Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Available Universities and Colleges in Canada

ՀAcadia University
ՀAthabasca University
ՀBishop's University
ՀBrandon University
ՀBrescia College
ՀBrock University
ՀCarleton University
ՀConcordia University
ՀDalhousie University
ՀKing's College
ՀMcGill University
 ՀSheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Ontario.
Հ Seneca College, Ontario.
Հ Conestoga College, Ontario.
Հ George Brown College, Ontario.
Հ Northern Alberta Institute of Technology,    Alberta.
Հ College of the Rockies, British Columbia.
Հ Vancouver Premier College, British Columbia.
Հ Humber College, Ontario

Why Study in Canada

ՀHuge area, relatively small population, beautiful natural environment
ՀOne of worldҀs wealthiest nations
ՀMulticultural society with many immigrants 
ՀWell-respected and sophisticated education system, and one of the top destinations for international study
ՀSafe and interesting place to study ր students should begin planning early since admissions can be competitive
 
ՀA degree or diploma from Canadian educational institutions is instantly recognized around the world as being of the highest standard.
ՀTuition fees for international students in Canada are much lower than comparable countries. 
ՀCanada spends more per capita on education than any other country in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
ՀThere are 100,000 international students from all parts of the world annually in Canada. Your educational experience is sure to be truly international.
ՀCanada is renowned all over the world for its tradition of hospitality and tolerance. A remarkable multicultural society ensures that you will be welcomed and made to feel at home during your stay in Canada. More than 600,000 Canadians trace their roots back to India.
 
ՀCanada is a world leader in software development, telecommunications, aerospace, engineering, urban transport, biotechnology, mining technology and environmental industries. As a student, you have a wealth of research and scholars to draw upon a variety of disciplines. 
ՀFor all that it offers, Canada has a remarkably low cost of living. Its inflation rate has remained one of the lowest in the industrialized world Professional degrees are offered at undergraduate levels
ՀThere are many One-year MastersҀ degrees including MBA
ՀAccess to National Health Centre; which is free for students registered on courses of six months or longer
ՀFree school education for registered dependent children

Some Facts About Canada

ՀPopulation of Canada: -                   34289000
ՀDensity:-                                          3.41/km2 2]
ՀCapital :-                                          Ottawa
ՀCurrency:-                             Canadian Dollar
        
  The approximate currency exchange rate is: 
           1 Canadian Dollar = 33 - 38 Rs.

Applying for a work visa/permit when you have finished studying and you have a job offer

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suitable to your qualification; or
two years to obtain practical experience
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obtaining a membership or registration from a
New Zealand professional association which
requires more than two years of relevant
practical work experience.
To be eligible for a work visa/permit under our
Study to Work Policy you must:
three years, if you are working towards
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course in New Zealand or one that would qualify
for points under the Skilled Migrant Category
of Immigration New ZealandҀs Residence Policy
have successfully completed a three-year
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to the course or qualification you have completed
have evidence of an offer of employment related
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no later than three months after the end date of
your student permit for that qualification or hold
a graduate job search work permit.
If you are working towards obtaining a membership
or registration from a New Zealand professional
association (such as the New Zealand Institute
of Chartered Accountants or the New Zealand
Registered Architects Board), and are therefore
applying for a three-year work permit, you must also:
have recently finished your qualification, and apply
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registration is a requirement for you to fully
perform your professional duties
have evidence that such membership or
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considered relevant practical experience by the
professional association, including but not
limited to documentation from the professional
association, or from the employer, stating how
the employment meets the requirements set
by the professional association
have evidence that the employment is
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the requirements for registration or
membership of the professional association.
have a New Zealand qualification that meets
If you have an offer of employment relevant to
your qualification, you may apply for a work visa/
permit under the Study to Work Policy. This work
visa/permit may be valid for a maximum period of:

