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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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