Based on 4 student reviews
Erasmus & Exchange at University of Ottawa
4 exchange students went to University of Ottawa in Ottawa and rated the experience 7.3/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.
How students rate University of Ottawa
Average scores from the 4 students who reviewed their exchange at University of Ottawa.
- Overall experience7.3/10
- University life4/10
- Social life2.8/10
- Housing4.3/10
- Travel3.8/10
Classes & academics at University of Ottawa
In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at University of Ottawa:
“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”
“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”
Courses students took
- Analytique de gestion
- Competition
- Finance class and asso
- Finance mais c'est dur
- Mais International Business
- Personnellement
- Rh je déconseille
- You have a wide range of options
Where exchange students at University of Ottawa live
How the 4 students who went to University of Ottawa lived during their exchange:
- Coliving or shared flat100%
4 students
Living in Ottawa
Your exchange at University of Ottawa happens in Ottawa — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.
Student reviews of University of Ottawa
Written by exchange students who went to University of Ottawa.
- Clémence7/10
Fall 2025
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
- Katelle7/10
Other 2023
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
- Ophélie7/10
Full year 2025
The campus is large and pleasant, with a wide variety of buildings and facilities. Overall, I would definitely choose UOttawa again.
Questions about exchange at University of Ottawa
- Is University of Ottawa good for exchange students?
- The 4 exchange students who reviewed University of Ottawa on Studcasa rated their experience 7.3/10 overall, with university life at 4/10. Their reviews cover 2023 to 2025.
- Where do exchange students at University of Ottawa live?
- The most common choice among the 4 students who answered was Coliving or shared flat (100%). The Ottawa housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
- How do I meet other exchange students going to University of Ottawa?
- Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Ottawa: find the city, join the group, and you already know people before you land. Browsing is free and needs no signup.
Where this data comes from
Every number and quote on this page comes from the 4 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at University of Ottawa, between 2023 and 2025. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.
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