Quick Facts
These figures are based on 2023-24, unless otherwise noted.
The University
- Founded in 1942
- 2023-24 Proposed Budget: $525 million
- Situated on 62 hectares just south of Ottawa’s city centre. Bordered by the Rideau River, the historic Rideau Canal, and pleasant residential neighbourhoods
- Five kilometres of underground tunnels conveniently link the University’s buildings
- Extensive graduate programs in science and engineering with the University of Ottawa
Students
Undergraduate Students
25,722
Full Time: 20,049
Part Time: 5,673
Graduate Students
5,038
Full Time: 3,905
Part Time: 1,133
International Students
4,251
Undergraduate: 2,937
Graduate: 1,314
Total Students
30,760
Full Time: 23,954
Part Time: 6,806
Student Housing
3,604
Residency Capacity: 3,604
Faculty, Staff and Alumni
Graduate Teaching Assistants
1960
Employed Retired Faculty
34
Funding
Research Funding (2023-24)
$116 M
Scholarships and Bursaries awarded (Undergraduate and Graduate)
$85.4 M
Students received OSAP
35.4%
Advancement and Research Partnerships Revenue
$40 M