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At the University of Ottawa, we understand that you play a major role in your students’ decisions to pursue postsecondary education. Here is some useful information to help you fully inform students who may be thinking about joining us at uOttawa.

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By filling out this form, you are making sure that you’ll stay up to date with all the events and initiatives that we are organizing for our future students. This form is for school staff only. If you are a future student, you can stay up to date by filling our form for students

Useful information

New programs

The In-depth Experiential Learning Stream (IELS) stands out by allowing students registered in the program to apply their learning through concrete projects. The IELS comprises a set of 10 courses that contain a recognized experiential learning component. 

See the full list of programs

Undergraduate programs

We offer more than 350 flexible undergraduate programs in English and French that let students design their own academic path and combine programs from various fields of study.

Learn more about program structure and requirements.

Dual fast-track degrees

Dual fast-track degrees reduce the number of overall courses students need to take, allowing them to get the same high-quality qualifications more quickly. Students apply once for admission to two degree programs and can save one or two terms of study.

Learn more about dual fast-track degrees.

What can I do with my studies?

Our What can I do with my studies website will help your students make informed decisions about their academic choices. This website describes career outcomes and other opportunities our programs can lead to.

Find out more about the career opportunities our programs can lead to.

Graduate programs

The University of Ottawa offers diverse graduate programs designed to provide students with advanced academic and professional training across various fields.

Get more information about our graduate programs. 

2024-2025 Featured events

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Mar 22

Spring Open House

Future students can join us on campus to discover our ultramodern labs, comfortable residences, renowned dining hall and much more!
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The Outreach Office

The Outreach Office organizes activities that allow elementary and high school students to explore subjects they are interested in, learn useful skills for today and tomorrow, connect with students and experts, further develop their potential, plan their future and learn what studying at university is like. Many of those activities are offered in collaboration with education and community partners.
Explore our activities

Contact information

Liaison Office

Reach out to us with any questions and comments or if you would like one of our representatives to visit your school.

Tabaret Hall (map)
550 Cumberland Street, Room 088
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Canada

Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext. 1000
Toll free: 1-877-868-8292

For schools located in Canada: [email protected]
For schools located in other countries: [email protected] 

Office hours

September 1 to May 31:
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 1 to August 31: 
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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