Note: Since the University of Ottawa is a bilingual university, the information it has provided is in either English or French, based on the language of the program.

University of Ottawa

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About the University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa is the only bilingual research-intensive university in Canada and the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. It welcomes nearly 50,000 students and offers the opportunity to study, work and conduct research in French or English in an environment that is open to Indigenous knowledge and international perspectives.

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa benefits from its immediate proximity to prime democratic institutions, embassies, top research hospitals, national research agencies, a major cultural corridor and a dynamic business environment, all of which support experiential learning, internships and career opportunities.

The University’s presence extends from downtown Ottawa to Kanata North, the largest tech park in Canada, to strengthen ties between university research, innovation and business.

Together, these features position the University of Ottawa as a leading institution that plays a major role in research, teaching and public engagement, both in Canada and internationally.

  • More than 550 different undergraduate and graduate programs in over 100 disciplines
  • Located steps from Parliament Hill, in the heart of Ottawa, Canada’s capital, one of the safest and best places to live in Canada.
  • Students and professors from over 150 different countries
  • Largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world
  • Opportunity to study in English or in French, or in both languages, and to take part in French immersion programs
  • Ranked among the top one percent of universities in the world
  • Ranked 1st in Canada for scholarships and financial aid (source: Maclean’s, Canada’s Best 海角视频 2026 – Scholarships and Bursaries)
  • Ranked 5th in Canada in research intensity (source: Research Infosource 2025)
  • Ranked 5th in Canada in terms of the size of its co-op program