Graduate and postdoctoral studies
Discover our graduate programs
Enrol in a graduate program at the University of Ottawa. Ranked as one of Canada’s top 10 research universities, the University of Ottawa gives you the opportunity to share ideas with internationally renowned researchers and to join a network of dedicated professionals. Earn a reputation for excellence by undertaking graduate studies that suit your active lifestyle.
Microprograms
Upgrade or deepen your knowledge in a specific field within four to eight months.
Graduate diplomas (GD)
Focus on the practical aspects of learning through lectures, directed research, and internships.
Short duration master's
Complete your short duration master's program in 8 to 20 months. It can maximize your job prospects, and allow you to further specialize your knowledge and skills.
Master's programs
Boost your employability, develop your research skills and deepen your expertise in over 180 degree options.
PhD programs
Seek solutions to major issues, and become and expert in the topic you love by joining a select community of researchers.
The graduate student experience
Upcoming events
Roundtables: Scholarship Success Strategies
Transform your application: maximize your chances of obtaining a scholarship!
Got outstanding research and strong grades, but still no scholarship funding? Join us online for an exclusive panel experience where you’ll connect with distinguished professors and scholarship recipients who know exactly what it takes to get Tri-agency funding.
📅 Monday, August 25, 2025
🕛 11 a.m.
📍 Online (English session on the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council [NSERC])
An online session in French will take place on Monday, August 25, at 10 a.m.
You’ll discover:
- criteria reviewers really look for in successful applications
- common mistakes that cost students scholarships
- insider tips on crafting compelling research proposals
- ways to make your application stand out from hundreds of others
This isn’t another generic workshop — it’s your chance to gain the competitive edge that separates successful applicants from the rest. Turn your scholarship application into scholarship success.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the event. In the meantime, you can watch the “Tips to improve your scholarship application” video.
Roundtables: Scholarship Success Strategies
Transform your application: maximize your chances of obtaining a scholarship!
Got outstanding research and strong grades, but still no scholarship funding? Join us online for an exclusive panel experience where you’ll connect with distinguished professors and scholarship recipients who know exactly what it takes to get Tri-agency funding.
📅 Tuesday, August 26, 2025
🕛 11 a.m.
📍 Online (English session on the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council [SSHRC])
An online session in French will take place on Tuesday, August 26, at 10 a.m.
You’ll discover:
- criteria reviewers really look for in successful applications
- common mistakes that cost students scholarships
- insider tips on crafting compelling research proposals
- ways to make your application stand out from hundreds of others
This isn’t another generic workshop — it’s your chance to gain the competitive edge that separates successful applicants from the rest. Turn your scholarship application into scholarship success.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the event. In the meantime, you can watch the “Tips to improve your scholarship application” video.
uOGRADflix Information Session
uOGRADflix is a video competition where uOttawa and Saint Paul University graduate students present their research through an original 60-second video.
📅 Wednesday, September 17, 2025
🕛 12:00 p.m. (noon)
📍 Online (Microsoft Teams – English session)
An online session in French will take place on Tuesday, September 16, at noon.
Get in touch
Contact your academic unit
If you have questions about admissions, enrolment, thesis supervision, graduation or anything else, contact the faculty, school or institute offering the program.