INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK A HELPING HAND students attend BU at campuses in Brandon and Winnipeg. Notable graduates of Brandon include Tommy Student Services will help you achieve your academic goals. Douglas, known as the father of in Canada; Juno We have many services conveniently located near the centre of Award winning composer Jocelyn Morlock; , nd campus. We can help you succeed through: Academic Advising, the 22 Premier of the Province of ; and International Counselling, The Academic Skills Centre (Writing, Math, Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame coach Andy Murray. Learning Skills), Career Planning and Placement, and Student Accessibility Services. A BIT ABOUT BRANDON HOME AWAY FROM HOME Second-largest city in Manitoba Enjoy the convenience of residence. Sleep in! The cozy BU campus is just a few city blocks in size, so you’re always steps More than 2,000 hours of sunshine every year away from your classes and our Healthy Living Centre. Choose from a wide selection of menu items at three different 58,000 people reside in the on‑campus dining locations: Harvest Hall (our main dining Brandon hall), Charley Biggs’ and the canteen at the Healthy Living metro area Centre. There are over 200 organized activities, social CANADA opportunities and other events for those living in residence.

HISTORY OF BRANDON UNIVERSITY BRANDON Brandon University was founded as Brandon College in 1899. The cornerstone for the Original Building was laid in 1900, We respect the treaties that were made on these lands followed by the opening of Clark Hall in 1906. Brandon College and acknowledge that Brandon University is located on held affiliations with McMaster University and the University Treaty 2 lands. Our Winnipeg site is located on Treaty of Manitoba, granting degrees through those institutions before 1 lands. On behalf of Brandon University, you are welcomed to the traditional homelands of the Dakota, receiving its charter as a university in 1967. The first class to Anishanabek, Oji-Cree, Cree and Métis peoples. receive Brandon University degrees graduated in 1968, and BU grew rapidly in the ensuing years. Today, more than 3,500

2 STUDENT PROFILE

LING JIN, CHINA Master of Education

“My experience of studying at Brandon University has been the most memorable period in my academic life. The first half year of language studying in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program helped me to adjust to living and studying in Canada. Speaking and listening are usually the two biggest obstacles for students whose first languages is not English. I believe, I was adequately prepared through the EAP program to be successful as a student at BU. ”

THE BU COMMUNITY ►► SUPPORT & SHARE: Share your experiences with other students and continue to learn about the world around you through It’s easy for you to meet new people and stay busy at BU. There supportive clubs and collectives like the LGBTTQ* Collective, are are more than 50 clubs and collectives on our campus, the Varsity Christian Fellowship, and the Women’s Collective. providing fun activities and valuable life experience. Many are organized through your Brandon University Students’ Union.

►► LEARN: Take your education to the next level by joining a SOMETHING FOR YOU department club or society. It’s more than a club; you will mingle with people who share your interests. If you are just starting out at university or are a senior preparing for graduation, BU offers many ►► VOLUNTEER: Opportunities like Enactus, the Brandon University Aboriginal Student Council or the World University Service of opportunities for you to expand your mind and Canada help you make a positive difference in peoples’ lives while share experiences with your fellow students. you gain skills and experience that will look great on your résumé. And BU’s student newspaper, The Quill, is a great place for writers FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION and photographers. STUDENT LEADERSHIP The International Students’ Collective of Brandon University, or ISC for short, was established to bring together the greatly diverse THE EVANS THEATRE international community at Brandon University and to support international causes on campus. The ISC works to bring elements ATHLETICS from our distinct and richly diverse cultural backgrounds to share them with the Brandon University community at a cultural and BU BOOKSTORE social level. The Collective organizes events that promote diversity and multiculturalism on campus and voices the concerns of the BU SENIOR COLLOQUIUM international students at Brandon University. The ISC is organized by an executive, which comprises of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and several other volunteers. Everyone is CLASSICAL, JAZZ welcome at ISC! CONCERTS & RECITALS

►► TAKE A BREAK: Maybe you just want to unwind and take a break ART SHOWS from your studies by joining the BU Gaming Association (look it up, it’s very cool).

