The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel.
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (26)
- B.Sc. Anthropology
- B.A. Communication
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. Indigenous Studies
- B.Sc. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc. Sociology
Humanities (20)
- B.A. English
- B.F.A Fine Arts
- B.A. History
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Philosophy (Honours)
- B.A. Religious Studies
- B.Sc. Social Sciences
Business & Management (16)
- B.Sc. Commerce (Finance)
- B.Sc. Commerce (Management)
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Public Administration
- B.Sc. Statistics
Engineering & Technology (13)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (13)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Geology - Physics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Statistics
Computer Science & IT (6)
Journalism & Media (6)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Geology - Physics
- B.Sc. Science
Medicine & Health (5)
- B.Sc. Health Sciences
- B.Sc. Human Kinetics
- B.Sc. Nursing
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- B.F.A Fine Arts
- B.A. Music
- B.A. Theatre
- B.A. Visual Arts
Education & Training (2)
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.
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
Our Mission:
- The Centre's mission is to facilitate and increase research opportunities for registered and visiting students. We collaborate with our University community, as well as national and international partners, to support and promote innovation.
- The Centre's vision is to build a culture of research within all faculties and to embed relevant opportunities at the core of the student experience. As part of a leading global research institution, we foster the development of expertise and talent in innovation.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
145 -4
2020
141 35
2019
176
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
151
2019
151
2018
151
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
279 2
2020
281 8
2019
289
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
2021
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2020
198 10
2019
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.
Medical services
The University’s core values include preparing students to become leaders and encouraging and enabling our employees to achieve personal growth and wellness. As such, the Mental Health and Wellness website acts as a central location for information and resources at our University and in the surrounding community.
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
Accreditation
In 2017, our postgraduate program received the highest accreditation results possible for both our two year residency and enhanced skills programs.Be it resolved that the Family Medicine Program at the University of Ottawa be granted the status of accredited program with a progress report to be submitted within 24 months (by June 2019).Be it resolved that the Family Medicine Enhanced Skills Program at the University of Ottawa be granted the status of accredited program with a progress report to be submitted within 24 months (by June 2019).
Student Reviews
Great indeed
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My university overall is great. It does not only offers academic excellence and quality education but also helps us grow spiritually as we celebrate Christ Emphasis Week which strengthens our hearts to overcome the adversity of college life. It helps us to excel academically but at the same time reminds us to take good care and give time to God and to ourselves. The only...
So far so good!
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I have yet to go to the university physically due to the pandemic. But from what I can see online, the University of Ottawa is a really good university with great profs and also famous for many of its programs.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My overall study experience at the University of Ottawa was pleasant. There were good and bad elements of the program. I received the standard education where I learned the fundamentals of what is communications and explore the different fields I could be interested in working in, but it did lack diversity and insight from professors. The University of Ottawa had a lack of...
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