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Event details

Calling all future builders, innovators, and problem-solvers! Join the University of Ottawa's Open House on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and dive into the exciting world of Engineering. 

Get a first-hand look at our state-of-the-art facilities, meet professors, and current students, and discover the vast array of programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering, consistently ranked among the top in Canada.

Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.
Date and time
Mar 23, 2024
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Format and location
In person
On campus
Language
English, French
Audience
Future students
Organized by
Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Engineering schedule

General presentations

PresentationLanguageTimeLocation
Welcome presentation and student panelEnglish9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.STE G0103
Welcome presentation and student panelFrench9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.STE A0150

Program-specific presentations and tours

ProgramLanguageTimeLocation
Chemical engineeringEnglish10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.STE J0106
Chemical engineeringFrench11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.STE J0106
Chemical engineeringEnglish1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.STE J0106
Mechanical engineeringEnglish10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.STE G0103
Mechanical engineering English1 p.m. to 2 p.m.STE G0103
Mechanical engineeringFrench11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.STE A0150
Biomedical mechanical engineeringEnglish11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.STE G0103
Biomedical mechanical engineeringEnglish2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.STE J0106
Biomedical mechanical engineeringFrench1 p.m. to 2 p.m.STE A0150
Civil engineeringFrench11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.STE F0126
Civil engineeringEnglish1 p.m. to 2 p.m.STE F0126
Multidisciplinary designEnglish1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.STM 224
Computer science and software engineeringEnglish2 p.m. to 3 p.m.STE G0103
Computer science and software engineeringEnglish3 p.m. to 4 p.m.STE A0150
Computer engineering and electrical engineeringEnglish2 p.m. to 3 p.m.STE A0150
Computer engineering and electrical engineeringEnglish3 p.m. to 4 p.m.STE G0103
Electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering and computer scienceFrench10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.STE A0124

Drop-in tours

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. These bilingual tours will depart as soon as we have a group of people interested.

Design spaces
STEM building – main floor

These seven design spaces foster connections between different faculties, encourage new ways of thinking, enable experiential learning and promote entrepreneurship. 

Meeting point room 101 located at the entrance of STEM.

Meet with competitive team members
STEM building – main floor

Come chat with students who are part of our competitive teams. They will present their prototypes, like a rocket or a race car, and share their experiences representing the University of Ottawa at national and international engineering competitions.

Visit the uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range 
STEM building – 5th floor

The NEW uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range is a unique learning, training and research facility where students, researchers and companies can work in a realistic, immersive environment to learn how to protect against cybersecurity threats.
 

Other Open House activities

Learn about services, admission requirements, financial aid options, tour our residences and dining hall, explore our CO-OP and experiential learning opportunities and more.

Full Open House schedule

Useful information

Campus map

View the campus map (PDF, 414 KB)

Parking

Free parking spots will be available at indoor and outdoor parking lots on campus, except for lots with parking meters and the parking around the Campus Pharmacy and Health Services (100 Marie Curie Street). The closest parking to the Faculty of Engineering activities is the Mann Garage located at 801 King Edward Avenue.