Why does Manitoba continue to be one of the top choices for international students especially those from sub-Saharan Africa.?
Take University of Manitoba for example.
In April 2018, I decided to pay a short visit to family and friends in Winnipeg (South). My goal was simply to see how much has changed since I left in 2012.
There are a lot more businesses and apartment blocks around the University, a field stadium, a world class university gym, a new high rise student residence, etc.
After speaking to a few friends who settled in Manitoba, I have identified three main reasons why students choose Manitoba;
1 - Affordability
Cost of living is quite low compared to major cities like Toronto or Vancouver, for example you can get a room in house within 10 - 15 mins walk from the university between $400 CAD - $600 CAD per month.
That includes transportation, food and entertainment. Follow the links below to compare with the rest of Canada.
click - Average Household Living Canada
click - Winnipeg vs Toronto
click - Average cost of Living in Winnipeg
Tuition is still relatively low when compared to the rest of the country. Statistics Canada put together a comprehensive table that reinforces this idea.
click - Canadian and international tuition fees by level of study
2 - Permanent Residence
The ease of getting permanent residence remains the number one reason a lot of foriegn students continue to choose Manitoba.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has minimum requirements like completion of a one year full time study program and a mininmum one year employment letter as the major requirement for nomination for permanent residence application.
click - See Details for Manitoba Nominee Program
3 - Referrals from Friends and Family
Most of us that studied in Manitoba continue to refer our family members and friends based on the two points listed above. This one reason has also lead to the surge in the number students applying from sub-saharan Africa.
Everyone of my friends, including myself have one or two siblings studying in Manitoba.
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Manitoba continues to attract students from sub-saharan Africa and this trend is not going away soon, especially because Affordability, Ease of Permanent Residence Application and Referral from family and friends is at the top of most of the decision making process.
Take University of Manitoba for example.
In April 2018, I decided to pay a short visit to family and friends in Winnipeg (South). My goal was simply to see how much has changed since I left in 2012.
There are a lot more businesses and apartment blocks around the University, a field stadium, a world class university gym, a new high rise student residence, etc.
After speaking to a few friends who settled in Manitoba, I have identified three main reasons why students choose Manitoba;
1 - Affordability
Cost of living is quite low compared to major cities like Toronto or Vancouver, for example you can get a room in house within 10 - 15 mins walk from the university between $400 CAD - $600 CAD per month.
That includes transportation, food and entertainment. Follow the links below to compare with the rest of Canada.
click - Average Household Living Canada
click - Winnipeg vs Toronto
click - Average cost of Living in Winnipeg
Tuition is still relatively low when compared to the rest of the country. Statistics Canada put together a comprehensive table that reinforces this idea.
click - Canadian and international tuition fees by level of study
2 - Permanent Residence
The ease of getting permanent residence remains the number one reason a lot of foriegn students continue to choose Manitoba.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has minimum requirements like completion of a one year full time study program and a mininmum one year employment letter as the major requirement for nomination for permanent residence application.
click - See Details for Manitoba Nominee Program
3 - Referrals from Friends and Family
Most of us that studied in Manitoba continue to refer our family members and friends based on the two points listed above. This one reason has also lead to the surge in the number students applying from sub-saharan Africa.
Everyone of my friends, including myself have one or two siblings studying in Manitoba.
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Manitoba continues to attract students from sub-saharan Africa and this trend is not going away soon, especially because Affordability, Ease of Permanent Residence Application and Referral from family and friends is at the top of most of the decision making process.
