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Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology (Course-Based with Co-op)

University of Ottawa

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 29,172/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 120

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1848

Total Students: 40,000 +

Int. Students: 5,400 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

75 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology (Course-Based with Co-op)

Program Overview

The objective of this program is to equip students with broad-based research skills in Psychology and co-op work experience in their field to prepare them for careers in various settings (e.g., government, industry, community organizations).

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

112 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open
may 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 120

Tuition Fee

CAD 29,172 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Ottawa

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 92
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0 Minimum Writing - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants will be required to hold an honours Bachelors degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

The University of Ottawa is excited to offer 10 Excellence Scholarships for applications received before December 31. These scholarships of up to $25000 annually provide a significant reduction in tuition fees and are a fantastic opportunity for students to join one of the top universities in Canada.

This is where you come in! We’re counting on you to:

Identify potential candidates with a minimum of 90% average and who would thrive at uOttawa.
Encourage them to apply before December 31, 2024.

International English Scholarships

The University of Ottawa offers generous scholarships to international students from many countries starting an undergraduate program offered in English.

Entrance scholarship	Excellence scholarship	Faculty	Eligible programs
Valued between $20,000 and $60,000 awarded over the duration of your four-year undergraduate program (between $5,000 and $15,000 per year).*	Valued between $20,000 and $100,000 awarded over the duration of a four-year undergraduate program (between $5,000 and $25,000 per year) to students chosen among the best applicants admitted with an entrance scholarship and an admission average of 90% or more.* Excellence scholarship important dates: April 1 Deadline to submit application to an undergraduate program April 15 Deadline to submit all requested documentation	Engineering	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering
		Management	Accounting Business Technology Management Finance Human Resources International Management Marketing
		Health Sciences	Food Sciences Health Sciences Human Kinetics (BHK and BScHK)
		Science	Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Science Biopharmaceutical Science Chemistry Environmental Geoscience Environmental Science Financial Mathematics and Economics Geology Geology-Physics Mathematics Mathematics and Economics Physics Physics-Mathematics Statistics
		Social Sciences	Anthropology Anthropology and Sociology Communication and Sociology Conflict Studies and Human Rights Economics Economics and Political Science Economics and Public Policy Environmental Economics and Public Policy International Development and Globalization International Economics and Development Mathematics and Economics Psychology (BA and BSc) Public Administration Public Administration and Political Science Sociology

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for these scholarships, international students must meet the following criteria:

Be a citizen of any African country or of Bangladesh, China,* India, Indonesia, South Korea* or Vietnam
Be newly admitted for the fall 2025 term in one of the eligible undergraduate programs offered in English
Not enrol in the French Immersion Stream
Have a valid study permit when classes start
Be enrolled full time

* Excellence scholarships only

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.