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University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, 55 Cumberland, PO Box 450, Station A, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
4.15 / 5 based on 114 reviews.
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The University of Ottawa is Canada's largest bilingual university and one of its leading comprehensive, research-intensive institutions. Academic excellence historically has been the hallmark of this very distinct institution. With 10 faculties, including Ontario's second-largest graduate studies and co-operative education programs, the University is well positioned to offer a wide variety of programs in most disciplines to nearly 25,000 students.


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114 Expenses reviews of University of Ottawa

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EXPENSES    
by Melinda, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Law, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
Room on campus came with phone (free local calls) and Canadians don't use mobile phones very much which saves call costs. The 15% tax on top of everything is kind of annoying though.
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
cook for yourself if you want to save money and the uni meal plans are a waste of money.
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EXPENSES    
by Haya, The Hague University, The Hague, Netherlands
Communication and Information Sciences, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
a grant from home university
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Because I travelled more, went out more, and the rent was slightly higher.
Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Every-day life in Canada is slightly cheaper than in Holland, but in the end I spend more money than back home, because you do more activities and visit more places.
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EXPENSES    
by summy13, Audencia, Nantes, France
Marketing and Sales Management, CEMS
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
I've never been to America before, so it was the occassion to discover Canada, and transport is more expensive than in France, same thing for restaurant
Travel, Overall: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
remember to ask your home bank if they have an agreement with a Canadian one !
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EXPENSES    
by Quita, The Hague University, The Hague, Netherlands
Engineering, Computer, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
school grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
I did a lot more travelling, going and eating out then when I'm at home.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home.
Housing: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Check out Giant Tiger. ;-))
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EXPENSES    
by Alberto, LIUC Università Cattaneo Castellanza, Castellanza, Italy
Management Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Because the exchange rate between euro and canadian dollar benefit me
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
no
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EXPENSES    
by Sylviana, Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, Grenoble, France
Engineering, Mechanical, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
I travelled more that if I woud have stayed at home. Vegetables are more expensive here.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Try not to eat in fast foods, it's tempting as they are all over the place
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EXPENSES    
by jgauzi, Reims Management School, Reims, France
Business Studies, CESEM
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
For the housing, I got no financial help from the government as in France. For the food, fresh things are more expensive here.
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Jae-Hyun, Audencia, Nantes, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
I travelled a lot!
Travel, Overall: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Daures, Audencia, Nantes, France
Management Science, with my French Business School
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Karen, Reims Management School, Reims, France
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Katarina, Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Financial Management, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by ben_courdier, Reims Management School, Reims, France
Marketing and Sales Management, IPBS
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Food: was more expensive than at home.
Overall: was the same price as at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by paraphernalia, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Law, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Two words: Giant Tiger. The cheapest store in the world.
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EXPENSES    
by Claire, HES Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, Agreement between the HES Amsterdam and The University of Ot
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Angelo, Università di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
Computer Science/IT, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by charleen, HES Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Anne-Alexandra, Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
work on campus
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Travel: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Ovunc, Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi, Ankara, Turkey
Business Studies, Exchange Program
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
tuition was paid by the host university
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by CORINA, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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