MHC CAREER PROGRAMS LIST PROGRAMS BEST SUITED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSING OPTIONS MHC CAREER CERTIFICATE APPLIED DEGREE LIVE WITH A CANADIAN FAMILY IN A HOMESTAY Administrative Office Professional Certificate Bachelor of Applied Arts - Visual Communication is a safe and friendly city where families in the community welcome students into their homes. While there are PROGRAMS Computer Aided Drafting and Design Certificate(*QUOTA PROGRAM) Bachelor of Applied Health Science - Paramedic many different types of families that host international students, FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (*COMPETITIVE QUOTA PROGRAM) Early Learning and Child Care Certificate(*QUOTA PROGRAM) each family has something special to offer its student.

Information Technology Certificate (*QUOTA PROGRAM) BACHELOR’S DEGREE (offered in partnership with universities) The Homestay experience is an ideal way for students to learn about Canadian culture and lifestyle. Homestay is an affordable option for Bachelor of Business Administration - DIPLOMA students to enjoy a secure, stable, and Canadian home environment. Bachelor of Nursing - (*COMPETITIVE QUOTA PROGRAM) Meals are included in the price and students are paired with families Addictions Counselling Diploma (*QUOTA PROGRAM) based on preferences of pets, children, and whether the student or Bachelor of Education - Mount Royal University Administrative Office Management Diploma family smokes, etc. Bachelor of Social Work - University of Calgary Business Administration Diploma LIVE RIGHT ON CAMPUS IN STUDENT RESIDENCE Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma (*QUOTA PROGRAM) These modern, condominium-style dorms are located on campus, UNIVERSITY TRANSFER and offer convenient, well-equipped and affordable living for those CADD/BEET Diploma (*QUOTA PROGRAM) Arts - University Transfer wanting to live with other MHC students. Each unit is a comfortable, Criminal Justice Diploma fully furnished, four-bedroom unit. Commerce/Management - University Transfer Early Learning and Child Care Diploma (*QUOTA PROGRAM) Education - University Transfer Each student has a private bedroom with a bed, desk, and closet. There is a living room, kitchen and storage space which are shared Environmental Reclamation Technician (*QUOTA PROGRAM) Kinesiology - University Transfer by the unit occupants. The shared spaces contain a washer and Environmental Science Diploma (*QUOTA PROGRAM) dryer, furniture, television, vacuum cleaner and storage space. Pharmacy - University Transfer (*PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM) Information Technology Diploma (*QUOTA PROGRAM) Science - University Transfer International students should be prepared to purchase the following Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma (*QUOTA PROGRAM) items soon upon arrival: groceries, cooking supplies (cookware, Social Work - University Transfer utensils, dishes, etc.), bed sheets & pillows, towels, and any personal Paramedic Diploma (*COMPETITIVE QUOTA PROGRAM) Medical Lab Science - University Transfer (*PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM) necessities. In order to ensure a place in residence, students should Practical Nursing Diploma (*COMPETITIVE QUOTA PROGRAM) apply immediately, as space is limited! You are able to apply for Engineering - University Transfer (*PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM) Residence before receiving formal acceptance to your selected Power Engineering Technology Diploma (*COMPETITIVE QUOTA PROGRAM) program of study. Social Work Diploma (*QUOTA PROGRAM)

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS QUOTA PROGRAM: Programs with limited seats available. Students are advised to apply a minimum of five months before the INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION semester start date. Phone: 403.504.3615 COMPETITIVE QUOTA PROGRAM: These quota programs have competitive grade based admission criteria. Meeting the minimum Fax: 403.502.8494 requirements does not guarantee admission. Agent Inquiry: [email protected] PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM: These programs are one or two years of pre-professional study prior to admission in professional Student Inquiry: [email protected] university programs. WWW.MHC.AB.CA/INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE 299 COLLEGE DR. SE The majority of certificate and diploma programs start in the Fall semester (September) MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA Only a few programs have a Winter semester intake (January) (refer to the MHC calendar). T1A 3Y6 MHC CAREER PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Medicine Hat College (MHC) is a publicly funded post-secondary community college with programs approved by the ministry HOW TO APPLY of Advanced Education. MHC offers certificates, diplomas, degrees and university transfer programs in a wide variety of fields. MHC is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI# O18795445892) and all academic credit programs including English for Academic Purposes are designated programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing international students with a friendly, supportive, and balanced learning environment. 1.Pre-application advising Our success is measured by your success! email: [email protected] MHC CAREER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • High quality education • Availability of university transfer options to continue on to degree completion 2. Select your program • Low student to faculty ratio (average of 18 students per class) • Several degree programs offered on campus in partnership with other www.mhc.ab.ca/programsandcourses • More intimate environment that allows students to transition to Alberta universities Canadian Culture and North American teaching styles • Longest student advising appointments in the province of Alberta, 3. Submit an application providing personalized attention • Competitive international tuition fees compared to other Submit paper applications directly to [email protected] institutions in Alberta • Wide range of student support services that contribute to academic, or apply online at www.applyalberta.ca social and personal development • Numerous certificate & diploma options and exit points 4. Submit supporting documents

• Official transcripts from secondary and post-secondary schools • Proof of English proficiency ∙ Completion of MHC EAPI 199 or EAPI 099 ∙ An IELTS overall band score of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 ∙ A TOEFL score of 79 on the Internet-based test, 213 on the computer-based test or 550 on the paper-based test

PLEASE NOTE: Bachelor of Nursing and Paramedic programs have higher language requirements, please refer to the calendar. ∙ Students should also check the English requirements of the transfer university they wish to attend.

5. Receive Letter of Acceptance

6. Pay first tuition installment

Degree Program University Transfer Diploma / Certificate Studies Program

Finish Diploma / Finish Degree & Transfer to a partner enter workforce university Certificate & enter workforce