter | Regular Exchange (Undergraduate only) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Montreal factsheet | To all University of Montreal faculties except Law | Student exchange program - UdeM international - Université de Montréal | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to April (uOttawa Winter) | Université de Montréal Travel Report | Competitive destination | 2 semester spots | |
| Canada | University of Victoria | Fall, Winter | Regular Exchange (Undergraduate only) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Victoria factsheet | To all University of Victoria faculties except Law, Business, Education, Engineering, Human and Social Development and Law. | Exchange students - International experiences - UVic | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to April (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Competitive destination | 2 semester spots | |
| Chile | Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile factsheet | To all Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Faculties except the following: 1. Music: only theoretical courses available. 2. Health areas: Medicine has a Clinical Rotations Program and a limited number of courses. Odontology closed; Nursing open only for specific agreements; Health Sciences (Nutrition, Phonoaudiology and Kinesiology) are closed for practical courses or internships and open for regular courses only on a case by case evaluation. 3. Economics and Management Sciences: course available only to students fulfill the courses requirements. 4. Psychology courses: available only to second to fourth-year students. 5. Biological Sciences: Marine Biology courses not available. 6. Arts courses: Arts courses are only available to students who come from Arts-related programs. | https://internacionalizacion.uc.cl/ | Semester 1: March to July (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| China | China University of Political Science and Law | Fall | Restricted to Law | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | China University of Political Science and Law factsheet | To all China University of Political Science and Law, School of International Law faculty. | https://en.cupl.edu.cn/ | Semester 1: August to January (uOttawa Fall) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| China | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Shanghai Jiao Tong University factsheet | To all Shanghai Jiao Tong University faculties except Medicine, Finance and Economics (Master) | https://global.sjtu.edu.cn/en/study-sjtu/prospective/non-degree-programs/281 | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| China | Sichuan University* | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Not available | To all Sichuan University faculties | https://en.scu.edu.cn/Admissions/Admission_Requirements_for_Non_Degree_Programs1/Exchange_Programs.htm | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Suspended for 2026-2027 | |
| China | The University of Hong Kong | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange (Undergraduate only) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | The University of Hong Kong | To all The University of Hong Kong faculties except the Faculty of Li Ka Shing, Medicine and Dentistry. | HKU International Affairs Office | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | University of Hong Kong Travel Report | Competitive destination | 2 semester spots | |
| China | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange (Undergraduate only) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology factsheet | To all Hong Kong University of Science and Technology faculties. | https://studyabroad.hkust.edu.hk/ | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| China | Zhejiang University | Fall, Winter | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Zhejiang University factsheet | To all Zhejiang University faculties. | https://www.zju.edu.cn/english/ | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Finland | Helsingin Yliopisto (University of Helsinki) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Helsingin Yliopisto (University of Helsinki) factsheet | To all University of Helsinki faculties. | For exchange and visiting students | Instructions | Studies Service | University of Helsinki | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| France | École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS Lyon) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS Lyon) factsheet | To all École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS Lyon) faculties. | https://www.ens-lyon.fr/en/studies/admissions/application-student-exchange-program | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to April (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| France | Institut d'Études Politiques de Lille (IEP de Lille) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Restricted to Social Sciences and History | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Institut d'Études Politiques de Lille (IEP de Lille) factsheet | To the Institut d'études politiques de Lille faculty of Social Sciences, History and Communication | https://www.sciencespo-lille.eu/international/mobilite-etudiante-entrante | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Institut d'Études Politiques (IEP) de Lille Travel Report | Not competitive | 10 semester spots | |
| France | Institut d'Études politiques de Strasbourg (IEP de Strasbourg) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Restricted to Social Sciences | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Institut d'Études politiques de Strasbourg (IEP de Strasbourg) factsheet | To the Institut d'études politiques de Strasbourg faculty of Social Sciences only. | Coming to study at Sciences Po - Sciences Po Strasbourg - Université de Strasbourg | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to April (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 10 semester spots | |
| France | Sorbonne Université - Arts and Humanities | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Sorbonne University - Faculty of Arts and Humanities factsheet | To the Sorbonne University Faculty of Letters | https://www.sorbonne-universite.fr/en/education/study-sorbonne-university/exchange-students | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| France | Sorbonne Université - Science and Engineering | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Sorbonne Université - Science factsheet | To the Sorbonne University Faculties of Science and Engineering | https://www.sorbonne-universite.fr/en/education/study-sorbonne-university/exchange-students | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | Unlimited semester spots | |
