Each year, many Senegalese students come to the University of Ottawa for a Canadian degree. They come because of the reputation the Canadian education system enjoys, and in particular, because of the University of Ottawa’s unique multicultural and bilingual (English and French) environment.

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa offers the best of both worlds: students can live and study in French or English and still have the opportunity to become fully bilingual.

Beware of fraud: Unless your agency is in our approved list.

*The University of Ottawa does not recommend using the services of an agent to submit your application. If you decide to use the services of an agency, please ensure that you have access to your account information. Make sure you have access to the email address used for your application. Follow up closely with your agent. Be vigilant. If in doubt, please contact InfoAdmission at [email protected] to confirm the information your agent is giving you.

If you are an applicant originally from Senegal currently studying in a Canadian institution, please select your current or last school system for information specific to your profile.

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Prerequisite courses

Before applying, make sure you meet the admission requirements. Check the minimum averages and prerequisite courses you need for your chosen program.
Check minimum averages and prerequisite courses.

Some international students can receive their study permit faster through the SDS. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) handles most SDS requests within 20 calendar days if the applicant meets the eligibility criteria. Learn more about the Student Direct Stream.

Determine whether you’re eligible for transfer credits

If you are applying for an undergraduate program and you have completed some university studies, you will be evaluated based on them.

We may grant you transfer credits, depending on the program to which you apply. Faculties that grant transfer credits will base their decision on the discipline, the courses you have completed and the length of your studies.

Your uOttawa representative

Hi! My name is Thierno and I’m the University of Ottawa international representative for your region.

My team works with world-renowned student recruitment partners in multiple locations around the globe, to guide students from their application through their transition to Canada, Ottawa and the University of Ottawa. 

Contact us
Thierno
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Continue your application process

Review the steps and watch our videos.
Continue reading the application steps for international students

Contact information

InfoAdmission

Tabaret Hall  (map)
75 Laurier Avenue East, Room 109
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Canada

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Stay connected

Continue to learn more about uOttawa by joining our mailing list and connect with other future students online.

Helpful links

For admission to Common Law or Medicine, contact the faculties offering these programs. For graduate studies, contact the academic unit of the faculty offering the program you are applying to.