StudyCanada guide · reviewed October 2026
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Dear Student At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) there is a two-year diploma program offered that begins in fall for those students interested in Engineering with an aerodynamic twist. This program is Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology. Focus Schools of the Month: U of A/ U of L/ U of BC
Welcome to the second edition of CEC India's online Newsletter.
We hope that you will find this useful in your search for exciting opportunities in Canada. Every month we will give you more information about select Institutions in Canada under the "Focus School" section and the "Hot Programs" of study. In the "Did you know" section you will get snippets of information about Canadian Education and why Canada is where the world comes to study.
Thank You
Canadian Education Centre India
Did You Know?
Did you know that Coquitlam College, located in beautiful British Columbia, offers University transfer programs to UBC (University of British Columbia), SFU (Simon Fraser University), University of Victoria, Royal Roads University, and the University of Northern British Columbia? For more details contact Coquitlam College through their website http://www.coquitlamcollege.com/english or contact our CEC office for additional information.
Did You Know?
Did you know that UBC has an excellent Bachelors in Acting and Drama program. The B.F.A. Acting Program offers a professional actor training program which is supplemented by a solid grounding in the history of theatre and many of the benefits of a liberal arts education. So all those of you nourish dreams of being the next Hrithik or Kareena check this program out. For more info go to www.ubc.ca
Focus Program of the Month- February 2004
This particular program offers courses that include teachings in aircraft electrical systems, helicopters introduction, aircraft gas turbine theory, aerodynamics, human factors, and several others. For this core program, class time is split 60/40 between practical and theoretical courses, where each of the two years is 32 weeks in duration. The curriculum is based on Transport Canada and Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council curriculums, local advisory committee recommendations and SAIT requirements.
The program prepares graduates for career opportunities in all areas of the aviation industry including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, engine and component overhaul, aircraft heavy maintenance and general, commercial and corporate aviation.
SAIT’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology program is one of the best equipped in North America. In this field, graduates find work as aircraft maintenance technicians leading to an A.M.E. license.
This program is so impressive, that in 2001 alone, 95% of our graduates were employed within one year, and their starting salary ranged from $23, 900-48,000 per year!
For more information relative to this program, refer to SAIT’s official website www.sait.ab.ca contact CEC through their website address www.studycanada.ca/india
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is situated in the heart of Alberta’s capital city: Edmonton. The University Campus is beautiful with respect to all the mature trees and walking paths winding in and out of the over 100 buildings. The buildings are itself a reflection of turn-of –the-century stone edifices, brick structures, and contemporary architecture. Inside these buildings you will find many high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and extensive research facilities. This beauty extends beyond campus to the surrounding pathways that lead to the River Valley and Downtown. The beauty and serenity of Edmonton is well appreciated by students, residents and visitors to this City.
This institution itself is renowned for its research achievements and excellence in teaching, services and athletics. Students have access to academic support, personal counseling, and many other services and resources. The U of A is host to the country’s second largest research library system. And throughout campus you’ll have access to over 40 computer labs with PC/ Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX systems. Every student gets and e-mail account where free training also is available to learn how to use campus-computing resources.
The programs at the University of Alberta are high quality and several in entirety. When you choose the U of A, you will become part of a dynamic place. You’ll find yourself in an environment that encourages you to learn while looking at things from different perspectives. You will develop skills and prepare for life’s challenges. You will enjoy an exceptional education and quality of life on a friendly campus that welcomes students with different backgrounds and unique experiences. For information on the University of Alberta; its’ programs and campus life, please refer to the U of A’s website www.ualberta.ca or visit our Canadian Education Centre for more details.
University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge is located on 457 acres in west Lethbridge, in Alberta’s third largest city. Its many green areas and parks, and its abundant cultural and recreational facilities characterize Lethbridge. It is located in southern Alberta, approximately 145 km’s east of the Canadian Rockies, and 95 km’s north of the United States border. The campus in itself has received international acclaim for its architectural originality and functional design, designed by architect Arthur Erickson.
When you begin classes at the U of L, you’ll find a personal atmosphere that invites you to feel at home. You’ll have numerous opportunities to get off to a good start. For example, you’ll have the opportunity to attend a New Student Orientation day where you will have an introduction to university life. There will be a peer support center where senior students help other students. Workshops will also help international students on their planning and studying skills. Advisors will be available to help plan your program, and numerous campus clubs exist in which international students will be able to meet other students who share your interests.
The International Centre for Students (ICS) was established to support the academic and personal growth of international students and exchange students. It is the goal of the ICS to enrich the educational experience at the University of Lethbridge by promoting a strong global perspective. Speaking of which, the variety of programs offered at the University of Lethbridge range in their Faculties from Arts & Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Management, to several others. For more information on the University of Lethbridge, please refer to their website www.uleth.ca or visit our Canadian Education Centre for further details.
University of British Columbia
-World-renowned professors
-Challenging academic programs
-A beautiful campus
-210 student-run clubs
-Over 210,000 alumni and a separate Indian chapter
-An amazing first-year orientation program
-Residences on campus for 7,000 people
-More than 2400 international undergraduates from nearly 100 different countries
All this and more is awaiting you , just a short trip from Vancouver's vibrant city centre at the University of British Columbia (UBC). UBC offers both undergraduate and graduate students an environment that will inspire them to grow, learn, and reach beyond the ordinary. Surrounded by ocean, mountains, and evergreen forest, UBC's campus is a spectacular environment in which to live and learn. And the campus is only 20 minutes away from the downtown core of one of the world's most culturally dynamic cities - Vancouver. No other university can match this merger of nature and metropolis.
UBC has hundreds of programs in 12 Faculties and 11 Schools, and a variety of routes to the degree you want. UBC offers hundreds of programs of study through its 12 faculties and 11 schools.
In the Faculty of Arts, the first-year Foundations Program is designed to expose you to a broad range of themes in the humanities and social sciences, working with professors in small group settings. In Arts One, you learn how literature, philosophy, history and political thought influence each other. One of the longest-standing integrated programs at UBC, Arts One keeps renewing and improving.
Science One presents biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics in an integrated format. The program cultivates critical, independent thought as the basis of scientific inquiry. If you have a broad interest in science, the Coordinated Science Program lets you learn about connections among various disciplines.
Integrated Programs in the faculties of Arts and Science let you custom design your own degree through the Integrated Science Program (ISP) or Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST) BA Program
If you are enrolled in the faculties of Arts, Science, Applied Science or Forestry, or in the Schools of Human Kinetics or Music, you can do an Interdisciplinary Minor in another faculty. You can also choose a Double Major in Arts and Science, or a dual degree Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering).
In Agricultural Sciences, the Global Resource Systems program lets you study science in a different part of the world. You will learn about agricultural and natural resource systems from an international and interdisciplinary perspective. In the Faculty of Forestry's Natural Resources Conservation program you will learn about forest biology, wildlife ecology, aquatic ecosystems, geographic information systems, resource economics and land use planning.
The Integrated Engineering program addresses the growing industry need for engineers with a broad engineering education. Rather than earning a degree in only one specific area of engineering, you will learn many different core disciplines, then apply them in design project courses.
UBC's link with India has been integral to the development of the Universities Asian Studies program. UBC also has a very active alumni chapter in India. More information about entry level requirement s from students in India is available at the dedicated web page for students from India given below. http://students.ubc.ca/welcome/country.cfm?page=asia&countryID=IN
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