this program is for students interested in the environmental, economic and sociopolitical challenges that humanity faces at the onset of the 21st century. it will be great for those who want to better understand how and why some countries “develop” (and others do not) in a world of globalizing markets, new technologies and ideas. it is designed for those who are drawn to issues such as human rights, poverty reduction, climate change, humanitarian crises, social and corporate responsibility, fragile states and the education and health of “vulnerable” populations. it will be perfect for those who want to learn how humanity can find both fair and lasting solutions to such problems. 

the honours bachelor's in international development and globalization combines theory and practice within a rigorous academic program and provides students with field experience through work and study terms in canada and abroad.

the university of ottawa french immersion stream is designed for anglophone and allophone students who wish to pursue part of their university studies in french. students who have attended high school in a language other than french and have followed a french-as-a-second-language program are eligible. the french immersion program allows students to study bilingually by taking 35% of their courses in french and discover le monde francophone at world’s largest french-english university. immersion courses will help students transition to french courses, by combining a three hour content course with a one and a half hour accompanying language course that is based on material in the content course but focused on comprehension skills. students also have the choice to take up to eight french courses as pass/fail grades, which won't count in their academic average (not available in the faculty of science or faculty of engineering).