If you are an applicant originally from Mexico currently studying in a Canadian institution, please select your current or last school system for information specific to your profile.
Mexico
Each year, many students from Mexico come to the University of Ottawa for a Canadian degree. They come because of the reputation the Canadian education system enjoys, and in particular, because of the University of Ottawa’s unique multicultural and bilingual (English and French) environment.
Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa offers the best of both worlds: students can live and study in French or English and still have the opportunity to become fully bilingual.
Beware of fraud
The services of an agency are not mandatory to apply at the University of Ottawa. If you use the services of an agency, we recommend that you choose one from our list of approved partners. Make sure you have access to your account information and the e-mail address used for your application at all times.
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Minimum admission requirements
If you are 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 bachillerato.
- Have earned a minimum average of 8/10 (requirements might be higher depending on the program of study you select)
- Have completed or be in the process of completing the prerequisites (See “1. Prepare to apply”) for the program of your choice. Unless otherwise indicated, you must complete all prerequisites in your senior year of the bachillerato.
- Submit an English proficiency test if you are applying for a program offered in English.
Space is limited and admission is competitive and not guaranteed. We reserve the right to deny admission even if an applicant meets all 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.
Required documents
Once you have submitted your application and received your acknowledgment of receipt, you can submit your documents in uoZone. If you are currently in your final year of secondary studies, submit the following documents:
- Transcript from the three trimesters of last three years of secondary studies
- Transcript of results from the first trimester of your final year
Prerequisite courses
Before applying, make sure you meet the admission requirements. Check the minimum averages and prerequisite courses you need for your chosen program.
Check minimum averages and prerequisite courses.
Language requirements
Courses at the University of Ottawa are given in English, French, or both languages. You must master one of the two languages to be admitted.
If you’re applying for an English-language program and have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where English is the only language of instruction (except for language courses), in a country where English is an official language, you must submit your official score after taking one of the language tests recognized by the University.
Eligibility
Determine whether you're eligible for admission to our undergraduate programs.
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Honours bachelor’s Honours bachelor’s with major Joint honours bachelor’s Integrated honours bachelor’s |
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Transfer credits
If you have completed some postsecondary courses, you will be evaluated based on them, even if you are applying for an undergraduate program.
We may grant you transfer credits, depending on the program to which you apply. Faculties that grant transfer credits will base their decision on the discipline, the courses you have completed and the length of your studies.
Scholarships for international students
Our scholarship program is one of the most generous in the country. There are many entrance and excellence scholarships available to you.
Your uOttawa representative
Hi! My name is David and I’m the University of Ottawa international representative for your region.
My team works with world-renowned student recruitment partners in multiple locations around the globe, to guide students from their application through their transition to Canada, Ottawa and the University of Ottawa.
Continue your application process
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Contact information
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