University of Alberta
Special programs offered by the University are Plant Biotechnology, early childhood education, Law, Forestry. Foreign student association will give additional information. Write to:
International Centre, 172 HUB International (Grand Level), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
University of Calgary
Special programs offered by the University are Resources and Environment, Marine Science Program, General Arts, Business, Architecture, Medicine, Health Science, Computer Science, Social Work, Management, Music & Fine Art. For more information write to:
International Adviser, Student Research Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
University of Lethbridge
Special programs offered by the University are: Inter-disciplinary Studies and Multi-disciplinary Majors, Women's studies, Urban and Regional Studies, Management, Education, Arts and Science, Engineering & Health Sciences. For more information write to:
International Student Association, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4, Canada
University of British Columbia
There is a 5% institutional quota for undergraduate international applicants. Admission is not granted to health service programs and educational courses. For more information write to:
Foreign Student Association, 204-2075 Westbrook Mall Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1, Canada
University of Northern British Columbia
The University offers courses in Natural Resources Management. Offers limited enrollment in any Faculty program or course and international students are charged 1.75 times the regular tuition fees.
Simon Fraser University
Special programs offered by the University are: Communication, Applied Maths, Business Administration and Kinesiology (study of human body and its function in relation to health and movement).
Trinity Western University
Special programs offered by the University are: Aviation, Linguistics and Theology.
Acadia University
Special feature is international institutional liaison. The University does not have an enrollment limit for foreign students; it expects to maintain a level of at least 10% international students.
Dalhousie University
Special courses of study are: Arts and Social Sciences, Science and Graduate Studies in which a variety of courses, modern laboratories and facilities are available. Research opportunities are available to the student. The University offers a commerce co-operative course of 4 years duration including one year of paid work experience. Kinesiology is also offered by the university.
Mount Saint Vincent University
The University offers special program in distance education via television. There is limited enrollment in Public Relations, Child Study, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Dietetics and education programs. Admission is very competitive.
Nova Scotia College of art and design
The College offers the following special areas of study:
- Fine Arts - Degree course
- Design - Degree Course
- Ceramics - One of the best in North America
Exchange programs with 30 colleges for undergraduate students of NSCAD.
Technical university of Nova Scotia
Special fields of study are: Architecture, Computer Science, and Engineering. For Architecture, 2 years of study in a degree program is a prerequisite.
Brock University, Ontario
Special courses offered are: in Communication Studies, Asian Studies, Environmental Science, Urban and Environmental Studies. 5 per cent of full time 1st year admission is reserved for foreign students.
Carleton University, Ontario
The University offers master and Ph.D. programs in several disciplines in the faculty of Science, Engineering, and Social science jointly with University of Ottawa. Special areas offered are: journalism, political science, international affairs and public administration.
University of Guelph
The University offers integrated Arts and Science courses to 1st year undergraduate students and also an enriched course in Maths, Physics and Chemistry for first year students with strengths in these subject areas. Gerontology, International Development and veterinary sciences can be offered.
Laurentian university of Sudbury
The University offers special programs in Sports Administration of 4-year duration and Earth Science, Environmental Earth Science, Solid Earth Science as B.Sc. Honors programs.
University of Ottawa
This University has reputed programs in Engineering, Computer Science, Management and Information Systems, Mathematics, Medicine, Law. For further information, international student can contact
International Student Office, University Centre, University of Ottawa, 85, University #123, Ottawa ON KIN - 6N5.
Redeemer College, Ontario
This College offers strong liberal arts programs which allow students to study a wide variety of academic disciplines while specializing in particular areas. Popular departments are Psychology, Education, Business and English.
University of Toronto
This University offers a wide variety of courses but a few places are available to international students in Applied Science and Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy.
University of Waterloo
Famous courses are: Architecture, Computer Science, Optometry, Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical). This is the only course in Optometry where instruction is in English. It offers a 5 year BA/MA Chartered Accountancy course accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Foreign students are not eligible for admission to co-operative courses.
Wilfrid Laurier University
This university offers special programs in Biochemistry (undergraduate program) aimed at preparing students for graduate work. Computing and Computer Electronics and Business are strong co-operative options.
University of Windsor, Ontario
The University is known for Computer Science Information Systems (software design) course and Environmental Engineering.
York University, Ontario
Joint degree/diploma options are offered in association with community colleges.
University of Prince Edward Island
The University is known for its Nursing, Education and Veterinary Medicine course. For international students the quota is 35 for Nursing, 50 for Veterinary Medicine and 35 for education. For detailed information International students can write to the International Student Advisor of the University he/she wishes to apply. Information can be obtained from the University or from
Canadian Embassy, Chanakyapuri, Diplomatic Enclave, Panchsheel Marg, New Delhi 110 001
