Study in Alberta International Education Viewbook www.studyinalberta.ca/ae Table of Contents

3 Canada

4 Alberta

8 Studying in Alberta

10 Map of Post-secondary Institutions in Alberta

12 Features Chart

14 Programs Chart

16 Post-secondary Institutions in Alberta

36 How to Apply to Campus Alberta

39 Resources 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 1 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 2 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 3

Canada is consistently ranked as one of the Being a relatively young country, Canada provides world’s most desirable places to live. The second numerous possibilities and opportunities. largest country in the world, we have 35 million Canada’s education system is recognized people spread across 10 provinces and three internationally for its excellence and quality. territories with a diverse and multicultural population where one in five is a new immigrant. It is a welcoming environment providing you with Canada is officially bilingual with English and the opportunity to study in some of the world’s French as the national languages but in reality leading institutions. there are over 200 languages spoken. Canada 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 4

Visit our Study in Alberta (www.studyinalberta.ca/ae) website to find information on primary, secondary, and post-secondary studies in Alberta, Canada.

Alberta

The Province of Alberta is located in Western Canada and is home to the majestic Rocky Mountains, one of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the world. Young people from around the world choose to study in Alberta because of its spectacular natural beauty, healthy environment, cultural diversity, lively communities, and strong economy. Alberta is a world leader in providing high quality educational opportunities to its students. The province’s education system has developed superior programs in cutting-edge facilities that are recognized for their excellence in teaching and research. Competitive tuition fees and an affordable cost of living makes Alberta a smart destination of choice for students. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 5

WORK WHILE YOU STUDY STAY AFTER YOU GRADUATE As an international student who is enrolled in a Alberta welcomes international students wishing post-secondary program, you are automatically to seek permanent residence after graduating, authorized to work up to 20 hours a week during through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee the academic year and full-time during academic Program (AINP). The AINP is an employer driven breaks provided you received a study permit immigration program operated by the Alberta and continue to study full-time. Depending on government and Citizenship and Immigration the program you choose, you may also have the Canada (CIC). It was designed to quickly processes opportunity to participate in a cooperative work applications for permanent residence. As an program or an internship. international student, you may qualify under For more information, please visit Citizenship and the “International Graduate” category. Those Immigration Canada (www.cic.gc.ca/english/ individuals nominated by the province, together study/work.asp). with their spouse and dependent children, are eligible to apply for permanent residency. CIC WORK AFTER YOU GRADUATE gives priority to processing permanent resident After graduating from a post-secondary visa applications for Provincial Nominees. To institution in Alberta, you are eligible to work find out more, visit the Alberta Immigrant in Alberta on a full-time basis for up to three Nominee Program (www.albertacanada.com/ years. This is an exceptional opportunity for immigration/immigrate/ainp.html). immediately applying your education in the If you are a temporary foreign worker or a foreign workplace, and to gain valued work experience student who graduated in Canada, you often and employer references. For more information have the qualities to make a successful transition on the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, from temporary to permanent residence. If this please visit (www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/ describes you, then a second option to immigrate work-postgrad.asp). is also available to you through the Canadian Experience Class (www.cic.gc.ca/english/ immigrate/cec/index.asp).

Both Edmonton and Calgary are regularly ranked among many top 10 lists of Best Cities in the world to live because of the high quality of life and numerous economic opportunities available in Alberta. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 6

There is so much to do here! 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 7

Old Strathcona - Edmonton 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 8 Post-secondary Institutions in Alberta Alberta’s strong post-secondary system includes a variety of universities, colleges, and technical institutes. Together they make up Campus Alberta which is a coordinated system dedicated to providing students with a diverse range of programs and experiences all across the province.

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS Certificate, diploma, applied degree, degree…What’s the difference?

Certificate Diploma Applied Degree Degree

• prepares students for • prepares students • combines theoretical • provides a more entry into specific for employment in approaches to learning theoretical occupations. a particular field or with elements of practical or academic group of occupations. application, providing approach to a broader range of learning. career and employment opportunities beyond entry-level in an industry. • are offered by some public colleges and technical institutes.

• completion of some • high school • admission requirements • high school high school studies graduation (with may be similar to those graduation (with (often specified specified grades of diploma programs. specified grades minimum grades and subjects) for Completion of a related and subjects) for and subjects). admission. diploma program may admission. Exception Exception be a prerequisite for Exception University-level certificate University-level diploma admission to the third Athabasca University programs may require high programs require one year of year of an applied has an open admissions school graduation, some post- academic study or equivalent degree program. policy (few or no specific secondary education or mature beyond a bachelor’s degree entrance requirements) for

Entrance Requirements Entrance student status. and may be applicable to students 16 years of age related master’s degree and older. programs.

• one year or less of full- • two years of full-time, • four-year programs • three to nine years time study at a college applied study at a consisting of six of full-time study or technical institute. college or technical semesters (about three at a university or Note: Successful completion institute. years) of academic college, depending of a certificate can sometimes studies and at least on the level of earn you credit and admission two semesters (about degree earned. into a diploma program. Consult one year) of related Length the Online Alberta Transfer paid, supervised work Guide at transferalberta.ca for a complete list of experience in the transferable courses and industry. programs. Note: Students graduating from an applied degree program may not have direct access to graduate studies. However, in some circumstances, students may be admitted after completing a bridging program. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 9

