The English Intensive Program (EIP) at the University of Ottawa is designed to build your confidence and help you acquire the language skills, academic abilities, and intercultural knowledge you need to succeed, both in your undergraduate or graduate program and on a personal level. You'll be given the tools to develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to effectively understand and communicate ideas in the academic context. With your classmates, you'll benefit from the many opportunities to practice your English inside and outside the classroom. 

Language learning takes place both inside and outside of the classroom. Come and explore all the ways our students stay engaged during their time in our programs. From preparation week, to weekly sociocultural outings, we'll support you every step of the way!Take part in the many exciting activities offered at the uOttawa – your experience will be even richer!

English for Academic Purposes: Working with University of Ottawa professors, students use online and in person resources and tools to develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to effectively comprehend and communicate ideas in an academic context. They learn the discourse structures, grammar, and vocabulary required for effective communication in their fields of study and develop critical thinking and study skills. 

Academic English Enrichment: Working with a teaching assistant from the University of Ottawa, students gain additional opportunities to master the academic language skills developed in the course. Emphasis is also given to helping students develop effective academic presentations and collaborate productively on group assignments. 

University Integration Workshop: Students develop learning strategies and study skills necessary for success at the University of Ottawa. Through this workshop they acquire an awareness of the academic culture of Canadian universities, along with a bank of campus and community resources, while having opportunities to reflect on the intercultural skills needed to connect with professors and classmates on campus.  

Interactive Learning Community: Students develop communicative and teamwork skills and acquire a sense of belonging in the university community by connecting with classmates.

Communication 1148: For students in ESL 0140, this academic course is taught by a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Ottawa and introduces students to basic concepts in interpersonal and organizational communication and provides students with an experience of an authentic university course.

Advanced Minor in English as a Second Language (ESL)

Advanced Minor in French as a Second Language (FLS)

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Music (BMUS) - Arts Administration Profile

Bachelor of Music (BMUS) - Composition Profile

Bachelor of Music (BMUS) - General Profile

Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Music Education Profile

Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Musicology - Theory Profile

Bachelor of Music (BMUS) - Performance Profile

Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Piano Pedagogy Profile

Bachelor of Music/Honours Bachelor of Science with Major

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science with Double Minor

Bachelor of Science with Major

Bachelor of Science with Minor

Bachelor of Social Sciences

Bachelor of Social Sciences with double Minor

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Major

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Minor

BASc in Biomedical Mechanical Engineering

BASc in Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and BSc in Computing Technology

BASc in Chemical Engineering

BASc in Chemical Engineering and BSc in Computing Technology

BASc in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Option

BASc in Chemical Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option

BASc in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering Option

BASc in Civil Engineering

BASc in Civil Engineering and BSc in Computing Technology

BASc in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option

BASc in Civil Engineering, Environmental and Water Resources Option

BASc in Civil Engineering, Structural and Geotechnical Option

BASc in Computer Engineering

BASc in Computer Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option

BASc in Electrical Engineering

BASc in Electrical Engineering and BSc in Computing Technology

BASc in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option

BASc in Mechanical Engineering

BASc in Mechanical Engineering and BSc in Computing Technology

BASc in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option

BASc in Software Engineering

BASc in Software Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option

Certificate in Creative Writing

Certificate in Francophone Studies

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Certificate in Indigenous Laws

Certificate in Law

Certificate in Management

Certificate in Piano Pedagogy

Certificate in Political Science

Certificate in Professional Writing

Certificate in translation English-French

Honours BA in Communication

Honours BA in English

Honours BA in Environmental Studies

Honours BA in Environmental Studies (Bilingual Program)

Honours BA in Ethics and Political Philosophy

Honours BA in French Studies

Honours BA in French-English Translation

Honours BA in French-English Translation (two years)

Honours BA in French-Spanish-English Translation

Honours BA in French-Spanish-English Translation (two years)

Honours BA in Geography

Honours BA in Greek and Roman Studies

Honours BA in History

Honours BA in Linguistics

Honours BA in Music

Honours BA in Philosophy

Honours BA in Psychology

Honours BA in Religious Studies

Honours BA in Second Language Teaching - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Honours BA in Second Language Teaching - Teaching French as a Second Language (FLS)

Honours BA in Spanish

Honours BA in Theatre

Honours Bachelor in Food and Nutrition Sciences

Honours Bachelor in Translational and Molecular Medicine and Doctorate of Philosophy Biochemistry