3 International Admission Requirements

WE WELCOME WHAT YOU NEED the institution. English language STUDENTS FROM proficiency test scores must come from Application for admission to Brandon the examination authority. ALL NATIONS University is based on certificates from out of country and will be considered All documents become the property Brandon University is home to a on their merits. of Brandon University. If you are in growing number of international your final year of high school you need students who come from throughout In general, if you are from outside Canada to include a letter from the Principal the world for the opportunities and apply for admission to Brandon or designate attesting that you will provided by a BU education. More than University you are required to have met graduate from high school before the 200 international students study every the minimum requirements for admission start of University. Transcripts not in year at Brandon University. to a University in the country in which English must be translated by a certified you graduated from high school. translator along with a note indicating they received the documents in a In addition, you must also have met the sealed envelope. The original official academic requirements set out by the transcript and the translation must be Nigeria China Jamaica faculty or school at Brandon University sent to the Admissions Office. to which you are seeking admission. Official documents must be submitted in order to confirm any such offer. UNITED STATES Ghana U.S.A. Final official transcripts must be sent from your high school, degree granting Oh, say can you C? If you’re coming to BU These countries sent BU institution, Examination Authority from the United States, we’ll be looking the most international students. or from you, providing the transcript for your High School Diploma (‘C’ average) remains in the sealed envelope from on five subjects including English.

Regular Session International Student Enrolment Undergraduate and Graduate Students Combined

350 345 300

250 263

200 201

150 159 163

Number of Students of Number 147 137 132 135 100 120

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4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXEMPT COUNTRIES REQUIREMENT

Countries exempt from English language proficiency Except those from exempted countries, International students requirements: whose mother tongue is not English will be required to submit evidence acceptable to the University or faculty in English. The ►► Antigua & Barbuda ►► Leeward Islands 1 Admissions Office will not accept English proficiency results ►► Australia ►► Lesotho ►► Bahamas ►► Malawi more than two-years old. The following are accepted: ►► Barbados ►► Malta ►► Belize ►► Mauritius Test* Undergraduate Graduate ►► Bermuda ►► New Zealand ►► Botswana ►► Nigeria C1 176 Not Applicable Advanced ►► British Solomon Island ►► Norfolk Island ►► British West Indies ►► Northern Ireland C2 176 176 Proficiency ►► Canada ►► Pitcairn Islands ►► Canal Zone (USA) ►► Scotland CAEL 60 60 CAEL CE ►► Cayman Islands ►► Sierra Leone CanTEST 4.5 (reading & listening) See EAP. ►► Channel Islands ►► St. Kitts 4.0 (speaking & writing) ►► Christmas Island ►► St. Lucia English for Successful Successful completion of ►► Cook Island ►► St. Vincent Academic completion of Tier Tier 4 with 75% in each ►► Dominica ►► South Africa Purposes 4 for undergraduate course plus CanTEST ►► England ►► Swaziland (EAP) students. minimum scores as ►► Eire ►► Trinidad & Tobago program described above for Graduate students. ►► Falkland Island ►► Turks & Caicos Island IELTS 6.5 overall 6.5 overall ►► Fiji Island ►► Uganda ►► Ghana ►► United Kingdom MELAB 80 80 ►► Gibraltar ►► United States PTEA 58 60 ► ► ► Gilbert & Ellice Island ► Virgin Island (USA) TOEFL 550 (paper-based test) 567 (paper-based) ►► Grenada ►► Virgin Island (UK) with a minimum score 86 (Internet-based) ►► Guam (USA) ►► Wake-Midway Island (USA) of 50 in each testing section. ►► Guyana ►► Wales ►► Ireland ►► Windward Islands 2 80 (Internet-based test) with a minimum ►► Isle of Man ►► Zambia score of 20 in each ►► Jamaica ►► Zimbabwe testing section. ►► Kenya All documents submitted must be official. Brandon University will accept documents that 1. Leeward Island includes Antigua, Angulla, Barbuda, Guadeloupe, St. Kitts, St. Martin, , have been sent from the granting institution only. We will not accept e-mailed, photocopied, and the British Virgin Islands. 2. Windward Islands include Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, notarized or attested documents. * Requirements subject to change. See BrandonU.ca/Future- Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, The Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago. Students/Apply/International/Requirements/ for updated information.

STUDENT PROFILE

TANISE SIMONE OSBOURNE, JAMAICA Bachelor of Nursing

“As an international student at BU, I’ve experienced nothing less than the best services both in and outside of the classroom. I find it is easy to seek assistance from the professors which is important to excel as a student. BU offers many resources on campus to assist international students to reach their full potential; from learning to write a research paper to writing a multiple-choice exam, BU student services provide trained professionals to help you through the transition to university. I have had an opportunity to learn more about the indigenous culture here in Manitoba and hope to leave a legacy by making a difference in the lives of others.”

