A bilingual English-French university located in the heart of Canada's capital, Ottawa.
The University of Ottawa offers learning experiences in English and French and is located in the heart of Canada's capital. It is described as the largest English-French bilingual university in the world, and a leader in French Ontario, French Canada and the French-speaking world. The university has a community of 50,000 students.
The University of Ottawa is shown with the date 'Since 1848'.
The university leads research intended to shed light on the future of an ever-changing world. It is a member of the U15 Canada group and received over half a billion dollars in research funding in 2025. Students can choose from 279 student clubs.
The university is located on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinàbeg, in a city known for the interaction among research, the economy and policy. It has a Kanata North campus, connected to the country's largest technology park. Facilities include the Library, Morisset Library, Student Health and Wellness Centre, Dining Hall, Residences, Minto Sports Complex, Gee-Gees Field, and Jock Turcot University Centre.
Admission routes include direct-entry undergraduate programs, mature applicants, and home-schooled applicants. Professional programs are offered in Civil Law, Common Law, Education, Medicine and PharmD. Graduate admission covers master's, PhD, diploma and microprogram studies. The Liaison Office is located at Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.