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International at MacEwan

International at MacEwan. Gateway to the Alberta Advantage. ALBERTA’S NEWEST UNIVERSITY. "Photo courtesy of Lindsay Chambers, Intercamp.". Why Alberta?. Economic leader of Canada Low cost of living No provincial sales tax Diverse, natural beauty

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International at MacEwan

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  1. International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage

  2. ALBERTA’S NEWEST UNIVERSITY "Photo courtesy of Lindsay Chambers, Intercamp."

  3. Why Alberta? • Economic leader of Canada • Low cost of living • No provincial sales tax • Diverse, natural beauty • High quality, government funded education • Free health care

  4. Why Edmonton? • “Smart” city (highest level of research being conducted in biometrics and nanotechnology, availability of access to post secondary education) • Safe living environment • Multicultural

  5. Why study at MacEwan? • Affordable, high quality education • Partner with University of Alberta • Graduates recognized world-wide • Safe multicultural environment

  6. Why study at MacEwan? • Comfortable, new residence • Small classes • Quality faculty; available to students • Academic advising for all students • Student support (Library & Student Resource Centre)

  7. Students at MacEwan • 12,000 full time students • Approximately 800 international students • 74 countries represented (2010)

  8. Academic Programs at MacEwan • Bachelor’s Degrees (6 to choose from) • University Transfer Programs (collaborative partner with University of Alberta) • Applied Bachelor’s Degrees (includes a practicum work experience) • Diplomas and Certificates (over 50 to choose from)

  9. Bachelor Degrees (4 years) • Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology, Economics, English, History, • Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology) • Bachelor of Child and Youth Care • Bachelor of Commerce (Business) (International Business, • Supply Chain Management, Management, and Accounting) • Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Bachelor of Science (incl. Biology, Computing Science, Math) • Bachelor of Music (in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music)

  10. University Transfer Programs (1-2 years) • Bachelor of Education • Bachelor of Physical Education • Bachelor of Science in Engineering

  11. Applied Degrees (4 years) • Bachelor of Applied Business Administration – • Accounting • Bachelor of Applied Communications in • Professional Writing • Bachelor of Applied Human Resource • Management

  12. Diplomas / Certificates (1- 3 years) • Business - Accounting, Management, Insurance, Human Resource Management, etc. • The Arts - Fine Art, Theatre Arts, Design Studies, etc. • Health and Community Studies - Social Work, Therapist Assistant, Psychiatric Nursing, Police Studies, etc.

  13. Other Programs at MacEwan • MacEwan University Studies International • (USI) bridging program • A unique program designed for • international students who do not qualify • directly to a program because of English • language requirements or missing high • school requirements

  14. Cost – Academic Year - MacEwan • $25,000 is an approximate average (tuition and living expenses) for 1 academic year (ESL studies are less) • International tuition at MacEwan is based on credits • Comparatively low cost education with excellent value

  15. Living • MacEwan’s new residence • Single, double, and quad suites ( 2010/11 rates $5,848 CAD for two bedroom suite) • Off-campus housing • Homestay • Apartments

  16. Can Students Work and Study? • International students can work part-time on campus (20 hours or less) • Off-campus work is now possible for international program students; however, students need to have studied for 6 months prior to attaining employment

  17. Can Students Work in Canada after Program Completion? • Work for up to 3 years following graduation (depends on the length of their program) • Work in Canada is not GURANTEED • Alberta still has a very strong economy (oil and gas)

  18. Services for InternationalStudents • Orientation programs for new students • Workshops and seminars • Social events • International student club • ISPP

  19. Services for InternationalStudents • International student counselors are available to discuss career and educational plans, immigration status and issues related to cultural adaptation • Assistance with Citizenship and Immigration Canada applications for study permit and off-campus, co-op, and post-graduation work permits

  20. MacEwan CampusesCity Centre Campus

  21. MacEwan CampusesAlberta College Campus

  22. MacEwan CampusesMacEwan South Campus

  23. MacEwan CampusesCentre for the Arts Campus

  24. We invite you to choose MacEwan… www.macewan.ca/international or e-mail us atinternational@macewan.ca

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