University of Ottawa
- Canada
- Founded 1848
Overview
The University of Ottawa, often referred to as uOttawa, is a bilingual public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, the capital city of Canada. The main campus is located on 42.5 hectares directly to the northeast of Downtown Ottawa across the Rideau Canal in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1848Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | Sandy HillSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 49,000 (2026)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 6,555 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | uottawa.ca/en (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
University of Ottawa's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Alex Trebek (opens in a new tab)Canadian and American game show host and TV personality (1940–2020)
- Samantha Bee (opens in a new tab)Canadian comedic actress and author (born 1969)
- Carol Shields (opens in a new tab)American/Canadian author
- Francis George (opens in a new tab)Catholic cardinal (1937–2015)
- Andrew Scheer (opens in a new tab)Canadian politician
- Jeanne Sauvé (opens in a new tab)Canadian politician (1922–1993)
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