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Dear Student,

As the new year has roared in... we are pleased to announce several exciting events for our students in this month of February! Many Canadian institutions are planning to visit India (while some are already here!), and will be conducting information sessions/ student seminars (and may be taking back applications) in New Delhi and other cities. A few of the events are listed here, while the others still being finalized. Do keep a track of the EVENTS page on our website to keep yourself updated with the latest information.

You can pre-register with us by sending us your contact information (name/ contact telephone/ program of interest/ level of study) via email, or you may call us and we will, in turn, register you for any of these below mentioned events.

We hope to see many of you at the CEC office and at the events in other cities!

Best wishes,

Canadian Education Centre- New Delhi, India

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What to look forward to in this month's edition????

-Memorial University's Parent's Night Event!!!---- JANUARY 31ST, 2005!!!!!
-Concordia University Visiting Kolkata!!!---- JANUARY 31ST, 2005!!!!!
-Thompson Rivers University (University College of the Cariboo) taking back applications!
-Nova Scotia Agricultural College Visiting India this February!!!
-Fill up your application soon for UBC-MBA program!!! (Deadline: February 28th!!)

Entry is FREE for all the above-mentioned events (see details for each, below). In case you are busy studying ask your PARENTS or TEACHERS to be a part of these events.

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An opportunity to learn about Study in Canada!

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY PARENTS NIGHT

Parents and students in class XI & XII are invited to meet representatives from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. Ms. Shiela Devine (Director of Student Recruitment) and Mr. Steven Gardiner (International Recruitment Officer) will be conducting an information session followed by High Tea. Memorial University is one of Canada’s top five schools for comprehensive course offerings and students can select from a variety of courses ranging from business and engineering to environmental science.

Date:  January 31, 2005 (Monday)
Venue: CEC – India
Time:  4:30 – 7:00 pm

About Memorial University...

Memorial University of Newfoundland is Atlantic Canada's premiere comprehensive university and one of the region's most important research facilities. Located in the picturesque province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial is committed to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and service to the general public.
Founded in 1925, Memorial is the largest university in the region, with 17,500 students engaged in full and part-time studies at under-graduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as diplomas and certificates programs are offered through the various faculties (Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Medicine and Science) and schools (Continuing Education, Graduate Studies, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Education and Social Work).

International students have found that Memorial offers them a warm welcome and a high quality educational experience at an affordable price. International students may be eligible for a variety of scholarships. Memorial provides its students with award winning student services and a safe and friendly environment.
For more information about Memorial University, the programs, admissions requirements, costs and scholarships, visit the www.mun.ca, or contact Shreya at 011-2614-6648/6652 or cecindia@studycanada.ca.

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Study at Thompson Rivers University!

THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CARIBOO (UCC) BECOMES THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY (TRU) APRIL 2005

Representatives from Thompson Rivers University (TRU/UCC) will be giving presentations about study opportunities at TRU/UCC in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.

Dates and Locations of the Seminars:
(From 11am-3pm- Meeting via appointment/ and 4:00pm session)

February 2nd, 2005- Bangalore
February 4th, 2005- New Delhi
February 8th, 2005- Chennai
February 11th, 2005- Mumbai

In order to meet with the representative, you need to pre-register with the Canadian Education Centre in New Delhi.  Call 11-2614 6648 or email cecindia@cecnetwork.ca to pre-register for the one-to-one meeting.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

-Post-Bac Diplomas, Pre-MBA and MBA
-Bachelor Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
-Double Degree Programs in Business and Technology
-Applied Programs in Computing Sciences
-Credit Transfer available
Work & Study (Co-op Education)
-Extensive Support Services

"Consider studying in a safe, multicultural, welcoming city and campus environment."

For more information, visit our website at www.studyatucc.ca

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CEC is taking applications for the UBC MBA program: DEADLINE APPROACHING!!!

