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Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (27)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Social Sciences (23)
- B.A. Aboriginal Studies
- B.Sc. Anthropology
- B.A. Communication
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.A. Geography
Business & Management (19)
- B.Sc. Commerce (Finance)
- B.Sc. Commerce (Management)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (18)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Geology - Physics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Statistics
Humanities (14)
- B.A. English
- B.A. French Studies
- B.A. History
- B.A. Linguistics
Computer Science & IT (7)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (6)
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- B.A. Arts with Major
- B.A. Music
- B.A. Music Studies
- B.A. World Cinemas
Medicine & Health (5)
- B.Sc. Health Sciences
- B.Sc. Human Kinetics
- B.Sc. Nursing
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.A. Digital Journalism
About
History
The College of Bytown was founded in 1848 by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate as a bilingual Catholic college; from its very beginnings, students studied in both English and French. In 1866, the recently renamed College of Ottawa was elevated to university status by royal charter, and in 1889, it secured a pontifical charter. In 1965, the Oblates relinquished administration of the University and it became a provincially funded secular institution.
Education
A good university must do certain things well:
- Prepare young people to find their place in the world
- Enable faculty to share their knowledge and to pursue discovery
- Support its employees as they provide exceptional quality services to its students
Research
- The University of Ottawa is a top 10 Canadian research university.
- Our people can be found working on the frontiers of virtually every field of human endeavour, making us top of mind for industry and government when they seek special expertise and fresh insight.
- Our curiosity keeps the University's brilliant minds engaged, as they grow from students to scholars, citizens and specialists.
- We believe that curiosity is at the heart of every academic pursuit. A desire to learn, the courage to question and a passion for discovery are present in everything we do.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
151
2017
151 50
2016
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
176 25
2018
201 50
2017
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
289
2018
289 2
2017
291
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
208
2017
208
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
The smallest residence on campus with only 163 beds, LeBlanc provides a warm atmosphere for francophone students and a learning environment for Anglophones. Ideal for those enrolled in French Immersion Studies. Accommodates first year students from September to April.
Library services
The library is an essential partner in fulfilling the research, teaching and learning mission of the University. The University of Ottawa Library is composed of 3 main libraries - the Morisset Library (Arts and Science), the Brian Dickson Law Library and the Health Sciences Library - in addition to a number of specialized research collections.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Ottawa has grown quickly: the number of students has doubled over the past 12 years. As a result, the University needs to provide its 43,000 students with modern, accessible campus facilities equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms, labs and collaborative spaces.
Sports facilities
Stay active this school year and meet some new people through one of our many drop-in sports activities. There are multiple programs tailored to your interests, and the best part is they’re all FREE! No registration is required and programs are available to uOttawa students, employees as well as external members.
Student clubs
There are many clubs and associations that are run by students at the Telfer School of Management. If you wish to get involved, contact club members in order to learn more about the clubs themselves, or upcoming activities and events and how you can participate.
- Accounting Club
- AIESEC
- CASCO
- DECA uOttawa
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Celtic Studies = Great, FLS... Not So Much
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
uOttawa has an amazing Celtic Studies minor. The profs are knowledgeable and experienced teachers, and they care about their students. They are always more than happy to answer any questions or to help with research for essays. uOttawa is also one of the ICUF partner univeristies, so the Irish language profs are native/fluent speakers of the language from Ireland and...
Study period review
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's been pretty good. Enjoyed it more than expected.
OttawaU: Falling in Love with Politics
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
When I started applying to universities during high school, I was not sure what to pick. I did not know what I was passionate about and I was not sure what to dedicate the next four years of my life to. In the end, I picked a joint honours in Political Science and History. Initially, I enjoyed both, but felt unfulfilled. When people talk about political science, they often...