| France | Université Jean Moulin (Lyon 3) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Jean Moulin University Factsheet | To all Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 université faculties except l'école de gestion. | https://www.univ-lyon3.fr/venir-a-lyon-3 | Semester 1: August to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to June (uOttawa Winter) | Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 Travel Report | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| France | Université Lumière (Lyon 2) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Lumière University (Lyon 2) factsheet | To all Université Lumière Lyon 2 faculties except the Institute of University Technology and Master 2nd year | Attend as an exchange student - Welcome to Université Lumière Lyon 2 | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| France | Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne factsheet | To all Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne faculties. | Exchange student | International de l'université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to April (uOttawa Winter) | Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne Travel Report | Not competitive | 8 semester spots: Law | 8 semester spots: DVM | 4 semester spots: All | |
| France | Université Paul Valéry de Montpellier | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Université Paul Valéry de Montpellier factsheet | To all Université Paul Valéry de Montpellier faculties. | Programs of the English-speaking World - Australia, Anglophone Canada and United-States | UPVM https://www.univ-montp3.fr/en | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Université Paul Valéry de Montpellier Travel Report | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| France | Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3) factsheet | To all Université Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris 3 faculties. | https://www.sorbonne-nouvelle.fr/la-direction-des-affaires-internationales-dai--18534.kjsp?RH=ACCUEIL | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Université Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris 3 Travel Report | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| France | Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Restricted to Social Sciences and History | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) factsheet | To all of the the Institut d'études politiques de Paris program except Law and Journalism. | Coming to Sciences Po on exchange | Sciences Po | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris Travel Report | Not competitive | 16 semester spots | 1 semester place: GSPIA | |
| France | University Paris Cité | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University Paris Cité Social Sciences factsheet | To all University Paris Cité faculties except Faculty of Health. | https://u-paris.fr/en/international-mobility/ | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to April (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| France - ORA | Various institutions | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | OUI Consortium | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Not available | Please consult your choice of host institution | Ontario Universities International | Please consult your choice of host institution | Not available | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| Germany | Freie Universität Berlin | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Freie Universität Berlin factsheet | To all Freie Universitat of Berlin faculties. | https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/international/studium_fu/auslandssemester/direktaustausch_in/index.html | Semester 1: October to March (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: April to September (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 7 semester spots | |
| Germany | Universität Mannheim | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universität Mannheim Factsheet | To all Universität Mannheim School of Humanities, School of Social Sciences and Department of Law. | https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/ | Semester 1: August to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to July (uOttawa Winter) | Universität Mannheim Travel Report | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Germany - OBW | Various institutions | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | OUI Consortium | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Not available | Please consult your choice of host institution | Ontario Universities International | Please consult your choice of host institution | Not available | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| Iceland | University of Iceland | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Iceland Factsheet | To all University of Iceland Faculties except the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the MBA program. The Earth Science program is restricted to students who meet the prerequisites of at least one year of geology or geography studies. | Incoming exchange students | University of Iceland | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | University of Iceland Travel Report | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Ireland | National University of Ireland, Maynooth | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange (Undergraduate only) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | National University of Ireland, Maynooth Factsheet | To all National University of Ireland, Maynooth faculties. | International | Maynooth University | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to May (uOttawa Winter) | Maynooth University Travel Report | Competitive destination | 4 semester spots | |
| Israel | Tel Aviv University* | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Tel Aviv University Factsheet | To all Tel Aviv University faculties. | Student Exchange Programs in Israel | TAU International | Tel Aviv University | Semester 1: November to February (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: March to July (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Suspended for 2026-2027 | |
| Italy | Università di Bologna | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Restricted to Arts | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Università di Bologna factsheet | To all Università di Bologna Classical Philogy and Italian Studies Department courses only. | https://www.unibo.it/en/study/incoming-outgoing-international-mobility | Semester 1: September to February (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to July (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 2 semester spots | |
