INTERNATIONAL OVERVIEW 2015/16 U.S.A.

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1 INTERNATIONAL OVERVIEW 2015/16 U.S.A.

2 RANKED IN THE WORLD S 100 UNIVERSITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, WE are EXPLORERS. We believe that education is an adventure. We know that the pathway to achieving excellence goes beyond the classroom it s a journey of exploration. Exploration is about doing research that inspires you, getting real-world job experience, building lifelong friendships in a new city, and trying new things in your day-to-day life. UAlberta is the place to take your journey to excellence. UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

3 FROM COAST TOcoast, CANADA has exciting cities and breathtaking natural beauty that will appeal to your adventurous side. The people are as interesting as the landscape - Canadians come from all over the world and celebrate multiculturalism by sharing their traditions and welcoming the traditions of others. ALBERTA is the perfect place to unleash your inner explorer. Located in Western Canada, the province of Alberta is a great place to study, work, and live. Many major companies and industries call Alberta their home, which means that there are great job opportunities and resources to build your future career. Not only that, you can experience some of the most beautiful and scenic areas of the world. I think the best way to adapt is to get to know the locals who are actually from Edmonton. They know the best places to hang out, and help you to adjust. Dooshyant Ramful FACULTY OF ENGINEERING I ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CUREPIPE, MAURITIUS EDMONTON is a creative city where ideas and innovation come to life. It s also the perfect place to study. You will get a great education in a modern city environment, and when you need a chance to relax and enjoy nature just head down to the beautiful river valley, which winds through the heart of the city!

4 IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT YOUR MAJOR, YOU CAN SWITCH TO A DIFFERENT PROGRAM AND CHOOSE YOUR OWN ELECTIVES. THAT S A KIND OF FREEDOM THAT YOU MAY NOT HAVE ELSEWHERE. Yara Saegh FACULTY OF ARTS I ART + DESIGN AMMAN, JORDAN UALBERTA has five campuses for you to explore. The North (main) campus is home to most UAlberta Faculties and is located centrally in Edmonton, just minutes from downtown and surrounded by the beautiful river valley. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT: Campus Saint-Jean (French-language faculty), Augustana Campus (in Camrose, Alberta), Enterprise Square (downtown Edmonton), South Campus (athletic facilities). We also have a satellite campus in Cortona, Italy! CHANGING SEASONS BRING NEW ADVENTURES! SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING

5 BY THE NUMBERS 6,507 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM 160 COUNTRIES $423 MILLION EXTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING 250,000 ALUMNI WORLDWIDE 39,500 STUDENTS 450+ STUDENT GROUPS 400 RESEARCH LABORATORIES 200 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS 170 GRADUATE PROGRAMS FAST FACTS Founded in 1908 School colours: green and gold A member of the U15 group of Canadian Research Universities Canada s 2nd largest research library system A member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) 62 NATIONAL SPORT TITLES 24 LANGUAGES TAUGHT 24 VARSITY TEAMS 18 FACULTIES 2: NUMBER OF BEAR MASCOTS ON CAMPUS 0: NUMBER OF REAL BEARS ON CAMPUS 17 FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES

6 WHAT DO YOU WANT TO STUDY? WE OFFER MORE THAN 200 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF YOUR CHOICES. WHAT IS A FACULTY? In the USA, you may call them colleges or schools. At U of A, we call them Faculties. A Faculty is a division within a university comprising one subject area, like Science or Law. If you have an undergraduate degree already, then you can take your studies to the next level and explore UAlberta s 170 Master s and PhD programs. Faculty of Agricultural, Life, & Environmental Sciences Faculty of Arts Augustana Campus School of Business Faculty of Education Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research Faculty of Law Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Faculty of Native Studies Faculty of Nursing Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation School of Public Health Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine Campus Saint-Jean (French-language Faculty) Faculty of Science Although I was accepted into all of the schools that I applied to in the United States, the University of Alberta exhibited everything I desired in my university selection. I m studying international business and as an international student, I have the exciting opportunity to embrace a new country and culture, further enriching my international education. Olivia Ostrom SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DAYTON, MD, U.S.A. MORE AT