5 WARM CANADIAN WELCOME STUDENT PROFILES The Office of International Activities (OIA) is a home away from home for all international students. OIA supports your transition to BU by offering new student international orientation, social activities throughout the year, assistance with transportation to and KINGSLEY CHUKWUNONSO, from the airport in Winnipeg, accommodation in residence and NIGERIA health insurance coverage. The OIA provides you with ongoing Masters of Science in Environmental and Life student advocacy and makes referrals to other supports on campus Sciences (MELS) through Student Services and off campus for work and study permit renewals or immigration advice. Need more information? Feel free “With many research questions from to contact us at [email protected] . my career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, I needed a quality blend YOUR ACADEMIC INVESTMENT of interdisciplinary research studies and socio-cultural diversity. The GOES FURTHER IN BRANDON comprehensive answer I needed, was achieved through the Masters Brandon University is one of the most affordable places to study of Science in Environmental and in North America! As a full-time student, you’ll be studying for Life Sciences program, at Brandon about eight months, September through April. You’ll be taking University. Brandon University is a three to five courses each semester for a total of 18-30 credit small university with modest tuition hours per academic year. and excellent learning environment, centered on the student theoretical and practical expertise, which See BrandonU.ca/future-students/tuition for our estimated tuition empower them to bloom with confidence in different careers. and residence fees. Quick access to professors and their commitments to students in Along with affordable tuition, living in residence and eating in our the program is second to none. Excitedly, I would call Brandon Harvest Hall makes your life at BU a worry-free experience. University, a mirror of dreams for a diverse community.”

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) PROGRAM JULIA CHONG TAN, CHINA B.MUS.4 YR. Performance EAP is primarily for students who are preparing to enter English-speaking post-secondary educational institutions and “My mother accompanied me to need to improve their English skills to university-level fluency. Brandon University on September 1st Some knowledge of the English language is required before in 2015 to start the EAP program at students are accepted into the EAP program. Generally, high Brandon University. At first I was school English is required. quite nervous but the EAP classes are set up similar to my high school There are three (3) regular sessions of EAP in early January, late which helped with my adjustment. April and early September. The sessions are thirteen (13) weeks I have really enjoyed working in in length and are available in four (4) levels, from Introductory a small classroom environment to University Entrance. The program consists of twenty-five (25) and have learned everything from hours per week of intensive instruction by qualified, experienced writing research papers, finding teaching staff with an excellent instructor/student ratio of 1:12. sources in the library and creating a bibliography in different styles. After my completion of EAP, I was Upon successful completion of the University Entrance level, enrolled in the music school. I really like the atmosphere here, we students can receive regular admission with no further language have many practice rooms and we all have private music lessons. proficiency entrance requirements (assuming all other entrance The teachers are very professional and really nice and patient. requirements are met). Brandon is a small city, everyone is so friendly and ready to help. My favorite place to study at BU is in the library. I really enjoy Tuition: Please visit BrandonU.ca/eap/tuition/ the sunshine through the big windows! It’s so warm and cozy in BrandonU.ca/eap/ the winter.”

