University profile

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Founded in 1848, University of Ottawa is a university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It enrols approximately 44,958 students. The institution is ranked #219 globally by QS and #188 by Times Higher Education.

Admission rate
42%
Founded
1848
QS World Rank
#219
QS 2026 · Score 54.2
THE World Rank
#188
Times Higher Education

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — home students
Canadians residing in Ontario, 2026-2027, Undergraduate > Arts > History > Full time (flat rate), '33 or fewer units': CA$3,104.96 per term, tuition only (embedded tool https://dnn.uottawa.ca/en/Utilities/University-Fees/Tuition-Fees-CDN-ONT). The same figure appears for Fall and Winter in the official 2026-27 example 'full-time first-year Ontario student in a bachelor's program - two terms' on https://www.uottawa.ca/study/fees-financial-support/university-fees/estimating-total-university-fees. 3,104.96 x 2 = 6,209.92. [Universities Canada/StatCan 2025-26 arts & humanities range for comparison: $6,088-$7,048.]
C$6,210 / year
Undergraduate tuition — international students
2026-2027 tuition table (embedded tool https://dnn.uottawa.ca/en/Utilities/University-Fees/Tuition-Fees-INTL), Undergraduate > Faculty of Arts > History > Full time (flat rate), progress '33 or fewer units': CA$21,667.54 per term, tuition only. A bachelor's academic year is two terms (Sept-April) per https://www.uottawa.ca/study/fees-financial-support/university-fees/estimating-total-university-fees. 21,667.54 x 2 = 43,335.08. [Universities Canada/StatCan 2025-26 arts & humanities range for comparison: $43,335-$43,335.]
C$43,335 / year
Students enrolled
Total headcount = sum of full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate fall enrolment (FT undergrad 32,409, FT graduate 7,861, PT undergrad 2,721, PT graduate 1,967).
Source: Enrolment by university · as of Fall 2025
44,958
Graduates in work (or further study)
Ontario University Graduate Survey 2022-23 (Ministry of Colleges and Universities): 2020 bachelor's (undergraduate) graduates, employment rate two years after graduation = graduates employed or offered employment / graduates in the labour force.
Source: Ontario University Graduate Survey 2022-23 · as of 2020 graduates, surveyed Dec 2022-Jul 2023
96.5%

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

Typical for this route

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  • Target date for universities to receive midterm/final 4U/M grades · in 44 days
    OUAC Undergraduate — Group A (Ontario high school; formerly '101'), fall 2027 entry · Group A applicants to Ontario universities: currently taking 1 or more Ontario high school courses, under 21 on or before 31 December 2026, and holding or working toward an OSSD with six 4U/M courses. NOTE: OUAC now runs a single 'Undergraduate application' that sorts applicants into Group A (ex-101) and Group B (ex-105); Group B has no OUAC-wide deadline. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
  • Group A application deadline (equal consideration) · in 94 days
    OUAC Undergraduate — Group A (Ontario high school; formerly '101'), fall 2027 entry · Group A applicants to Ontario universities: currently taking 1 or more Ontario high school courses, under 21 on or before 31 December 2026, and holding or working toward an OSSD with six 4U/M courses. NOTE: OUAC now runs a single 'Undergraduate application' that sorts applicants into Group A (ex-101) and Group B (ex-105); Group B has no OUAC-wide deadline. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
  • Target date for universities to receive final/current full-year 4U/M grades · in 128 days
    OUAC Undergraduate — Group A (Ontario high school; formerly '101'), fall 2027 entry · Group A applicants to Ontario universities: currently taking 1 or more Ontario high school courses, under 21 on or before 31 December 2026, and holding or working toward an OSSD with six 4U/M courses. NOTE: OUAC now runs a single 'Undergraduate application' that sorts applicants into Group A (ex-101) and Group B (ex-105); Group B has no OUAC-wide deadline. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
  • Latest date Group A applicants (applied by the January deadline) can expect a university response · in 227 days
    OUAC Undergraduate — Group A (Ontario high school; formerly '101'), fall 2027 entry · Group A applicants to Ontario universities: currently taking 1 or more Ontario high school courses, under 21 on or before 31 December 2026, and holding or working toward an OSSD with six 4U/M courses. NOTE: OUAC now runs a single 'Undergraduate application' that sorts applicants into Group A (ex-101) and Group B (ex-105); Group B has no OUAC-wide deadline. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27

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About the institution

  • Affiliations: Agence universitaire de la Francophonie, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Association of Research Libraries, Association of Universities of the Canadian Francophonie, Canadian Association of Research Libraries (+15 more)
Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at University of Ottawa?

University of Ottawa has an admission rate of approximately 42.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was University of Ottawa founded?

University of Ottawa was founded in 1848.

How many students attend University of Ottawa?

University of Ottawa enrols approximately 44,958 students.

How much is tuition at University of Ottawa for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Ottawa is about C$43,335 a year (2026-27, University of Ottawa official fees page). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Ottawa?

University of Ottawa is ranked #219 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Where does University of Ottawa rank in the Times Higher Education rankings?

University of Ottawa is ranked #188 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

What is the official website of University of Ottawa?

The official website of University of Ottawa is uottawa.ca.

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