223 Main Street
Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4 Canada

Established in 1848, Saint Paul University is a Catholic university located in the midst of Ottawa, Canada's thriving capital. While the small campus is conducive to peaceful learning and a relaxed atmosphere, its settlement in Ottawa enables students to take advantage of all the city has to offer, including research, libraries, arts and entertainment.

Saint Paul University offers four learning faculties: Human Sciences, Philosophy, Theology and Canon Law. Among the four faculties are more than a dozen disciplines in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level courses. Federated with the University of Ottawa, Saint Paul University offers students an alternative to large lectures and large student to faculty ratios with its small class sizes that attract students to Saint Paul University's close-knit community. Students are also assured that their education is of the best quality as classes at Saint Paul University are taught by highly skilled, internationally known faculty.

As a Catholic institution, Saint Paul University offers a faculty of Theology that is rooted in Roman Catholic tradition. The study of Theology may lead to a number of career paths including ministry; working within schools, hospital and police precincts; military occupations; government organizations; and various other occupations.

On-campus housing is also offered to University students. Living in residence can be an enriching experience. At Saint Paul University students are offered a variety of housing options in the Ottawa area. Accommodations are also available for those who choose to live in off-campus housing.

Students at Saint Paul University are also encouraged to take part in enriching cultural activities and opportunities. Of course, the Ottawa University welcomes many international students from abroad each year who help diversify the student body and campus. Saint Paul University also offers its students comprehensive study abroad and exchange programs. Study abroad programs are offered at universities throughout North America and Mexico and aims to increase the exchange of knowledge among students on the higher education level. Exchange programs are tied to schools in Germany, France and China and more exchange programs are currently being prepared.

Quick Facts:

The student to professor ratio at Saint Paul University is one to 12.

Saint Paul University offers a small student population of less than 1,000.

Saint Paul University also offers distance learning to its students via the internet and video conferencing.

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