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University of Ottawa

Open minds. Brighter futures.

At uOttawa, we firmly believe that open minds lead to bigger, greater discoveries. But most of all, we’re open to you.

In the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa offers, in English and French, rewarding learning experiences and leads transformative research that sheds light on the future of an ever-changing world.
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in Canada for scholarships and bursaries

94%

employment rate six months after graduation

5th

in Canada for research intensity

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Faculty of Science

Gatineau Park foliage reveals local Cold War nuclear testing legacy

For more than six decades, local scientists have collected sugar maple leaves from Gatineau Park to measure their radiocarbon levels, creating the lon…
Career and experiential learning 

Building skills and serving communities through experiential learning

For law students, putting knowledge into practice brings new responsibilities: listening to a client, responding to an unexpected question or adapting…
Economy

Economics student coauthors two articles on Canada's federal budget

An undergraduate student in the Faculty of Social Sciences is making her mark on Canada's public policy and economic discussions.
Nov 17

Courageous Conversation: 2SLGBTQI+ Experiences at the University of Ottawa

On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5p.m. to 7p.m., the Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence is hosting a Courageous…

Nov 18

uOttawa Jazz Ensemble - Directed by Yves Laroche

uOttawa Jazz Ensemble directed by Yves Laroche with special guest: Malcolm Wade.

Nov 18

Changing People’s Lives While Transforming My Own - Memoir of an Imperfect Therapist

Join us for an upcoming interview with prolific author Dr Jeffrey Kottler. We will be discussing his book: Changing People’s Lives While Transforming …

Ni manàdjiyànànig kakina Anishinàbeg

Ni manàdjiyànànig Màmìwininì Anishinàbeg, ogog kà nàgadawàbandadjig iyo akì eko weshkad. Ako nongom egawìkàd kì mìgiwewàdj. Ni manàdjiyànànig kakina Anishinàbeg ondaje kaye ogog kakina eniyagizidjig enigokamigàg Kanadàng eji ondàpinangig endàwàdjin Odàwàng. Ninisidawinawànànig kenawendamòdjig kije kikenindamàwin; weshkinìgidjig kaye kejeyàdizidjig. Nigijeweninmànànig ogog kà nìgànì sòngideyedjig; weshkad, nongom; kaye àyànikàdj.

Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future.