Course overview
Telfer Professional MBA (English) is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada. It takes 24 months (45 units over 6 terms), weeknight and weekend classes, with intakes in September (international deadline 1 March).
University of Ottawa is a public institution, ranked =228 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | University of Ottawa (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Ottawa, Canada |
| Course | Telfer Professional MBA (English) |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Business & Management |
| Duration | 24 months (45 units over 6 terms), weeknight and weekend classes |
| Tuition per year | C$34,000 (≈ ₹22.8 lakh) |
| Intakes | September (international deadline 1 March) |
| English requirement | Taught in English; see uOttawa graduate language requirements |
Interested in Telfer Professional MBA (English)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is C$34,000 a year, about ₹22.8 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$68,000 (≈ ₹45.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.
Telfer's published international total of about CAD 68,000 including ancillary fees (fee year not stated), divided by 2 years
Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at University of Ottawa for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Graduate admission is by programme through uOttawa's Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies; check each programme for degree and grade requirements.
- Telfer MBA: at least three years of full-time work experience after your degree and a GMAT or GRE score (waivers mainly for Canadian degree holders).
English requirements
For this course: Taught in English; see uOttawa graduate language requirements.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing for direct entry; 6.0 overall allows direct entry with extra ESL courses |
| Conditional admission | Lower IELTS scores (from 4.5) can lead to conditional admission through the English Intensive Program |
| Other tests | uOttawa's undergraduate language page lists only IELTS minimums; ask admissions about TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo |
| Class 12 English (India) | CBSE or CISCE senior English with a final grade of 75% exempts you from a test |
| Other exemptions | Your last three years of high school (Grades 10–12) in English, or post-secondary study taught in English |
Intakes
This course starts in: September (international deadline 1 March).
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in CanadaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (or pre-board results if still in school)
- Degree transcripts (graduate)
- IELTS Academic score, unless exempt
- Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, issued after you accept your offer
Scholarships
International English Entrance Scholarship
Undergraduate (programmes taught in English)
Value: Depends on admission average and faculty; paid in up to 12 instalments
Citizens of India (and other listed countries) newly admitted full-time to an eligible English undergraduate programme. Automatic. Renewal needs a CGPA of 5.00 or more each year.
Official pageInternational English Excellence Scholarship
Undergraduate (programmes taught in English)
Value: Depends on admission average and faculty; paid in up to 12 instalments
Competitive, for top candidates with a 90%+ admission average who apply early and start in September. Renewal needs a CGPA of 8.00 (5.00–7.99 renews at the Entrance Scholarship level).
Official pageDifferential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship
Bachelor's and master's in French or French Immersion
Value: Reduces international tuition substantially
International Francophone and Francophile students enrolled in eligible French-language or French Immersion programmes.
Official page
About University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa (uOttawa) is a public research university founded in 1848 in Canada's capital. It had more than 48,000 students in Fall 2023, including about 10,700 international students, and teaches in both English and French.
uOttawa is known for engineering and computer science, health sciences, law, public policy and the Telfer School of Management. It runs one of Canada's largest co-op programmes, with more than 8,400 undergraduate co-op enrolments in 2023.
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FAQs
What is the fee for Telfer Professional MBA (English) at University of Ottawa?
The tuition for international students is C$34,000 a year (about ₹22.8 lakh). Telfer's published international total of about CAD 68,000 including ancillary fees (fee year not stated), divided by 2 years. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Telfer Professional MBA (English)?
The course takes 24 months (45 units over 6 terms), weeknight and weekend classes.
What English score do I need?
Taught in English; see uOttawa graduate language requirements. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September (international deadline 1 March). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
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