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University of Ottawa is the prestigious university of Canada. Previously it was known as the College of Bytown, established in 1848. In 1866, it became the University of Ottawa.
It was known as the liberal arts college offering education in applied sciences in both English and French language. Founded by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate it boasts of being the oldest universities in the country. The advanced research works of the University has been appreciated worldwide.
The University of Ottawa confers bachelor's degrees, master degrees and also doctorate degrees to the students. It has occupied fifth position for excellence in research works worldwide and tenth in Canada. The University of Ottawa constitutes a total of ten faculties offering graduate and undergraduate programs in multi-disciplines which includes:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of law
- Faculty of Education
- Telfer School of Management
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
- Faculty of Health Sciences
The University of Ottawa is affiliated with several other research institutions of Canada like University of Ottawa Eye Institute, University of Ottawa Institute of Palliative Care, University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research, University of Ottawa Neuroscience Research Institute and others. The law school of the institution has designed a special program for the students conferring both common and civil law degree.
