1. University of Ottawa B.A. International - opportunities for non-language students to study abroad Tuesday, 12 th February, 2008

2. About Ottawa and its university –Canada’s capital, a multicultural and bilingual (English/French) city with 1 million residents. –Reputation as a clean, safe city with a low crime rate –The University has approx. 30,000 undergraduate students, and some 4,000 postgraduates and is described as one of Canada’s most cosmopolitan.

3. About Ottawa and its university It has students and faculty from more than 150 countries. Average entering grade: 80% Possibilities in the surrounding area for winter ski-ing, water sports, hiking …

4. Being a student at the University of Ottawa An estimate of some of the costs involved: No tuition fee (exchange agreement) Return flight: approx. €650 - €750 Rent: $450 to $750 per month (€300 – €500) Compulsory Health Insurance: $756 per year (€519) Study Permit: $125 application fee (€86)

5. Costs (continued) Food: $2,000 (€1,300) Local Transport: $480 (€330) Books: $1,300 (€900) Clothes and entertainment: $2,000 (€1,370) Phone: $400 (€274) Full-time students may work on or off campus (study permit necessary)

6. More about the University of Ottawa 6 exchange places available to NUI Galway students for Arts and Social Sciences Check their website: http://www.uottawa.ca and http://www.uottawa.ca/international/http://www.uottawa.ca/international/

7. How to apply 25 th February.Complete the Non-Eu Application Form by 25 th February. The College of Arts and the International Affairs Office make an offer of places by mid-March. If you accept the offer you will be officially nominated as an exchange student to U. Ottawa You will need to follow the application procedure for Ottawa. NUIG International Office will advise.