| Japan | Kobe University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Kobe University factsheet | To all Kobe University faculties except School and Graduate School of Business Administration | https://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/academics/admissions/exchange-programs/ | Semester 1: October to March (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: April to September (uOttawa Winter) | Kobe University Travel Report | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Japan | Nagoya University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Nagoya University factsheet | To all Nagoya University Faculties except the School of Medicine and School of Health Sciences. | Nagoya University Program For Academic Exchange (NUPACE) : Top Page | Semester 1: October to February (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: April to August (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| Japan | Tohoku University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Tohoku University factsheet | To all Tohoku University faculties. | Exchange Programs | Tohoku University | Semester 1: October to March (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: April to September (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| Japan | Waseda University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Waseda University factsheet | To all Waseda University Faculties except the graduate school of Finance, Accounting and Waseda Law school. | Application – Center for International Education,Waseda University | Semester 1: March to July (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: September to February (uOttawa Fall) | Waseda University Travel Report | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Korea | Korea University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Korea University factsheet | To all Korea University faculties except Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Education, School of Cybersecurity, Art and Design. | KOREA UNIVERSITY Global Services Center | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: March to June (uOttawa Winter) | Korea University Travel Report | Competitive destination | 6 semester spots | |
| Korea | Kyung Hee University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange (Undergraduate only) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Kyung Hee University factsheet | To all Kyung Hee University faculties except Fine Arts, Music, Dancing, Law and Faculties in all medical sectors. | Office of International Affairs Kyung Hee University | Semester 1: March to June (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Kyung Hee University Travel Report | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Mexico | Universidad de Monterrey | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Not available | To all Universidad de Monterrey faculties except the Master of Organizatioal Development. Research practicum and/or work is not accepted. | https://www.udem.edu.mx/en/admisiones-y-becas/requisitos-generales-intercambio-anual | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Universidad de Monterrey Travel Report | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Mexico | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México(UNAM) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México(UNAM) factsheet | To all Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México(UNAM) faculties | DGECI | Semester 1: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Not available | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Mexico | Tec de Monterrey | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange (Undergraduate only) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Not available | To all Tec of Monterrey faculties except school of Medicine and Health Science (Clinical phase courses) | https://studyinmexico.tec.mx/en/academic-options | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Morocco | Université Internationale de Rabat | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Université internationale de Rabat factsheet | To all Université International de Rabat faculties except the Faculty of Medicine | International | Incoming Mobility|UIR | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to May (uOttawa Winter) | PAS DISPONIBLE | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| Netherlands | Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam* | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam factsheet | To all Erasmus University of Rotterdam faculties. | https://www.eur.nl/en/education/exchange/come-rotterdam-exchange | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to July (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Suspended for 2026-2027 | |
| Netherlands | Universiteit Leiden | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universiteit Leiden factsheet | To all Leiden University faculties except the Faculty of Law. | https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vr/incoming-exchange?cf=university&cd=guest | Semester 1: September to February (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to July (uOttawa Winter) | University of Leiden Travel Report | Not competitive | 5 semester spots | |
| Netherlands | Universiteit Utrecht | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universiteit Utrecht factsheet | To all Universiteit Utrecht faculties except Veterinary Medicine. Some faculties might have limited availability for courses. | http://www.uu.nl/exchange | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to May (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| New Zealand | The University of Waikato | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | The University of Waikato factsheet | To all University of Waikato faculties. | https://www.waikato.ac.nz/int/study/international/study-abroad-exchange/ | Semester 1: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: July to November (uOttawa Fall) | University of Waikato Travel Report | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| Norway | University of Bergen | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Bergen factsheet | To all University of Bergen faculties except the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Fine Arts, Design and Music Performance | https://www4.uib.no/en/studies/for-exchange-students-at-uib | Semester 2: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 