This is the place

Discover all the good reasons why students from Quebec choose the University of Ottawa.

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With admission right after Secondary V or from CEGEP (without R score), paid work placements and degrees recognized all over the world, the University of Ottawa offers a unique, accessible academic experience that meets your ambitions.

Choose the University of Ottawa

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Secondary V or CEGEP?

Start university right after Secondary V. Already in CEGEP? Your R score doesn’t matter, and you could receive up to 30 transfer credits.
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Bilingualism

Take your courses in English, French or both, and write your assignments in the language of your choice.
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Quebec community

Stay close to Quebec and find a warm, welcoming and dynamic community of over 6,150 Quebecers.
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A career in Quebec after uOttawa

See how our programs meet the requirements of Quebec professional bodies, as well as the steps required to practise in Quebec after completing a program in Ontario at the University of Ottawa.
More than 28,000 of our graduates are currently working in Quebec.

Finances

Scholarships and financial aid
  • Take advantage of the $25 million in loans and bursaries granted each year by the Quebec government, even if you study in Ontario. Funding provided takes into account the difference between Quebec and Ontario tuition.
  • Scholarships up to $7,500 have no impact on the calculation of financial assistance.
  • Earn up to $60,000 during your studies through our co-op program.
  • If you choose to take at least three courses in French per term, you can receive a scholarship of $1,000 per year.
  • Receive an automatic admission scholarship of at least $1,000 if your admission average is 85% or higher, and up to $3,000 with an average of 95% or higher.
  • Three out of five Quebecers receive a bursary of at least $1,000 a year.
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Explore our programs

Whatever your plans for the future, you’ll find a path to meet your ambitions from among our more than 550 programs of study.

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Learn about admission from Secondary V

Discover the steps to take if you are currently studying in Secondary V.

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Learn about admission without an R score

Discover the steps if you are currently in CEGEP.

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Discover our events

Discover the many activities and events taking place on and off campus just for future students!

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Talk to a representative

If you have questions, feel free to email Dominique or Omba!

Contact information

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Tabaret Hall
75 Laurier Avenue East, Room 129
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Canada

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Helpful links

For admission to Common Law or Medicine, contact the faculties offering these programs. For graduate studies, contact the academic unit of the faculty offering the program you are applying to.