University Transfer generally required to complete an additional qualifying year. • The first two years of a degree-level program can be completed at many colleges before • May require completion of a thesis or a course- transferring to a university or private college based (non-thesis) program. with an accredited degree program for the last two years of study. Consult the Online Alberta Doctoral Degree Transfer Guide at transferalberta.ca for a • Requires two or three years of full-time complete listing of transferable courses and university study and research beyond the programs. master’s degree level (there are time limits for • Some of the benefits of university transfer completing degree requirements). programs include smaller class sizes, lower • Involves planning and carrying out high tuition fees, less competitive admission, and quality research the opportunity to choose from a greater to advance number of program providers. knowledge in • Many colleges also offer two year general the student’s studies or liberal arts programs to prepare major field of students for further studies. study. • Includes the Bachelor’s Degree preparation and • Provides a more theoretical or academic defense of approach to learning with direct access to a dissertation graduate studies. on an approved topic. • Offered by universities, select colleges, and private university colleges with approved ENGLISH AS A SECOND degree programs. LANGUAGE (ESL) • Usually involves the equivalent of three or four Most Alberta post-secondary institutions offer years of full-time study (program length may programs that will help improve your English vary by discipline and by institution). language skills and proficiency. • Admission to faculties with enrolment limits studyinalberta.ca/post-secondary/esl/ may require marks higher than the specified minimum average required for application. There are generally two types of ESL programs: Please check with the institution you are interested in applying to for more information. Academic ESL programs: Exception: Athabasca University has an open These programs are tailored to help admissions policy (few or no specific entrance meet the English Language requirements) for students 16 years of age Proficiency requirements of the and older. academic program you intend to take. They are often referred Master’s Degree to as “English for Academic • Generally involves two years of full-time Purposes” or EAP programs. university study beyond the bachelor’s degree level (there are time limits for completing ESL only programs: degree requirements and program lengths These programs are generally may vary). tailored to students who are • Requires a completed bachelor’s degree for interested in intensive English language admission. Applicants who have a three- studies. They usually are not required for year undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree are entry into institutions’ academic programs. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 10 Map of Post-secondaryÊ MapMapInstitutions ofof Post-secondaryPost-secondary in Alberta Ê InstitutionsIncludes only: in Alberta Legend • publicly funded post-secondary institutions Certificate Institutions in Alberta IncludesIncludes only: only: LegendDiploma • programs approved by the Minister of Innovation and Applied Degree • • publicly publiclyAdvanced funded funded Education post-secondary post-secondary institutions institutions Certificate Baccalaureate Degree • programs approved by the Minister of Innovation and Advanced Diploma • programs approved by the Minister of Innovation and Master’s Degree Education AppliedDoctoral Degree Degree Advanced Education Baccalaureate Degree Master’s Degree Athabasca University Doctoral Degree

AthabascaNorthern UniversityLakes College

NorthernGrande LakesPrairie College Keyano College Regional College Fort McMurray

Grande Prairie Keyano College Regional College Fort McMurray Grouard

Concordia University College Grande PrairieGrouard Portage College of Alberta Lac La Biche Athabasca ConcordiaGrant MacEwan University University College Grande Prairie Portage College of Alberta Lac La Biche Lakeland College Edmonton Vermillion The King’s University College Athabasca Grant MacEwan University Lloydminster NorQuest Collge Sherwood Park Lakeland College The King’s University College Edmonton Vermillion Northern Alberta Institute Lacombe Canadian of Technology (NAIT) University College NorQuest Collge Red SherwoodDeer Park Lloydminster University of Alberta Olds Northern Alberta Institute Lacombe CanadianRed Deer College of Technology (NAIT) RedBanff Deer University College The Banff Centre Calgary Professional Non-Parchment Olds Olds College University of Alberta Programming Medicine Hat Red Deer College Banff Alberta CollegeThe of Art Banff + Design Centre Calgary Medicine Hat Professional Non-Parchment Lethbridge OldsCollege College Programming Medicine Hat Ambrose University College Alberta College of Art + Design Medicine Hat Bow Valley College Lethbridge College AmbroseMount Royal University University College Lethbridge College

BowSouthern Valley AlbertaCollege Institute University of Lethbridge of Technology (SAIT) Mount Royal University Lethbridge College St. Mary’s University College University of Lethbridge Southern Alberta Institute Check with your preferred post-secondary institution for ofUniversity Technology of (SAIT)Calgary a complete listing of University Transfer and Collaborative Degree options. St. Mary’s University College Check with your preferred post-secondary institution for University of Calgary a complete listing of University Transfer and Collaborative Degree options. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 11

Post-secondary Institutions in Alberta In this section, you will find the following for each Most post-secondary institutions have student post-secondary institution: advisors who help current and prospective students explore goals, make informed decisions when • contact information selecting programs and courses, interpret academic • application dates regulations and procedures, understand students’ • general information rights and responsibilities, fill out applications for The content of this section is based on information financial assistance, and refer students to other provided by the educational institutions in the resources. Phone the registrar’s office for advisor autumn of 2014. Please check with the institution to contact information. confirm program information before making your Information in this viewbook was current educational plans. at the time of printing. Students should Note: the following pages include only institutions in consult the institution’s website for current Alberta that are publicly funded or that offer approved information. degree programs. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 12 Alberta Alberta College of Art & Design Ambrose University College Athabasca University Banff Centre (The) Bow Valley College Canadian University College

Features Chart Concordia University College of

Scholarships for International Students

International Student Office/Centre

International Student Advisor(s)

International Student Orientation

Resident Space Guaranteed for International Students

Counselling Services

Disabled Student Services

Health Services

Job Search Services

Recreational/Fitness Facilities

Home Stay 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 13 Grande Prairie Regional College Prairie Grande Medicine Hat College Mount Royal University NAIT NorQuest College Northern Lakes College Olds College Portage College Red Deer College SAIT St. Mary’s University College University of Alberta University of Calgary University of Lethbridge Keyano College (The) College University King’s Lakeland College Lethbridge College Grant MacEwan University 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 14 Alberta

Programs Chart Alberta College of Art & Design Ambrose University College Athabasca University Banff Centre (The) Bow Valley College Canadian University College Concordia University College of

Academic Upgrading and English as a Second Language

Agriculture and Related Technology

Aviation and Related Technology

Business and Administration Studies

Clerical and Administrative Support

Communications, Journalism, and Related Studies

Computer and Information Technology

Education and Library Studies

Engineering, Architecture, and Related Studies

Engineering and Science Technologies

Environment, Forestry, and Related Studies

Fine Arts and Performing Arts

General Studies

Health Care, Medical Studies, and Technologies

Humanities and Languages

Mathematics

Personal, Home, and Food Studies

Physical Education and Recreation

Religious Studies

Sciences

Social Sciences, Law, and Interdisciplinary Studies

Social, Community, and Protective Services 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 15 Grande Prairie Regional College Grant MacEwan University Keyano College (The) College University King’s Lakeland College Lethbridge College Medicine Hat College Mount Royal University NAIT NorQuest College Northern Lakes College Olds College Portage College Red Deer College SAIT St. Mary’s University College University of Alberta University of Calgary University of Lethbridge 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 16

