Programs that suit you

At uOttawa, you’ll have the freedom to push your boundaries by combining programs from various fields of study.

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The University of Ottawa's Customized Degrees

A degree that reflects your ambitions

Many of our programs are among the top 10 in Canada. Whether you’re a computer whiz with an interest in entrepreneurship or a kinesiologist who wants to gain some business savvy, we’ll help you find the winning combination.

Arts

Education

Engineering

Science

Social Sciences

Management

Health Sciences

Law – Civil Law

Law – Common Law

Medicine

By the numbers:

191st

The University of Ottawa ranks 191st among more than 1,800 world-class universities according to the

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Top 8

The University of Ottawa is ranked among the top 8 universities in Canada according to the

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Top 1%

The University of Ottawa is in the top 1% of universities in the world according to the

Times Higher Education and the QS World University rankings

You could find yourself on a surprising path

An incredible selection of programs: Find yours!

Not sure what you’d like to do? Explore our different programs and course options! With over 550 undergraduate and graduate programs to choose from, you’re sure to find your path—one you might not have thought of!

Discover our programs.

Go further, faster with a dual fast-track degree

If you thrive on new challenges and want to stand out in the job market, our unique selection of integrated programs is for you. These prestigious and competitive programs reduce the number of overall courses you need to take, allowing you to earn the same qualifications in less time. Apply once for admission; reduce your time to graduation by one or two terms!

Learn more about our dual fast-track degrees.

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Studying and living in French is possible here!

Francophones from around the world feel at home at the University of Ottawa, surrounded by peers from 50 different countries and more than 170 Francophone communities across Canada. The richness of the Francophonie resonates here through the many accents you’ll hear!

Study at uOttawa, work in Quebec

Yes, you can work in Quebec after graduating from the University of Ottawa! Professional associations in Quebec recognize the high standards and quality of our undergraduate and graduate programs in health, education, science, engineering, law, management and social services. These programs all have excellent reputations that cross borders.

Learn more about the requirements of Quebec’s professional associations.

From student life to the job market

In addition to providing you with excellent academic programs, we quickly focus on aligning what you learn in class with the career you want. Take advantage of the support provided by our Career Development Centre and start planning now. You’ll find all the information you need about job prospects and prerequisites in each field.

Find the program for the career you want.

Apply for admission!

Want to apply for admission? It’s really simple! Check the admission requirements, averages and prerequisites for the program you’re interested in, as well as the specific criteria to be met based on your place of residence and previous studies (Ontario, Quebec [secondary], Quebec [CEGEP], other Canadian provinces and territories, international, mature applicants).

Saint Paul University and uOttawa will broaden your horizons

The close ties between the University of Ottawa and Saint Paul University will give you access to even more programs. Born out of Bytown College in 1848, these sister universities give their students the opportunity to tap into each institution’s areas of expertise. That means you can combine courses from both institutions!

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