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Graduate studies
Make your future at uOttawa engineering
The Faculty of Engineering offers a vibrant research environment where the traditional disciplines of mechanical, civil, chemical, electrical, computer, and software engineering and computer science come together in a unique synergy.
With over 20 graduate programs to choose from, you are sure to find one that fits your goals. Your program could allow you to:
- Build skills for your career through professional development or CO-OP opportunities;
- Pursue a research interest with support from one of our world-class professors;
- Start your own business during your studies and benefit from our vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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researchers
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“My graduate program allowed me to develop the skills to grow in my position and move up within the organization. I’ve become more confident working in a team and improved my public speaking skills.”
Alexandra Bissinger
— MEng, Civil Engineering
Why uOttawa engineering?
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Word-class facilities
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Impactful research
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Entrepreneurship
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International experience
Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology Momentum Fellowship (IBET)
Choose to study in Ottawa
- #1 Most technology-intensive city in Canada
- #1 Highest concentration of scientists and engineers in Canada, and #2 in North America after Silicon Valley
- The region is recognized for excellence in research and innovation, according to Invest Ottawa and the Trade Commissioner Service
- 1,700+ knowledge-based companies with 68,000+ employees
- 44+ national and academic research labs
- 90% of Canada’s industrial telecommunications research and development is conducted in Ottawa
- Over $4.7 billion invested in Ottawa technology companies in the last ten years
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