1: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | University of Bergen Travel Report | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Norway | University of Oslo | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Oslo factsheet | To all University of Oslo faculties except the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Odontology and Faculty of Law. | https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/exchange/ | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Norway | University of Agder | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Restricted to Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Agder factsheet | This academic exchange is open only to the University of Agder Faculty of Engineering and Science Department of Information and Communication Technology. | Exchange students - University of Agder | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Poland | Civitas University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Restricted to the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Arts | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Civitas University factsheet | This academic exchange is open only to the Civitas University Faculty of Social Sciences, Political and International Relations and Journalism. | https://civitas.edu.pl/en/cooperation/student-exchange-incoming | Semester 1: October to February (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: March to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Portugal | Universidade de Coimbra | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universidade de Coimbra factsheet | To all Universidade de Coimbra faculties | https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/study-abroad/incoming-students-study-at-the-university-of-coimbra/ | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Singapore | Nanyang Technological University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Nanyang Technological University factsheet | To all Nanyang Technological University faculties | https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/student-exchanges/exchange-programmes | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Nanyang Technological University Travel Report | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Singapore | National University of Singapore | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | National University of Singapore factsheet | To all National University of Sigapore faculties except Business School and the Faculty of Law | https://www.nus.edu.sg/gro/global-programmes/student-exchange | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 3: May to July (uOttawa summer) | National University of Singapore Travel Report | Competitive destination | 10 semester spots | |
| Singapore | Singapore University of Technology and Design | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Singapore University of Technology and Design factsheet | To all Singapore University of Technology and Design pillars except the Architecture and Sustainable Design pillar. | https://www.sutd.edu.sg/campus-life/global-experience-and-exchange/ | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Slovakia | Comenius University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Comenius University factsheet | To all Comenius University faculties | https://uniba.sk/index.php?id=27843&L=1 | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to May (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 2 semester spots | |
| South Africa | The University of Cape Town | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | The University of Cape Town factsheet | To all The University of Cape Town faculties except the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Graduate School of Business. | https://uct.ac.za/studyabroad | Semester 1: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Semester 2: July to December (uOttawa Fall) | Not available | Not competitive | 2 semester spots | |
| Spain | Universidad de Alicante | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universidad de Alicante factsheet | To all University of Alicante faculties except Architecture | https://web.ua.es/en/mobility-programmes.html# | Semester 2: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 1: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Universidad de Alicante Travel Report | Competitive destination | 4 semester spots | |
| Spain | Universidad de Huelva | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Restricted Arts and Modern Languages | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universidad de Huelva factsheet | To the Faculty of Arts and Modern Languages of Huelva University | https://www.uhu.es/english/huelva-uhu-information | Semester 1: September to February (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Spain | Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid factsheet | To all Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid faculties except Physiotherapy, Nursing, Pharmacy, Economic and Business. | _International Relations Service_ | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to June (uOttawa Winter) | Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid Travel Report | Competitive destination | 4 semester spots | |
| Spain | Universitat de Barcelona | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universitat de Barcelona factsheet | To all Universitat de Barcelona faculties except Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and any UB-affiliated centers. | https://www.ub.edu/uri/estudiantsNOUB/intercanvis/welcomeang.htm | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Universitat de Barcelona Travel Report | Competitve destination | 4 semester spots: Law | 4 semester spots: All | |
