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STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Canada • 2 nd largest country in the world • 33 million people • 10 provinces, 3 territories • Top UN Ranking for quality of life • Policy of Multiculturalism: 1 in 6 is a newcomer • Policy of Bilingualism: but over 200 languages are spoken • Education is a Priority in Canada: provinces are responsible for education - 13 provincial departments of education

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Manitoba, Canada • Geographic centre and transportation hub of North America • Four seasons of FUN with over 100, 000 lakes, pristine rivers, and rolling prairies • Diverse, stable economy, with a high standard of living, steady economic growth, and a high employment rate • Abundant energy, mineral, and agricultural resources with a highly-skilled and highly-educated workforce • Safe, friendly, welcoming, multicultural people: site of Canadian Museum of Human Rights

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Manitoba secondary schools and postsecondary institutions offer • A safe, welcoming environment • Guaranteed quality education • Abundant options • Opportunity to succeed • Value and Affordability

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Manitoba welcomes newcomers

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education The Canadian system guarantees a quality education • Highly responsive, innovative, and the responsibility of provinces & territories • Achieves a consistently high standard across the country • Integrates international perspectives • Produces globally recognized credentials • Publically funded at a higher level per capita than most countries in the G-7

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education The Canadian system guarantees a quality education • The UN ranks Canada among the top 5 countries in the world to live, based on our excellent education system, high quality health care, safety (low crime rate), and clean, healthy environment • International tests demonstrate that the Canadian education system is stronger and produces better results than the UK, USA, and Australia:

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education The Canadian system guarantees a quality education The OECD PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) Canada is the TOP English -speaking nation Science Reading 1 Shanghai - China 2 Singapore 2 Finland 2 Korea 3 Hong Kong - China 3 Finland 4 Korea 4 Singapore 4 Hong Kong - China 5 Taipei 5 Japan 5 Singapore 6 Finland 6 Korea 6 Canada 7 Liechtenstein 7 New Zealand 8 Switzerland International Test of abilities of 15 year olds in 65 countries/economies of the world Math 8 Canada 8 Japan 9 Estonia 9 Australia 10 Canada 10 Australia 10 Netherlands

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Wide range of options for students to choose from International programs Student support • Short-term study • Transition programs • Language upgrading • Secondary student exchanges • English and French Immersion • College diplomas/degrees • Other services • University degrees • Undergraduate • Graduate • Ph. D • Post-graduate Accommodation • Home stays with caring families • On-campus residences • Off-campus housing • Private arrangements Extracurricular • Athletics • Music • Dance • Theatre • Visual arts • Clubs

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Post-secondary education options • Universities with undergraduate (3 to 5 years), graduate (masters/doctoral), professional, and post-doc programs • Colleges with 1 -year certificates, 2 -year diplomas, and degrees that develop strong employability skills • Transition/pathway programs with direct entry into university programming • Technical/vocational institutions with hands-on learning • Language programs in English or French

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Opportunities to succeed • Access to affordable, quality, internationally-recognized education • Cutting edge technology and research labs, with opportunities to collaborate on research projects • Small classes with easy access to supportive professors, opinion leaders, and decision makers • Opportunities for co-operative education, work experience, and internships • Opportunities to live and work in Manitoba after graduation

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Work opportunities • Opportunities to gain work experience in a North American setting • Work on campus (no permit required) • Work off campus (work permit easily obtained) • Co-op work programs (as part of your studies) • Work and live in Manitoba after graduation (open work permits available)

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Manitoba value • Some of the lowest tuition and cost of living in Canada • Free provincial health care immediately on arrival with a valid study permit • Entrance scholarships for undergraduates • Tuition Tax Rebate of $25, 000 after graduation

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Manitoba’s promise for you today: • You will be proud of your Canadian qualifications and see them as a passport that opens your door to the entire world! • You will have a unique cultural experience in safe, diverse and exceptionally beautiful surroundings. • We will guide you, equip you and provide you with the opportunity to go wherever your calling takes you, while respecting the person you are today. • In Canada, we believe that you can help us build a better world! This is both and invitation and a promise!

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Manitoba institutions here today: • • • Brandon University Red River College University of Manitoba University of Winnipeg Technical College

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Find out more about study in Manitoba Co : act http: //www. gov. mb. ca/ie/india nt Cheryl Prokopanko Director, International Education Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy cheryl. prokopanko@gov. mb. ca