Deadline: February 28th, 2005
Duration: 15-month full-time
Next Intake: August 2005
Tuition: $36,000 CAD ($28,600 USD)

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

BEng/ BSc (Eng)/ BTech/ BSc (Nurs)/ BArch/ or a Masters degree in a non-engineering field is required for eligibility to UBCs Masters' programs.  All degrees must be awarded with First Class/ Division standing.  Applicants must arrange for the submission of certified copies of detailed marksheets and degree certificates to be handed to CEC, attested by the issuing institution. 
A competitive GMAT score is also required; coupled with extensive work experience!

INTERESTING STATISTICS:

-over 90% of UBC-MBA graduates find employment in the field of their preference within 3 months of completion of their program!
-Vancouver has been voted the BEST CITY IN THE WORLD TO LIVE IN for THREE consecutive years!!
-Introducing UBC-MBAs partnership with IIMs-Ahmedabad!!!

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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY


The Concordia SEMINAR in Kolkata is on 31 January 2005. The details are:

Time:

11:30 am and 2:30pm
 4:00 pm (for anyone who has missed the seminar)

Venue:

THE OBEROI GRAND (GHARANA HALL)
Address  : 15, Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700 013
Phone  : + 91 33 2249 2323

** Carry your marksheets/ certificates with you for an assessment of your application **

Concordia is a large, urban university, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and was founded in 1974.

Fact Sheet

· One of Canada's largest and well known business schools. First bachelor degree awarded in 1937.
· A pioneer in executive education with its long-established Executive MBA and MBA programs.
· The first AACSB accredited business school in Montreal and one of eleven in Canada
· The only business school in Canada to receive AACSB accreditation for its Accountancy programs.
· Internationally known for their teaching and research, the 135 full-time faculty members represent more than 25 countries and collectively speak over 30 languages.
· Highly successful co-op programs where academic terms alternate with work terms. Offered in 5 areas: Accountancy, Finance, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Human Resources.
· New building in progress.

Concordia’s offers more than 180 undergraduate programs which are divided into four Faculties: Arts and Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Fine Arts, and the John Molson School of Business (JMSB)

The JMSB offers undergraduate programs in –
· Bachelor of Administration
· Bachelor of Commerce

And the graduate program offered are –
-MBA
-MBA (Executive Option)
-MBA (International Aviation Option)
-Investment Management Programs

The JMSB is one of only seven Canadian Business Schools in the Financial Times ranking of Global MBA program. The JMSB MBA program is ranked 81st in the world in the Financial Times of London. Also, among Canadian schools, John Molson MBA program tied with the University of Toronto’s Rotmamn school.

Students can apply directly online at Connect2Concordia.
The deadline for applying is 1st February for all international students.
Website: www.concordia.ca

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NOVA SCOTIA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Seminar

Date: 15 February 2005
Time: 11:00am and 2:00pm & 4:00pm
Venue: CEC office

The Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC), located an hour from the provincial capital of Halifax, is a university with unique programs, outstanding facilities, and hands-on experience and training.

 Celebrating its 100th year in 2005, this Eastern Canadian university has evolved to become an internationally respected institution providing quality education in the areas of science and agriculture.

NSAC offers Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) and Bachelor of Technology degrees, and Technical diplomas in a wide range of programs, including Engineering, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Plant and Animal Sciences, Environmental Studies, Aquaculture, Business, Economics and Environmental Horticulture.

On-campus greenhouses, high-tech laboratories, a modern farm complex and extensive aquaculture facilities offer students the opportunity to experience first-hand what they are studying.

NSAC degrees are accepted worldwide by employers, or as a foundation for advanced studies, including medicine, education, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, law, and Master’s level studies. Undergraduate and graduate level degrees at NSAC are awarded in association with Dalhousie University.

The programs offered by the College are:

-Bachelor of Science Programs
-Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Horticulture
-Master of Science Programs

Website: www.nsac.ca

Contact CEC for further details; eligibility criteria; admission deadlines, etc...

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Applying to Canada for this Fall but busy studying for your Board exams.....??????

Let us take care of your application package. To find out how we can help send us your academic profile / CV / Resume, your Study Plan as well as the Institutions to which you want to apply.  Or Fill out the form available on our website.  

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To request for more information, including brochures for the visiting institutions and to pre-register for all of the above events, please register online at www.studycanada.ca/india or e-mail at cecindia@studycanada.ca.

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