7 UALBERTA GRADUATES ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE USA UAlberta grads have gone on to have great careers in the USAfashion designers, nano engineers, lawyers, teachers, doctors, nurses, dentists, bio-technologists, web developers, computer game designers, journalistsm, and more. Whether you return to the USA or settle somewhere else after you finish your studies, your future employers will view your international study & work experience as a major asset. Here are just some of the UAlberta alumni that you may recognize: Pat Kiernan, Popular NY1 anchorman, 90 BCom Todd Cherniawsky, Academyaward winning production designer in Hollywood 93 BFA, Art & Design Michael Kaye, world-famous fashion designer, 88 BA Co-writer and executive-producer of The Simpsons Joel Cohen, 88 BSc Co-founder of PopCap Games (makers of Bejweled, Plants vs. Zombies) Jason Kapalka, 92 BA Former Dean of Harvard Medical School Dr Joseph B. Martin, 62 MD, 98 BSc(Hon) I have a summer job building my own startup company with the Entrepreneurship Hub at the University, where people from different faculties come together and bounce ideas off of each other to try and build companies. Ivan Barreto Luna FACULTY OF SCIENCE I COMPUTING SCIENCE CARACAS, VENEZUELA Achieve excellence through experience - work while you study and explore your career options! working Research & explore your areas of interest in our world-class facilities research Study, work, and research abroad explore the world and build global connections! Live in a UAlberta student residence we offer guaranteed housing! residences

8 SCHOLARSHIPS + AWARDS Are you a leader in your high school community? Have you excelled academically in high school? If yes, then you may be eligible for one or more UAlberta scholarships. Last year we offered more than $22 million in undergraduate scholarships! UAlberta rewards excellent achievement by offering undergraduate scholarships to top students. UAlberta is one of only a few universities in Canada with a number of scholarships that are especially for international students. You may be eligible for scholarships based on your overall academic achievement, as well as your leadership skills and extra-curricular activities. For more information on awards availability, application processes, and forms: ca/scholarships TUITION & COST OF LIVING ESTIMATE 30 CREDITS EARNED OVER 8 MONTHS (CAD) TUITION & FEES $ 21,140 Note: this estimate is based on the 2014/15 rates for undergraduate students in the Faculties of Arts and Science. ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION (SHARED) ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION (PRIVATE APARTMENT) FOOD $2,800 CLOTHING $600 NOTES Other Faculties may have a higher rate of tuition, for example:»» $25,120 Faculty of Engineering»» $27,350 School of Business Visit: WWW. STUDYINCANADA. UALBERTA.CA/ TUITION for current estimates for all Faculties. $3,247 - $7,016 For UAlberta student residences that range from dormitory-style rooms to four-bedroom, shared apartments. $5,833 - $11,405 BUS PASS $0 A student bus pass for September to April is included in UAlberta s non-instructional fees. BOOKS AND SUPPLIES $1,600 OTHER ITEMS $1,480 This estimate includes basic cell phone plan ($55/month), laundry ($30/month), entertainment and personal items ($100/month). TOTAL (CAD) TOTAL (USD) $30,867 $28,827 1 Canadian dollar = US dollars (average exchange rate from June 2013 to June 2014) ( Please Note: The rates listed on this page are estimates and are subject to change. Consult the UAlberta website for additional information.

9 HOW TO APPLY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES 1. CHECK OUT PROGRAM OPTIONS, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES. DID YOU KNOW? You can apply beginning on October 1, 2014 and then send your documents later SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE. 3. WAIT TO RECEIVE YOUR UALBERTA AND I.D.s. 4. SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS FOR ADMISSION CONSIDERATION. 5. EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. 6. APPLY TO LIVE ON-CAMPUS. 7. APPLY FOR YOUR STUDY PERMIT. The deadline for most undergraduate programs is May 1. There are some exceptions see: Applications for housing for September will be accepted starting in October of the previous year. UAlberta accepts many different international curricula You can get advanced standing or transfer credit if you successfully complete certain high school courses. You can apply to UAlberta as a transfer student and we will evaluate your previous postsecondary courses for possible transfer credit SEND YOUR OFFICIAL AND COMPLETE DOCUMENTS BY THE DEADLINE. I never thought I d meet people from so many different countries. I ve really met people from all around the world! Ludmila Rocha Penoni FACULTY OF SCIENCE I SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS: BIOLOGY LAVRAS, BRAZIL

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