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University of Ottawa (uOttawa)

Ontario, Canada
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  • 1848Founded
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About

The University of Ottawa, often referred to as uOttawa or U of O, is a bilingual public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 

Acronym uOttawa
Nickname Gee-gees
Motto / Slogan God is the master of the sciences
Colour Garnet and Grey
Mascot Gee-Gee the Horse
Founded 1848
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Address Tabaret Hall 550 Cumberland Street Ottawa ON K1N 6N5

Mission

The mission of Ottawa University is to provide the highest quality liberal arts and professional education in a caring, Christ-centered community of grace which integrates faith, learning and life.

Vision

The University of Ottawa's vision is to be a leading, globally engaged university that transforms lives, communities, and nations through outstanding teaching, research, and a commitment to social responsibility.

University of Ottawa

Objectives

The University of Ottawa's primary objective is to be a leading, bilingual, research-intensive university, contributing to knowledge creation and dissemination in both English and French. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  • Arts
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Telfer School of Management. 

Reasons to Study at University of Ottawa

  1. Career Development

    U of O is well-known for offering a variety of career development opportunities for its students. The university’s Career Development Centre provides a range of services, including job search strategies, career counselling, and resume writing workshops. Students also have access to a cooperative education program, which allows them to gain practical work experience while earning academic credit.

  2. Prime Location

    The location of a university can play a significant role in a student’s experience, and the University of Ottawa’s campus is no exception. Situated in the heart of Ottawa, the nation’s capital, the University of Ottawa offers students a unique and enriching experience. 

  3. High-quality education through the diverse programs

    The University of Ottawa is renowned for offering quality education and diverse programs to students from all over the world. With over 450 University of Ottawa programs available at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, the university caters to a wide range of academic interests. 


     

  4. Bilingual Education

    One of the unique aspects of the U of O that sets it apart from other universities in Canada is its bilingual education system. Ottawa is the largest bilingual educational institution in the world, where students can study in both English and French, making the university a great choice for foreign students who want to learn a new language in the country or enhance their overall language skills.


     

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students CAD 3,045 - CAD 12,744
International Students CAD 21,668 - CAD 31,583

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students CAD 2,457 - CAD 8,615
International Students CAD 9,721 - CAD 23,558

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

View the Application page for detailed information on the Academic and Language requirements tailored for your program of choice and country of origin.

Supporting Documents

  • Log into uoZone and check your Admission file for the list of supporting documents you need to submit to complete your application. 
  • Depending on your academic background and intended program, you might have to submit other documents to complete your application, such as a resumé or cover letter.
  • Proof of English or French proficiency.


 

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Supporting Documents

The documents you need to submit will depend on the program. For the list of documents you must provide, check the program requirements. 

How To Apply For Admission

Applications are made online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]

Apply For Admission

Campus Tour

Facilities

  • ✓Classrooms
  • ✓Library
  • ✓Laboratory
  • ✓Research Center
  • ✓Accommodation
  • ✓Sports
  • ✓Gym
  • ✓ICT
  • ✓Place of Worship
  • ✓Cafeteria
  • Classrooms: Classrooms and auditoriums are suitable for lectures and presentations and they come with fixed or movable seating arranged in different classroom styles. Most classrooms are equipped with multimedia equipment (fees may apply).
  • Library: uOttawa has a library system. The library system includes the main Morisset Library, the Brian Dickson Law Library, the Health Sciences Library, and several other specialized collections. 
  • Laboratory: uOttawa has numerous laboratories across various faculties, including cutting-edge research labs in its Advanced Research Complex and new Faculty of Health Sciences building. These labs support research in fields like photonics, geoscience, and health sciences, and some host specialized equipment such as a mass spectrometer and an accelerator mass spectrometer. 
  • Research Center: The University of Ottawa is committed to research excellence and innovation. Its research centres and institutes provide valuable platforms for collaboration and the exchange of ideas among researchers, both within and across traditional disciplinary boundaries.
  • Accommodation: All residences are located on campus or within walking distance to the campus. Traditional residence rooms and suites and studios are assigned for one academic year (September – April), while rooms in apartments are mainly for year-round occupancy. Many units are adapted for special needs. Amenities include laundry rooms, kitchen facilities and wireless internet services. All apartments and rooms are furnished.
  • Sports: Thanks to two fitness centers, three gymnasiums, an Olympic-size swimming pool, two multi-sport fields, two skating rinks, several squash and racquetball courts, two multi-purpose rooms and a martial arts room, uOttawa has facilities for everyone. Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, the University of Ottawa sports facilities are close to everything and give you all the resources you need to maintain an active lifestyle!
  • Place of Worship: The University of Ottawa provides space on campus for students and the broader university community for multifaith chaplaincy services offered by Ottawa Campus Chaplaincy, an independent organization.
  • ICT: The uOttawa Library is pleased to provide access to computers and technology to students, professors, and staff.