Alberta College of Art + Design Alberta College (ACAD) students spend their class Ambrose of Art + Design time working on their art, not just University sitting in a lecture hall. They enjoy ADMISSIONS OFFICE small class sizes and individual College 1407 – 14 Avenue NW attention from accomplished OFFICE OF ENROLMENT Calgary, Alberta faculty, who are some of today’s MANAGEMENT Canada T2N 4R3 most successful artists and 150 Ambrose Circle SW designers. ACAD offers Bachelor Calgary, Alberta of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Phone number: 1(403) 284-7617 Canada T3H 0L5 Fine Arts (BFA) degree programs. Fax number: 1 (403) 284-7644 Bachelor of Design students Phone number: 1 (403) 410-2900 Email: [email protected] benefit from an extensive design 1(800) 461-1222 toll-free Website: www.acad.ca based curriculum developed to Fax number: 1 (403) 571-2556 exceed industry expectations. APPLICATION DATES Students engaged in the Email: [email protected] First Day Applications Accepted Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Website: www.ambrose.edu November 1 program choose to focus on one of nine studio areas. Each APPLICATION DATES Last Day Applications Accepted student benefits from the Last Day Applications Accepted November 1 interdisciplinary approach of a USA Applicants February 1 diverse variety of media, ideas, Early Consideration and people interacting in one Fall Semester: July 15 March 1 comprehensive space. The BFA Winter Semester: November 15 Advanced Standing and B.Des. programs begin with Applicants from outside First Year Studies, a common year- North America April 1 long experience that provides a Early Admission critical foundation of technical Fall Semester: March 1 International Scholarship and problem-solving skills. The Winter Semester: July 1 Applications Accepted First Year Studies experience Scholarships/ Financial Aid Automatic prepares students for majoring in any of the 11 programs house in future.ambrose.edu/financing/ Housing Applications for our four schools: School of Craft aid/scholarships International Students + Emerging Media (Ceramics, February 1 Fibre, Glass, Jewellery and Metals and Media Arts and Digitial Technology), School of Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Photography, Print Media and Sculpture), School of Critical and Creative Studies (Liberal Studies), and School of Communication Design (Visual Communication Design and Illustration). 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 17

Ambrose University College is From its beginning, Athabasca a Christian liberal arts university Athabasca University (AU) has consistently college delivering quality University pioneered new approaches education that prepares men and to post-secondary learning: women for lives of leadership ADMISSIONS OFFICE through its open philosophy, and service. 1 University Drive through its outreach, through Ambrose offers three- and four- Athabasca, Alberta its revolutionary methods of year Bachelor of Arts degrees Canada T9S 3A3 course and program design with concentrations and majors and delivery, and through its in Behavioural Science, Business Phone number: 1 (780) 675-6100 acceptance and adoption of Administration, Christian 1 (800) 788-9041 toll-free technology-based alternatives to Studies, English Literature, traditional instructional channels Fax number: 1 (780) 675-6437 General Studies, History, and and contexts. Music. University transfer Email: www.askau.ca Athabasca University, Canada’s courses are also offered. See the Website: www.athabascau.ca/ Open University®, is dedicated Online Alberta Transfer Guide prospective to the removal of barriers that (transferalberta.ca) for a list of restrict access to and success transferable courses. Graduates APPLICATION DATES in university-level study and pursue careers in education, First Day Applications Accepted to increasing equality of nursing, and social services, educational opportunity for or go on to graduate studies. Generally, Athabasca University adult learners worldwide. There are many community offers undergraduate, AU is committed to excellence opportunities beyond the individualized study courses with in teaching, research, and classroom to develop spiritually, monthly start dates. Applications scholarship and to being of intellectually, physically, and must be complete by the 10th service to the general public. socially through the college’s of the month to receive the 1st spiritual formation, residence, of the following month as and athletics. Athletic and a start date. Campus Recreation programs are housed in brand new gym International Scholarship facilities. Applications Accepted A comfortable apartment- Student awards information style residence is available varies based on the award. For near the campus, including more information, please review a program that provides an the individual student awards: excellent transition from home to independent living. The www.athabascau.ca/registrar/ library houses a comprehensive studawrds.php collection of more than 100,000 Alberta is out of this world: volumes and 300 periodical Housing Applications for St. Paul, Alberta is home to subscriptions, making it one International Students of the largest private university the World’s First UFO Landing N/A – Athabasca University college libraries in Western Pad and Vulcan, Alberta is follows a distance delivery Canada. known as the ‘Official Star model. Trek Capital of Canada’ Excellently trained professors, small classes, and a strong sense of community create a dynamic learning environment. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 18

The Banff Centre is a globally The Banff Centre respected arts, cultural, and Bow Valley educational institution and Box 1020 College conference facility. A catalyst for 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive creativity, the Centre inspires INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Banff, Alberta artists, business and community 2nd Floor Canada T1L 1H5 leaders from Canada and around South Campus, room S2030 ADMISSIONS OFFICE the world. The Centre’s alumni 345 – 6 Avenue SE Phone number: 1 (403) 762-6180 create, produce, and perform Calgary, Alberta or 1 (800) 565-9989 toll-free works of art all over the world. Canada T2G 4V1 Alumni also lead institutions, Fax number: 1 (403) 762-6345 organizations, and businesses, MAILING ADDRESS Email: [email protected] and play significant roles in their 345 – 6 Avenue SE Website: www.banffcentre.ca community’s cultural, social, Calgary, Alberta intellectual, and economic Canada T2G 4V1 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT wellbeing. The Centre’s multi- Phone number: 1 (403) 762-6136 disciplinary programs allow Phone number: 1 (403) 410-3476 or 1 (800) 590-9799 toll-free emerging and established Fax number: 1 (403) 297-3984 Fax number: 1 (403) 762-6422 individuals in the arts, sciences, Email: international@bowvalley business, and the environment Email: college.ca [email protected] to create and showcase new work, to push boundaries, to Website: MOUNTAIN CULTURE interact and share knowledge, international.bowvalleycollege.ca Email: and to develop new ideas and APPLICATION DATES [email protected] solutions for the present and the future. First Day Applications Accepted APPLICATION DATES Continuous applications for three Program deadlines vary and can semestered intakes: Fall, Winter, and be found on our website. Spring/Summer As per individual program at the time of application. Last Day Applications Accepted Students can be admitted up to Housing Applications for International Students one week prior to the program start date, if space is available All our programs are residential and the applicant has fulfilled so accommodations and meals all admission requirements. are included in the program fee. Students are encouraged to apply early, as some programs are in high demand. International students should apply at least 6 months in advance of the desired start date. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 19

Bow Valley College is a public CUC is a Christian university community college located in Canadian offering over 35 major or track the heart of downtown Calgary, University College choices in Campus Alberta a young, vibrant metropolitan Quality Council (CAQC) approved center. It offers undergraduate ADMISSIONS OFFICE bachelor degree programs certificates and diplomas with 5415 College Avenue in Arts, Music, Science and practicum work terms providing Lacombe, Alberta Education. graduates with competitive Canada T4L 2E5 CUC is sponsored by the skill sets for the workforce. Its Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) programs also offer the option Phone number: 1 (403) 782-3381 Church and holds CAQC approval for further post-secondary or 1 (800) 661-8129 toll-free for its degree programs. With study through our agreements Fax number: 1 (866) 929-8282 over 500 students coming from with other post-secondary all over North America and institutions. It specializes in the Email: [email protected] various international locales, the areas of Business, Health Care, Website: www.cauc.ca warm family-like atmosphere on and Human Services. For the past campus has a distinct cultural 40 years, Bow Valley College has APPLICATION DATES flavor. CUC’s believes in the offered ESL programs to prepare Last Day Applications Accepted complete university college students to meet and exceed June 1st for September start experience. It provides an their English proficiency goals environment where academic, whether for work, academic, or October 1st for January start physical, and spiritual growth social purposes. Its programs is encouraged. can accommodate full-time study, part-time skill specific Visit their website and learn development, and English for more about Canadian University College. Academic Purposes. Whatever your educational goals, Bow Valley College is the optimum choice to continue on your education pathway. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 20

