Who is eligible for University of Ottawa?

The eligibility requirements for the University of Ottawa vary depending on the program you are applying to. However, there are some general eligibility requirements that all applicants must meet.

Undergraduate applicants

  • You must have completed a secondary school program that is equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
  • You must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or an average of 70% in your secondary school courses.
  • You may be required to submit standardized test scores, such as the SAT or ACT.

Graduate applicants

  • You must have an honours bachelor’s degree (four years) or the equivalent, with an average of 70% (B), based on your last 20 courses.
  • You may be required to submit standardized test scores, such as the GRE or GMAT.

International applicants

  • You must meet the same academic requirements as Canadian applicants.
  • You must also meet the English language proficiency requirements.

Additional requirements

  • You may also be required to meet additional requirements, such as specific course prerequisites or language requirements.
  • You can find more information about the eligibility requirements for your program on the University of Ottawa website.