International students

Yes. Language proficiency requirements apply if your first language is neither English nor French and you haven’t completed sufficient previous education in the language of instruction you’re applying to study in.

You must provide proof of language proficiency if:

• Your first language isn’t English (for English-language BCom)
   and
• You haven’t completed at least three years of full-time studies in English at a recognized institution (secondary or postsecondary level).

The same applies to French if you’re applying for the French-language BCom or the French Immersion Stream.

Accepted language proficiency tests (English BCom)

Test results must be recent (within two years of your application date) and sent directly from the testing organization.

French proficiency (for French BCom or French immersion)

If you’re applying for the French-language program and haven’t completed studies in French, you may be asked to take a French proficiency test, such as the Test de connaissance du français (TCF) or a uOttawa French language test.

Exemptions

You might be exempt from testing if:

• You’ve completed three or more years of full-time education in the language of instruction (English or French).
• You’re from a country or region where English or French is the primary language of instruction.

Learn more about uOttawa language requirements.

The Telfer School of Management is home to a diverse, globally-engaged student body, with students from over 90 countries represented across our undergraduate and graduate programs.

While exact percentages may vary slightly from year to year, international students typically make up 25 to 30% of undergraduate students at Telfer.

This diverse international community adds a global perspective to the classroom experience, enriches student life, and contributes to Telfer’s focus on preparing graduates for the international business world.

International students at Telfer and the University of Ottawa have access to a wide range of personalized support services to help you succeed academically, socially, and professionally while adjusting to life in Canada.

International student support at uOttawa

uoInternational

• Provides pre-arrival guidance, immigration support, and orientation programs.
• Offers help with study permits, visas, health insurance, and working in Canada. Inside International House

Immigration and travel advising

• Certified advisers can answer questions about study permits, work eligibility, and visas.
• Book one-on-one advising sessions online.

Orientation for international students

• Special welcome sessions that help you understand your new academic environment, cultural differences, and student life in Canada.

Health insurance (UHIP)

• All international students are automatically enrolled in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) for access to medical care in Ontario.