Ottawa, home to Dominican University College, is Canada’s capital. The city is located at the border of Ontario and Quebec, facing the city of Gatineau. The region’s population is approximately 1.1 million and it is the most important bilingual region in Canada. Ottawa is located 200km from Montreal, 450km from Toronto and 800km from New York.
The city of Ottawa boasts one of the best qualities of life in the world. Studies have ranked Ottawa second in North America and sixth in the world for its quality of life. On top of its many parks and green spaces, it offers excellent summer and winter sports facilities. Ottawa is safe and clean and has an efficient public transportation system, as well as over 160km of cycle paths. The region has an important student population with five universities and two community colleges.
The Dominican Community of Ottawa provides male students over a dozen rooms. For the 2005-2006 school year, the cost for room and board is $675 per month, for a total of $5400 for the 8 month school year period.
Conditions of admission:
- Full time Dominican University College student
- Letter of recommendation
- Initial payment of $900 (fully refundable if the admitted student does not register)
For more information and reservation, contact the friar responsible for accommodation at residence@collegedominicain.ca or by fax at (613) 236-3869.
Students who require assistance in finding an apartment in the vicinity of Dominican University College may contact the College Secretariat.
