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University of Ottawa

Open minds. Brighter futures.

At uOttawa, we firmly believe that open minds lead to bigger, greater discoveries. But most of all, we’re open to you.

In the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa offers, in English and French, rewarding learning experiences and leads transformative research that sheds light on the future of an ever-changing world.
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in Canada for scholarships and bursaries

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in Canada for awards and distinctions per professor

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in Canada for research intensity

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Francophonie

Francophone immigration in Ontario: Building a diverse French-speaking future

Ontario’s French-speaking communities are undergoing a quiet but major transformation. Over the past two decades, Francophone immigration has reshaped…
Cover of and art from Tareyn Johnson's book Dawaa: The Space Between.
Indigenous

Between words and worlds: Tareyn Johnson’s art of connections

Meaning does not always translate. Sometimes, it lives in the space between.
Sunthesis team during Design Day.
Design

A dual-use solar garden for Ottawa homes, designed by uOttawa students

When Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) launched its Innovation Challenge on energy efficiency, the organization was looking for more than abstract …
Apr 16 to Apr 19

International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM)

In Ottawa this year—a unique opportunity! This international event brings together medical educators, health researchers, and academic leaders for fou…

Apr 16

International Launch of the Canadian BIPOC Artists Rolodex Collaboration with the French Embassy in Canada, the Institut français du Canada and AWARE–Centre Pompidou.

The Canadian BIPOC Artists Rolodex, in partnership with the French Embassy in Canada and the Institut français du Canada, and in collaboration with AW…

Apr 17 to Apr 21

Creative Break at the Library - VR edition

Overwhelmed by all the exam prep and need a time-out? Treat your brain to a creative break with the library - VR edition! 

Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future. 

Learn more about the Indigenous Affirmation