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Why You Must Study in Alberta in 2020
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Alberta is situated in Western Canada, and this province is home to Edmonton and Calgary, which are one of Canada's fastest-growing cities. The beautiful landscape and excellent education attract many international students to study in Alberta. Let us understand why students choose this province over others in Canada.
Reputed Universities The higher learning programs of Alberta are made meticulously for providing quality education to its international students. The institutions offer a variety of courses like poetry, business, engineering, biotechnology, and so on. Under these courses, students can choose the subjects of their interest. The universities of Alberta are known for their professional teachers and excellent learning resources, which are continuously updated. The University of Alberta is amongst the highest-ranking university in the region. Others like Norquest College, Medicine Hat College, and Lakeland College are also quite prominent. Due to the world-class educational institutes and the high-quality academic curriculum, international students want to study in Alberta.
Health care Insurance Plan Alberta offers health insurance to all its residents, covering almost all essential medical care expenses. Since the plan is open to residents, international students are also eligible. This critical medical service drastically reduces the cost of living in Alberta and is one of the reasons why most students desire to study in Alberta.
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program Most international students come to Alberta with the desire to reside in the province because it offers them a better lifestyle and excellent work opportunities permanently. International students who have graduated from Alberta's recognized post-secondary educational institutions can apply for a provincial certificate, making them eligible under the Immigrant Nominee Program for permanent residence.
Job opportunities Students who wish to earn while studying to reduce their financial burden have diverse employment opportunities in Alberta. The government allows international students to work on-campus or off-campus or as co-op students or interns. Subject to a few conditions, a study permit will enable students studying in Alberta to work for unlimited hours on campus and up to 20 hours per week off-campus. The energy sector is the principal employee in Alberta, and high wages, mandatory health and safety regulations for employees attract the graduates to work full time in the province.
Standard of Living It is an incredibly picturesque province due to its natural beauty, the Rocky Mountains and vast forests. The living expenses are also relatively less due to the rationalization of taxes by the government. Alberta has a meagre crime rate, making it attractive for international students who want to study in Canada.
Culture Alberta has a unique culture that its history has shaped and by the immigrants who have come from worldwide. It has retained its' cowboy culture' by organizing the famous Calgary Stampede festival each year in the summer, which has events like rodeos and bull-roping. One can find the cuisine, art, music, and celebrations from almost every country of the world here, which is why it is popularly known as a province with a "cultural match" with every international student.
The Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains or the Canadian Rockies are scenic magnificence treasury. Students visit these to witness the alpine meadows, dense forests, deep lakes, and shimmering glaciers. The Banff National Park, which lies at the heart of the Canadian Rockies, is the world's third national park formally established in 1885. This national park is known for its therapeutic mineral-rich hot springs. The lakes of Icefield Parkway are known for their unique hue from turquoise Bow Lake to jade Lake Louise. Students describe it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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