Studying in Ottawa
Ontario, Canada
Ottawa is Canada’s capital, a clean, safe, and bilingual city built around government, technology, and research. It offers a high quality of life, plenty of green space, and more moderate costs than Toronto.
Universities and major institutes
- University of Ottawa (bilingual)
- Carleton University
- Algonquin College
- Saint Paul University
Cost of living
Ottawa is mid-range for Canada. A room in a shared apartment typically runs CAD $700–$1,100 per month, with a compact centre, light-rail line, and good cycling infrastructure.
Neighbourhoods for students
- Sandy Hill — next to the University of Ottawa, classic student area.
- The Glebe — leafy and central, popular and a little pricier.
- Centretown — downtown, walkable, lots of apartments.
- Old Ottawa South — near Carleton, quiet and residential.
Institutions in Ottawa
Carleton University
A well-regarded Ottawa university known for journalism, public affairs, and engineering programmes close to Canada's capital.
University of Ottawa
The world's largest bilingual French-English university, located in Canada's capital city close to Parliament Hill.
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