A bilingual English-French university in the heart of Canada's capital, Ottawa, operating since 1848.
The University of Ottawa has been in operation since 1848. It offers learning experiences in English and French and leads research aimed at the future of a changing world. The university has about 50,000 students. Its main address is Tabaret Hall, 75 Laurier Avenue East, Room 129, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5.
The university is located in the heart of Canada's capital, Ottawa, which is a G7 capital city. It is on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinàbeg. Its Liaison Office is at Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5. Its Kanata North campus is connected to the country's largest technology park.
The University of Ottawa is the largest English-French bilingual university in the world and is a leader in French Ontario, French Canada and the French-speaking world. As a member of U15 Canada, it received over half a billion dollars in research funding in 2025. It is ranked 7th in Canada for research funding and 5th in Canada for research intensity.
The university has 279 student clubs. It reports a 94% employment rate six months after graduation. It is ranked 1st in Canada for scholarships and bursaries. Facilities listed include the Morisset Library, Dining Hall, Residences, Minto Sports Complex and the Student Health and Wellness Centre.