---
title: University of Ottawa
description: Bilingual public university in Ottawa with visual arts department
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/university-of-ottawa'
type: organization
createdAt: '2025-12-10'
updatedAt: '2026-09-06'
organizationType: School / university
location: 'Ottawa, ON, Canada'
website: 'https://www.uottawa.ca'
yearFounded: 1848
---

# University of Ottawa

*School / university • Ottawa, ON, Canada*

## About

Bilingual public university in Ottawa with visual arts department

The University of Ottawa is a bilingual public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, 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. Founded in 1848, it offers programs in visual arts and theatre.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1848
- **Address:** 75 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada
- **Website:** https://www.uottawa.ca
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uottawa/, twitter: https://twitter.com/uottawa, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uottawa/

## Programs

View current programs from University of Ottawa on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/university-of-ottawa