Since 1941, psychology at the University of Ottawa has been a reflection of the broad spectrum of modern scientific psychology research and applications. The school is committed to expand the understanding of human behaviour and its development and contribute to optimize mental health and well-being through rigorous and state of the art research. Learn more about the school.
School of Psychology
Welcome to the School of Psychology!
Why psychology?
In fulfilling its mission and vision, the school brings together the various fields of fundamental and professional psychology in pursuit of common objectives. Through its openness to other disciplines, its desire to develop strategic directions to meet the future needs in psychology and its commitment to bilingualism at all levels along with the exceptional experience it provides to students and a commitment to the community, the School of Psychology serves as a national and international reference in psychology.
Participate in research
The School of Psychology and its partners offer a multi-faceted research participation program that seeks to engage a broad group of people in research, known as the Integrated System for Participation in Research (ISPR). Much of this program consists of putting researchers together with individuals who are interested in participating in and learning about research.
Explore our research opportunities.
Discover our programs
Undergraduate studies
Acquire the skills needed to have an impact on your community and beyond in a learning environment that inspires ingenuity and fosters excellence.
Graduate studies
Take part in transformative research and experience the teachings and networks of world-renowned professors.
The Centre for Psychological Services and Research
The Centre for Psychological Services and Research (CPSR) is a training unit of the School of Psychology of the University of Ottawa.
Explore the centre's work and research.
Student voices
“I have to say one of the greatest things about psychology and this department is the professors.”
Shaniece Nichols
— Student
The INSPIRE Laboratory
The INSPIRE laboratory is a shared multidisciplinary research facility designed to give researchers the resources to explore questions from various fields related to human behaviour.
Explore this research facility.
Contact us
School of Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Vanier Hall
136 Jean-Jacques Lussier
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5
Canada (map)
Tel.: 613-562-5801
Academic Secretariat of the School
Room 3002
Tel.: 613-562-5801
psychot@uOttawa.ca
Administrative Secretariat of the School
Room 3002
Tel.: 613-562-5232
psychair@uOttawa.ca
Office hours
Monday to Friday
8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(June to August: closed at 3:30 p.m.)
Note
Please note our services and our personnel are available by MS Teams and by email.
The Social Sciences (FSS) and Vanier (VNR) buildings are open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.