
Leadership and governance
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country.
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Chancellor
Claudette Commanda was appointed chancellor of the University of Ottawa on November 9, 2022.

Office of the President
As the world’s largest bilingual (French-English) university, the University of Ottawa is a vibrant, dynamic learning environment.

Senate
The Senate sets the University's educational policies and is responsible for the sound management of academic issues on campus.

Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is responsible for the University’s overall governance and management.