The Telfer School of Management is based in the Desmarais Building on Laurier Avenue, at the edge of the University of Ottawa campus and a short walk from Parliament Hill. uOttawa is the largest English-French bilingual university in the world, and Telfer students can study in English, French or a mix of both. The BCom has a co-op option. Graduate programmes include an MBA, an MSc in Management and a Master of Health Administration.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Official website: telfer.uottawa.ca
University of Ottawa
AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
Desmarais Building, Laurier Avenue
English and French
CA$42,000 – CA$55,000
International students, undergraduate and master's
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on telfer.uottawa.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Commerce (co-op option)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Master of Health Administration
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Business courses in English, French or both.
A co-op option that alternates study terms with paid work terms.
A downtown campus a short walk from Parliament Hill.
Graduates join banks, consulting firms, health organisations and Ottawa's tech sector.
French and English skills are valued by many employers in the capital.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Winter deadline
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited places
Postgrad
Selected programmes
The uOttawa campus is in Sandy Hill beside the Rideau Canal, with its own O-Train station. The ByWard Market and Parliament Hill are both within walking distance.
Ottawa is a government city with a bilingual feel and Gatineau just across the river. Winters are long and cold, and the canal turns into a skating path. Rents are lower than Toronto's.
Letter of acceptance from the University of Ottawa
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Undergraduates apply through the OUAC, and international students should apply by around February for September. Graduate programmes set their own deadlines, often in winter or early spring, and some admit in rounds.
Most programmes start in September. Some undergraduate places are available for January.
You'll need a study permit. the University of Ottawa sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
The BCom (with or without co-op), the MBA and the MSc in Management are the most popular choices. Undergraduates need good secondary grades including maths and IELTS 6.5. The MBA needs a bachelor's degree, work experience and usually a GMAT or GRE score.
uOttawa gives admission scholarships to international undergraduates with strong grades, and French-language study can reduce tuition through the university's differential tuition exemption. Graduate awards vary by programme.
