You'll be paying in CAD... yes it will be higher... the better Canadian schools are as expensive or more expensive than their British/Australian counterparts (of similar calibre), except for certain subjects (like Arts). What I mean is Commerce, Science etc cost a lot more... not sure about Social Sciences.

Guys, I'm thinking of studying in UCSI and credit transfer during my 2nd or 3rd year to University of Manitoba for my actuarial science degree. I found out that UoM listed under Centers of Actuarial Excellence and ranked 300++ in Times. Is it a good choice?

I would very much appreciate your opinion

CPU is like night and day compared to A Levels, STPM and even SPM. Don't think you get to do a 100 page project, finding research, conducting surveys, etc. or design and test a video game, etc. Very different experience. I wouldn't have survived continuing with the study take exam model of A Levels and SPM.

im interested to study in Canada, but is the living cost higher than Australia?

thanks!

I know tuition is higher depending on what subject you're studying. If it's only Arts, it could be cheaper - Commerce, other Social Sciences, Science and Engineering should cost more than Australia. In Australia Commerce and Engineering cost the same while Arts are slightly cheaper.

ahh very good info, thank you! i'm taking business course

hmm does anybody knows about the living cost? thanks!

A look on the university website should give you a quick answer. If you want to go to McGill, their website should have an estimate for the amount you need for living expenses.

Anyone currently studying there? How's the condition like in toronto?

To all those studying there, how you fund your studies? Self-funded? Or any scholarships that we can apply for?

Hi Kuzumi Tiger, generally, you wont be able to do dentistry/medicine/law in Canada without being a permanent resident/citizen. Well, it IS possible, but just not likely, because most canadian universities dont accept international students into these programs and the others will set an extremely tight quota, say, 7 slots for international students (U of T, Medicine). So even Canadian prospective med students search for opportunities elsewhere, eg. UK, Australia, USA, Ireland etc.
Also, you will need to complete an undergraduate degree beforehand, i assume you know that.
And for fees, it is, of course, more expensive, although it is already expensive in Malaysia for a Dentistry/Med degree.

Anyway, i wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Though not that straight forward and full of doubts if you wish to do Dentistry here, otherwise you wont regret it, its beautiful here and prospect to get a PR status (if you wish to), is pretty good!

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Added on December 21, 2011, 10:07 amHi odin140, as in the university or city? If its the city, waaaaaaaaaayyy too little snow this year!

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anyone here studies in Dalhousie?

You can expect groceries here and in malaysia to be similarly priced if not cheaper, just replace the RM with CAD$, that makes it around 3 times more expensive to live than in M'sia. Other than that, eating will be pretty expensive as well, I like to use McDonalds as an indicator of eating cost in a country, it is about the same as Australia, 4something CAD for a big mac. It'll be cheaper in big cities, and more expensive in cities like Ottawa. If compared to Australia, i'd say it's cheaper in Canada if not the same, based on the current exchange rate (1AUD=3.2RM). A dish in normal Chinese restaurant will be around 12-20 dollars from my experience, of course there are cheaper and more expensive ones. But you gotta get use to it, try converting to our ringgit and you'll lose your appetite! For groceries, i think they're pretty cheap compared to Australia,

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Added on December 21, 2011, 10:32 amhave friends over there, can i help?

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would like to ask what is it like to study engineering in UoT. how they conduct classes, exams, and all those. because i've heard tons of negative comments on CPU. so i'm a little concerned. and i'm thinking of enrolling myself into UoT.

Cost of living varies from province to province, city to city. Overall, Alberta has the lowest cost of living. Not only that, Alberta economy is still booming while Ontario and Le Belle province are mired in recession
From my experience, Chinese restaurants portion size in Canada is much bigger. Malaysia's portion size is pathethic.
I don;t believe in converting currency. I still believe in earn ringgit pay in ringgit, earn dollar pay in dollar

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Added on December 21, 2011, 10:16 pmPlease learn to use the net to find info. If you want to know about transportation cost try Google Vancouver Transit, Edmonton Transit, Toronto Transit etc. Eg, If I am not mistaken Edmonton Transit ticket cost $2.85. The ticket is valid for 90 mins from time issued. One can hop on and off as many time, catch any bus heading any direction... till the ticket expires.
Food cost... try www.sobeys.com or www.superstore.ca or www.saveonfood.com
If die die must eat asian food, goto www.tnt-supermarket.com. If you have nothing better to do, go and compare prices with malaaysian supermarkets

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Added on December 21, 2011, 10:19 pmYou should be more concern regarding if you can gain enrollment first


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anybody studying in Vancouver? is Simon Fraser a good uni and how's the costs of living in vancouver?

where do you want to compare it to?
and how do you define a good uni?

thanks, I kinda realised that like two days after posting that.. :\ still keen on taking CPU here in Malaysia.. really interested for a PR in Canada.. I'm having second thoughts about dentistry lately.. mainly due to the intense studying and high tuition fees anywhere.. like you said, it's also expensive to study here in Malaysia..

I was in the same dilemma, really wanted to live in Canada too!
Ever thought of doing an undergraduate degree in Canada first, and then go for graduate dentistry programs? It's a pretty long winding road though. Or do dentistry somewhere else, and try working in Canada after that. And for high tuition fees, well i think if you know you want dentistry and you can afford it, although it IS really expensive, go for it! long term investment mah . If you can't, then consider JPA loan?

ah my apologies for not giving enough details. how is the cost of living compared to san francisco? a good uni would be one that is reputable and recognized by employers.

nah.. it's alright.. just thinking about the costs scare me.. nah JPA.. can't really accept the idea of working in the government after that..