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University of Ottawa Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
100% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Ottawa.

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Graduate Student

Research

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

Submit applications and all required documents. Then wait for about 3 months to get feedback from the committees. After that, you'll have an interview opportunity. Submit applications and all required documents. Then wait for about 3 months to get feedback from the committees. After that, you'll have an interview opportunity.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What is your motivation for applying to this program?
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Graduate Student

Other

Intern Difficult Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview process was very professional and organized. The HR person was really nice and explained everything in detail. There were many stages, which made the hiring process feel a bit overwhelming. I'm hoping to get the offer soon and be hired by this well-known company.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What makes you want to work at this company?
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University of Ottawa

Graduate Student

Research

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

I had a casual lunch with the P.I. After that, we returned to their office to discuss the position's responsibilities further. Following our conversation, I was informed that my references would be contacted, and subsequently, I received an email confirming my hiring.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What makes you interested in this particular area of work?

University of Ottawa Graduate Program Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from University of Ottawa interview reports.

Why pursue a graduate degree when you could easily get a good job with your undergraduate degree?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 University of Ottawa interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 71.4%
Technical 14.3%
Presentation 14.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 20%
Average 60%
Difficult 20%

Candidate experience

Positive 100%