Ivy League: Introduction to Canadian U15 Universities

In the United States, top universities such as Harvard, Yale, and Princeton have formed an Ivy League and share academic, sports, and scientific research resources, and there are also close exchanges between students and teachers. There is a similar alliance in Canada, which is U15. They hold regular seminars to discuss project cooperation, resource sharing and other matters. Its chairmanship is rotated by the leaders of each school.

Canada’s Ivy League--U15 member profile:

University of Alberta

http://www.ualberta.ca /

All subjects are very good, medicine is especially famous, and the location of the campus is very good. It is only a 10-minute drive from the central area. It also has its own university campus, which is not scattered in the city, and has all kinds of facilities. , transportation is convenient, and there is no provincial tax in this province. However, the weather in Edmonton is too cold in winter, with temperatures reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius not surprising. Moreover, Edmonton’s economy has been very good in recent years, attracting many immigrants and causing a high crime rate.

University of British Columbia

http://www.ubc.ca/

A good school that ranks among the best, with good subjects in all subjects. A traditional Chinese aristocratic school where many Hong Kong celebrities graduated. The campus has beautiful scenery and a large campus. It is located in Vancouver, so there are all kinds of daily necessities for Chinese people, so you won't feel homesick. But precisely because there are so many Chinese people, you can basically live without speaking English.

University of Calgary

http://ucalgary.ca/

The current Canadian Prime Minister Harper graduated from the University of Calgary. The School of Engineering and Geosciences are very famous. The world-famous Rocky Mountains are just one hour away. Driven by the province's economy, the ranking of the University of Cardiff has been rising steadily. However, like the University of Alberta, it has a large immigrant population, a higher crime rate, poor weather, and the rent near the school is relatively expensive.

Dalhousie University

http://www.dal.ca/

One of the oldest universities in Canada, founded During the British colonial era, there was a smaller medical school and law school. Located in Halifax, a city in eastern Canada, it takes about two hours to fly there from Toronto. Halifax can be considered a university town with many universities in the city. The advantage of a small city is that you can study quietly, but there is very little cultural entertainment. Apart from outdoor activities and going to bars, there is almost nothing to do.

Université Laval

http://www.ulaval.ca/

The oldest university in Canada and the fourth in the Americas A French university. Located in Quebec City, Quebec, the city has a history of more than 400 years. The city protects its cultural heritage very well. Compared with other North American cities, Quebec City is more like a European city. There is not a lot of fast food culture in the city. Apart from a McDonald's and a Starbucks, there are few chain stores. But because Quebec City retains the arrogance and confidence of the French, asking for directions in English may be frowned upon.

University of Manitoba

http://www.umanitoba.ca/

Located in the province of Manitoba in central Canada In Winnipeg, tuition fees and living expenses are relatively cheap. It is worth mentioning that Winnipeg is the city with the largest number of indigenous people in Canada. The indigenous people still believe that Canada is their country and that white people are invaders. The white Canadian government also provided better benefits to the indigenous peoples, such as free/low-cost tobacco and free/low-cost university education. Due to its geographical location, the Aboriginal studies subjects at the University of Manchester are more distinctive.

McGill University

http://www.mcgill.ca/

Known as the 'Harvard of the North' in academia, medicine, humanities , science and engineering are all first-class prestigious schools, and they also have the largest population of international students. It is located in the French-speaking city of Montreal, but the school's teaching language is English. It ranks very high in the world and has the language environment to learn English and French well at the same time. However, because in Quebec, provincial immigration and many investment policies are different from other provinces, they often place more emphasis on French language ability. And there are relatively more discrimination problems in Quebec.

McMaster University

http://www.mcmaster.ca/

A well-established science, engineering and medical school, the business school is also steadily Shangyang, some people in China call it 'Canada's MIT'. It is 45 minutes away from Toronto. You can study well on weekdays and go for a walk during holidays. The recreational and sports facilities are first-class in the country.

However, the main campus is a bit small, so you have to go to the library to find a seat during peak exam periods. The school has already established a branch campus in a nearby city.

University of Montreal (Universit? de Montr?al)

http://www.umontreal.ca/

A French school located in Montreal, with various subjects The academic level is very high, and scientists from the school also participated in the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb. Like McGill University, living in Montreal not only offers rich cultural and entertainment life, but you can also learn English and French at the same time. However, as Quebec has fought for independence several times in the last century, the Canadian central government has tended to transfer funding, so that much of the city's infrastructure was configured for the Olympic Games in the late 1970s, and even university funding was inevitably affected.

University of Ottawa

http://www.uottawa.ca/

Located in the capital of Canada, it is the only university in Canada. An English-French bilingual school. Unlike China, Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is a relatively small city located between the former British colony and the former French colony. It was originally intended to appease the defeated French. The city is full of government agencies, archives and libraries. The business atmosphere is not very heavy, and there is a small China Street. What’s interesting is that many of Canada’s famous museums, such as the Numismatic Museum and the War Museum, are in Ottawa. In addition, it’s just across the river from Quebec. Many first-year students in Ontario will “drink across the province” on weekends. (Note: The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19 and in Quebec is 18.)

Queen's University

http://www.queensu.ca/

It is closely related to the British royal family and was named after Queen Victoria. The famous Prince Charles and Princess Diana also visited here. The school occupies a small area, and the entire campus is made of gray limestone buildings. It has top-notch business schools and medical schools. Tuition fees are relatively expensive, so Canadians call them 'aristocratic schools'. It's about two hours away from Toronto and about four hours away from Montreal. I usually study in a small town and go to big cities during holidays.

University of Saskatchewan

http://www.usask.ca/

Located in the province of Saskatchewan in central Canada, the population are scarce, and tuition and living expenses are relatively cheap. The Department of Physics, especially Nuclear Physics, is relatively famous. Another thing that must be mentioned is the Department of Agriculture of the school. The school was formerly known as the College of Agriculture. The school has purchased a large amount of land in recent years for scientific research. Due to the tradition of an agricultural college, the school's biology disciplines are also rising steadily and have achieved fruitful results. However, there are fewer Chinese people in Saskatchewan, and there is not much culture and entertainment. The locals are relatively local and do not have a very international perspective.

University of Toronto

http://www.utoronto.ca/

Absolutely No. 1 in Canada, all subjects are very good , there are many resources inside and outside the school. It is a world-class school that can be compared with famous universities in the United States and Oxford and Cambridge in the UK. It has close relations with local political and business organizations. The main campus occupies the advantage of downtown Toronto. Various types of exhibitions, receptions, lectures, etc. are all resources available to the school's students. However, the main campus has been integrated with the city of Toronto, and there is no campus feel. Moreover, the number of students has exploded. Large classes with four to five hundred students are very common, and it feels like classes are held just to collect tuition.

University of Waterloo

http://www.uwaterloo.ca/

It is famous for science and engineering, especially computer and mathematics. Science has long been among the top five in the world, has good co-op internship opportunities, and has a close relationship with Microsoft. Liberal arts are weak, and the ratio of male to female students is often unbalanced. Sometimes there are only two girls in a class of 100 students. Although Waterloo is also in Ontario, it feels very deserted and boring, suitable for scientific research and academics.

University of Western Ontario

http://www.uwo.ca/

The campus is quaint and beautiful. It is the best in Canada and China. It is well-known abroad, especially for its humanities and business schools. The school has produced many world-renowned alumni, such as Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization. But students at other universities in Canada call it "party school" because there are so many parties. Because of this, students have relatively strong social skills and are able to learn and play.