Next stop: uOttawa

Discover all the good reasons why students from Quebec choose the University of Ottawa.

Cast of the series Next stop, uOttawa
With admission right after Secondary V or from CEGEP (without consideration of R score), paid work placements, and degrees recognized around the world, the University of Ottawa offers Quebec students a unique bilingual university experience, already chosen by more than 6,150 Quebecers.

Next stop: uOttawa | The series

Watch the series and get answers to all your questions. The episodes are available in French only.
Next stop uOttawa, episode 1, Maeva getting offered some poutine
Episode 1 Ottawa, here we come!
Next stop: uOttawa, episode 2, Emily holding her clipboard
Episode 2 Hein? What?
Next stop: uOttawa, episode 3, Mathis eating lunch in the uOttawa dining hall
Episode 3 One step ahead
Next stop: uOttawa, episode 4, Félix and Mathis as spectators at a Gee-Gees hockey game
Episode 4 But then what...
Next stop, uOttawa, episode 5, Allison in a nutrition lab, worried about her R score
Episode 5 Help! My R score!
Next stop: uOttawa, episode 6, the group discussing scholarships and other way to finance their studies
Episode 6 How much?

Choose the University of Ottawa

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Secondary V or CEGEP?

Start university right after Secondary V. Already in CEGEP? Your R score doesn’t matter, and you could receive up to 30 transfer credits.
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Bilinguism

Take your courses in English, French or both, and write your assignments in the language of your choice.
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Quebec community

Stay close to Quebec and find a warm, welcoming and dynamic community of over 6,150 Quebecers.
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A career in Quebec after uOttawa

See how our programs meet the requirements of Quebec professional bodies, as well as the steps required to practise in Quebec after completing a program in Ontario at the University of Ottawa.
More than 28,000 of our graduates are currently working in Quebec.

Finances

Scholarships and financial aid
  • Take advantage of the $25 million in loans and bursaries granted each year by the Quebec government, even if you study in Ontario. Funding provided takes into account the difference between Quebec and Ontario tuition.
  • Scholarships up to $7,500 have no impact on the calculation of financial assistance.
  • Earn up to $60,000 during your studies through our co-op program.
  • If you choose to take at least three courses in French per term, you can receive a scholarship of $1,000 per year.
  • Receive an automatic admission scholarship of at least $1,000 if your admission average is 85% or higher, and up to $3,000 with an average of 95% or higher.
  • Three out of five Quebecers receive a bursary of at least $1,000 a year.
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Explore our programs

Whatever your plans for the future, you’ll find a path to meet your ambitions from among our more than 550 programs of study.

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Find out more about applying

Find everything you need to know about applying to an undergraduate program.

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Discover the many activities and events taking place on and off campus just for future students.

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Contact us

Liaison Office

Tabaret Hall
550 Cumberland Street, Room 088
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Canada

Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext. 1000
Toll free: 1-877-868-8292

Canadian applicants: [email protected]
International applicants: [email protected]

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