Make the most of your studies

Help others while you gain valuable work experience helping yourself through socially responsible community engagement. Express your drive to change the world by putting what you learn in the classroom to good use as a volunteer. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities in Ottawa and around the world. You can even replace some course assignments with professor-approved volunteer placements.

Gain in-demand job skills while learning about global citizenship through the uOGlobal Recognition. The program takes a unique approach to developing global and cross-cultural skills through online courses, training, reflection exercises, and hands-on experiential learning opportunities. The recognition is open to students from all programs and levels at the University of Ottawa. With these skills, you’ll stand out for employers everywhere! 

Step out of the classroom and be right at work: how’s that for an easy commute! Help pay for your education with a part-time job on campus that fits your course schedule. With the work-study program, you can earn up to $7,000 over the summer and up to $4,000 working part time during the school year. Add valuable uOttawa job experience to your resumé as you work 10-to-12 hours a week.

Your uOttawa learning experience doesn’t have to end when you graduate. You can specialize further and pursue a master’s. It’s an excellent way to improve your long-term earning potential and stand above the crowd in the job market. The University of Ottawa recently introduced new short-duration master’s programs that can be completed in 12 months! In all, we offer more than 200 master’s, doctorates and graduate diplomas.

Designed with international students’ needs in mind, our second language intensive programs offer custom-made courses for you to upgrade your English or French before starting your studies at the University of Ottawa. With an added Canadian culture component, our second language intensive programs put the odds of success at uOttawa in your favour!

See Canadian politics up close by working as a page in the House of Commons or Senate. Every year, the program accepts the best and brightest students from across Canada. You can earn over $18,000 by participating in the program. Our campus is a short 1 km walk from Parliament Hill, which means you’ll be able to get there quickly after class!