Study abroad - exchanges to Canada

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• Campus type: Suburban
• Getting there and getting around: You’ll be greeted at the airport by a student group. You’ll be able to purchase a U-Pass, which costs approximately $135CAD per term, and provides unlimited access to the Winnipeg Transit bus network.
• Population: Winnipeg 753,000
• Climate: Averages range from 19°C (January) to 16°C (June)
• Welcome activities: A free orientation evening after the first day of classes that is highly recommended but not compulsory. 
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The Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba is one of Canada’s leading business schools. The school is home to a number of graduate programmes and is proud to offer active international programming. The University prides itself on quality teaching and learning and is AACSB accredited. At Asper School of Business, you can expect to study a wide range of coursework across the business disciplines.

The University of Manitoba is located in Winnipeg, which is in the centre of Canada’s heartland and allows students the opportunity to take advantage of a genuine Canadian exchange experience.

Exchange courses and subjects available

• Business 
• Business (Postgraduate)
• Law

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• Campus type: City 
• Getting there and getting around: All four campuses are easily accessible through the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) that operates bus, subway and tram services. Walking and biking are also popular modes of transport in the downtown area.
• Population: Toronto 2.6 million
• Climate: Averages range from 5°C (January) to 19°C (June)
• Welcome activities: A welcome programme is included as part of the exchange programme. 
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George Brown College is located in downtown Toronto, Canada’s largest city and one of the most diverse urban centres in the world. Toronto is home to many major industries in Canada and is one of the most important economic hubs in North America.

Many of George Brown College’s faculty members have industry experience and share their real-world knowledge through their teaching. George Brown College works with industry leaders to ensure the skills learned in class can be transferred to a working environment. Practical, up-to-date courses are taught with a hands-on approach by instructors who are both active professionals and engaging in the classroom.

Exchange courses and subjects available

• Events, tourism, hospitality business management

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• Campus type: City
• Getting there and getting around: The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a city-wide, efficient and safe public transit system, complete with underground subways, light rapid transit, streetcars and buses. The Dundas Subway Station is also located next to Toronto Metropolitan University.
• Population: Toronto 2.6 million
• Climate: Averages range from 5°C (January) to 19°C (June)
• Welcome activities: Orientation programme and welcome talks. 
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Toronto Metropolitan University is Canada’s leader in innovative, career-focused education. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, our students gain real-world knowledge through experiential learning activities and professors who are industry leaders.

Whether you’re an activist or an athlete, an entrepreneur or an Instagram influencer, you can put your ideas into action here. Choosing us for your exchange experience means taking courses that feed your interests, living in a world-class city with access to award-winning campus facilities, and taking your knowledge beyond the classroom to make meaningful social impact. 

Many of the specialised 62 bachelor’s programmes are available only at Toronto Metropolitan University. Manchester Met students have access to programmes in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Communication and Design. 

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• Campus type: City and town campuses
• Getting there and getting around: Most places in and around Abbotsford are easily accessible with the vast network of BC transit buses. You can get a U-PASS which gives you access to most central Fraser Valley transit routes.
• Population: Abbotsford 151,000
• Climate: Averages range from 2°C (January) to 15°C (June)
• Welcome activities: A welcome programme is part of your exchange. 
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Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is
a fully accredited public university.

With 14,000 students, including 1,100 international students from more than 50 countries, the University is friendly, open and supportive. UFV has campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope and Agassiz.

Travel in any direction and you are sure to find adventure. In less than an hour, you can get to ski hills, the ocean, or the city of Vancouver. Or drive five minutes to visit the USA.

From business to trades, fine arts to physics, the breadth of UFV creates an excellent environment to explore and combine disciplines in unique ways. As a teaching-oriented university, UFV not only provides you with quality instruction, but with engaging learning opportunities that ensure you are job-ready.

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• Campus type: City 
• Getting there and getting around: Travel to and from the cities of Toronto and Vancouver via air, shuttle, bus or train. From any corner or campus, you’re only a quick walk or bus ride away from the scenic riverfront, downtown Windsor and even Detroit. 
• Population: Windsor 278,000
• Climate: Averages range from -4°C (January) to 20°C (June)
• Welcome activities: A welcome programme is part of your exchange. 
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The University of Windsor is a comprehensive, student-focused university, with more than 15,000 students and a history dating back to 1857.

The University has strong student-faculty relationships and innovative staff. This creates a unifying atmosphere of excellence across all faculties to encourage lifelong learning, teaching, research and discovery.

The University of Windsor is located next to North America’s busiest international border crossing, and looks out on one of Canada’s most beautiful waterfronts on the Detroit River. The University’s location speaks to its strength as an internationally oriented, multi-disciplined institution that actively enables a broad diversity of students, faculty and staff to make a better world.