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Why choose uOttawa?

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This is uOttawa

With close to a hundred universities in Canada to choose from, here’s what makes uOttawa different.

Community

A sense of belonging

International

A global perspective

Opportunities

Hands-on learning

Resources for

News

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Covid-19 research

Can sewers predict the next COVID-19 outbreak?

uOttawa research has accurately tracked the virus’ signal in sewers. Together, we can make major discoveries.

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Media

Remote healthcare: Study aims to understand how to meet Ontario francophones’ needs

University of Ottawa researchers have launched a study on Ontario francophones’ views on virtual care services, such as teleconsultations or mobile health apps, to see if they’re useful and acceptable.

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Gazette

The bimodal approach: More flexibility for our students

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Ottawa had no choice but to add another arrow to its quiver to ensure it could continue offering courses to its students.

Events

Voices

Dec 9

VOICES: Addressing the Ongoing Genocides against the Rohingya and Uyghurs

On the Human Rights Defenders Day and the Genocide Prevention Day, join us in this important conversation with our guest speakers Yasmin Ullah (advocate for Rohingya rights) and Mehmet Tohti (advocate for Uyghur rights).

Virtual Information Sessions for International students

Nov 1 to Apr 30

Virtual Information Sessions for International students

From November 2021 to April 2022 learn everything that you want and need to know about the University of Ottawa from where you live now! Our Virtual Information Sessions are tailor-made for international students.

Health and Wellness

Oct 11 to Mar 31

All People, All Pathways

The group welcomes those in recovery or wishing to recover from any form of addiction. It’s an open drop-in group with no weekly commitment or expectations of abstinence, and is open to family and friends of those struggling with substance use, as well.