Working while you study

Alternate between work and study with the Co-operative Education Program

Your academic training can be heightened by engaging in paid, professional employment opportunities specific to your discipline. Through the Co-op program, you will alternate between study and work terms, allowing you to explore different work environments, professional networks and career options.

See how CO-OP works

See master's Co-op programs

Registered full-time international students with valid Canadian work permits can take part in the CO-OP Program or also work off campus.

Get a student work permit (Government of Canada).

Apply for employment through the Work-study Program (WSP)

The Work-Study Program allows you to earn extra money and gain valuable work experience that will make you more employable after you've finished your degree. You can access part-time job opportunities on campus during the academic year to earn around $3,000 as well as full-time opportunities during the summer months to earn close to $6,000.

Learn more about Work-Study programs

International students who demonstrate financial need and who have a valid Canadian work permit can participate in the WSP.

Get a student work permit (Government of Canada)

Gain experience through teaching and research assistantships

Most academic units offer research and teaching assistantships which allow for earning money while sharing your passion with other students or further delving into the subject through research. Priority for the attribution of these positions is given to University of Ottawa admission scholarship holders. Some academic units may nevertheless award assistantships to other students based on the availability of funds.

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Learn more about research and teaching assistantships at uOttawa.

International students who demonstrate financial need and who have a valid Canadian work permit can participate in the WSP. Get a student work permit (Government of Canada).