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The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies provides dynamic bilingual interdisciplinary programs examining topics concerning women, gender, power dynamics, and diversity. Students investigate critical subjects including globalization, transnational issues, sexuality, gender identity, disability studies, colonial impacts, indigenous perspectives, labor rights, reproductive justice, and systemic racism. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications to foster intellectual growth, critical thinking skills, and collaborative work toward social equity and change.
Learners gain access to distinguished academics through initiatives like the shared Joint Chair in Women's Studies with Carleton University and the University of Ottawa's Echo Chair in Women's Health. The Institute welcomes the Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women's Studies, who serves as an accessible mentor for student discussions. Additionally, research opportunities are available at the Canadian Women's Movement Archives housed in the University of Ottawa's Morisset Library.
Generally, to be admitted to an undergraduate program, you have to meet the following criteria:
• You have obtained or are in the process of obtaining your secondary school diploma or your country’s equivalent diploma.
• You are registered in or have passed at least five courses at the highest secondary school level available to you.
• You are completing all the prerequisites for the program you are applying for. You must complete all prerequisite courses for a program at the highest secondary school level available to you, unless otherwise indicated.
English language requirements:
TOEFL Internet-based (IBT) - 86
IELTS - 6.5
CAEL - 70
PTE - 60
These are the scores required for direct entry admission without any language conditions. Depending on your test results, you may receive a conditional admission offer either requiring that you enrol in one or two ESL courses during your first year or that you enrol and successfully complete our English Intensive Program (EIP).