Concordia University College of Concordia Alberta truly provides a unique Grande Prairie University College university experience. Located Regional in Edmonton, Alberta, Concordia of Alberta offers the best of both worlds– College STUDENT AND ENROLMENT a small university campus OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR located on the banks of the SERVICES 10726–106 Avenue scenic North Saskatchewan River 7128 Ada Boulevard Grande Prairie, Alberta within one of the most vibrant Edmonton, Alberta, urban centres in the country. Canada T8V 4C4 Canada T5B 4E4 Concordia offers 27 accredited Phone number: 1 (780) 539-2944 Phone number: 1 (780) 479-9220 undergraduate degree programs or 1 (888) 539-4772 toll-free or 1 (866) 479-5200 toll-free in Arts, Education, Environmental Fax number: 1 (780) 539-2888 Fax number: 1 (780) 378-8460 Health, Management, and Science, as well as two graduate Email: [email protected] Email: degrees, including the new Website: www.gprc.ab.ca [email protected] Master of Arts in Biblical and APPLICATION DATES Website: Christian Studies, and church Last Day Applications Accepted international.concordia.ab.ca work programs. At Concordia, students Applications for Nursing and APPLICATION DATES experience a community where Power Engineering arriving Last Day Applications Accepted professors know their name. A after February 28 may not be September – May 1st supportive learning environment considered. encourages students to develop January – October 1st For all other programs, qualified their interests, discover passions, applications are accepted International Scholarship meet new people, respect on a first-come, first-served Applications Deadline different points of view, and basis. Applications will be Entrance Awards – April 1st above all else, helps students accepted until programs/classes (All students) understand that they can make a are full. difference in their life and in the Students are advised to apply lives of others. early. As a Christian university college, Concordia also adds purpose and meaning to university education by encouraging Edmonton is also home personal integrity, leadership, to North America’s largest and community responsibility. urban green space known While their heritage is Lutheran, as River Valley. It’s 22 times Concordia serves people of all the size of New York’s faiths and backgrounds. Central Park 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 21

Grande Prairie Regional College Established in 1971, Grant offers academic upgrading, Grant MacEwan MacEwan University offers a career and continuing education University wide diversity of educational programs, and university transfer opportunities ranging from four studies at campuses in Grande ADMISSIONS OFFICE year baccalaureate degrees to Prairie and Fairview. Degree Room 7-105 two year diplomas to one year completion opportunities are City Centre Campus certificates. Over 60 different also available in Grande Prairie 10700 – 104 Avenue programs of study are available in collaboration with respective through the university’s four Edmonton, Alberta universities. academic units: School of Canada T5J 4S2 Through collaborative Business, Faculty of Arts and agreements with other Phone number: 1 (780) 497-5397 Science, Faculty of Health institutions, students may or 1 (888) 497-4622 toll-free and Community Studies, and Faculty of Fine Arts and complete the following degrees Fax number: 1 (780) 497-5395 on campus: Communications. Approximately Email: half of MacEwan’s 14,000 full- • Bachelor of Science in [email protected] time students are enrolled in Nursing, Bachelor of degree programs, and many Education, Bachelor of Website: www.macewan.ca/ of the students who complete Commerce, Bachelor of international one of the university’s two year Management, Bachelor APPLICATION DATES diploma programs are eligible of Science in Computer to transfer to a degree program Information Systems, and Applications will be accepted within MacEwan or at another Bachelor of Social Work. until the program closes or classes begin. university. MacEwan’s strength The college’s facilities include: lies in its emphasis on providing Housing Applications for a quality learning experience • a conservatory where International Students students of all ages receive to students, be it through small music instruction. Applications to Residence class sizes, the openness and received before July 1 availability of its faculty, or • enviable athletic facilities, are normally guaranteed its library and technological which are used by the accommodation for the fall resources. MacEwan’s mandate college’s nationally (September) term. includes a commitment to competitive teams in global education. In 2012-13 basketball, cross-country over 1000 international students running, curling, soccer, and from more than 60 countries volleyball. studied at MacEwan. The • a 500-seat concert hall School of Business in particular renowned for its architecture has placed an emphasis on and the world-class international programming. performances held there. Within its Bachelor of Commerce program, two of the six majors have an international focus – International Business and Supply Chain Management Co-op. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 22

Keyano College offers one- and Keyano College two-year university transfer The King’s programs in disciplines ranging OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR University from General Science to Fine 8115 Franklin Avenue Arts. Collaborative degrees College Fort McMurray, Alberta in Nursing, Social Work, ENROLMENT SERVICES Canada T9H 2H7 and Elementary Education 9125 - 50 Street are also offered. Certificate Phone number: 1 (780) 791-4801 Edmonton, Alberta and diploma programs or 1 (800) 251-1408 toll-free are available in Business Canada T6B 2H3 Fax number: 1 (780) 791- 4952 Administration, Computer Phone number: 1 (780) 465-8334 Email: [email protected] Information Systems, Office or 1 (800) 661-8582 toll-free Administration, Early Learning Website: www.keyano.ca Fax number: 1 (780) 465-3534 and Childcare, Environmental APPLICATION DATES Technology, Aboriginal Child Email: [email protected] and Family Services, and Visual Year-round Website: www.kingsu.ca and Performing Arts. Adult International Scholarship upgrading, trades preparation, APPLICATION DATES Applications Deadline and apprenticeship programs Application Deadlines September 30 are also offered. Co-operative August 15 of the current year education (earn while you learn) for fall is available in a number of programs. December 1 of the current year Keyano College has a main for winter campus and a heavy industrial Applicants are encouraged to training centre in Fort McMurray, give sufficient time for their a satellite campus in Fort study permit to be processed. Chipewyan, and five community Processing times vary depending learning centres. Keyano’s on local processing times and proximity to the globally are listed by country on the recognized oil sands resource, following website: www.cic.gc.ca combined with its state-of-the- art Syncrude Sport & Wellness International Scholarship Applications Deadline Centre, and 600-seat theatre and arts centre, makes it an excellent March 31 for the upcoming choice for international students Academic Year looking for a uniquely northern According to Housing Applications for learning experience in Canada. his comic book bio, James International Students Did you know? Howlett (aka Wolverine) Subject to availability of space portrayed on the screen by Did you know that Keyano Hugh Jackman in the popular College offers the only Musical “X-men” films, was born into Instrument Repair Co-op diploma a rich Alberta family in program in North America? the 19th century. Students come to Keyano College to take advantage of this one of a kind training. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 23

