UNIVERSITY OF
lethbridge canada 2020-2021
WHY CHOOSE
ULETHBRIDGE?
150+
PROGRAMS
15:1
STUDENTS: FACULTY
Affordable living in Canada
33 students: average class size
93% of first-year students satisfied with teaching
2 campuses - Lethbridge & Calgary
CANADA’S RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES (UNDERGRADUATE CATEGORY)
RE$EARCH Infosource Inc., 2018
5TH UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITIES Maclean’s University Rankings, 2020
We are consistently one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and research institutions. But more than that, we are a vibrant community united by one common purpose – You. Located in sunny southern Alberta, the University of
vibrant with flourishing arts and social scenes, stunning
Lethbridge is large enough to deliver world-class teaching
landscapes, four seasons, and spectacular sunrises
and research, but small enough to offer a personalized
and sunsets. To the west, you’ll see the Canadian Rocky
student experience.
Mountains, which are only a short drive away. There you’ll
With both a university and a college, Lethbridge is a campus community where ideas grow. With students from over 100 countries, Lethbridge is culturally
find some of the best hiking and skiing in the world, not to mention biking, rock climbing, kayaking, and more. Once you’re here, you’ll want to get out and explore everything our world-class location has to offer!
2020-2021 FULL-TIME INTERNATIONAL
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FEES The following cost is for one academic year, beginning September 2020 and ending in April 2021 (includes two academic semesters). Tuition and fees are payable at the beginning of each semester. More information on uLethbridge’s tuition and fees can be found at ulethbridge.ca/future-student/tuitionfees
TUITION:
$17,986
STUDENT FEES:
$1,575
BOOKS & SUPPLIES
$1,250
TOTAL ANNUAL COST (CAD): $20,811*
RESIDENCE AND MEALS:
$800-$1500/month
PERSONAL:
$100-300/month
*All fees are in CAD and subject to change without notice. These are strictly approximations for planning purposes and cannot be guaranteed due to inflation, exchange rate, etc.
SCHOLARSHIPS We have a number of international student scholarships with deadlines ranging from December 15 to June 30. All awards require a separate application. Once you have applied for admission into an academic program, you may apply for
scholarships through your online student account. It may take a bit of effort, but you’re worth it! For a full list of scholarships, please visit ulethbridge.ca/future-student/ awards-and-scholarships
THE PLACE
YOU BELONG
CALGARY
LETHBRIDGE
CALGARY VANCOUVER LETHBRIDGE
TORONTO
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES Our faculty and staff are all here to provide you with the support you need to succeed. •
International student advisor(s)
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Accommodated Learning Centre
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International orientation program at the beginning of each semester
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On-campus health clinic
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Tutoring services
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Career development support and counselling
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Guidance from International Student mentors
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Academic advisors and faculty members
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Writing support
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Athletic facilities and intramural sports
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Numerous student clubs and societies
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS English Language Requirements
International students require an IELTS score of at least 6.0 in each band, or equivalent, for direct entry into most academic programs. Some programs have additional language requirements. Learn more at ulethbridge.ca/ross/admissions/elp
Academic Requirements
Conditional admission may be available for international students who do not have a satisfactory English test score, or who still need to improve their English skills.
We accept qualified applicants from all countries who have completed their national high school curriculum or equivalent. For country-specific requirements: ulethbridge.ca/ross/ admissions/undergrad/international We also accept transfer applicants who present eight or more transferable courses with a GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Transfer applicants presenting three- and four- year university degrees from recognized universities may be considered for admission to a two-year second bachelor degree program. Students must also satisfy the course requirements for their program of Copyright © Free Vector Maps.com choice. Contact a recruiter for more details. Course requirements can also be found at ulethbridge.ca/future-student
“I chose the University of Lethbridge because it has one of the best business programs and countless opportunities to grow.” Urvi Maheshwarti (BMgt ’18)
PROGRAMS OF STUDY Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Agricultural Studies 1, 6
Art Education
Aboriginal Health 6
Anthropology
Career and Technology Studies CTS: Business Focus CTS: New Media Focus
Addictions Counselling 6
Bachelor of Arts (BASc, 40-course, or Second Degree)
(Second Degree or Combined Degrees programs only)
Archaeology and Geography 1 Art 2 Canadian Studies Dramatic Arts 2 Economics 3, 6 English French French/Spanish General Major in the Humanities General Major in the Social Sciences Geography 1 History Kinesiology 1 Music 4 Native American Studies Philosophy Political Science 3
Drama Education English Language Arts Education Modern Languages Education French / Spanish Music Education Native Education Physical Education Science Education Social Studies Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art 5
Religious Studies
Art Studio
6
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dramatic Arts 5
Urban and Regional Studies
Performance
Women and Gender Studies
Technical / Design Bachelor of Fine Arts – New Media 6
(40-course or Second Degree)
Accounting 6 Computer Science 1, 6
New Media Bachelor of Fine Arts – Multidisciplinary Three Major Areas: Art, Dramatic Arts, Music Bachelor of Fine Arts – Native American Art
Economics 5, 6
Art History / Museum Studies
Finance 6
Art Studio 6
Indigenous Governance and Business Management 6
Agricultural Biotechnology Applied Statistics
Music 5, 6
International Management 6
Digital Audio Arts 6
6
Archaeology and Geography 5 Biochemistry 6 Biological Sciences 6 Chemistry 6 Computer Science 3, 6 Computer Science and Geographical Information Science 6 Environmental Science 6 General Major in the Sciences Geography 5, 6 Kinesiology 5, 6 Mathematics 6 Neuroscience 6 Physics 6 Psychology 5 Remote Sensing 6 1 2 3
6
Human Resource Management and Labour Relations 6
6
Agricultural Studies 5, 6
5
Bachelor of Music
Political Science 5, 6
Bachelor of Science (BASc, 40-course, or Second Degree)
4
General Management 6
Marketing 6
Nursing 6
French
Art History / Museum Studies
Bachelor of Management
Bachelor of Nursing
Mathematics Education
Psychology 1 Sociology
Public Health 6
Also available as a Bachelor of Science Also available as a Bachelor of Fine Arts Also available as a Bachelor of Management Also available as a Bachelor of Music Also available as a Bachelor of Arts Additional requirements for entry into program
For more information, visit ulethbridge.ca/ross/admissions/ program-availability. Questions? Contact the International Centre at international@uleth.ca.
