STUDYING IN CANADA

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STUDYING IN CANADA
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Who am I?
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FACTS ABOUT CANADA

• Population of approximately 33,000,000
• Second Largest Country in World (1st is Russia)
• 11 Provinces, 2 Territories
• Safe, secure environment
• High Standard of Living (e.g., 65 own homes)
• Welcoming Environment (Diversity)
• Natural Beauty (41 National Parks, Over 2000
  Provincial Parks)
• A Bilingual Nation
• Spends more per capita on education than any
  other country in the G7

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MAP OF CANADA
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UN SURVEY

• For nine consecutive years (1994-2002), a United
  Nations survey found Canada to be among the top
  three places in the world to live.
• Canada earned particularly high marks for its
  access to education, high life expectancy (due to
  universal health care system) and low crime and
  violence rates.
• In addition, Canada's largest cities --
  Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal -- have been
  recognized as world class cities in which to live
  and work, for their cleanliness and safety and
  for their cultural activities and attractive
  lifestyles.

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INSTITUTIONS IN CANADA

• 93 Universities
• 175 Colleges
• Definitions
• Community College
• Undergraduate Universities
• Comprehensive Universities
• Medical/Doctoral Universities

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APPLICATION PROCESS

• Ontario (OUAC)
• British Columbia (PASBC?)
• Deadlines
• Minimum GPA
• Choosing a Major
• Standardized Tests
• SATmay be required if non-IB
• TOEFLsome exemptions, safer to write

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International Students, 2006-2007 Tuition
FeesGeneral Arts and Science Programs in Canada

• Province
• Newfoundland
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia

• Undergraduate Tuition Fees
• 8,780
• 8,970
• 8,233 - 14,349
• 7,843 - 12,810
• 10,068 - 12,930
• 6,900 - 16,800
• 5,573 - 8,283
• 8,489 - 11,482
• 8,000 - 15,767
• 9,248 - 17,667

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Other Costs

• Residence/Dormatory 3,000-7,500/academic year
• Shared Accommodations 250 - 700 monthly
• Homestay Accommodation 400 - 800 per month
• Average cost of small apartment 400 - 1,500
  month
• Bus Fare One Way (local) 2.00 - 3.00
• Average Restaurant Meal 10.00 - 25.00 per
  person
• Movie 8.50 - 12.00

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IBDP GRADUATES

• DeVry Institute of Technology, Alberta
• Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland
• University of Alberta, Alberta
• University of Calgary, Alberta
• Red Deer College, Alberta
• Simon Fraser University, British Columbia
• University of British Columbia, British Columbia
• University of Manitoba, Manitoba
• University of Toronto, Ontario
• University of Winnipeg, Manitoba
• York University, Ontario

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Getting a Visa to Study in Canada

• Depending on your country of origin and the type
  and
• length of study, you may require
• A temporary resident visa A study permit
   For Quebec-bound students, a CAQ (Quebec
  Application Certificate)

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Employment

• Up to 20 hours/week for international students
• On-campus opportunities (personal experience)
• Summer jobs
• 3 Years post graduation

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USEFUL WEBSITES

• www.studycanada.ca
• www.aucc.ca/
• www.studyincanada.com
• www.uc411.com
• www.scholarshipscanada.com
• www.canadian-universities.net
• www.ibo.org/ibo/index.cfm/en/ibo/services/universi
  ties
• www.ouac.on.ca/
• www.ets.org/toefl/
• www.cic.gc.ca
• www.cicic.ca
• www.canlearn.ca
• www.macleans.ca/universities
• www.iefa.org

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QUESTIONS?
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Contact Information

• Ron Fast
• Telephone [phone]
• E-mail fastr_at_ismanila.org