International Studies at uOttawa: Admission Average
University of Ottawa · Ottawa, ON
What average do you need for International Studies at uOttawa?
International Studies at University of Ottawa typically admits students with averages in the high 70s-low 80s, roughly 78–82%. It ranks #8 of 13 uOttawa programs by admission average.
Strong for diplomacy, NGO, and international organization careers.
How competitive is it?
uOttawa is the only university we track that offers International Studies under this name.
As a rough guide, 82% or higher is above the typical range, 78% up to 82% is inside it, and 74% up to 78% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Applying to uOttawa
The University of Ottawa is Canada's largest bilingual (English-French) university and sits in the heart of the nation's capital. Its proximity to Parliament Hill, federal departments, and national institutions makes it uniquely positioned for students interested in law, political science, public policy, and government.
University of Ottawa is in Ottawa, ON, was founded in 1848 and has about 49,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Being bilingual (English-French) genuinely elevates your candidacy at uOttawa and opens federal career doors.
- Ottawa co-op placements often include federal government departments - unmatched for public policy students.
- The law school has two programs: Common Law (English) and Civil Law (French/bijural) - both excellent.
Other uOttawa programs
- Common Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Civil Law (LLL - French) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Health Sciences (BHSc) – high 80s-low 90s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Biochemistry – high 80s
- Political Science – high 70s-low 80s
- Criminology – high 70s-low 80s
- Psychology – high 70s-low 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s