International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

University of Ottawa
Canada

Website: http://www.uottawa.ca/welcome.html

 

Institution Profile
 

Since 1848 the University of Ottawa has been Canada’s university. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, the University has emerged as a vibrant “centre of learning”, with a total population including students, teaching and support staff – of 40,000. The largest bilingual university in North America, the University is a major player in the cultural and economic development of the National Capital Region.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: September to December
Semester 2: May to August
Medium of Instruction for Classes

English & French
Faculties/Schools
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Telfer School of Management
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

Undergraduate Restrictions

  • Exchange students cannot take courses in the faculties of Medicine and Education.
  • Enrolment in some programs, such as Common Law and Software Engineering, is limited.
  • The School of Management administers its own exchange programs.

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.
NUS Application Deadline

Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.
 
Accommodation
Housing Options

On-campus accommodation:

The University of Ottawa offers a limited number of residence spaces. These spots are reserved for students of partner institutions. If you plan to stay for the entire Academic Year (two semesters), your chances of obtaining a room in a university residence will therefore be limited. If you are assigned a room in a university residence, you will receive further details in the information kit.

Please take note that a room in a University residence costs approximately Can$700.00 per month while the price for off-campus housing varies from Can$450.00 to Can$750.00 per month.

Off-campus accommodation:

For those looking for off-campus accommodation, a special University service helps find off-campus housing. Students will be pleased to know that there are a variety of housing options within Ottawa and its surrounding neighbourhoods.  

Please refer to the Other Links section for the relevant links to university accommodation.
 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulations

The Canadian immigration law allows students of partner institutions who are taking part in an exchange program for less than six months (one semester) to come to Canada without a study permit. Students must however apply to get a temporary resident visa. However, a temporary resident visa will not grant you the right to work on campus.
Health/Medical Insurance

All international exchange students are required to subscribe to the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). However, students who subscribe to a complementary health insurance policy prior to leaving their country of origin may be exempted from paying the UHIP fees.

The premiums are: Can$252 for four months; Can$504 for eight months and Can$756 for 12 months.
 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs CAN $
Accommodation 526 - 613
Bills (Electricity, etc.) Comes under accommodation
Food (university meal plan) 31 - 350
Transport 58
Telephone, cable, Internet Comes under accommodation
Others (Entertainment, clothes) 310
Monthly Estimate 925 - 1,331

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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