November 7–8, 2026
uOEC
uOttawa Engineering Competition
Nine challenges where uOttawa engineers design, debate, and compete, then advance to OEC.
In-person event @ University of Ottawa
Registration coming soon
See 2025About
The University of Ottawa Engineering Competition (uOEC) challenges students to innovate, design, and communicate while solving real-world problems. Students compete in nine categories that mirror the Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC). Winning teams advance to OEC, hosted at Carleton University in January 2027, and may go on to the Canadian Engineering Competition.
Why participate
Step through nine challenges
Showcase your skills, tackle real problems, and represent uOttawa Engineering.
- 01
Build portfolio-ready projects and sharpen technical communication
- 02
Receive feedback from industry professionals and faculty judges
- 03
Connect with peers, mentors, and sponsors
- 04
Boost your résumé and LinkedIn with recognized competition experience
- 05
Compete for the chance to represent uOttawa at the provincial and national levels, all costs covered
Create unforgettable memories
Meet your team, build something that matters, and make a weekend you'll actually remember.
Categories
Descriptions coming soon.
Senior Design
01
Saturday
Description coming soon.
Junior Design
02
Saturday
Description coming soon.
Parliamentary Debate
03
Saturday
Description coming soon.
Re-Engineering
04
Saturday
Description coming soon.
Bio-Engineering
05
Saturday
Description coming soon.
Consulting Engineering
06
Sunday
Description coming soon.
Innovative Design
07
Sunday
Description coming soon.
Programming
08
Sunday
Description coming soon.
Engineering Communications
09
Sunday
Description coming soon.
* You can compete in at most one challenge per day.
Sponsors
Thank you to the partners who make uOEC possible.
Coming soon
FAQ
uOEC is open to University of Ottawa engineering students. Some categories may have year-level or program rules. Check the category list when full briefs are posted, or email us if you're unsure.
No. Competing at uOEC is free for eligible uOttawa engineering students.
Yes. Meals and snacks are provided over the competition weekend so you can stay focused on your challenge.
Registration opens soon. Follow @uottawa_essaeg on Instagram or watch this site for the form and deadline.
Email competition@uottawaess.ca as soon as you can. Swaps depend on space and category capacity, so earlier is better.
You can compete in at most one challenge per day, so one Saturday category and one Sunday category if you want both days. You cannot enter two challenges on the same day.
Yes. Volunteers help keep the weekend running. Email competition@uottawaess.ca or message @uottawa_essaeg if you'd like to help.
No. Categories range from design and programming to debate and communications. Bring curiosity and a willingness to learn. Briefs and judging criteria will be shared before the event.
Bring your student ID, a laptop if your category needs one, chargers, and anything else listed in your category brief. We'll share a fuller checklist closer to the weekend.
Judges include industry professionals, faculty, and alumni who evaluate technical work, communication, and teamwork.
Top teams can win recognition, prizes, and the chance to represent uOttawa at the Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC), with pathways toward the Canadian Engineering Competition.
Email the uOEC team at competition@uottawaess.ca, or reach us on Instagram at @uottawa_essaeg.