The King’s University College When Lakeland College opened provides students with a university Lakeland College in 1913, there were only 34 education in the arts, sciences, students enrolled. Today, INTERNATIONAL OFFICE and selected professional areas although the college has from a Biblical perspective. King’s Associate Dean, International campuses in Lloydminster and attracts students of all ages from and Distance Learning Vermilion and serves more than a variety of religious backgrounds. 5707 College Drive 8,000 full-time and part-time The university college strives to Vermilion, Alberta students, Lakeland is as tight- be an academic community that Canada T9X 1K5 knit as ever. Lakeland College’s integrates the Christian faith with comfortable setting allows teaching, learning, research, and Phone number: 1 (780) 853-8400 students to focus on learning. college life in an environment or 1 (800) 661-6490 toll-free The college’s award-winning characterized by academic Fax number: 1 (780) 853-2955 programs are designed to ease excellence and a personal students’ transition into the Email: approach to students. King’s offers work force and/or for further the following degree programs: [email protected] study at a four-year institution. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Website: Students get a university-calibre Science, Bachelor of Commerce, www.lakelandcollege.ca/ education without the red tape, Bachelor of Music, and a Bachelor international big crowds, and distractions. of Education (After Degree) The study options are as diverse in Elementary or Secondary LLOYDMINSTER CAMPUS as the college. More than 60 Education. Lakeland College degree, diploma, certificate, apprenticeship, university Students can choose from the 2602–59 Avenue transfer, and online programs are following disciplines: Biology, Bag 6600 available at Lakeland College. Chemistry, Commerce, Computing Lloydminster, Alberta Science, English, Environmental Canada T9V 3N7 The Vermilion campus offers Studies, and History. Opportunities Phone number: 1 (780) 871-5700 programs in agricultural to participate in the college sciences, environmental community include choir, athletic APPLICATION DATES sciences, fire and emergency teams, outdoors club, drama club, services, human services, interior Applications are on a first applied, environmental club, International design technology, and trades first qualified, first accepted basis. Students Association, Mature apprenticeship technical training. Some exceptions apply—please Students Association, college Programs in academic upgrading, see website. newspaper, student government, business, event coordinator, and more. Attendance at weekly health and wellness, heavy chapel services is encouraged. oil operations technician, and Personal, career, and pastoral university studies are available at counseling are available. King’s the Lloydminster campus. Both campus features a performance campuses offer lots of clubs and hall, full-size gymnasium, dining recreation, athletic and social hall, greenhouse, and a 1,200 activities, as well as student square metre library that houses housing for singles and families. up to 100,000 volumes. Five visit days called King’s View Fridays, two Open Houses, and two visit weekends , are held every year. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 24

Lethbridge College (LC) is Lethbridge Canada’s first public college Medicine Hat College opened in 1957. Today, it helps College more than 7,000 students OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR achieve their academic and ENROLMENT SERVICES 3000 College Drive South professional development International Education Lethbridge, Alberta goals each year. LC offers 50 299 College Drive SE Canada T1K 1L6 diverse career program areas Medicine Hat, Alberta supplying the needs of industry, Canada T1A 3Y6 Phone number: 1 (403) 320-3221 agriculture, business, and health Phone number: International Fax number: 1 (403) 380-3450 with one-year certificates, two year diplomas, apprenticeship, Education 1 (403) 502-8448 Email: international@ and applied degrees. It also offers or Main 1 (403) 529-3811 lethbridgecollege.ab.ca direct transfer opportunities to 1 (866) 282-8394 Website: many of Canada’s universities to Fax number: 1 (403) 502-8494 www.lethbridgecollege.ca/go/ complete studies at the degree Email: [email protected] international level. Students at LC enjoy small classes with an average or [email protected] APPLICATION DATES of 25 students. Our instructors Website: Last Day Applications Accepted have experience in the fields www.mhc.ab.ca/ January - April (Winter) Term: they teach, and are known for APPLICATION DATES October 1 their friendly, helpful teaching styles. Our award-winning Applications Deadlines September - December English Language Centre offers No application deadline for (Fall) Term: June 1 ESL programs that will help ESL program. Please refer to international students to be International Scholarship Medicine Hat College website successful in any of our career Applications Deadline for application deadline for programs. Students can stay in September - December (Fall) regular programs. on-campus residences, off- Term: March 31 campus home-stays, or rental Housing Applications for apartments while they study International Students at LC. Homestay is $550.00 per month Lethbridge is a vibrant and flexible for move in dates. community of 85,000, set Student Residence places against the foothills of the Rocky students on a first come first Mountains. The city provides serve basis based on student many amenities found in larger requirements. Money due centers, including upscale upon arrival for both options. shopping and an active lifestyle. Yet, it remains a safe, secure place to live, lauded for its recreational activities, running and hiking trails, parks, and nature reserves, all within minutes of our campus. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 25

Medicine Hat College has been Mount Royal University is serving students in southeastern Mount Royal Calgary’s oldest post-secondary Alberta and beyond since 1965. University institution, founded in 1910. It Situated in Canada’s sunniest is a four-year undergraduate city, MHC’s main campus services ENROLMENT SERVICES institution specializing in almost 2,500 students each year 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW personalized teaching and with another 200 attending Calgary, Alberta learning and offers student Brooks Campus, located 100 Canada T3E 6K6 support services of the km west of Medicine Hat. With highest quality. Approximately some of the lowest student-to- Phone number: 1 (403) 440-5000 13,500 degree, diploma and instructor ratios in the province, or 1 (877) 440-5001 (North certificate students attend Medicine Hat College offers America) Mount Royal. Another 25,000 a very personal, one-on-one Fax number: 1 (403) 440-7252 individuals are enrolled in student experience. courses offered by the Faculty Email: mr4u.mymru.ca/ask Currently, more than 30 of Continuing Education. The diplomas and certificates are Website: www.mtroyal.ca Languages Institute offers full- and part-time English for offered along with 25 university APPLICATION DATES transfer programs. There are also Academic Purposes courses First Day Applications Accepted several opportunities for degree for international students completion at MHC including First day to apply is October 1. wanting to transition into nursing, applied arts, and social university degree programs. Last Day Applications Accepted work. A partnership with the Mount Royal also specializes University of Calgary makes it The early admission deadline in teacher training programs possible for nursing students is February 1. Applications for international teachers to complete a full bachelor’s continue to be accepted until wishing to teach their courses degree at Medicine Hat College. programs are full. Final deadline in English. Exchange students Medicine Hat College is proud for international applications is benefit from 80 partnerships to offer other unique diploma April 1. with institutions in 29 different countries. The University programs such as Addictions Housing Applications for Counselling, CADD Technical International Students features modern residence complexes, outstanding Illustration, and Paramedics. See website (www.mtroyal.ca) New applied degrees are also physical recreation facilities and for Residence information and state of the art technologies. offered in Ecotourism and application. Outdoor Leadership and Visual Mount Royal University is Communications. accredited by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and has been welcoming international students for over 30 years! Did you know? Mount Royal is Canada’s oldest new university, focusing on personalized teaching and learning in small classroom settings. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 26

