Ottawa University
About Ottawa University
Ottawa University is a private, nonprofit institution founded in 1865, with its main campus in Ottawa, Kansas, and additional locations in Arizona, Wisconsin. With over 150 years of educational tradition, the university is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and ethical leadership. Ottawa University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in fields such as business, computer science, healthcare, education, and the liberal arts. The institution is known for its flexible learning formats, small class sizes, and supportive faculty, making it an ideal choice for working adults and traditional students alike. Ottawa University continues to empower students through a values-driven education that prepares them for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.
Why Students Choose Ottawa University
Ottawa University adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.
Current OPT and F1 students may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1.
Overseas applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1.
CPT authorization needs to be renewed every year.
CPT is required for graduation.
- CPT is an integral part of the programs, and participation is required. CPT is authorized for the duration of the 2-year program with no gaps or breaks.
Programs Offered
All programs below include CPT as a curricular component.
As one of Ottawa University’s newest and fastest-growing graduate programs, the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degree is specifically designed with professional students in mind. This program is structured with a weekly workplace-practicum component coupled with a requirement ...
As one of Ottawa University’s newest and fastest-growing graduate programs, the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degree is specifically designed with professional students in mind. This program is structured with a weekly workplace-practicum component coupled with a requirement ...
Ottawa University’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program is an application-based doctoral program that combines a rigorous approach to scholarship with a focus on discovering compelling problems based in real-world practice. Through a combined framework of empirical exploration in ...
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Ottawa University is designed to help registered nurses gain the leadership strategies, critical-thinking skills and professional qualifications to take the next step in their careers – whether that’s in nursing education or a management position. ...
The Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program equips students with thenecessary knowledge and skills to thrive in careers as software developers, softwareengineers, data analysts, cybersecurity specialists, machine learning engineers, artificialintelligence specialists, and more. The ...
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