6 Our Programs Apply Online

BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF ARTS/ MASTER OF SCIENCE It’s easy! Visit BrandonU.ca/Future-Students to apply. After BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ENVIRONMENTAL AND ►► Anthropology you have completed the online application, you’ll need to INTEGRATED PROGRAM LIFE SCIENCES) ►► Applied Disaster & Emergency Studies pay the application fee, and send us supporting documents MASTER OF MUSIC like your high school or post-secondary transcripts. ►► Business Administration BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL ►► Canadian Studies MASTER OF PSYCHIATRIC EDUCATION STUDIES can be sent by email to ►► Creative Arts NURSING Interim high school transcripts ►► Teaching [email protected] . ►► Creative Writing GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ►► Exercise Science & Fitness ►► Drama RURAL DEVELOPMENT must be received in a sealed envelope ►► Recreation & Sport Management Official transcripts ►► Economics MASTER OF RURAL and be sent directly from the high school, Provincial ► ► English BACHELOR OF NURSING DEVELOPMENT Government or post-secondary institution to: ►► French BrandonU.ca/Graduate-Studies ►► Gender and Women’s Studies BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Brandon University ►► Geography including Environmental PSYCHIATRIC NURSING Admissions Office Studies and Geomatics BU AND 270-18th Street ► BACHELOR OF MUSIC ASSINIBOINE ► History including Public History, Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 History Intensive or Media Arts Stream COMMUNITY ►► Honours COLLEGE ►► Interdisciplinary Studies ►► Performance APPLICATION DEADLINES* ►► Liberal Arts Distributed major 2+2 PROGRAMS: ►► Performance – Jazz Studies ►► Music Arts ►► ►► Specialist in School Music Business Administration + Business ►► Native Languages Administration Direct entry UNDERGRADUATE application & ► official document deadlines ► Native Studies including Clinical BACHELOR OF MUSIC/ ►► Environmental Technologies: GIS + Specialization BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Geography (Geomatics) Fall (September) Semester April 1 ►► Philosphy CONCURRENT PROGRAM ►► Environmental Technologies: Land ►► Political Science and Water Mgmt. + Geography Winter (January) Semester August 1 ►► Psychology including Applied Stream BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Environmental Studies) ►► Religion ►► Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies ►► Interactive Media Arts + Digital Media ►► Rural and Community Studies ► and Design ► Biology including Biomedical and GRADUATE application & official document deadlines ►► Sociology including Crime & Community Biological Science 1+3 PROGRAMS: and Culture Diversity & Equity Stream ►► Chemistry Master of Education February 15 ►► Interactive Media Arts + Public History ►► Computer Science BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (Media Arts Stream) ►► Master of Music February 1 ADMINISTRATION Geography including Environmental ►► Some transfer credits are available for Studies and Geomatics students taking Early including Accounting Stream Master of Rural Development January 31 ►► Geology ►► Childhood Education, Practical Nursing BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS ►► Mathematics and Police Studies Graduate Diploma in Rural January 31 ►► Physics Development ►► Aboriginal Art BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/ ►► Psychology including Applied Stream ►► Art and Visual Culture Programs/2plus2 ! * Some subjects are a major or minor only. Please get in Master of Science January 31 ►► Ceramics touch with a Student Succss Officer! (Environmental & Life Sciences) ►► Digital Media and Design (2+2) ? Specific admission ►► Drawing BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN * Deadlines are subject to change without notice. requirements by ►► Painting ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Not sure which The Online application opens on October 1 each year to country can be found BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PRE-PROFESSIONAL OPTIONS program is right for apply for the next academic year. on the BU website. AFTER DEGREE you? Get in touch! BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Programs/ webapp.BrandonU.ca/pls/admission BrandonU.ca/future-students/ ►► Early Years Pre-Professional-Programs CALL (204) 727-9649 apply/international/ ►► Middle Years EMAIL [email protected] What’s the status of your application? It’s easy to find out. ►► Senior Years MASTER OF EDUCATION Contact [email protected]

7 8 ENJOY THE MORE THAN CONVENIENCE A BEDROOM

Living in residence is easy! Being on- We offer three residence halls: campus, you don’t have to worry about the hassle of commuting; all of your APPLY FOR classes are right outside your door! A – Darrach Hall RESIDENCE If you have an hour break between This male-gender residence features a games and television room, workout room and sauna. classes, you have the convenience Here at Brandon University, residence of going home to grab a quick nap, is more than just a place to live. We study with friends or finish a reading! offer you several options for living Parking is also guaranteed to students spaces to best match your needs as living in residence. you work towards your academic and personal goals. YOU AND YOUR MEAL PLAN EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY AND Living in residence includes a meal CONNECTION plan, so you don’t have to worry about grocery shopping, having to B – Flora Cowan Hall prepare meals or doing the dishes! The female-gender residence is our most The community that residence provides popular residence. Flora Cowan Hall features Pick between two meal plans: The is one of its biggest advantages over a television room, fireplace, multi-purpose Premium Plan or the Value Plan. off-campus living. When you move into room, kitchenette, and study. residence, you move into a building full of students who are all looking forward Live in Residences — to meeting new people and making new Meals Included! friends! Hundreds of events and activities are offered to residents, everything Darrach Hall (male only) from game nights, walking clubs, pool tournaments, to residence formals. Many BrandonU.ca/residence/residence- residents make friends for life! costs/darrach-hall-3/

COMFORTABLE Flora Cowan Hall (female only) LIVING BrandonU.ca/residence/residence- costs/flora-cowan/ C – McMaster Hall For students leaving home for the As an all-gender residence, McMaster Hall features a television and games lounge, a first time, living in residence is a McMaster Hall (all genders) workout room, a study room, and a music comfortable first step to successful practice room. independence. Residence rooms are BrandonU.ca/residence/residence- equipped with internet, bed, desk, costs/mcmaster/ chair, closet, and bedside drawers. Each residence has shared study areas, TV lounges, and laundry facilities. *Estimated residence fees are based on the 2018-19 academic year.

SUPPORT AND Visit BrandonU.ca/Residence/Apply- SAFETY Now to complete an application. After you have completed the online Residence offers students the simplicity or printable application, you’ll need Questions? of independent living with the comfort to pay the $60 application fee. Contact the Office of International Activities at of knowing assistance is close by. [email protected] or 204-727-7479 Residents have access to trained after- BrandonU.ca/Residence This publication is available in alternate formats upon request. hours support in the form of Residence Assistants, and Campus Security staff. BrandonU.ca / bustudentlife / bu_studentlife 9