YOUR INVESTMENT IN YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION Where your child goes to study after high school is a life-changing decision. Canada is an increasingly popular option for international students. The fees for Canadian institutions are very competitive when compared to fees in the UK and USA. Canada also offers some very attractive post-study work options. Tuition fees for 30 credits Program University Transfer Program II
Tuition Fee in CAD C$22,983
Tuition Fee in USD US$16,021
Tuition Fee in GBP GBP £11,112
*Exchange rates as of 14 Janury 2016
Work options during study Part-time work opportunities Students are able to apply for an off-campus work permit and then work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full time during vacation periods. The minimum wage in British Columbia is $10.25 per hour. SFU Co-op program The Co-op program is open to SFU students and allows them to obtain paid professional work experience in Canada. Students can do between 4-18 months of Co-op during their degree. It is a great way for them to strengthen their resumes and help them find jobs upon graduation.
work experience gained through the PGWPP helps graduates qualify for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). A work permit under the PGWPP may be issued for the length of the study program, up to a maximum of three years. So students who graduate from a degree program are able to obtain a three year work permit after completing their studies.
Work options after study Post Graduation Work Permit Program The PGWPP allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Skilled Canadian
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Average graduate salaries Below are the average salaries for students who graduated in British Columbia in 2012 two years after finishing their undergraduate degree.
Discipline
Average Salary (two years after graduation)*
Average All Programs
C$50,000
Arts & Sciences
C$42,000
Business & Management
C$50,000
Education
C$46,000
Engineering & Applied Sciences
C$62,000
Health
C$66,560
Human & Social Services
C$54,000
Visual & Performing Arts
C$36,000
*From: rucbc.ca/rucbc-publications
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