Saint Paul University is the founding college of the University of Ottawa (1848), with whom it has kept an institutional relationship since 1965. Bilingual, on a humanitarian scale and in a context of simplicity, it offers programs on social communications, counseling and spirituality, Canon Law, public ethics, conflict study, group intervention and leadership, philosophy, human relations and theology.Featuring small classes, high quality programs and a pleasant environment, Saint Paul University offers an alternative to large Canadian universities.Saint Paul University is also home to several specialized centres and research centres. These centres conduct world-class research; their presence on campus enriches student life with an ambiance of and quest for higher learning and excellence in their field of expertise.