NAIT’s motto is: “we are essential” NAIT – in fields from IT, Engineering NorQuest College Technologies, Applied Sciences, (Northern Alberta OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Health Sciences, Business, Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts, International Student Services Technology) plus choices from over 90 full- 10215-108 Street time program options. Study a Edmonton, Alberta OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR one year certificate, two-year Canada T5J 1L6 NAIT Office of the Registrar diploma or four-year degree. Phone number: 1 (780) 644-6000 11762 - 106 Street NW Academic upgrading and English or 1 (866) 534-7218 toll-free Edmonton, Alberta as a Second Language are also T5G 3H1 available. NAIT promises relevant Fax number: (780) 644-6013 knowledge, real skills and Phone number: 1 (780) 471- 6248 Email: rewarding careers. [email protected] Toll Free (North America Only) NAIT’s main campus is located in 1 (877) 333 -6248 Website: www.norquest.ca/ the beautiful city of Edmonton international Toll Free (China, Philippines, - Alberta’s Capital City. It also South Korea, Australia, Japan, has three other campuses in the UK, Germany and Hong Kong): capital region to service students. 00.800.6248.2222 It is a global competitor, essential * Do not add 001 before this to Alberta and to serving the needs of its communities. From number, no country code is this position, it is recognized at required. home and around the world as Fax number: 1 (780) 471-8490 a leading polytechnic. NAIT— Email: [email protected] education for the real world. Website: www.nait.ca/ international

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NorQuest is the Edmonton Northern Lakes College is a region’s community college, Northern Lakes publicly funded, board governed serving 8,000 students College community college. This year annually throughout the (2010) is our 40th year in province in full-time, part-time, OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR operation. We are located in over 30 north central Alberta distance learning and regional Bag 3000, Grouard Campus communities. The region we programs. As a regional Grouard, Alberta, serve is larger in area than PEI, steward, it provides access to Canada T0G 1C0 New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia adult education in Edmonton combined. and the surrounding region Phone number: 1 (780) 751-3200 The values that gave roots to or 1 (866) 652-3456 toll-free for 23 communities. the College in the early years are NorQuest College helps Fax number: (780) 751-3355 still with us today. Community Education Committees help to set learners with diverse Email: educational backgrounds the priorities for programming [email protected] and operations of the college. complete or further their Meaningful partnerships with studies through foundational Website: www.northernlakescollege.ca the local First Nations and and continuing education Métis Settlements, business programs. Its post-secondary APPLICATION DATES and industry, eCampusAlberta, diploma and certificate Alberta-North, and other Last Day Applications Accepted programs offer career paths educational institutions are in health, community studies May 1 important to the success of our and business. It also provides students. We believe strongly educational opportunities at Housing Applications for that accessible and effective International Students the times, places and delivery educational services and support formats that best meet learners’ Ongoing contribute to student success. needs. Technology used for course delivery provides our students It embraces diversity and with skills that go beyond the honours inclusiveness. mastery of course content by • 55% of our students are providing experience with born outside of Canada, modern on-line communications tools. A focus on flexible representing 87 countries programming and customized • More than 85 languages training provides opportunities are spoken on campus for the college to deliver programs on request. By collaborating with business, The variety of programs range industry, government and from Adult Basic Education and communities, it ensures its High School through to University post-secondary education Studies. The college offers a wide Alberta is the only is necessary and workforce array of programs to meet the province in relevant. With 95% of NorQuest ever increasing demands of the Canada without College graduates employed local economy. The WorkForce a provincial or enrolled in further education, Development office offers a full sales tax. it contributse significantly to menu of courses to develop and Alberta’s growing economy. enhance skills for the workplace, including an increasing list of extension certificates. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 28

Olds College (est. 1913) is Olds College primarily a land, environment, Portage College agriculture, and business ENROLMENT SERVICES ADMISSIONS institution offering certificate, International Office diploma, Bachelor of Applied PO Box 417 4500-50 Street Science, and post graduate 9531–94 Avenue Olds, Alberta opportunities. Olds College Lac La Biche, Alberta Canada T4H 1R6 also has a research centre where Canada T0A 2C0 a variety of applied research Phone number: 1 (403) 556-8365 Phone number: 1 (780) 623-5551 projects occur. Email: [email protected] or 1 (866) 623-5551 toll-free International students who Fax number: 1 (780) 623-5519 Website: have completed a degree www.oldscollege.ca/ and would like to learn about Email: [email protected] international/ Canadian agriculture, land, and Website: environment are invited to apply APPLICATION DATES www.portagecollege.ca to the post graduate program First Day Applications Accepted where a customized program Olds College starts accepting will be designed for them. This applications November 1 of each program can involve English, year and would advise students specific courses, research, and to apply early. employment if that is of interest Housing Applications for to the student. International Students Customized programming for Students can apply after their faculty and teachers in the acceptance. They can also go on area of instructional design, the website to access off campus teaching English as an alternative housing. language, and teacher preparation are also offered to groups. Olds is located approximately 45 minutes north of Calgary in a safe, friendly community. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 29

