OTTAWA, October 8, 2013 — The University of Ottawa is pursuing its efforts to promote the use of French on the world stage. Its most
recent initiative will substantially reduce tuition fees for foreign students who are either Francophones or Francophiles.
The
University is proud to announce that it has adopted a new policy that
will waive a portion of the tuition fees for international
undergraduates wishing to study in French, as well as for those who have
previously done so and who wish to undertake graduate studies in French
at the University of Ottawa. Beginning in the 2014-2015 academic year,
new international students who are eligible for the tuition fee waiver
will pay the same amount as Canadian students, a savings of over $10,000
per year.
“The
University of Ottawa has decided to make its study programs more
international, specifically by encouraging French-speaking students,
fostering cultural diversity and ensuring a balance between official
languages on campus. Our institution is working hard to advance the
cause of French language and culture for current and future generations
by promoting post-secondary education and research in French,” said the
Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Chancellor of the University of Ottawa.
As
stated in the University’s strategic plan, Destination 20/20, the
University hopes to double the number of international graduate students
it attracts, and increase its international undergraduate population by
50% in the coming years. Not only will the tuition fee waiver attract
more international students, it will also invigorate research activities
at the University, thanks to the dual degree and cotutelle programs the
University intends to create with new university partners.
For more information on the tuition fee waiver, please visit the University of Ottawa’s International Office website.
About the University of Ottawa
The
University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual
university in the world, where students can study in English, in French
or in both languages. Located in the capital of Canada, a G8 nation,
the University is committed to research excellence and encourages an
interdisciplinary approach to knowledge creation. Its breakthroughs in
health, science, social sciences and the humanities attract global
attention and testify to its passion for discovery and its ranking among
the top 10 research universities in Canada.
INFORMATION:
Néomie
Duval
International Media Relations Officer
University of Ottawa
neomie...@uOttawa.ca