University of Northern British Columbia

 
Established in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia is a small, primarily undergraduate university located in the city of Prince George, British Columbia. Set on the Nechako River, UNBC allows students to study in on the doorstep of the great outdoors. With small class sizes. UNBC provides each student unique educational opportunities. The result is a relaxed, yet productive learning community where undergraduates can grow both academically and socially.

At UNBC, the majority of lower-level classes have less than 25 students. For upper level course, a full 75% of classes have fewer than 25 students.

In addition, UNBC run classes at its satellite campuses in  
Quesnel and Terrace. As a school serving the needs of northern British Columbia, UNBC offers a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Fine Arts is being developed with the Emily Carr Institute.

Housing: On-campus accommodations at the University of Northern British Columbia is available for single students.

University of Lethbridge

 

Located in southern Alberta, the University of Lethbridge was founded in 1967 and today is home to 8,000 students. The UofL provides students with a personal learning experience that allows for study in a number of fields. At Uof L, class sizes are generally small. Some 70% of first year classes have under 50 students and 80% of fourth year classes have fewer than 50 students.

Hardware in UofL's computer labs is replaced annually to ensure  

that students are provided with the most up-to-date technologies. Fully-equipped computer labs, 24-Hour Study Centre, email stations, laptop hookups and videoconferencing equipment connect students to campus and to the world. University of Lethbridge embraces innovation so that students can gain a competitive edge.

The average entering grade of students from high school is 79%.

UofL scholarships: For incoming students, financial awards are earned based on academic performance, leadership, community involvement, artistic ability and financial need.

Housing: Freshman students entering from high school can apply to stay at the University of Lethbridge's on-campus housing. Dormitory rooms are equipped with a bed, desk, and a wardrobe.

Lethbridge

The city of Lethbridge in southern Alberta is known for its sunny skies. Located on the Oldman River, Lethbridge has a population of around 84,000, Lethbridge has all of the advantages of big city living combined with the safety and community found in small town life.

Lethbridge is close to the Canada/U.S. border and the Canadian Rocky mountains. In fact, it is this proximity to the mountains combined with our high altitude that create our mild climate and warm winter temperatures. The Chinook winds melt the snow cover and create the highest winter temperatures in the prairies.

University of Prince Edward island

 

Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island is a small, primarily undergraduate institution located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Students from around the world make the Island their "home away from home".

The UPEI campus is a a short distance from both natural sand  
beaches and the downtown urban core of the capital city of Charlottetown. In 2009, the UPEI unveileda movement called "University Island" that documents the positive impact that UPEI leaves around the PEI and around the globe. http://www.universityisland.ca/ illustrates UPEI's reach both locally and around the world.

Housing: At UPEI, on-campus residence is available via dorms equipped with high speed internet, cable and laundry facilities. Accomodating over 400 students, UPEI three residence halls have all undergone recent modernizations.. Two the the three residences are equipped for students with disabilities.

Scholarships: A wide array of scholarships are offered to freshmen students that apply by March 1. For more information contact, scholarships@upei.ca