Democratic Republic of Congo

Each year, many students from Democratic Republic of Congo come to the University of Ottawa for a Canadian degree. They come because of the reputation the Canadian education system enjoys, and in particular, because of the University of Ottawa’s unique multicultural and bilingual (English and French) environment.

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa offers the best of both worlds: students can live and study in French or English and still have the opportunity to become fully bilingual.

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If you are an applicant originally from Democratic Republic of Congo currently studying in a Canadian institution, please select your current or last school system for information specific to your profile. 

If you are currently in your sixth year of secondary school and you meet the following conditions, we can consider you for admission to undergraduate studies. You must:

  • Have received or be in the process of receiving your diplôme d’État.
  • Have passed the prerequisites (see “1. Prepare to apply”) for the program of study (minimum of 50% required).

Unless otherwise indicated, you must take all prerequisites in your sixth year.

  • Have a minimum average between 70% and 75% in your sixth year (requirements may be higher depending on the program you choose).

Space is limited and admission is not guaranteed. We reserve the right to reject applicants even if they meet all admission requirements.

If you are currently studying in an école belge, see our information for international applicants from Belgium.

If you are currently studying in a lycée français or studying another recognized curriculum such as the International Baccalaureate, GCE curriculum or an American-patterned curriculum, see our information specific to your situation.

Check below the admission average  you need to be considered for the program(s) you’re interested in.  

Check the prerequisite courses and additional requirements. You must have taken these prerequisites in secondary school or their college or university equivalents. Please note that if you have attempted university or college studies and completed your prerequisites in secondary school, they will not be counted in your admission average. Your average will be calculated based on your postsecondary courses. Indeed, if you completed or attempted postsecondary studies, your admission average is calculated based on them, even if you apply to an undergraduate program. 
 
Please note that the requirements listed are minimum requirements only and are subject to change. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

If you are in sixth year, please submit the following documents in uoZone:

  • Transcripts for your fourth and fifth years
  • Transcripts for your first term of sixth year

If you already have received your diplôme d’État, please submit the following documents in uoZone:

  • Transcripts for your fourth, fifth and sixth years
  • Copy of your diplôme d’État
Programs you can be accepted intoBenefits and requirements

Honours bachelor’s

Honours bachelor’s with major

Joint honours bachelor’s

Integrated honours bachelor’s

  • Four-year program
  • Direct entry after high school
  • Option to study more than one discipline in certain programs by adding a major or minor
  • Allows students to participate in the co-operative education program
  • Graduates may apply for law or education programs
  • Graduates may apply for graduate diploma or master’s programs
Bachelor's
  • Three-year program
  • Direct entry after high school
  • General education providing a grounding in a field within the arts or social sciences
  • Does not allow students to take part in the co-operative education program
  • Graduates may apply an honours bachelor’s program
  • Graduates may apply for admission into a law or education program

If you are applying for an undergraduate program and you have completed some university studies, you will be evaluated based on them.

We may grant you transfer credits, depending on the program to which you apply. Faculties that grant transfer credits will base their decision on the discipline, the courses you have completed and the length of your studies.

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Prerequisite courses

Before applying, make sure you meet the admission requirements. Check the minimum averages and prerequisite courses you need for your chosen program.
Check minimum averages and prerequisite courses.

Eligible students can apply for a study permit through the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP), which provides a faster route to permanent residence. Learn more about the FMCSP.

Your uOttawa representative

Hi! My name is Thierno and I’m the University of Ottawa international representative for your region.

My team works with world-renowned student recruitment partners in multiple locations around the globe, to guide students from their application through their transition to Canada, Ottawa and the University of Ottawa. 

Contact us
Thierno
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For admission to Common Law or Medicine, contact the faculties offering these programs. For graduate studies, contact the academic unit of the faculty offering the program you are applying to.