President's message
Allan Rock
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel.
uOttawa values
Over the coming decade, the University of Ottawa will be launching key initiatives that relate directly to its core values.
- Putting students at the centre of our educational mission
- Enabling our staff to grow as individuals and as a group
- Creating and sharing knowledge
- Promoting bilingualism and strengthening Francophone communities
- Practising and promoting an ethic of service and civic responsibility
Quick facts
- More than 40,000 students, 5,000 employees and 180,000 alumni
- More than 450 programs in 10 faculties
- 97% employment rate for graduates
- Close to $60 million per year in student scholarships and bursaries
- First and largest French immersion program among Canadian universities
- A major economic force in the National Capital Region
- Largest law school in Canada
Gazette
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CO-OP Programs: 35 years of opportunities!
Since 1980, the CO-OP program at the University of Ottawa has been providing students with exceptional work terms. For 35 years, the program’s participants have deepened their understanding of the theories they learn in the classroom while applying them in a professional setting that is related to their field of study.
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Lawyer, linguist, professor and jazz pianist Ron Davis (JD ʼ82) is in the studio recording his 10th album, Pocket Symphronica. His unconventional approach mixes jazz with Japanese taiko drumming, symphony orchestras and pop songs.
"Let's talk" suggestion box
The University of Ottawa presents a new tool that allows you to send your comments and suggestions with great ease. You may also propose improvements to our programs and services, or also draw the attention of the member of the Administration Committee to the questions that you hold close to your heart. We are listening!