How do Canadian grad schools compare with their US and/or UK/European counterparts?
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if you're a canadian citizen - its damn near free tuition.\nas far as education, they have good schools, but depending on your study, they may require you stay and work after graduating.
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PhD is fine. As long as it's understandble that's not a big deal which format you use. it's like U.S.A. vs USA, both are understanble, thus are fine.
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McGill (Montreal), University of Toronto has a very strong reputation on the east side, I would suspect Simon Frasier (Vacnouver) has a pretty strong name.\n\nBut that is name only. I went to Concordia, and I do believe the quality of education I got there was better than my friends at McGill, but less impressive on your resume.\n\nBut after I started working, I was thoroughly impressed by the number of skilled workers coming from ETS (ecole de technologie superiere). I visited the university and was very impressed at the curriculm and facilities. Courses are taught in French though.
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I have taught in american schools in the US and overseas. I have also lived overseas for many years. It is my opinion that many other countries have more rigorous programs than US schools and produce some outstanding students. The top US students probably would compete fine with graduates from other countries. The average graduate, however, may not be quite as prepared.
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Hello,\n\n    I presume that you mean the University of Alberta, which is in Edmonton. I also presume that you are writing from the US.\n\n    School here is much less expensive than a comparable school in the US. So are living costs for a student, with the one exception of car insurance which is very high.\n\n    Canadian students here are very hard working and I think school here is a little harder than a comparable school in the US.\n\n    Edmonton is a city of about a million, which is a nice size. A subway connects the University with "downtown".\n\n    It is cold here half the year. But, I've never heard anyone associtted with the U of A NOT brag about it. I've never seen that anywhere else, at a company or a school.\n\n    I hope that helps.
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I'm afraid I don't have any information on Canadian Universities, but University of Kansas has a Master's program that is excellent.  I believe it's a master's in special education with a primary focus in autism.  Anyone who gets in quailifies for funding as well.
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Did you have a country in mind? Or a specific school in mind?\n\nContact the faculty office and ask them what oportunities are open and what is the availability of funding.\n\nMy faculty of engineering homepage has info for prospective grad students.\n\nhttp://www.ee.umanitoba.ca/
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It depends on what you are looking for.  "Better" is a word that can mean anything, and can be defined only by the person using it.\n\nPeople in both countries are very friendly, kind, helpful and caring.  They have many of the same aspirations and goals. They want the same things  or similar things for their children.  They both have strong family values.  Both countries care strongly about their citizens, and citizens of both countries care strongly about thier countries.  For the most part, they have similar cultural and ethinc groups.  Both countries have a very strong second language group - French in Canada, Spanish in the US.  Both countries have similar good records in terms of acceptance of different cultural groups, but also similar problems in terms of cultural and ethnic misunderstandings, intolerance, and prejudice.  Both countries are trying to deal with various controversial social issues, each in its own way - abortion, same sex marriage, medical cannabis, etc.  In the US these issues tend to be dealt with state by state, while in Canada they tend to be dealt with nationally.  Both countries have a democratic form of government.  Both countries have a federal/national government as well as state/provincial governments.  Both countries use English as its main language.  Both countries have great variety in terms of landscape, geology, coastline, etc.  Canada and the US are each other's best trading partners.  We share professional sports organizations - the NHL, etc. and interest in the same sports - hockey, baseball, football.  Players from each country play on teams in the other country.\n\nCanada has the US beat in may ways.  In Canada, there is far less crime, though crime in Canada is increasing.  Health care is free to all - no insurance needed, and no matter what the care that is needed.  Many professionals are paid more in Canada than in the US - note teachers and day care workers especially.  Believe it or not, the cost of living is much lower in Canada than in the US.  Care of seniors and those with special needs is better in Canada.  Contrary to what a previous person answered, the education system is much better in Canada.  Elementary and high schools are much more progressive in many ways.  University and college education costs much less in Canada than in the US.  Canada's social services safety net is much better.   Canada does much better with recycling and protectin the environment.  Canada has much more pure water resources.  Many public schools in Canada still allow the Lord's prayer as part of daily life.  \n\nHowever, in many parts of the US the weather is much better for sure.  There are more opportunities for employment, simply because the population is so much larger, which automatically creates employment.  Travel throughout the US is much easier and cheaper than travel throughout Canada.  The US dollar is more acceptable and well known in the international market place.  There are often more choices in the US in some ways - what to do, food, where to shop, etc., again related to a much larger population.  In the US people are much more dedicated to their flag and wear their patriotism much more openly than Canadians do.  The US is an easier country for retired people in some ways, including employment, and a less stressful climate.\n\nI could continue.  So I hope this answer helps put some perspective on this question.  Canadians and Americans have more in common, I think, than they have differences, and neither country is overall better than the other.  they each have their good characteristics and their problems, just like any other aspect of our world.
