Colombia

The University of Ottawa’s unique multicultural and bilingual (English and French) environment.

If you are an applicant originally from Colombia currently studying in a Canadian institution, please select your current or last school system for information specific to your profile.

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

• Have obtained, or be in the process of obtaining, your Titulo de Bachiller
• Have a minimum average of 7.5 (requirements may be higher depending on the program you select).
• Have completed, or be in the process of completing, the prerequisites (scroll to “Prepare to apply”) for the program you select. Unless otherwise indicated, you must complete all prerequisites at the secondary school senior level.

Space is limited. Admission is competitive and not guaranteed. We reserve the right to deny admission even if you meet all requirements.

If applicable, see the page specific to your study situation: 

• French lycée 
• IB, GCE or American-patterned curriculum 

If you have started or completed postsecondary studies and meet the following conditions, you can be considered for admission to an undergraduate program. You must:

• Have a minimum average of 3.5 (requirements may be higher depending on the program you select).
• Have completed, or be in the process of completing, the prerequisites (scroll to “Prepare to apply”) required for the program you select. Unless otherwise indicated, you must complete all prerequisites at the secondary school senior or the postsecondary level.

Make sure you meet the minimum admission requirements before applying. If you have any questions, contact InfoAdmission. 

If you’re currently studying for your Titulo de Bachiller, submit the following documents through our uoZone portal:

• Transcript of the past three years of secondary studies
• Transcript of results from the first term of your final year 

If you’ve already graduated, submit the following documents through uoZone:

• Transcript of the past three years of secondary studies
• Proof of diploma

If you’re applying with your postsecondary education started or completed, submit the following documents through our uoZone portal:

• All postsecondary transcripts
• Your Titulo de Bachiller results
• Proof of diploma

If you’ve completed some postsecondary studies, you’ll be evaluated on them, even if you’re applying for an undergraduate program.

We may grant you advanced standing (i.e., transfer your credits), depending on the program to which you apply. Faculties that grant advanced standing will base their decision on the discipline, the courses you have completed, and the length of your studies.