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2016 / 2017 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK TORONTO, CANADA international.humber.ca

YOU’RE INVITED TO BE PART OF HUMBER. YOU’RE NOT JUST A STUDENT HERE – YOU’RE PART OF A COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

4 6 4 Studying in Canada – Live in Toronto, Canada and study at Humber College. 6 North Campus – Industry-standard facilities with a convenient location. 23 8 Lakeshore Campus – Historic buildings and plenty of green space. 10 The Humber Way – What our polytechnic approach to education means for you. 20 English for Academic Purposes – 24 Degree Programs – We’ll help you get 12 Career-focused Learning – Get Learning English at Humber is an education, and start a career. practical experience even before you practical and interesting. graduate. 25 Degree Student Profjle – Robyn, 22 Diploma and Certifjcate Programs – Bachelor of Commerce, Hospitality 16 Academic Schools – Learn about Get a great start to your career. and Tourism Management Humber’s eight academic schools. 23 Diploma Student Profjle – Ariah, 27 Faculty Profjle – Francisca Burg-Feret, 18 Academic Pathways and Transfers – Media Foundation & Broadcasting – Nursing Create the ideal pathway to achieve Radio your goals.

38 38 How to Apply – What to expect during the application process. 30 40 Admission Requirements and Programs – Certifjcate, Diploma and Degree Programs. 47 Admission Requirements and Programs – Postgraduate Programs. 49 Degree Pathways – Find out about 32 Student Life/Student Support 28 Postgraduate Programs – Earn a requirements. Services – Services to help you postgraduate certifjcate to leverage succeed in and out of the class. your undergraduate studies into 50 Success Stories – Olga and Lichuan – a career. award winning students. 34 Living in Residence – We are a place 29 Postgraduate Student Profjle – to call home. Shriya, Global Business Management 52 Contact Us – Where to fjnd important contact information. 36 Humber Students Say… – What our students think. 30 Global/International – We are 53 Getting to Humber – How to get to bringing the world to our classrooms, our campuses by car or public transit. and taking our classrooms to the world.

COME TO TORONTO, CANADA – STUDY AT HUMBER CANADA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE In the global marketplace, Canada is considered a wealthy, high-tech industrial country with a highly-skilled workforce and an exceptional standard of living. With more than 35 million people and over 100 cultures represented, we believe our multicultural heritage helps make us a dynamic and exciting place to study, live and work. FAST FACTS ABOUT HUMBER COLLEGE ƒ 27,000 full-time students including more than 3,400 international students from 100+ countries choose to study at Humber and benefjt from state-of-the art facilities ƒ Two easily accessible campuses located in Toronto ƒ Founded in 1967, Humber is accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities ƒ Humber faculty are committed to your success both in the classroom and after graduation FAST FACTS ABOUT TORONTO 2016 / 2017 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK ƒ More than 160 programs including: ƒ English is the primary language – English for Academic Purposes ƒ Toronto is the economic and cultural centre of Canada – Bachelor’s degrees ƒ One of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world, full – Diplomas and certifjcates of multicultural neighbourhoods – Postgraduate certifjcates ƒ Everything in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) can be ƒ Work placements/internships/co-op experiences reached by public transit are part of most programs ƒ With museums, art galleries, sports teams, and countless ƒ Small class sizes (30-60 students) allow for more direct festivals, there are so many things to do contact with faculty 4

Moscow ƒ London Vancouver ƒ ƒ Toronto Beijing ƒ ƒ New York New Delhi ƒ Lagos ƒ Sao Paulo ƒ Sydney ƒ WHETHER YOU ARE ENTERING HUMBER DIRECTLY FROM HIGH SCHOOL, PREVIOUS STUDIES, OR AFTER WORKING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS. Humber offers a vibrant campus life featuring: ƒ Leading edge facilities ƒ Centres of Excellence ƒ Top varsity athletic teams ƒ Student support services to help achieve goals Most importantly, our students demonstrate success after they graduate. Our alumni have made outstanding achievements in 2016 / 2017 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK all industries including business, technology and design, health care, media, arts and entertainment, and social services. You can learn more about the many benefjts Humber has to offer by browsing our website. We hope you fjnd the opportunity that you are looking for at Humber, and we look forward to seeing you on campus. To learn more, visit international.humber.ca 5

