STUDYING IN MANITOBA WHY MANITOBA Welcoming environment

STUDYING IN MANITOBA

WHY MANITOBA? Welcoming environment Quality education Abundant Choice Opportunity to succeed Welcoming Quality Choice Opportunity

MANITOBA Geographic centre of North America and transportation hub Vast land with 100, 000 lakes & rivers, and rolling prairies Diverse, stable economy, with a high standard of living, steady economic growth, a high employment rate, abundant natural resources Abundant energy, mineral and agricultural resources with a high-skilled workforce

WELCOME TO MANITOBA Manitobans are friendly and caring, and believe in the spirit of community Manitoba enjoys safe, secure, and welcoming communities People from around the world have made Manitoba their home, creating a truly multi-cultural society Manitoba offers a wide variety of sports, recreational opportunities and cultural events Welcoming Quality Choice Opportunity

EDUCATION IN MANITOBA High priority for government funding with emphasis on accessibility Smaller class sizes with student-centered teaching focused on creativity and problem-solving Complete range of program options from short-term study to Ph. Ds A variety of accommodation options including Homestays, student residences, and private arrangements Many options for extracurricular and free-time activities Free Provincial Healthcare (effective April 1, 2012) Welcoming Quality Choice Opportunity

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES Colleges and universities with undergraduate, graduate (master, doctoral), professional and certificate programs Numerous technical/vocational institutions, language programs and transition programs Cutting edge technology and research labs with opportunity to collaborate on research projects Opportunities for co-operative education & internships Option to work on and off campus Welcoming Quality Choice Opportunity

QUALITY EDUCATION WITHIN REACH MANITOBA’S TUITION FEES ARE AMONG THE MOST AFFORDABLE IN CANADA Manitoba Average Resident Student Undergraduate CANADA. Tuition Fees 2010 -11 University/College Arts Science Université de Saint. Boniface $3, 600 $4, 100 Canadian Mennonite University $6, 700 - University of Manitoba $3, 400 $4, 300 University of Winnipeg $3, 087 $3, 557 Winnipeg Technical College $3, 900 – 5, 575 (varies by program) Welcoming Quality Choice Opportunity

QUALITY EDUCATION WITHIN REACH MANITOBA’S TUITION FEES ARE AMONG THE MOST AFFORDABLE IN CANADA Manitoba Average Domestic Student Undergraduate CANADA. Tuition Fees 2010 -11 University/College Université de Saint. Boniface Canadian Mennonite University of Manitoba University of Winnipeg Technical College Provincial Average lue toba Va Arts Science ni n Ma st tuitio e lowe $3, 600 $4, 100 f th o ü Some ada f $6, 700 in Can costs o est the low e of ü On$4, 300 in Canada $3, 400 r living hips fo lars $3, 087 $3, 557 ce scho ü Entrangraduates $3, 900 – 5, 575 (varies by program) f under ebate o n x R $4, 137 $4, 846 ition Ta r graduatio ü Tu fte care 5, 000 a $2 Health cial Provin 12) ü Free April 1, 20 Source: TLAC Annual Survey 2010 e (Effectiv Welcoming Quality ( Choice Opportunity

WORK OPPORTUNITIES Work opportunities for university and college students Work on campus (no permit required) Work off campus (work permit easily obtained) Co-op work programs Work after graduation (open work permits available) Welcoming Quality Choice Opportunity

TUITION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT Minnesota students who attend participating schools in Manitoba pay the resident tuition rate for that school. Annual tuition fees for full-time students from Minnesota who are registered in undergraduate programs at Manitoba post -secondary institutions party to the reciprocity agreement range from approximately $3, 000 - $3, 500 per year. Welcoming Quality Choice Opportunity

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES Colleges and universities with undergraduate, graduate (master, doctoral), professional and certificate programs Numerous technical/vocational institutions, language programs and transition programs Cutting edge technology and research labs with opportunity to collaborate on research projects Opportunities for co-operative education & internships Option to work on and off campus Welcoming Quality Choice Opportunity

CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY • Undergraduate Degrees in Arts, Music Therapy, and Business Administration • Dynamic Outtatown Discipleship Program – International Experience • 500 Students on Main Campus, 100 students on the Outtatown Program. • Strong, supportive community where students are a name, not a number. • Christian University committed to: • Scholarship and Faith • Faculty Mentors • Community • Experiential Learning • Education for Peace and Justice

THE PREMIER FRANCOPHONE UNIVERSITY Established in Western Canada nearly 200 years ago, Université de Saint-Boniface offers a friendly and supporting learning environment to francophone students from around the world. Today, it offers first-class general and specialized university degree programs, technical and professional courses including language Training. Welcoming Quality Choice Opportunity

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