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About University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is a public research university founded on September 26, 1848, as the College of Bytown by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Located in Canada's capital, it has grown into the largest English-French bilingual university in North America, with its main campus centred on Tabaret Hall and surrounding Sandy Hill.
uOttawa offers undergraduate and graduate programs in both official languages across ten faculties, including arts, science, engineering, health sciences, law, medicine, education and social sciences. Its location in Ottawa provides students with access to federal institutions, research agencies and a vibrant bilingual community.
InfoAdmission handles undergraduate admission inquiries at admission@uottawa.ca or 613-562-5800, extension 1000, toll-free at 1-877-868-8292.
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- Address
- 550 Cumberland Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
- Established
- 1848
- Grades / levels
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate and graduate programs in English and French across ten faculties, including arts, science, engineering, health sciences, law, medicine, education and social sciences.
- Languages
- English; French
- Accreditation
- Member of Universities Canada; degree-granting authority in Ontario
- Phone
- 613-562-5700
- Admissions email
- admission@uottawa.ca
- Admissions phone
- 613-562-5800
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