Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Ophélie
From: Kedge
To: University of Ottawa
2025 • Full year
The cost of living in Ottawa is quite high, but still manageable. Public transportation is quite convenient with the O-Train and buses. Winters are cold with…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
515€ for a 6 roommates flat and 650€ for a 3 roommates house
Where was it located?
Sandy Hill
How can someone find this place?
Marketplace / Kijiji
Would you recommend it?
Yes, living with other students is very nice and you can meet new people ! Highly recommended
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
For chill drinks I recommend the warehouse. You can party at the Happy Fish !
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
You have a wide range of options, and you can choose to study in either French or English !
Do you have some tips?
The campus is large and pleasant, with a wide variety of buildings and facilities. Overall, I would definitely choose UOttawa again.
Best trips to do?
Montreal and Toronto are must-see trips from Ottawa, and if you’re willing to go a bit further, definitely go to Banff!!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Ottawa?
The cost of living in Ottawa is quite high, but still manageable. Public transportation is quite convenient with the O-Train and buses. Winters are cold with lots of snow, but summers are very pleasant and make the city really enjoyable.
Take full advantage of the experience: get involved, meet new people, and don’t hesitate to step out of your comfort zone. It’s the best way to make the most of student life in Ottawa.
Clémence
From: Kedge
To: University of Ottawa
2025 • Fall
Cest simple d'aller à Montréal, les transports en commun ici sont nuls donc faut prendre Poparide (blabla car canadien), on peut alors aller à Quebec City,…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
600CAD
Where was it located?
Vanier, at 20-25 minutes de bus de l'université
How can someone find this place?
Facebook, market place
Would you recommend it?
En residence, ou en colocation c'est le mieux, au canada, les contrats sont de minimum 8 mois donc si tu restes 1 semestre, il faut sous louer comme je fais actuellement en colocation. Les residences sont chers mais mieux et donc les colocations c'est un bon compromis.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Best club : The show, les meilleurs bars sont à Elgin ou Father & Son. La vie nocturne n'est pas top là-bas, les boites se finissent à 2h, les sons ne sont pas terrible donc faut avoir un bon groupe d'amis pour s'amuser. Les soirées maisons ou les after sont vraiment cool
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Personnellement, je préfère les matières avec de la pratique comme maths, analytique de gestion, finance mais c'est dur. Rh je déconseille mais International Business, Gestion comparé sont des matières intéressantes et d'actualité.
Do you have some tips?
Plein de choses sont proposé sur le campus, l'intégration est cool. Il y a plein d'événements, de magasins, des free shop, faut juste se renseigner au maximum sur insta sur Uozone... La certification Bloomberg est offerte et accessible
Best trips to do?
Cest simple d'aller à Montréal, les transports en commun ici sont nuls donc faut prendre Poparide (blabla car canadien), on peut alors aller à Quebec City, Toronto... Cest facile d'aller à New York, par avion ou par bus depuis Montréal. Nous sommes allés au Mexique pour pas cher. Les voyages dans l'Amérique du Nord ou centrale sont parfois moins cher que voyager en avion dans le Canada. Banff c'est super beau et typique mais assez cher.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Ottawa?
Le cout de la vie est assez élevé, heureusement que les taux de change est bas par rapport à l'euro. Il n'y a pas grand chose à faire, tu fais vite le tour. C'est important d'avoir un groupe d'amis surtout l'hiver car il peut faire jusqu'à -30 -40 degrés. Ce n'est pas pratique de se déplacer en transports en commun. C'est quand même une ville culturelle avec le parlement, et des beaux parcs aux alentours.
Le principale à Ottawa c'est de socialiser, de se mettre dans des groupes, des associations, ou alors de faire la semaine d'intégration en septembre car l'hiver ici est brutal et tu peux vite te sentir seul. Surtout qu'en université tu n'as pas beaucoup de cours et tout le monde travaille à côté. On peut penser que ca ressemble à la France, mais c'est très différent, les gens ne sortent pas beaucoup le soir, les canadiens sont difficiles à approcher, à creer des liens, il faut se faire des amis internationaux.
Eden
From: University of ottawa
To: university of ottawa
2023 • Full year
montreal, toronto, NY, mexique, banff,..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
800 cad
Where was it located?
15 from school
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
beautiful
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
the show
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
finance class and asso, competition
Do you have some tips?
yes
Best trips to do?
montreal, toronto, NY, mexique, banff,
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Ottawa?
calm city
Katelle
From: Kedge
To: University of Ottawa
2023 • Other
My biggest tip is to study in the Desmarais' Library on the 2nd floor, little back room with the standing desks and the monitor, silence is mandatory there and…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around 550€
Where was it located?
Sandy Hill
How can someone find this place?
Facebook MarketPlace
Would you recommend it?
Yes it was just a 10min walk from the Uni, spaceous, lot of storage, laundry room in the flat.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Nothing
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I loved Philosophie Logique (in french with Samuel Descarreaux) but I would avoid at all cost any math class with Pascal Missie
Do you have some tips?
My biggest tip is to study in the Desmarais' Library on the 2nd floor, little back room with the standing desks and the monitor, silence is mandatory there and your back will thank you
Best trips to do?
you need to rent a car cause public transportation is a mess
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Ottawa?
I felt unsafe in the city, the homeless situation has gotten really bad and Ottawa has a huge problem with drug use mostly fentanyl, you'll see a lot of crackheads be aware of that
Find yourself a good friend group, and get a gym member ship as it will be your only way to get social interactions during winter
