Undergraduate admission requirements for students from Benin

This page outlines the admission requirements and application information for students who have received or are in the process of receiving a Baccalauréat de l’enseignement secondaire in Benin and wish to apply for an undergraduate program at the University of Ottawa.

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Check the minimum admission requirements

If you’re applying from a secondary school, you must meet the following conditions to be considered for admission to an undergraduate program:

Have received or be in the process of receiving your Baccalauréat de l’enseignement secondaire général
Have passed the prerequisites for the program of study (minimum of 10/20 required). Unless otherwise indicated, you must complete all prerequisites in the classe terminale
Have a minimum average of 13/20 and have passed five subjects (including the prerequisites) in the classe terminale (requirements may be higher depending on the program of study you choose).

Space is limited and admission is not guaranteed. We reserve the right to reject applicants even if they meet all admission requirements.

If you are currently studying in a French lycée or studying another recognized curriculum such as the International Baccalaureate, GCE curriculum or an American-patterned curriculum, see our information specific to your situation.

Your highest level of education: *

Your education system: *

Select a program: *

In Benin, you say…	At the University of Ottawa and in Canada, it's…
Baccalauréat de l'enseignement secondaire général	High school diploma
Diplôme universitaire de technologie (DUT) or Diplôme universitaire d’études littéraires (DUEL) or Diplôme universitaire d’études scientifiques (DUES) or Diplôme d’études universitaires générales (DEUG)	Bachelor’s
Maîtrise	Master’s
Doctorat	Doctorate or PhD

Prepare your required documents

If you are currently in the classe terminale, please submit the following documents in uoZone:

Transcripts for your classe de première
Transcripts for your first term of the classe terminale

If you have already received your baccalauréat de l’enseignement secondaire général, please submit the following documents in uoZone:

Results for your baccalauréat de l’enseignement secondaire général exams

Eligibility

Determine whether you're eligible for admission to our undergraduate programs.

Programs you can be accepted into	Benefits and requirements
Honours bachelor’s Honours bachelor’s with major Joint honours bachelor’s Integrated honours bachelor’s	Four-year program Direct entry after high school Option to study more than one discipline in certain programs by adding a major or minor Allows students to participate in the co-operative education program Graduates may apply for law or education programs Graduates may apply for graduate diploma or master’s programs
Bachelor's	Three-year program Direct entry after high school General education providing a grounding in a field within the arts or social sciences Does not allow students to take part in the co-operative education program Graduates may apply an honours bachelor’s program Graduates may apply for admission into a law or education program

Programs you can be accepted into

Benefits and requirements

Honours bachelor’s

Honours bachelor’s with major

Joint honours bachelor’s

Integrated honours bachelor’s

Four-year program
Direct entry after high school
Option to study more than one discipline in certain programs by adding a major or minor
Allows students to participate in the co-operative education program
Graduates may apply for law or education programs
Graduates may apply for graduate diploma or master’s programs

Bachelor's

Three-year program
Direct entry after high school
General education providing a grounding in a field within the arts or social sciences
Does not allow students to take part in the co-operative education program
Graduates may apply an honours bachelor’s program
Graduates may apply for admission into a law or education program

Baccalauréat de l’enseignement secondaire général + 1 year of university studies

Programs you can be accepted into	Benefits and requirements
Civil Law	Three-year program Requires completion of previous university studies (one year for civil law; three years for common law) Option to study civil law, common law (JD) or both Graduates may apply for admission into graduate diploma or master’s programs

Baccalauréat de l’enseignement secondaire général + 3 years of university studies

Programs you can be accepted into	Benefits and requirements
Common Law	Three-year program Requires completion of previous university studies (one year for civil law; three years for common law) Option to study civil law, common law (JD) or both Graduates may apply for admission into graduate diploma or master’s programs

Programs you can be accepted into	Benefits and requirements
Bachelor of Education	Two-year program Can lead to teaching in Ontario elementary or high schools, or accreditation in another Canadian province. Graduates may apply for admission to graduate diploma or master’s programs

Check whether you are eligible for the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP)

Eligible students can apply for a study permit through the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP), which provides a faster route to permanent residence. Learn more about the FMCSP.

More information about admissions

How to apply for undergradute studies

Information for international applicants

Application deadlines for undergraduate studies

Transfer credits

Contact your uOttawa representative

Rasha Abu Ramadan

Manager, International Market Development for the Middle East, South Asia and Africa

I speak English, French and Arabic.

Contact me if you’re from the Middle East, South Asia or Africa and are interested in studying at the University of Ottawa.