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International at MacEwan
Gateway to the Alberta Advantage
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ALBERTA’S NEWEST UNIVERSITY
"Photo courtesy of Lindsay Chambers, Intercamp."
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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
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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
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Why study at MacEwan?
• Affordable, high quality education
• Partner with University of Alberta
• Graduates recognized world-wide
• Safe multicultural environment
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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)
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Students at MacEwan
• 12,000 full time students
• Approximately 800 international students
• 74 countries represented (2010)
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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)
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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)
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University Transfer Programs (1-2 years)
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Physical Education
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
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Applied Degrees (4 years)
• Bachelor of Applied Business Administration –
Accounting
• Bachelor of Applied Communications in
Professional Writing
• Bachelor of Applied Human Resource
Management
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Services for InternationalStudents
• Orientation programs for new students
• Workshops and seminars
• Social events
• International student club
• ISPP
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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
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MacEwan CampusesCity Centre Campus
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MacEwan CampusesAlberta College Campus
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MacEwan CampusesMacEwan South Campus
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MacEwan CampusesCentre for the Arts Campus
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We invite you to choose MacEwan…
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