China
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Each year, many students from China 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: you can live and study in English or in French, with the opportunity to become fully bilingual.
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Understanding terms used at the University of Ottawa and in Canada
| In China, you say… | At the University of Ottawa and in Canada, it's… |
|---|---|
| Senior High School Graduation Diploma or Upper Middle School Graduation Diploma | High school diploma |
| Bachelor's | Bachelor’s |
| Master's | Master’s |
| Doctorate or PhD | Doctorate or PhD |
If you are an applicant originally from China currently studying in Canadian institution,please select your current or last school system for information specific to your profile.
Check the minimum admission requirements
- High School Applicants
- Post-Secondary Applicants
If you are applying from a secondary school, you must meet the following conditions to be considered for admission to an undergraduate program:
- Have obtained, or be in the process of obtaining, your Senior High School Graduation Diploma or Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate. (Please note that we do not consider the Huikao or Gaokao results during the admission process.)
- Have a minimum average of 75% and have passed a minimum of five subjects (including the program prerequisites) during your final year (requirements might be higher depending on the program of study you choose).
- Submit an English proficiency test. If you are applying to a program offered in English, the completion of the English prerequisite in your Senior year is mandatory to be considered for admission.
Space is limited and admission is competitive and not guaranteed. We reserve the right to deny admission even if an applicant meets all requirements.
If you are currently studying in a French lycée or studying another recognized curriculum such as the International Baccalaureate, GCE curriculum or an American-patterned curriculum, see our information specific to your situation.
Check below the admission average you need to be considered for the program(s) you’re interested in.
Check theprerequisite courses and additional requirements. You must have taken these prerequisites in secondary school or their college or university equivalents. Please note that if you have attempted university or college studies and completed your prerequisites in secondary school, they will not be counted in your admission average. Your average will be calculated based on your postsecondary courses. Indeed, if you completed or attempted postsecondary studies, your admission average is calculated based on them, even if you apply to an undergraduate program. \ \ Please note that the requirements listed are minimum requirements only and are subject to change. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Admission averages
Please note that the averages listed are minimum requirements only and are subject to change. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Faculty of Arts
| Program | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| - All programs | 70% |
Faculty of Social Sciences
| Program | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| - Social Work (offered in French only) | 80% |
| - Political Sciences and Juris Doctor | 85% |
| - Economics and mathematics | 78% |
| - All other programs | 70% |
Faculty of Sciences
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| - Biotechnology - Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering | 80% |
| - Physics and Electrical Engineering | 80% |
| - Biomedical Science | 83% |
| - All other programs | 78% |
Faculty of Health Sciences
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| - Human Kinetics (BHK) - Health Sciences - Food and Nutrition Sciences | 75% |
| - Human Kinetics (BSc) | 80% |
| - Nursing (main campus) | 90% |
| - Nursing (Woodroffe campus) | 82% |
| - Nursing (Pembroke campus) | 80% |
Nursing is a competitive programs. Admissions will be determined based on a rigorous selection, meeting the admission average does not guarantee admission. Selected applicants will be chosen amongst applicants who selected the University of Ottawa as part of their top three choices.
Faculty of Engineering
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| - Chemical Engineering - Civil Engineering - Electrical Engineering | 80% |
| - Biomedical Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering | 83% |
| - Computer Engineering | 87% |
| - Computer Science - Data Science - Software Engineering | 90% |
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science and Software Engineering are competitive programs. Admissions will be determined based on a rigorous selection, meeting the admission average does not guarantee admission. Selected applicants will be chosen amongst applicants who selected the University of Ottawa as part of their top three choices.
Telfer School of Management
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| - B.Com and Master of Science Management (all options) - B.Com with Juris Doctor | 85% |
| - Certificates | 70% |
| - All other programs | 78% |
Faculty of Medicine
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| - Translational and Molecular Medicine | Not admissible |
| - Translational and Molecular Medicine with Master or PhD | Not admissible |
Faculty of Law, Civil Law section
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| - Certificate | Not admissible |
| - Licentiate in Law (including LL.L & International Development and Globalization). Offered in French only. | Not admissible |
Check below the admission average you need to be considered for the program(s) you’re interested in.
