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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

3rd

in Canada for awards and distinctions per professor

5th

in Canada for research intensity

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Jennifer Quaid
Faculty of Law - Civil Law Section

Professor Jennifer Quaid explores the evolving fight against economic crime and corruption

What happens when some of society’s most harmful crimes do not look like crimes at all?
Heather Brittain, Phd
Education

School transitions, bullying and mental health

The shift from elementary to high school is a defining period of adolescence. It shapes how young people perform academically and how they learn to co…
A spilled bottle of pills.
Entrepreneurship

Student startup aims to improve psychiatric care

A University of Ottawa student-led startup has a solution to deliver psychiatric drugs to patients more efficiently. Combining microbiome analysis and…
Jun 8 to Jun 10

Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) State of the Science Summit

The summit is an international conference meant to highlight the latest science at the crossroads of brain and heart health, showcasing innovation and…

Jun 9

Summer Unwind

Celebrate Pride Month at University Square with games, music and free treats!

Jun 10

What Works in Ending Homelessness? Innovative Practices From the U.K.

What Works in Ending Homelessness? Innovative Practices From the U.K., the inaugural public forum in the Collaborative International Series on Innovat…

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