| Sweden | KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) factsheet | To all KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) faculties except Architecture. Also, only studying courses at the Master level within the 3+2 education structure are accepted. | https://www.kth.se/en/studies/exchange | Semester 1: August to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Sweden | Lund Universitet | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Lund Universitet factsheet | To all Lund Universitet faculties except Faculty of Medicine, Industriel Design, School of Economics Management. | https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/admissions/exchange-and-study-abroad | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to June (uOttawa Winter) | Lund universitet Travel Report | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| Sweden | Stockholms Universitet | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Stockholms Universitet factsheet | To all Stockholms universitet faculties. | https://www.su.se/english/education/exchange-students | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Switzerland | HEP Vaud | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Restricted to Education Undergraduate | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | HEP Vaud factsheet | To all HEP Vaud faculty of Education at the undergraduate level courses | https://www.hepl.ch/accueil/acces-rapide/international.html | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| Switzerland | Universität Bern | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Universität Bern factsheet | To all Universitat Bern faculties except the Faculty of Medicine and Education | https://www.unibe.ch/studies/mobility/incoming/worldwide/worldwide_exchange/index_eng.html | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to May (uOttawa Winter) | University of Bern Travel Report | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Switzerland | Université de Genève | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Université de Genève factsheet | To all Université de Genève faculties except Medicine and courses from Formation continue. | https://www.unige.ch/exchange/en/incoming/why-geneva | Semester 1: September to February (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Université de Genève Travel Report | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Taiwan | National Sun Yat-sen University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | National Sun Yat-sen University factsheet | To all National Sun Yat-sen University faculties except the School of Medicine. | https://oia.nsysu.edu.tw/p/412-1308-20581.php?Lang=en | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Taiwan | National Taiwan University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | National Taiwan University factsheet | To all National Taiwan University faculties except the School of Medicine (upper division/senior level). Students wishing to take Anthropology courses must follow Chinese language proficiency requirements of NTU. NTU reserves the right to exclude students from restricted programs. | https://www.ntu.edu.tw/english/ | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| Thailand | Thammasat University* | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Thammasat University factsheet | To all Thammasat University faculties. Students must register for courses offered in English. Lastly, students must enroll in at least three Economics courses per term. | https://www.econ.tu.ac.th/en/exchange-program | Semester 1: August to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Thammasat University Travel Report | Suspended for 2026-2027 | |
| Turkey | Middle East Technical University (METU) | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Middle East Technical University (METU) factsheet | To all Middle East Technical University (METU) faculties. | https://iso.metu.edu.tr/ | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: February to June (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 2 semester spots | |
| United Kingdom | Newcastle University | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange (undergraduate) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Newcastle University factsheet | To all Newcastle faculties except the Faculty of Law. | https://www.ncl.ac.uk/mobility/experience-newcastle/exchanges/ | Semester 2: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 1: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Not competitive | 8 semester spots | |
| United Kingdom | Queen Mary University of London | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange (undergraduate) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | Queen Mary University of London factsheet | To all Queen Mary University of London faculties except the School of Law. | https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/ | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to April (uOttawa Winter) | Queen Mary University of London Travel Report | Not competitive | 2 semester spots | |
| United Kingdom | University of Birmingham | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange (undergraduate) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Birmingham factsheet | To all University of Birmingham faculties except the College of Medical and Dental Sciences. | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/international | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to June (uOttawa Winter) | University of Birmingham Travel Report | Not competitive | 6 semester spots | |
| United Kingdom | University of Glasgow | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Glasgow factsheet | To all Glasgow University faculties except the Faculty of Law. | https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/visiting/ | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | Not available | Competitive destination | 6 semester spots | |
| United Kingdom | University of Liverpool | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange (undergraduate) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Liverpool factsheet | To all Liverpool University faculties. | https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/global/study-opportunities/ | Semester 1: September to December (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to May (uOttawa Winter) | University of Liverpool Travel Report | Not competitive | 10 semester spots | |
| United Kingdom | University of Manchester | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Regular Exchange (undergraduate) | A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C+ (5). Please see the host institution as they may require a higher average. | University of Manchester factsheet | To all University of Manchester faculties except Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, Business School, Pharmacy and Optometry, Education and Electrical Engineering | https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/study-abroad-exchange/ | Semester 1: September to January (uOttawa Fall) | Semester 2: January to June (uOttawa Winter) | University of Manchester Travel Report | Not competitive | 4 semester spots | |
| United States | Various institutions | Fall, Winter and Academic Year | Killam Consortium | Very high average | Not available | Please consult your choice of host institution | The Killam Fellowships Program | Fulbright Canada | Please consult your choice of host institution | Not available | Very competitive |