Check theprerequisite courses and additional requirements. You must have taken these prerequisites in secondary school or their college or university equivalents. Please note that if you have completed your prerequisites in secondary school, they will not be counted in your admission average. Your average will be calculated based on your postsecondary courses. Indeed, if you completed or attempted postsecondary studies, your admission average is calculated based on them, even if you apply to an undergraduate program. \ \ Please note that the requirements listed are minimum requirements only and are subject to change. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Admission averages
Faculty of Arts
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| All programs | 65% or more |
Faculty of Social Sciences
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| Social Work (offered in French only) | 70% or more |
| Political Sciences and Juris Doctor | 80% or more |
| Economics and mathematics | 73% or more |
| All other programs | 65% or more |
Faculty of Sciences
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry & Chemical Engineering (Biotechnology) | 75% or more |
| Physics & Electrical Engineering | 75% or more |
| Biomedical Science | 78% or more |
| All other programs | 73% or more |
Faculty of Health Sciences
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| Human Kinetics (BHK), Health Sciences, Food and Nutrition Sciences | 70% or more |
| Human Kinetics B Sc | 75% or more |
| *Nursing (Main campus) | 85% or more |
| *Nursing (Woodroffe Campus) | 80% or more |
| *Nursing (Pembroke Campus) | 80% or more |
| *These are competitive programs. Admissions will be determined based on a rigorous selection, meeting the admission average does not guarantee admission. Selected applicants will be chosen amongst applicants who selected the University of Ottawa as part of their top three choices. |
Faculty of Engineering
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| Civil, Electrical and Chemical Engineering | 75% or more |
| Mechanical and Biomedical Mechanical Engineering | 75% or more |
| Computer Engineering *This is a competitive program. Admissions will be determined based on a rigorous selection, meeting the admission average does not guarantee admission. Selected applicants will be chosen amongst applicants who selected the University of Ottawa as part of their top three choices. | 82% or more |
| Computer Sciences, Data Sciences and Software Engineering *These are competitive programs. Admissions will be determined based on a rigorous selection, meeting the admission average does not guarantee admission. Selected applicants will be chosen amongst applicants who selected the University of Ottawa as part of their top three choices. | 85% or more |
Telfer School of Management
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| B.Com and Master of Science Management (all options) | 80% or more |
| B.Com with Juris Doctor | Not admissible |
| Certificates | 70% or more |
| All other programs | 78% or more |
Faculty of Medicine
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| Translational and Molecular Medicine | 78% or more |
| Translational and Molecular Medicine with Master or PhD | 80% or more |
Faculty of Law, Civil Law section
| Programs | Minimum admission average |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 65% or more |
| Licentiate in Law (including LL.L & International Development and Globalization). Offered in French only. | 78% or more |
Eligibility
Determine whether you can be admitted into an undergraduate program.
- Senior High School Graduation Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
| Programs you can be accepted into | Benefits and requirements |
|---|---|
| Honours bachelor’s Honours bachelor’s with major Joint honours bachelor’s Integrated honours bachelor’s | - 4 years - Direct entry after secondary school - Option to study more than one discipline in certain programs by adding a major or minor - Access to the Co-operative education programs - Can lead to admission to law or education programs - Can lead to admission to graduate diploma or master’s programs |
| Bachelor's | - 3 years - Direct entry after secondary school - General education giving grounding in a field of study in arts or social sciences - No access to the Co-operative education programs - Can lead to admission to honours bachelor’s programs - Can lead to admission to law or education programs |
| Programs you can be accepted into | Benefits and requirements |
|---|---|
| Civil Law Common Law | - 3 years - Must have completed some university studies (Civil Law: 1 year |
| Bachelor of Education | - 2 years - Can lead to teaching jobs in Ontario primary or secondary schools or accreditation in other Canadian provinces. - Can lead to admission to graduate diploma or master’s programs |
Prepare your required documents
- High School Applicants
- Post-Secondary Applicants
Once you have submitted your application and received your acknowledgment of receipt, you can submit your documents in uoZone. If you are currently in your Senior 3 or Grade 12, submit the following documents:
- Transcripts for the past three years of secondary studies
- English proficiency test results
- Transcript for the first term of your final year (Senior 3 or Grade 12)
If you have already graduated, submit the following documents:
- Transcripts for your last three years of secondary studies
- Senior High School Graduation Diploma or Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate
- English proficiency test results
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.
Determine whether you’re eligible for transfer credits
If you have completed some postsecondary studies, you will be evaluated based on them, even if you are applying for an undergraduate program.
We may grant you transfer credits, depending on the program to which you apply. Faculties that grant transfer credits base their decision on the discipline, the courses you have completed and the length of your studies.
Your uOttawa representatives
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Jin Liang is the University of Ottawa's International Market Development Manager for your region.
Shu Wang 王抒
Shu Wang 王抒 is the University of Ottawa's China in-country Recruitment Officer.
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