Articles tagged "International students"
AVÌìÌà sets tuition rates for 2025/2026
December 13, 2024
Tuition rates for the 2025/26 program year have been approved by the AVÌìÌà Board of Governors. Domestic student tuition will increase by two per cent, and international student tuition will increase by 4.8 per cent, effective September 2025.Domestic student tuitionThe increase to domestic student tuition complies with B.C.’s tuition limit policy and will come into effect in September 2025. The tuition limit policy applies to domestic tuition only. Post-secondary institutions receive funding from the provincial government&nb...
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Update on International AVÌìÌà at AVÌìÌÃ
November 14, 2024
Good afternoon colleagues,This afternoon, I am writing in follow up to President Fassina’s message on Oct. 16, which provided an update on enrolment this fall at AVÌìÌÃ, and detailed new federal policies impacting international students who come to Canada to study.As you are aware, earlier this fall, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes which reduce the number of college programs eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). This decision came into effect on Nov. 1 and means international studen...
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Students discuss cultural diversity and community involvement
May 8, 2024
The Asian Heritage Month 2024 opening event hosted by the OCCA Communities Association showcased diverse discussions and captivating performances. AVÌìÌà was a proud supporter of the event alongside UBC Okanagan. The event celebrated cultural diversity and emphasized community involvement.The panel discussion was led by Dr. Shirley Chau, Associate Professor at the School of Social Work at UBC Okanagan. Students of Asian heritage from AVÌìÌÃ, UBC Okanagan, and OKM Secondary joined the discussion, sharing their stories of ...
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OC students arrive in Indonesia for one-week exchange
February 20, 2024
As part of OC's Study Abroad Exchange program, ten AVÌìÌà students recently arrived in Indonesia for a one-week exchange. Students are from all campuses, except Revelstoke, and represent various programs. They will learn about SDGs and local initiatives at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology. All Canadian students received either an AVÌìÌà mobility grant or scholarships from the Government of Canada.Students interested in participating in an u...
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OC welcomes more than 550 international students at fall orientation
September 13, 2023
Last week, AVÌìÌà welcomed more than 550 students from 70 countries at fall orientation events held at its four campuses. OC is excited to welcome the largest numbers of international students to the College this semester, with many students from India, the Philippines, Japan, Mexico, Jamaica, Brazil, China, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. This year, International AVÌìÌà saw its biggest volunteer groups, including 42 volunteers from 19 different countries. "International students bring with them rich experiences and perspectives t...
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OC student to attend prestigious astroparticle physics summer school
May 5, 2022
The sky is the limit for AVÌìÌà physics student Divyesh Dagia, who is set to attend the Canadian Astroparticle Physics Summer School (CAPSS) this May. The intensive week-long session is designed for astronomy, physics and engineering undergraduates and will introduce them to the current topics in the field of astroparticle physics at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., and virtually at SNOLAB. Only 20 students from across Canada are invited to attend the session each year. Dagia, who will complete an Associate of Science Degre...
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Meet Dooshima Jessica Iyorchir, Marketing and Data Analytics student
November 1, 2021
Q: What’s your hometown? A: I was born in the big city of Lagos in Nigeria. Q: How did you end up at AVÌìÌÃ? A: I ended up at AVÌìÌà because they offer a unique data analytics program when compared to other colleges and universities. The contents of this program drew my attention to the college, I just had to apply to be here. Q: How did you choose the Marketing and Data Analytics program? A: I chose this program because it has always been of in...
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Meet André Bertram, Computer Information Systems student
November 1, 2021
Q: What’s your hometown? A: Kingston, Jamaica. Q: How did you end up at AVÌìÌÃ? A: My immediate family settled in the Okanagan Valley for some time now, and I wanted to join them. After some thinking, I thought going to school and contributing to the Canada would be a good approach. I just had to figure out which school. With research, and with some assistance from my older sister and mom, I found that AVÌìÌà was an excellent institut...
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