Portage College has more than 50 certificate and diploma Red Deer College With a nationally renowned Arts programs to choose from in ADMISSIONS OFFICE Centre and Library, Centre for Business, Health and Wellness, Innovation in Manufacturing, and Human Services, Learning and Box 5005 a fitness centre, RDC has all of the Employment Foundations, 100 College Boulevard amenities and services you need. Native Cultural Arts, Trades and Red Deer, Alberta Its classrooms are designed to Technical, and University Studies. Canada T4N 5H5 The college has formal course integrate the latest technologies transfer arrangements with many Phone number: 1 (403) 342-3400 and are accessible to all learners. The downtown campus, home of other colleges and universities. or 1 (888) 732-4630 toll-free Information for specific programs the Donald School of Business, can be found in the program Fax number: 1 (403) 342-3188 is strategically located in City descriptions on the college’s Email: [email protected] centre, which allows students to website. network and develop mentoring Website: www.rdc.ab.ca relationships with business Portage College Corporate professionals. Centre, established in 1968, is Please consult the Red Deer situated in the beautiful Lac La College’s website for current During the last 50 years RDC Biche County. The college has admission, scholarship, and has become known for its� regional campuses in Cold Lake housing information. graduates who are incredible and St. Paul and community employees, committed lifelong When you choose Red Deer campuses in Bonnyville, Frog learners, innovative thinkers and College (RDC) you can be Lake, Saddle Lake, Vegreville, and successful entrepreneurs. RDC confident that you will receive Wainwright. strives to deliver to its learners a practical education that prepares a practical education through The college provides an excellent you for the future. At RDC you can expert instructors in exceptional learning environment. Small class complete a four year degree in Red spaces that prepares them for sizes allow for more individual Deer or choose from its certificate, a successful life and career. time with instructors and the diploma or skilled trades Learning Assistance Centre programs. Whatever you choose it RDC is ideal for travelers! offers a wide range of supports has the right program for you. It’s centrally located, close to help students achieve to the mountains and both academic success. The college RDC has two campuses. The main Edmonton and Calgary. offers more than $210,000 in campus is beautifully situated scholarships and awards to on 290 acres of Alberta’s rolling students, including entrance and foothills. athletic awards. Portage College students also enjoy competing in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference in men’s ice hockey, golf, curling, and cross-country running. The Lac La Biche campus includes a student residence, family housing, a child care centre, and a student activity centre (The Hub), which offers a variety of food services. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 30

Celebrating close to 100 years Southern Alberta of history, SAIT’s main campus is St. Mary’s Institute of located close to downtown with University excellent transit access throughout Technology the city. SAIT’s multicultural College (SAIT Polytechnic) student body includes over 850 ADMISSIONS OFFICE international students originating ADMISSIONS OFFICE from more than 145 countries 14500 Bannister Rd SE International Centre worldwide. These students study Calgary, Alberta MA206, Heritage Hall in SAIT’s 82 programs, including Canada T2X 1Z4 1301 - 16 Ave NW English Language training, two- Phone number: 1 (403) 531-9130 Calgary, Alberta year diplomas, (and - delete) two- year Applied degrees and four-year Fax number: 1 (403) 531-9136 Canada T2M 0L4 Bachelor degrees. International Email: [email protected] Phone number: 1 (403) 284-8852 students are welcomed into Website: www.stmu.ca Fax number: 1 (403) 284-7386 academic programs in all Schools – Business, Construction, Energy, APPLICATION DATES Email: [email protected] Information Communications Last Day Applications Accepted Website: www.sait.ca/ and Technology, Health and August 31 international Public Safety, Hospitality and Tourism, Manufacturing and International Scholarship APPLICATION DATES Automation, and Transportation. Applications Deadline Applications are accepted until Small class sizes provide a high April 15 programs are full. level of teacher interaction. A majority of programs include Housing Applications for International Students a practicum opportunity to obtain hands-on skills training Please consult SAIT’s website in industry. University transfer at www.sait.ca for information partnerships established for on living in the on-campus academic programs provide Residences. Please contact students seeking further study [email protected] for options to continue at universities information on Home Stay. across Canada, the USA, and Australia. The International Centre provides a high level of support to all international students from application to Graduation and assistance with Post-Graduation Work Permits and employment. It trains people to enter the world of work. Close to 100% of its international student graduates find employment in Calgary, in Alberta, or across Canada. SAIT alumni live and work in 74 countries worldwide. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 31

St. Mary’s University College is The University of Alberta (1908) a student-centred institution University of is one of Canada’s leading focusing on teaching and research Alberta universities, known for world- in the liberal arts, sciences, and class research and innovative teacher education. As Western ADMISSIONS OFFICE discoveries. UAlberta offers top quality undergraduate and Canada’s only independent University of Alberta graduate programs, including Catholic university college, St. International several that are unique in Mary’s is open to people of all Canada, such as undergraduate faiths and backgrounds. Through 3-600 Enterprise Square 10230 Jasper Ave paleontology and land the synthesis of faith and reason, reclamation. Our distinguished the university college invites and Edmonton, Alberta alumni span the range of challenges all individuals of the Canada T5J 4P6 disciplines, from a Nobel Prize community to become passionate, winner for Physics to an Art Phone number: 1 (780) 492-4094 thoughtful, and resourceful Director on the Oscar-winning members of society. St. Mary’s Fax number: 1 (780) 492-1488 team that created Avatar. There 39,000 students attending offers the following programs of Email: welcome@international. study: UAlberta, including more than ualberta.ca 6,000 international students from • Bachelor of Arts in English. Website: www.studyincanada. 150 countries. Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral (PhD) programs are • Bachelor of Arts in History. ualberta.ca/ offered in 18 faculties, with 200 • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. undergraduate specializations and APPLICATION DATES • Bachelor of Arts in General 170 graduate programs. Studies. International Student Applications Deadline Located in Edmonton, Alberta, • Bachelor of Education UAlberta offers the best of city (Elementary). Most undergraduate programs: lifestyle as well as a beautiful May 1 (for exceptions, see outdoor environment, with parks • Graduate Certificate or Diploma www.studyincanada.ualberta. and the river valley surrounding in Religious Education. North Campus. Edmonton is a ca/deadlines St. Mary’s courses are transferable major hub for Alberta’s thriving to undergraduate and professional International Scholarship industries and offers excellent job opportunities for students and programs at other universities Applications Deadline in Alberta and beyond. graduates. UAlberta’s main (North) Please consult the University campus is located centrally, with A sense of community is a defining of Alberta’s website for current a subway station granting easy characteristic of St. Mary’s. admission, scholarship, and access to attractions throughout Students have the opportunity the city. housing information. to participate in campus ministry, UAlberta ranks in the top five athletics, campus recreation among Canadian universities programs, and social justice in annual sponsored research initiatives. funding, and is home to major, world-class facilities, including St. Mary’s University College Canada’s National Institute for is located adjacent to Fish Creek Nanotechnology (NINT),Western Provincial Park in South Calgary. Canada’s largest teaching It is easily accessible by public hospital; The Edmonton Clinic; transit. Campus tours can be the Centennial Centre for arranged any time of the year Interdisciplinary Science; Canada’s leading theatre training facility, the through the Enrolment Services Timms Centre; and more. Office. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 32

