🇨🇦 University of Ottawa — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #228 · CAD $43,335–63,164 a year · Ottawa
Quick Facts
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #228 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Part of a 40,000+ student body with 180,000+ alumni; a strong 97% graduate employment rate, with particular strength in civil law, medicine, and political science. |
| English Requirement | Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall for English-taught programs; French proficiency required for French-taught or bilingual programs. |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
CAD $43,335–63,164 per year (2026-27 international undergraduate tuition (Arts/Science to Engineering)). Source: uOttawa 2026-27 international tuition, via StudyU, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least CAD $23,448 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Scholarships
International Admission Scholarships are available for qualifying applicants, generally assessed automatically on admission for high academic achievers.
Why Ottawa Specifically Matters for Law and Policy
Beyond the overall ranking, which has genuinely declined over the past two cycles, Ottawa's specific strength in law is a real, checkable differentiator: it houses the largest law school in Canada, offering both Common Law and Civil Law programs — a genuinely unusual dual offering most Canadian law schools don't provide. Combined with its location in the national capital, this gives law and policy-focused students direct access to federal government departments, the Supreme Court of Canada, and national policy institutions in a way few other Canadian universities can match.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Ottawa graduates are eligible for the PGWP, with the university's location in the national capital providing strong networking access to federal government and policy-related employment feeding into Express Entry.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Ottawa good for international students?
University of Ottawa is ranked #228 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 10th of the 20 universities in Canada covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs CAD $43,335–63,164 a year depending on the program. After graduating: post-Graduation Work Permit: up to 3 years after a 2+ year program (field-of-study rules apply to most college grads). Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does University of Ottawa charge international students?
CAD $43,335–63,164 per year (2026-27 international undergraduate tuition (Arts/Science to Engineering)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for University of Ottawa?
Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall for English-taught programs; French proficiency required for French-taught or bilingual programs.
Can I work in Canada after graduating from University of Ottawa?
Ottawa graduates are eligible for the PGWP, with the university's location in the national capital providing strong networking access to federal government and policy-related employment feeding into Express Entry.
See the full Canada university landscape and visa pathway.
🇨🇦 Canada University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official University of Ottawa Website
Worked example: a full degree at University of Ottawa
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | C$43,335 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2026-27 international undergraduate tuition (Arts/Science to Engineering)) |
| Living costs | C$23,448 a year (IRCC study permit minimum for one person outside Quebec, from 1 Sept 2026 (Quebec: $24,617)) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | C$267,132 ≈ ₹1.82 crore ≈ $190,564 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | C$283,592 ≈ ₹1.93 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | C$346,448 ≈ ₹2.36 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- uOttawa 2026-27 international tuition, via StudyU
- Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027
- CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for University of Ottawa come from the uOttawa 2026-27 international tuition, via StudyU; the QS 2027 position from Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027; living costs from CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official University of Ottawa website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of University of Ottawa. Not admissions or immigration advice.