Your eligibility for University of Ottawa programs depends on the level of education you have completed or are completing, as well as the program.  

Take some time to read this page in its entirety before applying.   

• If you have completed post-secondary studies, we will consider these studies when we evaluate your eligibility, even if you are applying to an undergraduate program. 
• At the University of Ottawa, you can take your courses in English, French or both. The choice is yours! You will just need to demonstrate that you are sufficiently fluent in the language in which you choose to study.  
• We might ask you to provide the results of a language proficiency test if you have not been studying in Canada for at least three years. For the most accurate information, check whether you meet the language requirements.  

Select your current or most recent school system for information tailored to you. These pages will also provide you with the steps for applying online and keeping track of your admission status.

Download our Programs and Admissions brochure.

International applicants will now need to include a provincial attestation letter (PAL) when applying to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a study permit. A provincial attestation letter is an official document issued by the government of a Canadian province to confirm that an international student has been accepted for admission to a post-secondary institution in that province.

The University of Ottawa guarantees provincial attestation letters for all applicants who accept their offer of admission and pay the admission deposit by the deadline indicated on the offer.

Please note that deposits may take up to 14 days to process if the financial institution is outside Canada. Once we have received your payment, our Admissions Office will email you your attestation letter within approximately 3 working days.