The University of Calgary is University of a community of exceptional University of Calgary students who come from all Lethbridge over the world to learn and ADMISSIONS OFFICE grow. Established in 1966, it is ADMISSIONS OFFICE MLB117 a research-intensive university International Centre for Students 2500 University Drive NW among the world’s next University of Lethbridge generation of elite institutions. Calgary, Alberta 4401 University Dr. In 2013, the QS World University Canada T2N 1N4 Lethbridge, Alberta Rankings identified the Canada T1K 3M4 Phone number: 1 (403) 210-7625 University of Calgary as the Fax number: 1 (403) 220-0762 #1 university in Canada under Phone number: 1 (403) 329-2053 the age of 50 and one of the Fax number: 1 (403) 382-7140 Email: top 20 young universities [email protected] internationally. Email: [email protected] Website: www.ucalgary.ca/ It is recognized worldwide for Website: prospectivestudents its research breakthroughs in discover.ulethbridge.ca the areas of energy and the APPLICATION DATES APPLICATION DATES environment, medical sciences, Last Day Applications Accepted neuroscience, kinesiology, Last Day Applications Accepted March 1 geomatics engineering and May 15 for September intake computer science—just to September 15 for January intake International Scholarship name a few. An education at Applications Deadline the University of Calgary means International Scholarship December 15 and March 1 studying in an outstanding Applications Deadline academic environment with March 15 for High School Housing Applications for highly acclaimed professors and International Students Applicants researchers. Learn from experts, April 30 peers and hands-on experience June 1 for Transfer Applicants as you explore your potential and Housing Applications for prepare for your future. International Students Minutes from Calgary’s For Fall (September) semester downtown core, our 213 hectare start, applications must be park-like campus is a place received by June 15. where you can stretch your For Spring (January) semester mind and discover your own start, based on availability. pathway to success. With nearly 31,000 students, the University of Calgary is committed to your success, high quality research and scholarship and giving back to the community. Come discover what sets it apart. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 33

Alberta’s Destination University, the University of Lethbridge is one of Canada’s most influential research universities, and is committed to providing undergraduate and graduate students with an unparalleled university experience. Each year, approximately 8,300 students attend the U of L’s campuses in Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton. The U of L is a place where you can discover who you are and what you’re passionate about. Throughout your degree, you will take a variety of classes, giving you the breadth and depth of knowledge that will help you succeed throughout your chosen profession. The U of L offers small class sizes – on average 32 students – so professors will know you by name and give you the personal support you need. You will learn in world- class facilities from professors who are leaders in their fields, and can choose from over 150 different degree programs in six faculties and schools: Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, The town of Drumheller Management, and Graduate is also known as the Studies. Students are also “Dinosaur Capital encouraged to take advantage of The World” of unique opportunities outside and is home to the Royal of the classroom including Tyrrell Museum cooperative education, research of Palaeontology. opportunities, and independent studies. At the U of L, you will create a unique university experience that will prepare you for an incredible future. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 34

Alberta boasts several world-class ski resorts such as Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, Marmot Basin, Norquay and Nakiska. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 35 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 36 Apply to a Campus Alberta Institution Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Research and plan Submit an before you apply Choose a program application

There are many things to consider Please note that the admission Option 1: before applying to an Alberta application process can take After deciding which institution(s) institution. The following are some considerable time, and that you you want to apply to, you should questions to ask yourself and issues should start at least one year in contact the institution(s) directly to consider when planning your advance to compile the necessary and ask for detailed application post-secondary education. information and documentation. information and forms (see • What are your academic and When selecting a program, there are institution profiles for contact career goals? many factors to consider, including: details). • What fields of study are you • Costs. Option 2: interested in? • Program length. Use Alberta’s new web-based • What is your preferred location? application system—ApplyAlberta • Program flexibility. www.applyalberta.ca • Methods of instruction. • ApplyAlberta is a secure online • Equipment. application system that allows students to apply to one or more • Workload. of Alberta’s public colleges, • Entrance requirements. universities, and technical • English language requirements. institutes through a common starting point and to authorize Please refer to the programs chart the transfer of their Alberta on pages 32-33 or EDinfo (alis. high school or post-secondary alberta.ca/edinfo) for more transcripts. information on educational and training programs available in Alberta. 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 37

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You must obtain a study permit If you haven’t arranged for a place Please guarantee that all for a program that is longer than to live, your institution may be documentation is submitted on six months, or for a program able to help you find suitable time so that your application can be shorter than six months, if it has an rental accommodation. You processed effectively and efficiently. integrated and mandatory work should also check campus notice The types of documents you will be component. boards and local newspapers for submitting will include: other students looking to share You will be granted a study permit homes or apartments. Depending • Evidence of English language only for study at Designated on your institution choice and proficiency (eg. TOEFL, IELTS, etc.). Learning Institutions (DLI) within accommodation preference, there Canada. • Complete academic record and are several residence community official transcripts (including high If you are enrolled full-time options available. school). and received a study permit for programs longer than six months, • Detailed course descriptions you are automatically: for each post-secondary course completed outside of Canada. • Provided with a work permit; and • Certified English translation of • Allowed to work up to 20 hours all documentation not issued per week during a regular originally in English or French. academic session and full-time during holiday breaks. • Other institutional requirements (please contact the institution For information on visa to which you are applying for requirements, please see Determine information regarding additional Student Visa Requirements at requirements). cic.gc.ca/english/study/ For information on designated learning institutions in Alberta, please see: iae.alberta.ca/dli Note: Response times from the Canadian visa office can vary, depending on the time of year and the number of applications they are processing. For these reasons, it is important to apply for your study permit well in advance of when you would like to begin your studies in Alberta. Please be patient! 2014 / 2015 Alberta International Education Viewbook 38

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ALBERTA OFFICES ABROAD Alberta has international trade offices around Resources the world that you can visit to get more information about how you can study in STUDY IN ALBERTA: Visit our website Alberta. to get more information on primary, secondary, Visit our website at: and post-secondary studies in Alberta, Canada. www.international.alberta.ca/933.cfm www.studyinalberta.ca to locate the office nearest you, and arrange a visit! APPLY ALBERTA is an online application system that allows students to apply to one or more post-secondary institutions and authorize transcript transfers between participating institutions in the province. www.applyalberta.ca

ALBERTA INNOVATES is Alberta’s newly realigned research and innovation system designed to strengthen the province’s role as a world leader in using science to seek solutions. www.albertainnovates.ca

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CANADA Your best resource on finding study About 1.2 million opportunities in Canada: people visit the www.educationau-incanada.ca Calgary Stampede each year, a celebration Canadian diplomatic and of Canada’s own Wild West consular offices and the cattle Canada has diplomatic and consular offices ranching industry. in over 260 locations in approximately 150 foreign countries: travel.gc.ca/assistance/embassies

Study Permits and the immigration process: www.cic.gc.ca

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