Post Diploma Programs Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art / Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dramatic Arts / Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts – New Media / Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts – New Media / Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Health Sciences / Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education
Pre-Professional Transfer Programs Engineering 6 (University of Alberta and University of Saskatchewan) Law (University of Alberta and University of Calgary) As a comprehensive university, uLethbridge offers a number of programs at the graduate level. If you are interested in learning more about our School of Graduate Studies, please visit ulethbridge.ca/graduatestudies. If you have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized international institution that was at least 30 courses in length, we may be able to grant you admission to a second bachelor’s degree. Courses from the first degree may provide credit for the second so long as they meet university policies related to residency, major and time limits. Typically, a second degree program will involve a minimum of 15 to 25 semester courses or more which must be completed at the University of Lethbridge.
WHAT MAKES US SHINE
AT ULETHBRIDGE
uLethbridge is home to leading research centres and institutes across disciplines, including the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience.
The new science and academic building is Canada’s most advanced facility for science education and research.
The Dhillon School of Business is one of only six percent of business schools worldwide that is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The financial trading rooms on both campuses are the best equipped academic trading spaces in Western Canada.
uLethbridge is the only university in Alberta to offer arts and science co-op work experiences for every major at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The university is renowned in Canada for its education program (with 27 weeks of practicum experience), addictions counselling program and significant art collection.
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES The English for Academic Purposes program is a Languages Canada approved intensive English program that offers non-native speakers of English the opportunity to develop their oral and written communication skills to prepare them to succeed academically in English speaking postsecondary environments and to communicate professionally in prospective workplaces. Completion of the EAP program meets the University of Lethbridge’s English Language Proficiency requirements. Students conditionally accepted into a uLethbridge undergraduate program may proceed into regular undergraduate study following completion of the advanced level of EAP. Each level of study takes one semester (approximately four months) to complete. An in-house placement test will determine the level in which you will begin. The total cost of the EAP program is $4,507.84, which includes the application fee and all compulsory student fees.
The digital audio arts major is the most comprehensive degree program of its kind in Western Canada.
A city of just over 101,000 residents, Lethbridge is one of Canada’s sunniest cities and is a short distance from the Rocky Mountains, the Calgary International Airport and the U.S. border.
Our Calgary Campus, located in the heart of the city’s downtown core, offers business and health services programming in the evenings and on the weekends for students looking to advance their careers, and keep their day-jobs.
EAP Application Deadlines • • •
August 31 for September start December 15 for January start April 30 for May term
For more information, visit ulethbridge.ca/international/ content/english-academicpurposes-eap or contact eli@uleth.ca
HOW TO APPLY: 1. Choose a program Review the admission requirements at ulethbridge.ca/future-student or contact an International Recruitment Officer at international@uleth.ca
2. Apply online Complete the online application at ulethbridge.ca/future-student It’s easy, and you’ll be one step closer to becoming a student. • Spring Application Deadline: September 15 • Fall Application Deadline: June 15 • You will be required to submit a CAD $140 application fee by credit card
3. Send us your grades Send a scanned copy of your interim grades to admissions@uleth.ca. You may be required to submit some additional document(s) with your application. See ulethbridge.ca/ross/admissions/undergrad/documents
4. Apply for residence Our residences are in high demand, so if you’re interested, apply online as soon as possible. For more information, visit ulethbridge.ca/future-student/housing If you plan on living off campus, you can check out the listings on our off-campus housing website.
5. Send us your official documents You will need to mail us the following documents by June 30: • Official transcripts/grades from all secondary or high school, colleges and universities you have attended • If your transcripts are not in English, send a copy of the original transcripts and provide a certified translation • If applicable, submit the results from any academic tests you have taken, such as Cambridge ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels, CXC, or others. • Your English language proficiency score (uLethbridge accepts IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and CAEL) • If you are applying to transfer from a post-secondary institution to uLethbridge, you must also submit official course outlines to be assessed for credit transfer • All course outlines must be provided in English
uLethbridge International 4401 University Drive W. Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1K 3M4 +1 01-403-329-2053 international@uleth.ca ulethbridge.ca/international