At the University of Ottawa, our state-of-the-art laboratories provide the opportunity to build knowledge through hands on learning in computer-based courses that employ GIS and AI:

• Laboratory for Applied Geomatics and GIS Science (LAGGISS)
• CryoLab for Arctic, Antarctic and Planetary Studies (CLAAPS)
• Environment, Community and Health Laboratory (ECoHLab)
• Laboratory for Cryospheric Research (LCR)
• Environment, Society and Policy Group (ESPG)
• Laboratory for Climate Change research (LCC)
• Laboratory for paleoclimatology and climatology (LPC)
• Shallow-Water Earth Observation Laboratory (SWEOL)

Additionally, our students engage in experiential learning in local field excursions, national and international field courses, and co-op.

The University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s top 10 research universities, with research spending totalling close to $350 million annually.

We rank seventh among Canadian universities in graduate employability, which is bolstered by Canada’s fifth largest co-op program, featuring a 95% job placement rate.

You can choose to study in English, French or both at the world’s largest bilingual English-French university.

• Acquire knowledge about biophysical processes and environmental changes, and to understand their social, economic, and political repercussions.
• Understand the influence of natural and social sciences on culture, human values, and environmental ethics.
• Analyse environmental problems and propose local, national, and international solutions.
• Prepare and interpret detailed technical reports for various audiences.