 





 

School Contact

Address

Tabaret Hall 550 Cumberland Street Ottawa ON K1N 6N5

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

613-562-5700

Website Address

https://www.uottawa.ca/en

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

 Higher Learning Commission (HLC),

Vice Chancellor

Marie-Eve Sylvestre

Marie-Eve Sylvestre holds an LLB from the Université de Montréal, as well as an LLM and an SJD from Harvard Law School, where she was a Frank Knox Memorial Foundation fellow. From 2000 to 2001, she served as a law clerk to Justice Charles D. Gonthier at the Supreme Court of Canada.  Prior to assuming this role, she was dean of the Civil Law Section of the Faculty of Law and co-chair of the ... read more
Senate Committee on Academic Freedom. Under her leadership, the Civil Law Section promoted transformative learning experiences and achieved record growth in research activities, launching the first certificate in Indigenous law in French in North America and Jurivision.ca, an audiovisual knowledge mobilization platform. 

Academic Staff

  • Jacques Beauvais

    Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs After graduating from the University of Ottawa with a bachelor’s degree (Physics, 1985) and a master’s degree (Physics, 1987), Jacques Beauvais obtained his Ph.D. in physics from Université Laval... read more
    in 1990. He was appointed as professor of electrical engineering at the Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) in 1993. He established the first nanolithography laboratory in a Canadian university and led many centres and research institutes. As of July 1st, 2017, he became Dean of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ottawa. He holds the position of Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs since January 16, 2024.


     

  • Francis Bangou

    Full Professor Francis Bangou is dean of the Faculty of Education and a full professor in Second-Language Education (French and English). His research focuses on the adaptation of second-language teachers and learne... read more
    rs to unfamiliar teaching and Learning environments, and the implementation of digital technologies in second-language education. Professor Bangou earned his PhD in Foreign and Second Language Education at Ohio State University and joined the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Education in 2007. 

  • Adya Karthikeyan

    Assistant professor Adya Karthikeyan joined the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at uOttawa in September 2023. Her research vision is to democratize surface engineering of different materials at an indus... read more
    trial scale to enhance mass, momentum and energy transport and reduce the carbon footprint of the manufacturing sector.


     

  • Amy F. Salyzyn

    Associate Professor Amy Salyzyn is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. She is a member of the Law Society of Ontario. Amy received her J.S.D. from Yale Law School for her dissertation e... read more
    xploring the judicial regulation of lawyers in common law jurisdictions. She also received her LL.M. from Yale Law School and her J.D. from the University of Toronto Law School, where she was awarded the Dean’s Key upon graduation. At the University of Ottawa, Amy teaches Torts as well as upper year seminars in legal ethics and AI and the legal profession.


     


     
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Notable Alumni

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History

The university was established on September 26, 1848 as the College of Bytown by the first Roman Catholic bishop of Ottawa, Joseph-Bruno Guigues. He entrusted administration to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The college was originally located in Lower Town, housed in a wooden building next to the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. However, space quickly became an issue for administrators, triggering two moves in 1852 and a final move to Sandy Hill in 1856. The Sandy Hill property was donated by Louis-Théodore Besserer, where he offered a substantial parcel from his estate for the college. The college was renamed College of Ottawa in 1861, following the city's name change from Bytown... read more
to Ottawa. In 1866, the college received its first charter, as well as university status, making it the final institution in Canada to receive a royal charter from London before the British North America Act, 1867 made education a provincial responsibility. By 1872 the university had already begun to confer undergraduate degrees, with master's degrees coming in 1875 and doctoral degrees in 1888. On February 5, 1889, the university was granted a pontifical charter from Pope Leo XIII, elevating the university to a pontifical university.

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