Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering 

at uOttawa, Ottawa

Yes, the Unniversity of Ottawa accepts international students. the students can apply though OCUC portal for UG programs and the official website of the university for the PG programs. 

Below are the uOttawa application requirements mentioned for international students: 

·         Passport

·         Official documents transcripts

·         Provide a provincial attestation letter (PAL) from Ontario's provincial government

·         English Language Proficiency Proofs

·         Proof of Funds certificate

·         Support letter issued by the bank in case of a loan

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. 

University of Ottawa offers CSL placements to students after graduation. The Community Service Learning programme benefits all stakeholders and it helps the community partners in the following ways:

·       It provides additional human resources

·       It lets the students increase services and accomplish goals that they may have not otherwise accomplished

·       It offers the students the knowledge that they have gained through their university studies

·       It accepts new volunteers

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.

The University of Ottawa is highly regarded for offering the highest placement rate in Canada. Ottawa University placement rate attracts international students the most. According to unofficial sources, University of Ottawa placement rate stands at is 97%, and the graduates are employed within six months of graduation. The University of Ottawa graduates are working in top sectors such as Information Technology, Legal, Media and Communication, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, and more. The University of Ottawa graduates are highly skilled in Analytical Skills, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Strategy, Business Development, etc. Some of the top employers at University of Ottawa are as follows:

• University of Ottawa
• Government of Canada
• The Ottawa Hospital
• Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
• TD
• Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
• Carleton University
• RBC
• House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada
• University of Toronto
• Deloitte
• Nokia
• Shopify
• Microsoft
• Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa

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

For international students, University of Ottawa does not offer access to loan programmes who would not fall in the eligible citizen category. Some of the scholarships and bursaries offered to international students are given as follows:

• Indigenous Leadership Scholarship
• Indigenous Students Scholarship
• Education Bursary for Indigenous Students
• William Commanda Indigenous Medical Scholarship
• Irene and William Duquette Faculty of Education Indigenous Scholarship
• Other than the scholarships and bursaries offered by the university, there are many external opportunities available to the indigenous learners.

The most competitive course at University of Ottawa is Masters in Computer Science. The course includes the following:

·       The students who wish to pursue their studies in computer Science leading to the degree of Master of Computer Science or Doctor of Philosphy in Computer Science can do the same by choosing the joint programmes offered by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

·       The Institute is responsible for supervising the programmes and for providing the framework for interaction between the universities in graduate computer Science education.

·       The options students can choose for registration for admission are full-time and part-time. The duration of the programme is within two years of full-time study.

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.