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Take advantage of all the opportunities available to learn by doing and acquire the skills you need to achieve your academic, personal and professional goals. Add tools to your toolbox and get set to change the world!

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The University of Ottawa ranks among Canada’s top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity and inclusion.

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