Honours Bachelor in Translational and Molecular Medicine and Doctorate of Philosophy Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Honours Bachelor in Translational and Molecular Medicine and Doctorate of Philosophy Microbiology and Immunology

Honours Bachelor in Translational and Molecular Medicine and Doctorate of Philosophy Neuroscience

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Accounting)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Accounting) (Complementary Option in Business Analytics)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Accounting) (Complementary Option in Entrepreneurship)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Business Technology Management)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Business Technology Management) (Complementary Option in Entrepreneurship)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Finance)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Finance) (Complementary Option in Business Analytics)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Finance) (Complementary Option in Entrepreneurship)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Healthcare Analytics)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Healthcare Analytics) (Complementary Option in Entrepreneurship)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Human Resource Management)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Human Resource Management) (Complementary Option in Business Analytics)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Human Resource Management) (Complementary Option in Entrepreneurship)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in International Management)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in International Management) (Complementary Option in Entrepreneurship)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Management)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Management) (Complementary Option in Business Analytics)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Management) (Complementary Option in Entrepreneurship)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Marketing)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Marketing) (Complementary Option in Business Analytics)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Option in Marketing) (Complementary Option in Entrepreneurship)

Honours Bachelor of Commerce and Juris Doctor

Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Honours Bachelor of Digital Journalism

Honours Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences – Dietetic

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Option Integrative Health Biosciences

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Population and Public Health Option

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Population and Public Health Option and Master of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Population and Public Health Option and Master of Health Sciences Physiotherapy

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Technologies and Innovation in Healthcare Option and Master of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Technologies and Innovation in Healthcare Option and Master of Health Sciences Physiotherapy

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences -Technologies and Innovation in Healthcare Option

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Sciences Physiotherapy

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Education and Coaching

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Recreation and Sport Management

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Master of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Master of Health Sciences Physiotherapy

Honours Bachelor of Integrated Food Sciences in partnership with Le Cordon Bleu

Honours Bachelor of Public Relations

Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics and Master of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy

Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics and Master of Health Sciences Physiotherapy

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Second Entry Program

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Coming soon)

Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine

Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine and Master of Science Biochemistry

Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine and Master of Science Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine and Master of Science Microbiology and Immunology

Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine and Master of Science Neuroscience

Honours BSc in Biochemistry

Honours BSc in Biochemistry - Chemical Biology Option

Honours BSc in Biochemistry - Microbiology and Immunology Option

Honours BSc in Biochemistry - Synthetic Biology Option

Honours BSc in Biochemistry / BASc in Chemical Engineering (Biotechnology)

Honours BSc in Biochemistry / BASc in Chemical Engineering (Biotechnology) - Biomedical Engineering Option

Honours BSc in Biology

Honours BSc in Biology - Cellular/Molecular Option

Honours BSc in Biology - Ecology, Evolution, Behaviour Option

Honours BSc in Biology - Physiology Option

Honours BSc in Biology (Research Focus)

Honours BSc in Biology (Research Focus) - Cellular/Molecular Option

Honours BSc in Biology (Research Focus) - Ecology, Evolution, Behaviour Option

Honours BSc in Biology (Research Focus) - Physiology Option

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Bioanalytical Science Option

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Biostatistics Option

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Cellular and Molecular Medicine Option

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Medicinal Chemistry Option

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science - Neuroscience Option

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science (Research Focus)

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science (Research Focus) - Bioanalytical Science Option

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science (Research Focus) - Biostatistics Option

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science (Research Focus) - Cellular and Molecular Medicine Option

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science (Research Focus) - Medicinal Chemistry Option

Honours BSc in Biomedical Science (Research Focus) - Neuroscience Option

Honours BSc in Biopharmaceutical Science

Honours BSc in Chemistry

Honours BSc in Chemistry - Option Advanced Materials

Honours BSc in Computer Science

Honours BSc in Computer Science, Data Science Option

Honours BSc in Computer Science, Management and Entrepreneurship Option

Honours BSc in Environmental Geoscience

Honours BSc in Environmental Science

Honours BSc in Financial Mathematics and Economics

Honours BSc in Geology

Honours BSc in Geology-Physics

Honours BSc in Human Kinetics

Honours BSc in Human Kinetics - Applied Studies in Kinesiology

Honours BSc in Mathematics

Honours BSc in Mathematics/Honours BSc in Computer Science (Data Science)

