In Vietnam, you say… | At the University of Ottawa and in Canada, it's… |
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Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông | High school diploma |
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Ðại Học | Bachelor’s |
Bằng Thạc Sĩ | Master’s |
Bằng Tiến Sĩ | Doctorate or PhD |
Vietnam
Each year, many students from Vietnam 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
Understanding terms used at the University of Ottawa and in Canada
If you are an applicant originally from Vietnam currently studying in a Canadian institution, please select your current or last school system for information specific to your profile.
Eligibility
Determine whether you're eligible for admission to our undergraduate programs.
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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Check the minimum admission requirements
If you are currently in the senior year 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 Senior High School Certificate - Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông
- Have passed the prerequisites (see “1. Prepare to apply”) for the program of study (minimum of 5/10 required).
Unless otherwise indicated, you must complete all prerequisites in the senior year
- Have a minimum average of 7.5/10 and have passed five subjects (including the prerequisites) in the senior year (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.
Prepare your required documents
If you are currently in the senior year, please submit the following documents in uoZone:
- Transcripts for your last three years of secondary studies
- Transcripts for your first term of the senior year
If you have already received your Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông, please submit the following documents in uoZone:
- Results for your last three years of secondary studies
- Proof of diploma
Consider the French Immersion Stream
To be eligible for the French Immersion Stream, you must submit proof of language proficiency such as having completed a French course in the last three years of your academic career or the results of a French-language proficiency test in French (minimum level of B1 is required).
Please note that you must pass the Immersion Entry Test to confirm your eligibility for this stream.

Prerequisite courses
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 representative

Hi! My name is Jin 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.

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