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With courses ranging from data literacy to entrepreneurship, there’s much to discover. The University of Ottawa offers a broad range of prerequisite-free electives, allowing you to explore new disciplines and broaden your outlook on the world. We know that building the ideal schedule is important, so here’s an updated list of courses you can take to fulfill your elective requirements.

Aidan Fitzmaurice, a second-year political science student, discovered his entrepreneurial spirit at age 11, when he started making outdoor survival bracelets with mini compasses, flashlights, whistles and other survival tools. He sold them at farmers’ markets. This drive led him to start his next venture, Next Room — an app designed to help students find affordable housing and suitable roommates ...

In the winter 2026 term, students in the Natural Resource and Environmental Management class at uOttawa did more than just study food systems. They helped design low cost, sustainable grow kits that are now being considered for use in the community.

As summer approaches, the city of Ottawa is heating up with exceptional festivals. From musical enchantment to culinary exploration, art appreciation and athletic fervour, our capital city offers a rich array of cultural experiences.

Students are often encouraged to volunteer while in university, but the true impact of such work isn’t always recognized. What if volunteering could directly support your learning, align with your goals and help shape your career?

Frequently taking a back seat to paid experience, community engagement is often neglected by students. Yet far from just a hobby, volunteering is now a real tool to break into the workforce and develop skills employers are looking for. That’s the takeaway from speaking with students who volunteer and professionals in the area.

This inspiring story about women-only sports, inclusive fitness opportunities, and student-led initiatives, highlights the powerful impact student-led projects can have when the right support is provided.

When Maximilian Benda began his studies at the University of Ottawa, he expected his university experience to follow a straightforward path: study finance, graduate, and eventually return to the entrepreneurial environment he had grown up in.

Many artworks adorn uOttawa’s attractive main campus, beautifying historic and modern buildings, accentuating open spaces and providing context.

The Michaëlle Jean Community Engagement Awards at the University of Ottawa highlight individuals who go above and beyond in applying academic learning to real community needs through the Community Service Learning (CSL) program.