“Today’s Family” to Feature University of Ottawa

(PRWEB) April 16, 2005

Since 1848, the University of Ottawa has offered students a place where French and English Canada come together, share ideas, information and viewpoints to give students a dynamic perspective on their studies. The school is the fourth top university in Ontario, CN, and one of the capital’s largest employers. The research-intensive university has a staff of 3,000 and more than 30,000 full and part-time students from more than 150 countries. Recently, it was announced that 27 University of Ottawa researchers received funding totaling more than $ 11.1 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). It is one of Canada’s top 10 research-intensive universities and boasts many professors recognized internationally for their teaching and research.

The school has the third largest co-op program in Canada, with a total of 38 co-op programs and a 97 per cent placement rate in 2003. Its 10 faculties offer more than 230 graduate and undergraduate professional programs.

University of Ottawa (“Canada’s university”) offers physical resources, sports, health and learning support services. One may gain an excellent education here without the high costs associated with most American universities and colleges. The cosmopolitan atmosphere of Canada’s capital adds to the diversity.

The largest bilingual university in North America, Ottawa’s primary goal is to promote a multicultural environment. The unique programming allows students to complete assignments in either English or French. The university has strong links with other universities worldwide, including the United States, Asia, and Europe.

The university offers a large number of different sports, including swimming, cross-country, football, soccer, basketball and more. More than $ 30 million (CAD) in financial aid is available to students who qualify.

For more information, visit http://www.uottawa.ca.

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