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University of Ottawa

Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)

University of Ottawa

Overview

64%

Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.

78%

Competitive Average?Source: 2024 Official CUDO Report

16

Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.

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244+

Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.

Ottawa, ON

The competitive admission average for Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at University of Ottawa is approximately 78% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 64%. Based on 16 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 91.6% (minimum on record: 81.16%). The program is located in Ottawa, ON. It enrolls approximately 244 students annually.

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Offer Timing

21 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles

Nov 26 – Jan 7Middle 50% of offers
Dec 1Half out by
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In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Dec 1, and the busiest stretch was Nov 26 – Dec 2.

Pooled from 21 offers students reported for the 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 and 2025–26 cycles, grouped by where each date falls in the admissions year rather than by calendar year. Individual reports run from Oct 13 to Mar 18. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.

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Prerequisites

ENG4U or FRA4URequired

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at University of Ottawa?

The competitive admission average for Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at University of Ottawa is approximately 78%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.

What average do you need to get into Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at University of Ottawa?

Admitted students to Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at University of Ottawa typically present averages around 78%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 91.6%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at University of Ottawa hard to get into?

Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at University of Ottawa is considered somewhat competitive, with a competitive average near 78% and an acceptance rate of about 64%.

What is the acceptance rate for Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)?

The acceptance rate for Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at University of Ottawa is approximately 64%.

What are the prerequisites for Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)?

Prerequisites for Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) include: ENG4U or FRA4U.

How many students are enrolled in Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)?

Political Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at University of Ottawa enrolls approximately 244 students per year.