Faculty of Engineering

Engineering education through generations

Why uOttawa Engineering?

Because you want to make a difference in the world, you love to create, and you think globally.

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Make your ideas a reality

Learning for everyone at every age

6,500+

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23,000+

alumni

85+

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Dean of the Faculty of engineeirng, Honorary Doctorate recipient Julia Elvidge, and President of the University of Ottawa

Convocation

Trailblazing tech innovator Julia Elvidge receives honorary doctorate from the …

With the return of in-person convocation celebrations for the first time since 2019, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa had the pleasure of awarding tech trailblazer Julia Elvidge an honorary doctorate for her tremendous work in the industry both in Ottawa and around the world.

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Research with impact

Research has always been one of the core strengths of the University of Ottawa. The Faculty of Engineering has embraced this mindset and has become one of the strongest places in Canada in which to conduct research in engineering.

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Research

Innovative solutions in climate and sustainable research

Sustainable and resilient infrastructure has been one of the Faculty of Engineering’s core areas of research for several years. Many of our researchers work in collaboration with industry and organizations to address the challenges posed by the climate crisis.

Entrepreneurship

Our growing entrepreneurial ecosystem will provide you with the resources and the support you need at every stage during your start-up journey.

Our entrepreneurial ecosystem

Design spaces

Designed to foster connections between different faculties, encourage new ways of thinking, enable experiential learning, and promote entrepreneurship.

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Student experience

With 24 clubs and teams, state-of-the-art facilities and design spaces, and over 25 events each year, the life of a student at the Faculty of Engineering is anything but dull.

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Student voices

“I gained many skills by working as a Makerspace Coordinator and getting involved with Faculty clubs like Women in Science and Engineering, the Engineering Student Society and Formula uOttawa.”

Kimberley Paradis

— Computer Engineering