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Dominican University College

96 Empress Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7G3
Telephone: 613-233-5696

Institut de pastorale (Montreal)
2715 de la Côte Sainte-Catherine
Montreal, Quebec  H3T 1B6
Telephone: 514-739-3223
Website: www.ipastorale.ca

Profile

Dominican University College was founded in Ottawa, in 1900, modeled on the study centres of the Order of Preachers, as the centre of graduate studies for Canadian Dominicans.

Holding a civil university charter since 1967, the college is open to any person interested in philosophy and theology studies. In Ottawa, its Faculty of Philosophy and Faculty of Theology offer the full range of programs, from certificate to doctorate. The Institut de pastorale, its department of pastoral studies located in Montreal, is the college’s third constituent.

The undergraduate program in philosophy, offered in French and in English, has a distinct character and comprises both the systematic study of the principal schools of thought as well as major philosophical themes. Likewise, the undergraduate program in theology aims to provide a solid general education by ensuring direct contact with biblical, historical, patristic and liturgical sources.

In philosophy as well as in theology, the graduate programs favour a more advanced education, with emphasis on the improvement of work methods, on the capacity for personal reflection and on the disciplined exchange of ideas.

The Dominican University College is heir to a long university tradition and recognized for the quality and rigour of its intellectual instruction, for its personalized study assistance, as well as for a climate that favours the exchange of ideas and human interaction facilitated by a closely-knit community.

History
Year of foundation: 1900

Student fees

Canadian student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $3,290
Graduate tuition fees: $3,560

International student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $7,000
Graduate tuition fees: $7,000

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities.

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.

Student enrolment

2009 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 40
Full-time (graduates): 60
Part-time (undergraduates): 10

* Source: Dominican University College

Programs and degrees

Note: The program information is compiled by AUCC staff in cooperation with staff at member institutions. The programs are classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs 2000. To search for the programs offered by this institution, please consult the Directory of Canadian Universities’ programs database online at http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html.

Student facilities and services

Personal support services
Accessibility services for people with physical disabilities, religious life services, counselling.

Academic support services
French and English Language Resource Centre, mentoring programs.

First-year student programs
Campus tours, introductory advising sessions, open house.

Housing
On-campus: The Dominican convent can house 20 to 30 male students.

Off-campus: See the University of Ottawa chapter.

Student assistance
During the 2008-2009 academic year, $55 750 in scholarships was distributed to students in Ottawa and a total of $86,400 was awarded in scholarship funds, including the Institut de pastorale in Montreal. The amounts for scholarships for the current academic year are determined in December.

Amounts ranging from $500 to $3,000 (per student) can be awarded.

University research

The most important research areas of the college include: metaphysics, medieval philosophy and theology, continental contemporary philosophy, ecumenical theology, biblical exegesis. The research of several professors focuses on themes that are considered highly relevant in Canadian society. The college publishes a philosophical and theological journal Science et Esprit. The International Journal for Social Economics is also housed at the college; its chief editor and associate editor are both professors in the Faculty of Philosophy.

International education

Our university college offers financial helps for training courses abroad. Our students have recently taken courses in France, Italy, Germany and India. We are now in the process of developing and implementing bilateral partnerships with various European universities.