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Strategically located in the heart of Canada's national capital, the University of Ottawa is the most important bilingual educational institution in North America and a world leader in research. The University maintains major partnerships with government, industry and international organizations to enhance its teaching and research programs.

COSMOPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

The University of Ottawa offers a unique setting for cultural interaction and understanding. Because of its excellent reputation and the quality of its teaching and research, students from around the world choose the University of Ottawa. The multicultural student body and faculty broadens the academic and social environment of the University. Learning has no borders and the University is engaged on the international scene in all key sectors.

COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY

The University offers a comprehensive range of unique undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Innovative interdisciplinary ventures flourish within this milieu.

RESEARCH INTENSIVE UNIVERSITY

The University is committed to excellence in research in the main areas of knowledge and has established laboratories, centres and institutes of international stature. This research intensive environment enhances the quality of the teaching programs at all levels.

Strategic Development Areas

Business and the World Economy

The Faculty of Administration administers three MBA programs designed to promote Canadian involvement in the world economy:

MBA International MBA Executive MBA

Information Technology

The Ottawa region is the principal centre for the high technology industry in Canada and the University of Ottawa is a major player in this area especially when it comes to training highly specialized workers required by the industry.

The University of Ottawa School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE) is a centre within the Faculty of Engineering for leading-edge information technology and research. All engineering programs at the University of Ottawa offer students the opportunity to specialize in computers and computing. The new degree offered by SITE in software engineering is the first program of its kind in Canada with an emphasis on telecommunications and business administration.

Health

The students of the Faculty of Medicine were recently ranked the best in Canada and the Faculty itself is affiliated with several world-class research facilities including:

Eye Institute Heart Institute Loeb Health Research Institute Neuroscience Research Institute Institute of Palliative Care

Ottawa is one of Canada's premier life science research centres with over $300 million invested in life sciences R&D each year and the University is a principal partner in the Ottawa Life Sciences Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the growth of this sector in the region.

Second Language Training

Because of the bilingual character of the University of Ottawa, the Second Language Institute is in a unique position to fulfil its role of teaching English and French as second languages.

Molecular Sciences

The University recently launched Canada's first program in biopharmaceutical sciences.

The Industrial Membrane Research Institute conducts extensive research in catalysis and new materials, among other areas.

Canadian Studies

Debates and research on critical issues affecting Canada are conducted with fresh voices from two of the campus' latest research institutes:

Centre on Governance Institute of Canadian Studies

Environment

The Institute for Research on Environment and Economy, already recognized for its groundbreaking activities in environmental protection, recently established the International Centre for Low Dose Radiation Research.

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