If you are an applicant originally from Rwanda currently studying in a Canadian institution, please select your current or last school system for information specific to your profile.
Rwanda
Each year, many students from Rwanda 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.
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Check the minimum admission requirements
If you are currently in the final year (S6) of your Rwandan Education Board Certificate of Education and you meet the following conditions, we can consider your application for undergraduate studies. You must:
- Have received or be in the process of receiving your Rwandan Education Board Certificate of Education
- Have passed the prerequisites (see “1. Prepare to apply”) for the program of study (minimum of 50% required).
Unless otherwise indicated, you must complete all prerequisites in the final year
- Have a minimum average of 80% and have passed five subjects (including the prerequisites) in the senior year (requirements may be higher depending on the program of study you choose).
- Meet the language requirements of the University of Ottawa
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 the francophone education system in Rwanda, please consult this webpage in French to get the information pertinent to your situation.
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.
Check below the admission average you need to be considered for the program(s) you’re interested in.
Check the prerequisite courses and additional requirements. You must have taken these prerequisites in secondary school or their college or university equivalents. Please note that if you have attempted university or college studies and completed your prerequisites in secondary school, they will not be counted in your admission average. Your average will be calculated based on your postsecondary courses. Indeed, if you completed or attempted postsecondary studies, your admission average is calculated based on them, even if you apply to an undergraduate program.
Please note that the requirements listed are minimum requirements only and are subject to change. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Prepare your required documents
If you are currently in your final year of secondary studies, please submit the following documents in uoZone:
- Transcripts for your last three years of secondary studies
- Transcripts for your first term of the final year(S6)
If you have already received your Rwandan Education Board Certificate of Education, please submit the following documents in uoZone:
- Results for your Rwandan Education Board
- Transcripts for your last three years of secondary studies
Eligibility
| Programs you can be accepted into | Benefits and requirements |
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Honours bachelor’s Honours bachelor’s with major Joint honours bachelor’s Integrated honours bachelor’s |
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| Bachelor's |
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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.
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.
Determine whether you’re eligible for transfer credits
If you are applying for an undergraduate program and you have completed some university studies, you will be evaluated based on them.
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.
Your uOttawa representatives
Thierno Bah
Thierno Bah is the University of Ottawa's International Market Development Manager for your region.
Collins Enwemasor
Collins Enwemasor is the University of Ottawa in-country Recruitment Officer for Rwanda.
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