Honours BSc in Ophthalmic Medical Technology

Honours BSc in Physics

Honours BSc in Physics - Biological Physics Option

Honours BSc in Physics - Photonics Option

Honours BSc in Physics / BASc in Electrical Engineering

Honours BSc in Physics-Mathematics

Honours BSc in Psychology

Honours BSc in Statistics

Honours BSocSc in Anthropology

Honours BSocSc in Conflict Studies and Human Rights

Honours BSocSc in Criminology

Honours BSocSc in Economics

Honours BSocSc in Economics and Public Policy

Honours BSocSc in Environmental Economics and Public Policy

Honours BSocSc in International Development and Globalization

Honours BSocSc in International Economics and Development

Honours BSocSc in International Studies and Modern Languages

Honours BSocSc in Political Science

Honours BSocSc in Political Science and Juris Doctor (JD)

Honours BSocSc in Public Administration

Honours BSocSc in Social Work

Honours BSocSc in Sociology

Indigenous Teacher Education Program - Certificate/BEd (Primary/Junior division)

Joint Honours BA in Communication and Political Science

Joint Honours BA in Communication and Sociology

Joint Honours BA in History and Political Science

Joint Honours BA in Philosophy and Political Science

Joint Honours BA in Psychology and Linguistics

Joint Honours BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics

Joint Honours BSc in Mathematics and Economics

Joint Honours BSocSc in Anthropology and Sociology

Joint Honours BSocSc in Communication and Political Science

Joint Honours BSocSc in Communication and Sociology

Joint Honours BSocSc in Criminology and in Feminist and Gender Studies

Joint Honours BSocSc in Economics and Political Science

Joint Honours BSocSc in Feminist and Gender Studies and in Political Science

Joint Honours BSocSc in Feminist and Gender Studies and in Sociology

Joint Honours BSocSc in History and Political Science

Joint Honours BSocSc in Mathematics and Economics

Joint Honours BSocSc in Philosophy and Political Science

Joint Honours BSocSc in Public Administration and Political Science

Joint Licenciate in Law (LLL) / Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Juris Doctor (JD)

Juris Doctor (JD) / American University, Washington College of Law or Michigan State University, College of Law) - Incoming

Juris Doctor (JD) / American University, Washington College of Law or Michigan State University, College of Law) - Outgoing

Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Arts (International Affairs) - Carleton University

Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Licentiate in Law (LLL)

Licentiate in Law (LLL) and Honours BSocSc in International Development and Globalization

Majeure en lettres françaises

Majeure en lettres françaises et Baccalauréat en éducation

Major in Anthropology

Major in Arabic Language and Culture

Major in Art History

Major in Biochemistry

Major in Biology

Major in Chemistry

Major in Communication

Major in Computer Science

Major in Criminology

Major in Economics

Major in English

Major in English as a Second Language (ESL)

Major in Environmental Studies

Major in Environmental Studies (Bilingual Program)

Major in Ethics and Political Philosophy

Major in Feminist and Gender Studies

Major in French as a Second Language (FLS)

Major in French Studies

Major in Geography

Major in Geology

Major in German Language and Culture

Major in Greek and Roman Studies

Major in History

Major in Indigenous Studies

Major in Italian Language and Culture

Major in Life Sciences

Major in Linguistics

Major in Mathematics

Major in Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Major in Music Studies

Major in Philosophy

Major in Physical Geography and Geomatics

Major in Physics

Major in Political Science

Major in Psychology

Major in Public Administration

Major in Religious Studies

Major in Russian Language and Culture

Major in Second Language Teaching - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Major in Second Language Teaching - Teaching French as a Second Language (FLS)

Major in Sociology

Major in Spanish

Major in Statistics

Major in Theatre

Major in Visual Arts

Major in World Cinemas

Major in World Languages and Cultures

Microprogram in Aging Studies

Microprogram in Animal Studies

Microprogram in Anthropocene

Microprogram in Contemplative Studies and Well-Being

Microprogram in Creative Writing

Microprogram in Cybersecurity

Microprogram in Digital Humanities

Microprogram in English as a Second Language (ESL)

Microprogram in Entrepreneurship

Microprogram in Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Social Innovation

Microprogram in French as a Second Language (FLS)

