The University of Ottawa is a bilingual English-French university in the heart of Canada's capital, founded in 1848.
The University of Ottawa, also known as Université d'Ottawa, is located in the heart of Canada's capital. Its main address is Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5. The university is located on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinàbeg. It is home to more than 50,000 students from Canada and around the world.
The university offers an education in both official languages, English and French. It offers direct-entry undergraduate admission, and graduate programs including master's, graduate diploma, microprogram and PhD options. Professional programs are offered in Civil Law, Common Law, Education, Medicine and PharmD.
The university is among the top five Canadian universities for research intensity and ranks 7th in Canada for research funding. As a member of U15 Canada, it received over half a billion dollars in research funding in 2025. Its Kanata North campus is connected to the country's largest technology park.
Facilities listed include the Library, Morisset Library, Student Health and Wellness Centre, Dining Hall, Residences, Minto Sports Complex, Gee-Gees Field, Jock Turcot University Centre, Advanced Research Complex and STEM Complex. The university reports 279 student clubs. Transportation options include the Shuttle and OC Transpo.