The PhD in Law at University of Ottawa is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
The University of Ottawa, founded in 1848, is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located in the heart of Canada's capital, Ottawa, the university has access to the great institutions of the country. With over 42,000 students, including more than 8,885 international students, the university offers a diverse and inclusive community for learning and growth. The university is committed to providing students with a rigorous education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern workforce. The faculty offers a wide range of academic programs, spanning multiple disciplines and levels of study, including the #1 French immersion program among Canadian universities. Graduates of the university enjoy a high employment rate of 97%, and the university offers over $60 million per year in student scholarships and bursaries, making education accessible and affordable for all.
Reflecting Canada’s bilingual and trijuridical legal system (civil law, common law, aboriginal law), as well as its location in Canada’s Capital, the Faculty of Law offers graduate programs leading to a master’s degree and a doctoral degree in Law. The graduate studies in law are a joint endeavour of the Common Law and Civil Law Sections. We welcome law graduates from both legal systems and from countries around the world. Courses are offered in English or in French, and occasionally in both languages. Students may readily complete their graduate studies while learning something of Canada's other legal and linguistic traditions. The programs are offered in English and in French, and sometimes in a combination of both. In accordance with University of Ottawa Policy, examinations, assignments and the research paper or thesis may be written in either English or French. Show less
Courses (Preview) Indigenous Legal Theory: Worldview, Language and Legal Concepts Critical Approaches to Health Law, Policy and Ethics Applied Learning: Seminar of legal presentations Advanced Human Rights Studies in Human Rights Constitutional Equality Law and Theory Children's Rights: An Interdisciplinary Approach Contemporary Issues in Law Indigenous Law Clinic Special Topics in Legislative Studies Special Topics in Humanitarian and Security Law Law and Public Policy Legislative and Regulatory Processes and Legal Constraint
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual (English-French) institution and the largest of its kind in the world. It is located in the heart of Canada's capital, giving students access to the country's great institutions. With over 42,000 students, including more than 8,885 international students, the university offers a diverse and inclusive community for learning and growth. The University of Ottawa boasts the #1 French immersion program among Canadian universities, providing students with the opportunity to improve their language skills and gain a deeper understanding of French culture. The university is committed to preparing students for successful careers, with a 97% employment rate for graduates. In addition, the university offers over $60 million per year in student scholarships and bursaries, making education accessible and affordable for all. The university has a wide range of academic programs, spanning multiple disciplines and levels of study. The faculty is dedicated to providing students with a rigorous education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern workforce.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: Master's
You need to have above average grades for the program. C average or above 55%.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Research proposal
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
