Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is the world's largest English-French bilingual university and a top-five Canadian research institution, offering undergraduate, graduate and co-op programmes in Ottawa.
The University of Ottawa is a comprehensive, bilingual research university founded in 1848 and located in the heart of Canada's capital. It is the largest English-French bilingual university in the world and ranks among Canada's top five research-intensive institutions, offering undergraduate and graduate programmes across numerous faculties.
The university's position in Ottawa places it within close reach of government, diplomatic and innovation ecosystems, and its academic offering reflects those connections. Students come from over 145 countries, and the institution maintains a distinctive bilingual mandate in both teaching and operations.
Alongside its degree programmes, the University of Ottawa runs co-operative education and other experiential learning opportunities that connect students directly with employers. Staff work across a broad set of sectors, including higher education, research, government and public policy, diplomacy and innovation.
