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 (33)
- B.Sc. Anthropology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. History
- B.A. Indigenous Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Philosophy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Political Science (Hons)
- B.A. Psychology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Social Sciences
- B.Sc. Sociology (Hons)
Business & Management (23)
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. Communication (Hons)
- Bachelor Digital Journalism (Hons)
- B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons)
- Bachelor Public Relations (Hons)
- B.Sc. Statistics (Hons)
Humanities (23)
- B.Sc. Anthropology (Hons)
- B.A. English
- B.A. History
- B.A. Indigenous Studies
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Philosophy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Political Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Social Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (18)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry (Hons)
- B.Sc. Biology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Geology - Physics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Health Sciences (Hons)
- B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Physics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Science
- B.Sc. Sociology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Statistics (Hons)
Engineering & Technology (16)
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Physics (Hons)
Computer Science & IT (10)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
Medicine & Health (10)
- B.Sc. Health Sciences (Hons)
- B.Sc. Human Kinetics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Nursing (Hons)
- B.A. Psychology (Hons)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (8)
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Geology - Physics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Science
Journalism & Media (8)
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. Communication (Hons)
- Bachelor Digital Journalism (Hons)
- Bachelor Public Relations (Hons)
Arts, Design & Architecture (6)
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.A. Communication
- B.F.A Fine Arts
- B.A. Music (Hons)
- B.A. Theatre (Hons)
- B.A. Visual Arts
Education & Training (3)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Law (1)
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 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
201 -50
2020
151
2019
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
2022
230 49
2021
279 2
2020
281
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
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2021
145 -4
2020
141
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
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2021
192 6
2020
198
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
UOttawa
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent university for research, far too low support for students
Mass communication is so amazing in the modern society
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars
I study at St Lawrence university taking Bachalor degree in mass communication and have been in the university news department through news anchoring,reporting, personal programs more so in entertainment and I got a certificate in media challenge initiative however am looking forward to take information technology to expand on the knowledge of communication in this modern...
Great opportunities and programs
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Even before string courses, there has been a lot of help from teachers and program administrators. There is a lot of opportunity through Co-op and also French immersion. Before applying you could schedule a day on their website to be a University of Ottawa student in your future program to experience the way teaching occurs. Most of my courses are on campus giving me the...
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