<p>Hi!</p>
<p>I am an India national, who intends to do his Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, starting Fall 2013.</p>
<p>Which Canadian university would you guys recommend?</p>
<p>I already have a list:</p>
<p>U Waterloo
U Dalhousie
U of T , St. George</p>
<p>Which of these is more affordable, and which offer better CS Programs?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Look into UBC and UAlberta as well.</p>
<p>How much can you afford to pay? You will find information on tuition fees on each university’s website.</p>
<p>Hi!
@noimagination-</p>
<p>I definitely will!</p>
<p>I can afford to pay 15000 CAD per year - tuition, room, board, misc…</p>
<p>From what I gather from U Waterloo’s site, this is possible, through scholarships? Any idea about the others? I found that each U’s site was a bit confusing to navigate in terms of scholarships and merit aid.</p>
<p>Any other ideas?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I’m not sure about computer science specialties, but McGill is considered one of the best universities in general and UBC as well. You should do some research on those.</p>
<p>Oh and p.s., there are fewer scholarships for international students-- the reason they accept many internationals is because they can get you to pay extra fees. (At least, that is the case at UBC)</p>
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Merit aid is not guaranteed and I wouldn’t count on a lot. It’s fine to apply, but you need some less expensive options.</p>
<p>Check out Brandon University (MB) and Memorial University (NL).</p>
<p>If you get lucky with scholarships: U Manitoba, U New Brunswick, and U Saskatchewan might also fit your budget.</p>
<p>@reesepieces-</p>
<p>Also, are the admission criteria different from US Us, because they seem to ask for marks first, and extra-curriculars later. So, would a great marks sheet with good extra-curriculars help in admission and aid consideration?
Also, how are merit aid/scholarships awarded? Since they only list a certain percentage of marks as criteria, how do they decide who gets aid?
Is it reasonable to expect 50% aid from how much can I expect to pay, on average, at the Us that I listed, and the ones you told me to check out- in your opinion?</p>
<p>@noimagination-</p>
<p>Thanks! I’ll look into them and get back to you! How are their CS Programs in your opinion?</p>
<p>Thanks, any more ideas?</p>
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ECs don’t matter much for admission. Probably a bit more important for merit aid.
No. That might happen, but you should not expect it. International financial aid is limited.
Not sure; in general, the bigger research universities have better academic reputations but also cost more.</p>
<p>Are you also considering US universities?</p>
<p>@noimagination-</p>
<p>Yes, yes I am. However, I thought I’d look Ito Canadian universities, as places like UWaterloo cost less and offer great engineering and science programs.
However, if the international merit aid is limited, what are some other ways I can fund my degree? Also, what are your thoughts on the Co-Op program they offer?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi!</p>
<p>Also, how well recognized are
?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Hands down Waterloo.</p>
<p>@topiary-</p>
<p>Ok; but net cost per year is 37000$. What are some ways an international student can fund that in Canada?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Try and get some scholarships? Work hard and get a placement outside of U? I don’t know what to tell you aside from Waterloo being, hands down, the best school of the ones listed.</p>
<p>Know any scholarships?
It would be really helpful.</p>
<p>Also, how is international undergrad employment in Canada?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>
Sorry, money does not grow on trees. You can apply to Waterloo, UofT, UBC, etc. and hope for the best. Also check out StudentAwards.</p>
<p>You also need to be prepared with backup options in case the financing doesn’t work out.
[Studying</a> in Canada: Work permits for students](<a href=“http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work.asp]Studying”>http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work.asp)</p>
<p>@noimagination -</p>
<p>Yes, I DO know that.</p>
<p>OK, thanks!</p>
<p>No, I meant - How is the market for international undegrads, now?
Thanks!</p>
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Better than in the USA, I think.</p>
<p>This link might help:
[url=<a href=“http://www.hec.ca/en/current_student/careers/career_management_services/resources_for_you/understanding_canadian_job_market.html]HEC”>http://www.hec.ca/en/current_student/careers/career_management_services/resources_for_you/understanding_canadian_job_market.html]HEC</a> Montr</p>
<p>@noimagination -</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>If you’re getting schooled at a Canadian university it won’t matter where you’re from. Toronto is the most culturally diverse city in the world. </p>
<p>While Waterloo isn’t in Toronto, there will be plenty of opportunities in Toronto upon graduation. If you’re worried that you’ll be the only Indian in Toronto and won’t be able to land a job–don’t. </p>
<p>There is 0 discrimination for job placements in the core of Toronto, with a Canadian degree as good as Waterloo’s. You’ll be fine. </p>
<p>If you go to Waterloo you can expect to find first/second generation Indians that you can relate to, as well.</p>
<p>What makes you think all of the above universities are better than the University of Toronto for Computer Science? I don’t know much about Canadian universities or their Computer Science program but I consistently see the University of Toronto at the top of the world’s best Computer Science programs but haven’t seen schools like Waterloo there. Are those rankings accurate?</p>
<p>look into McGill</p>