University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa, founded in 1848, is located in the heart of Canada's capital city. It offers rewarding learning experiences in both English and French and leads transformative research. The university is ranked 5th in Canada for research intensity and 1st for scholarships and bursaries. It serves a diverse student body from more than 145 countries and emphasizes bilingualism and international engagement.

The University of Ottawa offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship for Francophone and Francophile students studying in French or in the French Immersion Stream, and the International Doctoral Scholarship for PhD students. Additionally, there are admission scholarships based on academic merit, such as the University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship for students with averages between 85% and 100%. The university states it is first in Canada for scholarships and bursaries.

Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship

• Coverage: Reduces tuition fees by a fixed amount per term depending on faculty and program, e.g., $12,500–$18,000 for undergraduates, $5,500–$11,000 for master’s students.
• Eligibility: International students enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s or master’s program offered in French or in the French Immersion Stream, taking at least three French-taught courses (9 units) per term.
• How to apply: Automatic consideration upon admission; no separate application required if eligibility criteria are met.

International Doctoral Scholarship

• Coverage: $45,000 over five years; reduces tuition to Canadian-resident levels for PhD students.
• Eligibility: International students admitted to a PhD program.
• How to apply: Automatic for eligible students; no separate application mentioned.

University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship

• Coverage: $1,000–$3,000 based on admission average (85–100%).
• Eligibility: Full-time students in direct-entry faculties or Civil Law with admission average ≥85%; excludes mature applicants and university transfers.
• How to apply: Automatic; no application required.