Social Innovation
Develop your entrepreneurial, creative and problem-solving skills by participating in learning with a social innovation component. Through courses that match you with community partners facing real challenges, you’ll be involved in project-based learning to solve a social problem.
CO-OP
Choose from 23 CO-OP programs offered by our faculty! Alternate between paid work and study terms to gain experience in the field of work you’re interested in. At the end of your program,
you’ll have gained 16 months of hands-on experience and met key people to ease your entry into the workforce.
Research
Discover the world of academic research in second year. Our undergraduate research initiatives are designed to let you experience research by working with a professor, while putting concepts you learn in the classroom into practice.
Bilingualism
As the largest English-French bilingual university in the world, the University of Ottawa offers innumerable opportunities to improve your skills in both of Canada’s official languages! You can also earn a second language certificate, proof of your second language skills and a key asset in the job market.
Volunteering
Give your time — it matters! Moreover, employers recognize the unique value of volunteer work. Find exciting volunteer opportunities through the Career Corner community engagement team.
Clubs and associations
Getting involved in campus activities is an excellent way to improve your student experience at uOttawa. Participate in a wide variety of exciting and dynamic activities, competitions, shows and events, or join your student association or one of 360 university clubs.
Work on campus
Through the Work-Study Program, you’ll not only get to earn money to pay for your studies, you’ll also gain valuable work experience!