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Find everything you need to know about life as an international student at UBC’s Vancouver campus.<\/p>\n
You must have a valid study permit in order to attend classes at UBC. It is not possible to attend classes on a visitor\u2019s visa.<\/span><\/p>\n Apply for your Study Permit as early as possible. Every year we have students who don\u2019t don\u2019t get their visas in time and cannot attend the program. Please follow the steps below to begin your study permit application.<\/p>\n 1. Review our study permit tutorials to guide your through the application.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 Reach out to our own UBC International Student Advisor<\/strong> if you require additional assistance. The RHL Graduate School has a dedicated Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant to help with details of your case and application. Please see his contact information below:<\/p>\n David works with the International Student Advising Team<\/a> but is dedicated to helping RHL students so please reach out to him directly for the quickest response.You can set up a call with David after making initial contact through email. In your initial ask, please make sure to include:<\/strong><\/p>\n 3. Other notes about your application:<\/strong><\/p>\n Before arrival, check your immigration documents to make sure that they are accurate and valid. Please note when they need to be renewed. More information on these topics can be found at:<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n UBC requires that all international students have basic and extended health care for the duration of their studies. The costs of hospital and doctor care in Canada are very high if you are not insured. Without insurance, you could pay thousands of dollars per day for a hospital stay or even be refused certain services.<\/p>\n There are two levels of insurance in Canada: basic and extended. Both types are required for UBC international students. Basic insurance plans cover costs such as doctor\u2019s visits and some hospitalization. Extended health care usually covers a portion of dental, prescription drugs and vision care (such as eye exams), among other things. If you have questions before you arrive in Canada, contact our International Student Advisor at intlubc@students.ubc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Find everything you need to know about life as an international student at UBC's Vancouver campus in the UBC International Student Guide<\/a><\/p>\n UBC International Student Development is located at the UBC Life Building<\/a> and is where international students can go to receive advising.<\/p>\n International Student Advisors<\/a> are all Regulated Citizenship and Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) and can help with your questions about life as an international student.<\/p>\n They can provide comprehensive information and resources on all aspects of coming to study in Canada as well as employment, medical insurance and personal & cultural transitions. If you are not sure where to go to get answers to your questions, ISAs can act as a starting point and guide you to the proper resources or services.<\/p>\n While at UBC, there is English language support<\/a> to help you with both spoken and written English. Even if you feel confident in your English skills, you may want to take advantage of the presentation coaching sessions or business writing textbooks that will\u00a0support you in mastering your coursework.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Canada represents a mosaic of people linked to various social, ethnic, and linguistic groups from across the country and, increasingly, the world. Despite their differences, many people in Canada are united through some shared values and experiences. If you came to UBC from another country, the link below will provide you with some resources to help you settle into your new life in Canada.<\/p>\n Safety:<\/strong> Vancouver is a safe city. Violent crime is not common and very unlikely to happen to a resident or student. As in any other big city, however, thefts, pick-pocketing, and small crimes do happen. The Vancouver police department has a web site with tips<\/a> on safely navigating your way around and avoiding scams.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n\n
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Healthcare for International Students<\/a><\/h3>
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<\/p>\n\nINTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
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International Student Advising<\/h5>\n
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Adjusting to Life in Canada<\/a><\/h3>
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Banking<\/a><\/h3>