Joseph-Henri Tabaret (12 April 1828 – 8 February 1886) was a French-born Roman Catholic Priest and academic, best known because of his long and important association with the University of Ottawa.

Under Tabaret's leadership from 1853–1861, Bytown College became an official university.

He was rector (president) of Collège d'Ottawa / College of Ottawa from 1861–1864, 1867–1874 and 1877–1886.

Joseph-Henri Tabaret, OMI, served the College for a total of 30 years during the 19th century, and is generally regarded as the builder of the University.

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