International Students from Abroad Admissons Requirements

International Admissions Guide

Students from Abroad

Brandon University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

Brandon University Offers Students:

• A long history of commitment to International Students.
• One-to-one interaction with professors and research opportunities which are often not available at larger institutions.
• Innovative scholarly activity, inspirational teaching, and intensive study.
• Courses which broaden horizons, expand points of view, and encourage a critical mind.
• A degree which is very helpful in obtaining employment, entry into professional programs or graduate schools.

All documents submitted must be official. Brandon University will accept documents that have been sent from the granting institution only. We will not accept e-mailed, photocopied, notarized or attested documents.

APPLICATION FEE: $127.00 (CANADIAN)

Start dates for International students are September or January of each year, once the Admissions Office receives all necessary documents and acceptance is confirmed.

Financial Aid

Students studying in Canada on a student authorization are not eligible for any student loans or scholarships offered by the government or by Brandon University. Students may become eligible in senior years for scholarships that are awarded on the basis of outstanding performance.

Education

In order to attend our university, students will need to have approximately $21,000.00 (Canadian) to cover their first year of study (September to April). Travel costs have not been included in this figure. Costs may be broken down in this manner, based on your situation:

Above figures reflect the 2011-12 costs and do not include the cost of remaining in Canada during the summer (May to August). For a 12-month period, students should budget $24,000.00.

Programs Available

• Bachelor of Arts Degree (3 and 4 year)
  Aboriginal & Visual Arts, Anthropology, Applied Disaster & Emergency Studies, Business Administration, Canadian Studies, Classical & Modern Languages, Creative Art, Economics, English, Gender & Women’s Studies, Geography, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts, Music, Native Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Rural & Community Studies, Sociology.
  Minors Only: Drama, Native Languages .
• Bachelor of Business Administration (4 year)
• Bachelor of Science Degree (3 and 4 year)
  Applied Disaster & Emergency Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Distributed Major, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (4 year)
• Bachelor of Music
  4-year degree
  5-year degree (Music Education)
• Master of Music
• Bachelor of Education (2 year)
  after completion of a BA, BSc, or BPES (Bachelor of Physical Education).
• Master of Education
• Bachelor of Physical Education Studies
  A 3-year degree for students wishing to pursue a major in Physical Education.
• Master of Rural Development

Canadian Immigration Regulations

Students must obtain a student authorization prior to coming to Canada. The procedure is:

1. Obtain an admissions letter from Brandon University if granted admission.
2. Contact the nearest Canadian Immigration Authority.
3. Be prepared to show evidence of enough financial support to cover the cost of study.

English Proficiency Requirements

Application Deadlines

Financial Aid & Employment in Canada

Medical Information

Effective April 1, 2012 International students who have obtained a study permit of at least 6 consecutive months in duration are eligible, free of charge, for Manitoba Health and Pharmacare coverage.  Application for this insurance coverage should be made as soon as the student arrives in Manitoba and application forms are available in the Office of International Activities, Brandon University.

It is mandatory that all full time students studying at Brandon University be enrolled in the Brandon University Student Union Health & Dental Plan.  There is a charge for this coverage.  Students who provide BUSU with proof of comparable coverage may opt out of this Plan.

Sufficient and adequate insurance should be purchased prior to departure from your home country for coverage during travel and for all requirements not covered by the Manitoba Health and BUSU plans.

Manitoba Health & Pharmacare coverage:  http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/

BUSU Health & Dental Plan coverage:  http://busu.ca/section/49/

Students with a visitor’s permit, studying for programs of less than 6 months, and other International visitors to Brandon University are NOT eligible for Manitoba Health and Pharmacare coverage.  If you are not eligible you must purchase sufficient and adequate health and travel insurance coverage in your country of residence prior to your departure or you may choose to buy your health insurance coverage from any private health insurance provider as long as the coverage is valid for medical expenses in Canada.  One option available to you is medical coverage you can purchase from guard.me® http://www.guard.me/viewdocs.php?dept_code=3336 .

It is your responsibility to ensure proper medical coverage is secured before leaving your country of residence.

Obtaining a Student Authorization for Canada

For information about applying to the Government of Canada for a Student Authorization, check the Citizenship and Immigration Canada web site.