Partner university · Ottawa, Canada

University of Ottawa

A bilingual university where students can study in English or French, with strong law, medicine and international relations provision.

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QS World #228QS World Rankings 2027
Founded 1848Public research university
49,000Students

About the university

Why students choose the University of Ottawa

A bilingual university where students can study in English or French, with strong law, medicine and international relations provision.

We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.

Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.

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Entry requirements

Applying from Jordan

Source: uottawa.ca

Tawjihi

For direct-entry undergraduate programs, uOttawa lists the Jordanian Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) as the required level of study.

Master's

For a master's program, a Jordanian bachelor's degree of at least four years is the required level of study.

Good to know

Admission is not automatic; professional programs such as Common Law and Medicine set their own requirements through the faculty.

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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.

Fees and scholarships

What the University of Ottawa costs

International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.

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International English Admission ScholarshipCAD 7,500 per term (CAD 60,000 over four years)Automatic for newly admitted international students in approved English-language undergraduate programs with an admission average of at least 80%. International English Academic Excellence ScholarshipCAD 10,000100 awards for newly admitted international students in approved English-language programs with an admission average of at least 95%; can be combined with the Admission Scholarship. Differential Tuition Fee Exemption ScholarshipFor international Francophone and Francophile students enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in French or in the French Immersion Stream.

Programmes

Popular courses at the University of Ottawa

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Master'sLaw Master of Laws (LLM), Concentration in International Trade and Foreign Investment Law Course page Bachelor'sComputing Computer Science (BSc) Course page Bachelor'sEngineering Computer Engineering Course page Bachelor'sComputing Software Engineering (Co-op) Course page

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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.

How it works

Your application to the University of Ottawa, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Ottawa is realistic.

  2. 2

    Choose your course and route

    We match you to the right course and intake.

  3. 3

    Application and offer

    We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.

  4. 4

    Scholarship check

    We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.

  6. 6

    Arrival

    Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.

Questions

Studying at the University of Ottawa: common questions

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Can I apply to the University of Ottawa with the Tawjihi?

For direct-entry undergraduate programs, uOttawa lists the Jordanian Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) as the required level of study.

Does the University of Ottawa offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. International English Admission Scholarship (CAD 7,500 per term (CAD 60,000 over four years)); International English Academic Excellence Scholarship (CAD 10,000); Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.

Is there a foundation route into the University of Ottawa?

GESCO applies to the University of Ottawa by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.

Where is the University of Ottawa?

The University of Ottawa is in Ottawa, Canada. It was founded in 1848.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to the University of Ottawa?

The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Ottawa directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.

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