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U.S. is certainly better .First of all itis cheaper to study in U.S. than U.K. Also u tend to get a job more easily in U.S. after u complete ur degree than in U.K.
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I would consider taking the program in Canada.\nThe programs are much better.\nThey are more intense but provide you witha much better background in radiation and radiographic knowledge.\nI kow many people who have taken programs in the US and found that they were not nearly as qualified as students of a Canadian college.\nCheck out: Fanshawe College, Mohawk College or Michiner Institute for some of the best in Canada.
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Yes and No! I'm thinking of studying abroad in the US next year so I've had to look at the differences. Australia has the easiest education system compared to many countries. A lot of Americans come over here (especially for university) and find they get perfect grades because we don't have as many assignments or tests and our exams are comparitively easy. They seem to find themselves doing a lot of "sitting around!"\n\nIn a lot of instances, Australia's education system has failed many Australians - especially in primary and secondary schools. There is no emphasis put on things that must be known for life (spelling and grammar for example), and heavy emphasis put on the things that will never be used. There is unnecessary pressure on getting into university "first time round" or the misconception is, that you've lost the opportunity forever. \n\nOn the otherhand, Australia has some of the best universities in the world, where some of the leading research has come from. Flinders University in Adelaide (South Australia) is the leader is medicine, particularly in this country. They have produced some of the finest research and made many important medical breakthroughs. Griffith University in Brisbane and the Gold Coast (Queensland) has one of the best Buisness schools in world, and also has the worlds only masters degree in Suicidology. Several universities in Melbourne pride themselves on their degrees in engineering, business and meteorology. Many of these universites have international businesses battling to take students on once they have graduated. As you can see, we have some brilliant universities, and once you've gotten to university I would say that, yes, we are the envy of the world. In primary and secondary education however, we are a disgrace! If you are considering coming to Australia make your choice wisely as to where you will go because some universities have quite a poor reputation while others have people desperate for a place!\n\nHope this answered your question!!
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Try these sites for comparisons of top courses at different \nuniversities in the UK\n\nhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,716-1628873,00.html\nhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/section/0,,716,00.html\n\nhttp://education.guardian.co.uk/universityguide2005/0,15903,1455246,00.html
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I disagree with the person who said the UK. It's the USA. MBAs from schools in the US - especially the top 25 MBA programs - hold huge cache outside the US. \n\nIn fact, working with some international MBA students, they've told me that it doesn't matter WHERE in the US you get your MBA, but that it is from a school in the US. I'm sure that depends on which country you're originally from, and where you plan to work. These students were from India, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Albania, Russia, China and the UAE.\n\nThere are certain exceptions. An MBA from the top European programs - say, INSEAD or the London School of Economics, will also open doors.
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I live in BC and have really enjoyed my experience at UBC. The people are pretty cool though the 1st and 2nd year classes are  drastically overcrowded. Vancouver is a great place to live. I'm glad I picked UBC.\n\nFrom the international students I have talked to their main complaint has been the cost. As an international student you have to pay the full cost of tuition, which is very, very high. The tuition also keeps going up.
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Well, it greatly depends on the country.  First off, its much easyer if you already have a BA.  Second, getting in isn't as hard as surviving once you're here.  I've been at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland for the last year and I'm trying to get into a medical program but since I'm not Swiss and its free, I'm not allowed.  So it even depends on what you want to study (although a university for which you pay to go to its more about the money).  Then of course there's the language.  Unless you're studying science or business at a masters level you'll be expected to follow courses and do assignment/presentation is the home language, unless its an international university that makes a point of doing everything in english.  So theres lots to think about, a good first step is narrowing down your selection of countries and universities, from there I'd check and see how you can survive when you're there, can you work there while you study if you're not getting money from family or private loans? (another heads up, if the university doesnt have a US department of education school code you can't get US financial aid).  Once you've narrowed it down a bit contact the universities international student aid office and ask as many questions as you can think of that you'll need to have answered before you dive in.  Good luck.
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i'm an american who went to university at McGill (montreal).  i finished my degree in three years because of AP credits, but my overall tutition bill was about $21,000 canadian dollars.  at the time (2001-2004) the exchange rate for the u.s. dollar was much better than it is now, and it was only about 15-16 grand total.  my housing was off-campus, but was still pretty reasonable (maybe another 5,000 canadian a year).  in terms of a part-time job, you can get one on campus, provided you check the right box on your student visa (i would recommned checking the box whether or not you plan on getting one right away, as you may change your mind, but if you don;t check yes it's too bad).  to get a job off campus you have to have a worker's visa, which would be much harder to get.  if you'd like any more info, feel free to post as such in the details, and i can get in contact with you.
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I'm from canada, and yes we do have a great country. You could get into school, it also depends on what you are taking, but I'm sure that you could get in as an international student.\nAlthough Canada is not as tolerant as everybody thinks....there are still laws for immigration just like everywhere else.