
W100 Representative
Nicolas Gregoire-RacicotExecutive Director Marketing and Brand
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is located in the heart of the capital of Canada. The university has a unique bilingual nature, which allows its students, faculty and staff to learn, work and live in English, French or both. UOttawa are committed to academic and research excellence and value cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The University’s new strategic framework, Transformation 2030, boldly focuses our University community on shaping the leadership and research needed to address questions on a national and global scale.
The Latest from University of Ottawa
(1/4) High school students in Ottawa can earn Ontario secondary school credits this summer, while diving into fields shaping the future like cybersecurity, 3D design and quantum computing at @uOttawaGenie Secondary School. 💡⚛ #STEMEducation #STEM
(3/4) To help reduce barriers, bursaries are available for students from communities that are underrepresented in STEM—including Black, Indigenous and racialized students, girls, gender-diverse students and those in financial need.
(4/4) This program is about creating opportunities for youth to build confidence and envision a future in STEM. ✨
For grade 8 to 12 teens. Registration for the summer is open. 🔗 Learn more:
Faculty of Engineering Secondary School
www.uOttawa.ca
(1/4) Les élèves des écoles secondaires de la région d’Ottawa peuvent obtenir des crédits en explorant des domaines d’avenir comme la cybersécurité, la modélisation 3D et l’informatique quantique à l’École secondaire d’été de la Faculté de génie. 💡⚛
@uOttawaGenie #STIM #uOttawa
(4/4) Ce programme a pour objectif de renforcer la confiance des jeunes et de les aider à imaginer leur avenir en STIM. ✨
Pour les élèves de la 8eà la 12e année. La période d’inscription est commencée. 🔗 Plus d’info :
École secondaire de la Faculté de génie
L’École secondaire de la Faculté de génie de l’Université d’Ottawa offre la chance aux élèves du secondair...
www.uottawa.ca
(Veuillez noter que les cours sont disponibles seulement en anglais.)
Robert Asselin’s appointment as CEO of the U15 is great news! Canada’s leading research universities are a driving force behind the country’s economic strength & resiliency, & Robert Asselin’s leadership will be a key factor in the coming months + years. Welcome, Robert! @U15ca
et le leadership de M. Asselin jouera un rôle déterminant dans les mois et les années à venir. Bienvenue, Robert! 2/2
Formidable nomination de Robert Asselin comme chef de la direction du U15! Les grandes universités de recherche canadiennes agissent comme moteur de la résilience et de la vigueur économique du pays, 1/2 @U15ca
Exciting News! As convocation approaches, take a moment to find out which colour stole you will be wearing this year!
@uOttawaArts @uOttawaGenie @uOttawaFSS @uOttawaEdu @uOttawaAlumni
Each shade tells a story – from the orange of Engineering to the blue of Education.
@Telfer_uOttawa @uocommonlaw @DrCiviluOttawa @uOttawaMed @uOttawaHealthSc
La collation des grades approche! Quelle couleur porterez-vous cette année?
@uOttawaFSS @uOttawaGenie @uOttawaScience @uocommonlaw @DrCiviluOttawa @uOttawaAlumni
Chaque faculté a sa propre teinte, comme le blanc des Arts ou le canneberge des sciences de la santé.
@uOttawaHealthSc @Telfer_UdO @uOttawaMed @uOttawaEdu
#couleursdesfacultés #collationdesgrades
@uOttawaArts
The Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CiMED) successfully wrapped up the 2025 Meridith Marks Medical Education Days 🩺📚 and wishes to thank all those who took part in this event. On May 2 and 3, approximately 140 people gathered for this annual event, which aims to…
Le Centre d’innovation en éducation médicale (CiEM) a conclu avec succès les Journées Meridith Marks de 2025🩺📚 et souhaite remercier tous ceux qui ont participé à cet événement. Les 2 et 3 mai, environ 140 personnes se sont rassemblées pour cet événement annuel qui vise à…
In 1866, the recently renamed College of Ottawa was elevated to university status by royal charter, and in 1889, it secured a pontifical charter. In 1965, the Oblates relinquished administration of the University and it became a provincially funded secular institution.
University of Ottawa has a 97% employment rate for graduates
The University's Social Sciences Building contains a six-storey living wall with 2,000 plants from 12 different species, and 80% of the building’s heating needs are met through heat redistribution
A university open to the world
uOttawa is a diverse community that brings together thousands of international students from more than 150 countries, offering opportunities to explore new cultures and ideas every day. Students choose UOttawa to enjoy a superior quality of education and generous scholarships, while living and studying in downtown Ottawa, near many international organizations, including dozens of NGOs, embassies and consulates.
With its diverse community of 45,000 students — including 16,000 Francophones and Francophiles — and 5,000 faculty and staff, The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. In 2020, the University created the Office of the Vice-President International and Francophonie (OVPIF) in order to further reinforce its position in both the francophone and global communities.
Strategic pillars:
- More agile: Succeeding in a world where change is the only constant
- More connected: Becoming leaders in our global village
- More impactful: Working together to build a better world
- More sustainable: Securing our shared future
Driving research into the future
$60M
Per year in student scholarships and bursaries
$432M
Research revenue
The University of Ottawa, together with its affiliated hospital research institutes, are acclaimed innovators. Its researchers are world leaders in photonics, vascular and cardiovascular health, brain and mental health, Francophonie, public policy and social justice. With 23 research centres and institutes cutting across faculties and disciplines, uOttawa promotes dynamic research collaboration and leverages Ottawa’s government laboratories, industry and policymakers.
Ranking among the top 10 research-intensive universities in Canada and a member of the U7 International Alliance, uOttawa generates nearly $350 million in research revenue annually and is home to 94 Canada Research Chairs and 23 research centres and institutes. Our 29 core facilities, ranging from leading-edge photonics to multidisciplinary psychology labs, and a new building dedicated to STEM enable our researchers to push the boundaries of discovery.
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