Cutoffs

Ottawa admission requirements

100% of Ottawa's 248 programs require ENG4U, 100% require FRA4U. Published ranges run from 70% to 90%, with 1 program at 90 or above. 22 programs want more than marks.

Counted across every Ottawa program listed on OUInfo for September 2027 entry. Each program’s own page has its exact wording; this page is the shape of the whole university.

The courses Ottawa asks for

How many of Ottawa’s 248 programs name each course as required. A required course is forced into your admission average — it counts even if it is not one of your best six.

What you need, by set of courses

Ottawa’s programs grouped by the exact courses they require, most common set first, with the span of their published ranges. If your timetable matches a set, every program in it is open to you on courses.

Where the published ranges sit

Every Ottawa program with a published range, by the bottom of that range. A range is what the university says it will consider, not what it admits at — read the guide to what a range means.

Beyond marks

22 programs need a supplementary application
A portfolio, audition, questionnaire, video or form, due on Ottawa’s own date, usually before OUAC closes. Which ones, and what each asks for.

How Ottawa reads your transcript

In Ottawa’s own words to guidance counsellors, from the OUAC resource guide (September 2026 entry). Each links to the page comparing every university’s answer.

If you repeat a course

We use the highest grade to calculate the average.

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Summer school, night school, e-learning and private school

We treat all courses taken through a Ministry-inspected and approved institution as equal for the purpose of calculating an admission average.

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Your Grade 11 marks

We consider final Grade 11 grades in the first 2 rounds of admission and for automatic admission scholarships.

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AP and IB

AP: Students may receive up to 30 credits (10 one-term courses) of advanced standing for AP courses, provided they obtain a minimum score of 4 in each subject.

IB: Students are eligible for admission if they have completed or are in the process of completing the program with a score of at least 29 and have the prerequisites for their program. Note: The required score may be higher for certain programs. Students may receive transfer credits for Higher Level subjects with a score of 5 or higher.

We grant transfer credits upon receipt of final grades.

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English proficiency

We accept: Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL. www.uottawa.ca/study/undergraduate-studies/ language-requirements

English 4U or Fran

ais 4U is a language prerequisite for all programs.

If a student is applying for an English-language program and hasn't completed at least 3 years of full-time study at an institution where English is the only language of instruction (excluding language courses) in a country where English is an official language, they must submit their official score electronically directly from the test centre to be considered for admission or conditional admission.

Conditional offers to the English Intensive program are automatically granted based on the submitted test results.

Students are allowed to update results if available.

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Transfer credit

Depends on the program and on an individual basis.

The applicant must meet the minimum requirements for possible admission to the program.

The applicant must accept the offer of admission.

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Ottawa deadlines for September 2027How required courses change your average, with the calculatorEvery Ottawa program, range and policy