In September of 1997, Augustine College opened to its founding class. This was the realization of the vision of a number of local university professors and laymen who felt the need for a new kind of institution for higher learning. The school's intent is to provide qualified students with a time of rich and integrated study, food for both the spirit and the mind.
Augustine College is located near the centre of the city in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood. It is one of the embassy districts and very close to the University of Ottawa. There are many interesting places within walking or biking distance, like the Byward Market, Elgin street, Bank street, and Parliament Hill. Augustine College offers an opportunity for dedicated students to study, for one year, the basic foundations of Western intellectual and cultural tradition. Staff is convinced that such study is done best in an atmosphere of sincere and articulate Christianity, which has sustained both faith and humane culture since the days of the early the Church.
At Augustine College, the aim is to furnish each student with the keys to the great heritage of Christian wisdom, which secular society neglects. This requires linguistic and mathematical training as well as exposure to the Bible, Church history, and intellectual tradition.
| | # Beds | Lowest | Highest |
| Female only: | | Lowest: $2,500 | Highest: $5,000 |
| Male only: | | Lowest: $2,500 | Highest: $5,000 |
On-campus housing costs $2500 each semester. The housing fee includes utilities, local phone, long-distance within Canada, high-speed Internet access at the College, and a community meal one evening a week. Students must cover their remaining food expenses. Residence fees are due the first day of classes each semester.
Student life varies with the make up of each year's student body, but some regular events and past events include community meals, worship, movie nights, evenings at the professors' homes, music nights, skating on the canal, and cycling.
Augustine College has credit transfer agreements with: Redeemer University College (Ancaster, Ontario), St. Francis Xavier University (Antigonish, Nova Scotia), St. Stephen's University (St. Stephen, New Brunswick), and Trinity Western University (Langley, British Columbia).
Augustine College offers a chance for prospective students to come and be a student for a day. These days are RSVP events, so please be sure that you contact the Dean if you are interested in coming. The only cost is for the meals ($20.00). If you are interested in learning more about what Augustine College offers its students academically and socially, contact us at (613) 237-9870 or info@augustinecollege.org to ask about the next Student for a Day.