Microprogram in Geomatics

Microprogram in Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence

Microprogram in Professional Editing

Microprogram in Professional Writing

Microprogram in Program Evaluation in Professional Contexts

Microprogram in Science Communication

Microprogram in Science Education

Microprogram in Urban Studies

Microprogram in Vered Jewish Canadian Studies

Mineure en écriture et style

Mineure en lettres françaises

Mineure en rédaction professionnelle et édition

Mineure en traduction vers le français

Minor in Aging Studies

Minor in Animal Studies

Minor in Anthropology

Minor in Applied Ethics

Minor in Arabic Language and Culture

Minor in Art History

Minor in Asian Studies

Minor in Biochemistry

Minor in Biology

Minor in Biophysics

Minor in Canadian Studies

Minor in Celtic Studies

Minor in Chemistry

Minor in Communication

Minor in Computer Science

Minor in Computer Science for Scientists

Minor in Conflict Studies and Human Rights

Minor in Creative Writing

Minor in Criminology

Minor in Digital Humanities

Minor in Economics

Minor in English

Minor in English as a Second Language (ESL)

Minor in Entrepreneurship

Minor in Environmental Studies

Minor in Environmental Studies (Bilingual Program)

Minor in Feminist and Gender Studies

Minor in Francophone Studies

Minor in French as a Second Language (FLS)

Minor in Geography

Minor in Geology

Minor in Geomatics and Spatial Analysis

Minor in German Language and Culture

Minor in Global Studies

Minor in Greek and Roman Studies

Minor in Health Sciences

Minor in History

Minor in Indigenous Studies

Minor in Italian Language and Culture

Minor in Latin American Studies

Minor in Law

Minor in Life Sciences

Minor in Linguistics

Minor in Management

Minor in Mathematics

Minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Minor in Music

Minor in Philosophy

Minor in Physics

Minor in Political Science

Minor in Professional Writing

Minor in Psychology

Minor in Public Administration

Minor in Religious Studies

Minor in Russian Language and Culture

Minor in Social Impact

Minor in Social Sciences of Health

Minor in Social Work

Minor in Sociology

Minor in Spanish

Minor in Statistics

Minor in Studies of Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Translation into English

Minor in World Cinemas

National Program (JD)

National Program (LL.L.)

Programme de droit canadien – Juris Doctor (J.D.)/Licence en droit (LL.L.)

Science Entrepreneurship Option

Science Policy Option

Teacher Education - Intermediate/Senior division

Teacher Education - Junior/Intermediate division

Teacher Education - Primary/Junior division

Undergraduate Doctor of Pharmacy (D.Pharm.) (Coming soon)

Undergraduate Medical Education (MD Program)

Undergraduate Medical Education (MD Program) and Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry

Undergraduate Medical Education (MD Program) and Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics

Undergraduate Medical Education (MD Program) and Doctorate in Philosophy Biology

Undergraduate Medical Education (MD Program) and Doctorate in Philosophy Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Undergraduate Medical Education (MD Program) and Doctorate in Philosophy Cellular and Molecular Medicine Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics

Undergraduate Medical Education (MD Program) and Doctorate in Philosophy Microbiology and Immunology

Undergraduate Medical Education (MD Program) and Doctorate in Philosophy Neuroscience

Undergraduate Medical Education (MD Program) and Doctorate in Philosophy Neuroscience Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics

Housing Service available in residence

Annex

Annex residence, from Laurier Street.

2, 3 and 4person bedroom apartment

Shared in-unit bathroom

Kitchen, dining room

Living room

Hyman Soloway.

Single bed (bedding not included)

Desk

Chair

Dresser

 45 Mann

Double bed (bedding not included)

Night stand

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Desk

Chair

Closet

Friel

1 and 2-bedroom suites

Single, double and triple occupancy

Single bed (bedding not included)

2-drawer dresser under the bed

Desk with a hutch

Chair

Dining table and chairs (for two)

Stanton

Single bed (bedding not included)

Armoire with drawers

Hanging rod and shelf

Desk with a hutch

Chair

Room for a mini-fridge

LeBlanc

Single bed (bedding not included)

Armoire with drawers

Hanging rod and shelf

Desk with a hutch

Chair

Room for a mini-fridge

Our campus, anchored in the heart of downtown Ottawa, offers best-in-class facilities where you can do your best work, with continued investment in infrastructure and technology.

The campus is your gateway to food, culture and nature. Skate on the Rideau Canal, walk to art galleries and explore the Byward Market. The University is more than just a place to work. Immerse yourself in the university experience and campus lifestyle. Attend sports events with your colleagues and cheer the Gee Gees! Feel inspired by this historic city, our lively campus and the people who make it great.