Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Saint Paul University (est. 1848) is the founding college of the University of Ottawa, Ontario, with which it has been federated since 1965. A bilingual institution, it offers undergraduate and graduate study programs.
Proud of its rich heritage, over the years Saint Paul University (SPU) has evolved into an institution whose primary focus is on the multiple facets of the human experience. Not surprisingly, that priority is reflected in our current study programs: in addition to our founding disciplines—canon law, philosophy, and theology—we offer courses in social communication, social innovation, transformative leadership, supportive care in palliation, counselling and psychotherapy, public ethics, conflict studies, and human relations and spirituality.
Besides its academic programs, SPU offers a number of complementary services, including support and guidance to help students succeed academically and personally; access to symposiums, conferences and workshops with distinguished specialists in the areas of issues facing today’s society; a student residence; and a library with an outstanding collection of documents and books on a range of specialized subjects.SPU is known for its small class sizes, personalized service, diverse student population and international vision, solid reputation, rich history, and Catholic intellectual tradition.
STUDENT ENROLMENT
Full-time (undergraduates)
320
Full-time (graduates)
230
Part-time (undergraduates)
120
Part-time (graduates)
70
Academic Programs
Bachelors
- Social Innovation (Honours Bachelor of Arts)
- Conflict Studies (Honours Bachelor of Arts with Major)
- Conflict Studies (Honours Bachelor of Arts)
- Honours Bachelor of Arts with Major in Theology
- Human Relations and Spirituality (Honours Bachelor of Arts with Major)
- Human Relations and Spirituality (Honours Bachelor of Arts)
- Public Ethics (Honours Bachelor of Arts)
- Social Communication (Honours Bachelor of Arts with Major)
- Social Communication (Honours Bachelor of Arts)
TUITION FEES
CANADIAN STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$5,125
Graduate tuition fees:
$5,464
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$12,884
Graduate tuition fees:
$13,015
Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities (2017-18).
Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.