Master of Computer Science 

at uOttawa, Ottawa

The University of Ottawa admissions generally have only one intake for undergraduate programs and two intakes for postgraduate programs. In Fall 2023, the university received 83,063 undergraduate applications and 16,552 graduate applications, resulting in 9,405 undergraduate and 2,721 graduate enrolments. Giving the Ottawa acceptance rate of 11.3% for UG programs, and 16.4% for PG programs. The placement rates make it a difficult university to get into. 

Yes, to take admission to the University of Ottawa, international students must have attained a specific level of English language proficiency requirement. So, undergraduate students can be exempted from this condition if they have completed at least three years of full-time study in an institute where English is the only language of instruction (apart from language courses). Also, students applying from India to the undergraduate courses can be exempted from submitting English language test score if they have completed the CBSE or CISCE senior English subject with a final grade of 75%. But, if students are currently attending secondary school, then they can submit interim grades (For e.g., pre-board exam results).

The minimum IELTS score required is given below:

• For undergraduate courses: 6.5 overall

Yes, the University of Ottawa is good for Masters. Accroding to Shiksha rankings this university ranks #9 in Canada. It is ranked at #9 for Masters in Canada which is based on the popularity of searches across various categories. 

According to reviews posted by students on Shiksha,  100% of students Never faced discrimination in this University. 

University of Ottawa has the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science which offers the Computer Science course for Undergraduate and Graduate students every year. The course includes the following:

• The course has a duration of 4 years with a range of programme options such as BSc with Computer Science, BSc in Computer Science, Management and Entrepreneurship, Data Sciences and the Co-op program. 
• Some of the careers offered by the University of Ottawa are in the field of entertainment, government, and business with an employment rate of 100% after 2 years of graduation.
• Thc course is offered in English or French language.

Students starting their first semester at the uOttawa must keep the following things in mind: 

• Attend the orientation / homecoming events 
• Create a formal routine to manage the classes and personal routine
• Find the space for studies in the campus so that there is no distraction
• Get to know the city. Explore the museums, capital building, cafes, etc. 
• Try to attend all the classes and make notes

University of Ottawa has been ranked in the top 100 universities in its law courses. Some of the law course rankings based on different ranking bodies are given as follows:

The Quacquarelli Symonds World Rankings of the University of Ottawa are given as follows:

Indian students willing to take admission to the University of Ottawa must meet the admission requirements. The University of Ottawa admission requirements vary as per the course levels.

Undergraduate Courses

• Have obtained, or be in the process of obtaining the Higher Secondary School Certificate or All India Senior School certificate
• Have attained a minimum average of 75% (exceptions could be there as per programs)
• Have completed, or be in the process of completing the pre-requisites for the preferred program. Also, unless otherwise stated, all pre-requisites should be completed in the senior year
• Apart from the above-given admission requirements, students are required to meet the English language requirements

Graduate Courses

• Master’s: The minimum qualification required to pursue a master’s programme at the University of Ottawa is Bachelor (3 years) and Master / Bachelor (3 years) from institutions with NAAC rating of A (Some programs) / Bachelor (4 years) / Postgraduate Diploma. The minimum grade required is 61% if the passing grade is 35%; 64% if the passing grade is 40%; 70% if the passing grade is 50%
• Doctorate (PhD): Students must have M.Phil / M.Tech / MEngi. / MSc (Eng) / Doctor of Philosophy or Engineering. The minimum grade required is 68% if passing grade is 35%; 70% if passing grade is 40%; 75% if passing grade is 50%
• Also, students must meet the English language requirements as specified by the University of Ottawa

Some of the few things that the University of Ottawa students can check out or do over the weekend are: 

• As Ottawa is rich in culture, students can visit Canadian Museum of Nature, History, War, etc. 
• Check out some of the art galleries 
• Go for the walks around Rideau Canal
• Go to ByWard market 
• Try out shopping near Bayshore Mall, Rideau Mall and Tanger Outlets
• Check out some local coffee shops such as Bridgehead, Second Cup, etc. 

The University of Ottawa is good for international students in the following ways:

·       The university is the largest bilingual (English-French) one in the world.

·       The university has 97% employment rate for graduate students and has provided CAD 60M every year in student scholarships and bursaries

·       University of Ottawa has ten faculty members which will offer more than 450 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programmes to around 40,000 students from Canada and 145 countries

·       Students will have access to world-renowned labs and institutions

·       The university offers more than 160 graduate diplomas, Masters and doctoral degrees to choose from