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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.uottawa.caCanadaQS #150 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Ottawa University-Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual public research university located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest bilingual university in the world and offers programs in both English and French. The university is known for its strong research output, particularly in law, medicine, social sciences, and engineering, and is a member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities. Its main campus is situated in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood, adjacent to downtown Ottawa and close to Parliament Hill and major government institutions.
Key Facts
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Live portal snapshot
QS #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, Sandy Hill campus in downtown Ottawa
Internationally DiverseLarge Community
9/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$52,131 avg starting salary
84% placement rate
Top Recruiters
DeloittePwCAmazonLocal Enterprises
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Student Life
40,000 students (9,000 international)
Campus: Urban, Sandy Hill campus in downtown Ottawa
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Morisset LibrarySports Complex (Montpetit Hall)Research LabsStudent HousingCafeterias
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 35%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
Application fee: $25
When to apply: Oct–Mar for Fall; Jan intakes close earlier
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Application fee: 25
💡Acceptance rate: 35%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.0
💡Typical apply window for Canada: Oct–Mar for Fall; Jan intakes close earlier