NORTH CAMPUS WITH STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES, HUMBER IS A DIVERSE, ENERGETIC PLACE WHERE THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON. NORTH CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: ƒ Digital media studios, a radio station, television broadcasting facilities and high defj nition television mobile production unit ƒ State-of-the art science labs supporting a variety of 2016 / 2017 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK health sciences programs ƒ The Design Centre, an open-concept studio-style set-up where our design programs are based ƒ The Centre for Urban Ecology, a LEED gold-certifj ed building, and the Humber Arboretum, a 250-acre park with trails and formal gardens ƒ The Canadian Centre of Culinary Arts and Science, the only facility in Canada to offer the Master Chef designation and the home of Humber’s culinary programs 6

NORTH CAMPUS Job-readiness. Student-run gourmet restaurant. Balance of exceptional academics and vibrant cultural expression. Peaceful serenity. Humber’s largest campus, located on the banks of the Humber River at Finch Avenue and Highway 27, is easily accessible from Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto and York Region, and is a public transit ride away from Toronto’s bustling downtown. Energetic and dynamic, the North Campus is home to our newest building, the Learning Resource Commons, an open, bright six-storey facility that houses most of the campus student services as well as a wide range of study, meeting and socializing spaces. The North Campus has residence space for 1,000 students, and features more than 250 acres of gardens, green space and hiking trails. 2016 / 2017 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK 7

LAKESHORE CAMPUS LAKESHORE CAMPUS Historic architecture. Modern conveniences. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario. Lots of ways to connect with nature. Centred on an academic “village” of nine restored heritage 2016 / 2017 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK buildings, the Lakeshore Campus is also home to the gleaming, airy Lakeshore Commons, a hub for student activity and many of our programs. At Lakeshore, our residence is home to over 400 students. The Lakeshore Campus has an incredible variety of opportunities to put your learning into practice. 8

LAKESHORE CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: ƒ The Ad Centre, a student run advertising agency ƒ Black box theatre and theatre production workshops ƒ The Fashion Institute, home to Humber’s Fashion 2016 / 2017 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK Management degree ƒ The International Development Institute ƒ The Centre for Justice Leadership, which includes a simulated crime scene and high speed driving simulator ƒ Professional-level recording studio, as well as practice rooms and performance spaces ƒ Digital media production studios ƒ A simulated trading fmoor 9

10 2016 / 2017 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK THE HUMBER WAY

OUR POLYTECHNIC APPROACH TO EDUCATION MEANS WE THINK PRACTICE IS AS IMPORTANT AS THEORY. ALONG WITH BEING GREAT TEACHERS, YOUR PROFESSORS HAVE EXTENSIVE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE – WITH THE CONNECTIONS AND ADVICE THAT CAN HELP YOU EVEN AFTER YOU GRADUATE. Small class sizes and caring, responsive professors mean you’ll never be just a number here. Humber’s varied program choices allow you to choose the path that’s best for you and your dreams. You’ll have opportunities to participate in innovative applied research, working with professors and industry partners to solve real-world problems. You’ll also be given the tools and support you need if you want to go into business on your own. We work with industry to make sure our programs teach relevant, job-ready skills that will prepare you not just for a 2016 / 2017 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK job, but a fulfj lling career. 11

CAREER-FOCUSED LEARNING AT HUMBER YOU’LL GET UNMATCHED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN YOUR AREA OF STUDY EVEN BEFORE YOU GRADUATE. You want an education. You also want a career. We want you 2016 / 2017 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK to have both. You’ll get great practical skills along with a solid theoretical foundation. An industry-focused curriculum means you’re on top of the trends, making you valuable to employers as soon as you graduate. With work placements in almost every program, you’ll have the chance to get on-the-job experience while you’re still in school – and your industry-connected professors will give you the inside track on how best to succeed. To learn more, visit 12 humber.ca