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Urban, 200 acres
Weather: Cold winters (most cities)
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$14,385 avg starting salary
50% placement rate
40,000 students (2,500 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Athabasca, Canada
Climate: Cold winters (most cities)
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Acceptance rate: 90%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Oct–Mar for Fall; Jan intakes close earlier
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