Part Time Work and Job Possibilities in New Zealand

You may be allowed to work for up to 20 hours
each week during the academic year. You may also
be allowed to work full time during the Christmas
and New Year holiday period at the end of each
academic year. To work you will need to apply for a
variation of conditions to your student permit.
You can apply for a variation of conditions as
part of your application for a student visa or
permit, by ticking the option at
Visa/Permit Application (INZ 1012)
read the information below to see if you meet
the requirements to be allowed to work, and
the restrictions on the type of work you will be
allowed to do.
You can also apply for a variation of conditions
at a later date, as long as your student permit
is current. See рApplying for a variation of
conditions after you have your permitҀ below.
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Working during the academic year
You do not have to have a job offer when applying
for a variation of conditions, but you must be
enrolled in a full time course of study that meets
one of the criteria listed below.
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are studying at a private training establishment
or tertiary institution.
The course is at least two years long and you
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that qualifies for points under the Skilled
Migrant Category of Immigration New ZealandҀs
Residence Policy.
The course leads to a New Zealand qualification
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and you are taking part in an approved tertiary
exchange scheme.
The course is at least one academic year long
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have written permission from your school and
your parents.
You are studying in year 12 or year 13 and you
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establishment or tertiary institution, and the
main purpose of the course is to develop
English language skills. You must also have an
International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) overall band score of 5.0 or above in the
general academic module.
The course is at a private training
Working between academic years
You may also apply for a variation of conditions to
allow you to work full time during the Christmas
and New Year holiday period at the end of each
academic year. Your course of study must be full
time and more than 12 months long. You do not
have to have a job offer.
If you are studying in year 12 or year 13 (the last
two years of secondary school) and you wish to
work between academic years, you must have
written permission from:
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your parents, andՀ (if you are under 18 years of age) your school.

Can you work while holding a
student permit?

General Information on New Zealand Visa

What is full-time study?
We define full-time study as:
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(PTE) for at least 20 hours each week
attending a private training establishment
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equivalent, each semester at a tertiary
institution other than a PTE
studying at least three papers, or the
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school for at least one school term.
attending a primary, intermediate, or secondary
What is part-time study?
Part-time study means fewer hours or fewer
papers than full-time study.
If you want to study part time and you hold a
New Zealand visitorҀs permit or work permit,
you may apply for a variation of conditions to
allow you to study. You will need to:
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Conditions (INZ 1020)
complete the form Application for Variation of
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course and have paid the course fees for
non-New Zealand students
show evidence that you are enrolled in the
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If you are studying less than 20 hours each week
to finish your course of study you may be eligible
for a student visa/permit.
pay the application fee.
What courses can you study?
Your course of study and education provider
must be approved by the Ministry of Education
to offer places to overseas students. Your
education provider must also be a signatory to
the Ministry of EducationҀs
the Pastoral Care of International Students
able to offer you a place. You can find out from
the education provider whether they and their
courses are approved.
Code of Practice forto be
What is a visa and what is a permit?
A visa allows a person to travel to the
New Zealand border and a permit allows them to
remain in the country. If someone has a visa they
are usually issued with a permit at the border.
Visa-free countries
You can travel to New Zealand without a visa if
you are from a country on our list of visa-free
countries. You will need to apply for a student
permit when you are in New Zealand and you
have found an educational institute. See our
website www.immigration.govt.nz for the list of
visa-free countries.
What a student visa allows
A student visa allows you to travel to the
New Zealand border. When you arrive in
New Zealand an immigration officer will check
that you meet all the requirements to be granted
a permit to study in New Zealand.
What a student permit allows
A student permit allows you to study full time
in New Zealand for a limited period of time.
A student permit may have conditions you must
meet׀for example, it may name:
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the course you are allowed to study
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the educational institute
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the New Zealand location of the institute.
Apply for your permit on campus with
Students Online
Students Online is an arrangement between
Immigration New Zealand and selected education
providers that makes applying for student
permits easier. If you are studying with an
education provider that is part of Students
Online, you can apply for your student permit at
the international office on campus. For a list of
education providers that are part of Students
Online, see www.immigration.govt.nz/sol.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Undergraduate Scholarship Program to Germany, Deadline January 31st 2011

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites highly qualified undergraduate students to apply for funding to study, do research and/or internships in Germany. Scholarships are available for students taking part in an organized study abroad program/exchange or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad experience. Funding for a semester or the academic year is offered for 2011/12 (starting in fall 11) and includes a monthly stipend, health insurance and a lump sum for travel. Please note that students wanting to study in Germany in the spring of 2012 need to apply now.

For program details and FAQs please view our website: www.daad.org/?p=undergrad

Current DAAD-Scholar blogs: http://daadabroad.wordpress.com/

DAAD Young Ambassadors: http://www.daad.org/page/65670/

Current grantees are listed here: http://www.daad.org/page/awardwinners2010/