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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: uOttawa, Université d'Ottawa, U of O
Public school in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Founded in 1848 as the College of Bytown, the University of Ottawa is Canada’s oldest bilingual university and a founding member of the U15 group of research‑intensive universities. Today, it enrolls over 48,800 students across 10 faculties offering programs in Arts, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Science, Social Sciences, and Management. Located on a 105‑acre urban campus in Sandy Hill, the university maintains a research income of over CA$420 million and houses facilities such as Tabaret Hall and the Telfer School of Management. It is renowned for its bilingual environment, co‑op programs, and strong emphasis on community engagement and innovation.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
Undergraduate admission is determined primarily by secondary school grades and program prerequisites; submission of standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, AP exams) is optional and may be used to demonstrate proficiency where required but is not mandatory for any program. Home‑schooled applicants and those needing to meet specific prerequisite requirements may submit SAT or ACT scores to satisfy program criteria without obligation. The university does not require SAT scores for admission but will consider them if provided.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Algoma University is a Canadian public university with campuses in Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton, and Timmins, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and graduate certificate programs in liberal arts, sciences, management, and professional disciplines.
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Brock University is a public research university in St. Catharines, Ontario—the only Canadian university located within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve—known for its co‑operative education programs.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Carleton University is an English‑language public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1942 and chartered as a university in 1952, known for its strengths in journalism, public affairs, and engineering.
London, Ontario, Canada
Huron University College is an affiliated public liberal arts college of Western University in London, Ontario, offering undergraduate programs in arts, social sciences, business, and theology since 1863.
London, Ontario, Canada
King's University College at Western University is a Catholic co-educational liberal arts college in London, Ontario, affiliated with the University of Western Ontario and St. Peter's Seminary .
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Lakehead University is a public research university with campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, Canada .
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