Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Ottawa. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 33 | $21,008 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 31 | $13,079 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 21 | $21,404 | See → |
| Social sciences | 20 | $21,110 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 16 | $21,008 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 14 | $21,211 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 13 | $21,008 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 12 | $21,211 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $21,110 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 6 | $21,612 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $13,079 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 5 | $21,211 | See → |
| Psychology | 4 | $21,211 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $21,211 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $21,008 | See → |
Costs and entry
13 courses mention scholarships. 6 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Ottawa
The job market for the University of Ottawa's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Canada.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Ottawa cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $21,008 a year; half of the University of Ottawa's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $12,828 and $21,211. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $21,612, engineering & technology $13,079.
How is the University of Ottawa ranked?
The University of Ottawa is ranked #219 by QS (2026), #187 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#34) and Anatomy & Physiology (#51).
What IELTS score does the University of Ottawa need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (13 of the 14 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Ottawa offer?
192 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (33), engineering & technology (31) and public health & allied health (21).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Ottawa's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.