How can we help you?

A: Research your options and define your priorities. Once you have, a Uni-Me counselor will contact you to advise on which schools align with you and your priorities.

A: Colleges offer only undergraduate degrees while universities offer graduate degrees as well, but the terms are often used interchangeably.

A: In general, you must have completed high school and you must be at least 17 years of age.

A: The academic year usually runs from late August through May with breaks for holidays. Most universities use either the semester system (two terms), the quarter system (students attend three out of four total terms), or the trimester system (three terms).

A: Undergraduate programs follow high school and lead to an associate (two-year) degree or a bachelor (four-year) degree. Graduate programs follow a bachelor degree and lead to a master’s or doctoral degree.

A: Masters: two-year degree providing additional specialization. Doctorate: five to eight-year program certifying the student as a trained research scholar and/or professor.

A: In a joint-degree program, students begin a graduate program in their fourth year of college, earning both degrees upon graduation.

A: With permission of the International Student Office, international students may work on campus up to 20 hours/week their first year and can apply to work off-campus in subsequent years.

A: Depending on the course and university of your choice, you will most likely have a mixed education delivery although most courses will be in person.

A: Yes, although you may lose some credits and require extra time to complete your degree.

A: Community colleges are typically state-supported and provide the first two years of a four-year undergraduate degree. A junior college is an institution that seeks to help individuals prepare themselves for the rigors of a college or university.

A: U.S. universities require an English language proficiency test before admission to ensure you can read, write, and speak fluently.

A: There are a number of programs for English language study in the United States and online, as well as local possibilities.

A: It depends: Some degree programs are highly structured. Bachelors' degrees are very flexible and sometimes allow you to create your own program.

A: You do not declare a major until the end of your second year of school.

A: A liberal arts college offers courses in humanities, languages, math, social and natural sciences, and students take 25-50% of their courses in their major.

A: A liberal arts college offers a smaller setting and teaches critical thinking and communication skills necessary in an ever-changing job market.

A: A credit is a value assigned to each course which reflects the number of hours the class will meet with the professor each week.

A: Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numeric indicator for a student's academic performance, calculated on a scale of 4.0.

A: Letter grades indicate a student's academic performance. Each letter grade has a numeric value which is used to calculate a GPA, on a scale of 4.0.

A: Grades are typically determined by quizzes, midterms, final exams, papers, projects, class attendance, and class participation.

A: State universities are funded by the state and are generally larger and less expensive than private universities.

A: Speak with everyone in your network about their experiences with studying abroad. Then, speak with a Uni-Me counsellor to discuss their anecdotal perspective. When you arrive on campus, attend all orientation meetings scheduled at your college or university.