# Colleges, Universities, and Higher Education

**URL:** https://discourse.settlement.org/c/university-and-college-education/20.md

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## [🎓 Colleges, Universities, and Higher Education – Post-Secondary Education](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/colleges-universities-and-higher-education-post-secondary-education/22)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/colleges-universities-and-higher-education-post-secondary-education/22 "2024-11-11T17:29:26Z")

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This section is your guide to post-secondary education in Ontario. Learn how to apply to colleges or universities, evaluate foreign credentials, and explore financial aid or scholarship options. Here you can: Learn h…

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## [Data Analytics course Jan Intake 2026.](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/data-analytics-course-jan-intake-2026/14288)

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**Author:** [@SamLK](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SamLK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/data-analytics-course-jan-intake-2026/14288 "2025-12-31T17:59:39Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice and guidance regarding college admission in Ontario as a domestic student (Canadian PR) with international education. I am applying to the Data Analytics program (January 2026 int…

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## [Re-educating myself in Canada. How to climb the first hurdle in my situation?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/re-educating-myself-in-canada-how-to-climb-the-first-hurdle-in-my-situation/14019)

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**Author:** [@skm4tl](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/skm4tl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/re-educating-myself-in-canada-how-to-climb-the-first-hurdle-in-my-situation/14019 "2025-04-08T11:59:18Z")

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Re-entering education? What are my options? (I apologize for this longish post. I hope someone has patience to read it and offer pointers, thanks!) Background: I am not a new immigrant. I’ve been in Canada for almost 3…

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## [Which University is best for Medical Study in Canada?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/which-university-is-best-for-medical-study-in-canada/13893)

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**Author:** [@Sarah09](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Sarah09)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/which-university-is-best-for-medical-study-in-canada/13893 "2025-01-31T14:34:45Z")

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When deciding which university is best for medical study in Canada, what factors should you consider? How do universities differ in terms of curriculum, admission requirements, and clinical training opportunities? Should…

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## [Getting OSSD as a refugee claimant](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/getting-ossd-as-a-refugee-claimant/13835)

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**Author:** [@Mays](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Mays)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/getting-ossd-as-a-refugee-claimant/13835 "2024-12-06T17:53:04Z")

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Hello, I just want to know if I can attend an OSSD program as a refugee claimant. I know that the program is free of charge for adult learners but not sure if it is for us, refugee claimants.

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## [WES Evaluation Status on Hold](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/wes-evaluation-status-on-hold/11313)

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**Author:** [@IGWE285125](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/IGWE285125)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 9:21am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/wes-evaluation-status-on-hold/11313 "2024-11-07T09:21:37Z")

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Dear Sir, I sent my document to WES for evaluation with the FedEx courier. It’s up to 13days now after checking the update of the courier which confirmed that the document has been delivered. and I also check the delive…

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## [High School in Canada , followed by University](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/high-school-in-canada-followed-by-university/13523)

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**Author:** [@Harry](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Harry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/high-school-in-canada-followed-by-university/13523 "2024-10-10T02:05:11Z")

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Hi - My son is already in Ontario, Canada would pursue 12th standard starting Sep’23 (on study permit) in York region. Late, this year he would also apply for University graduation programs. Since he is on study permit …

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## [WES terrible customer service and no help](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/wes-terrible-customer-service-and-no-help/11567)

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**Author:** [@Brock](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Brock)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/wes-terrible-customer-service-and-no-help/11567 "2024-08-07T23:59:04Z")

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Hello, I have completed my evaluation back in 2015 with WES and have my credential assessment. I tried to call them to have my unofficial transcript (the notes my schools sent to them) and they want me to upgrade to a c…

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## [Language level needed for college](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/language-level-needed-for-college/13651)

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**Author:** [@Sie](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Sie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/language-level-needed-for-college/13651 "2024-07-31T22:19:22Z")

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What is the language level required for new immigrants to apply to the college?

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## [OSAP Elgibility](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/osap-elgibility/13646)

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**Author:** [@flower23](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/flower23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/osap-elgibility/13646 "2024-06-17T15:14:15Z")

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Hello. Could someone please advise on my eligibility for OSAP funding? I became a PR in April 2024 and I have lived in Ontario for about 3 weeks. I am currently outside of Canada and I am about to start a postgraduate …

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## [Regarding Uber Eats delivery](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/regarding-uber-eats-delivery/13639)

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**Author:** [@joeheart](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/joeheart)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/regarding-uber-eats-delivery/13639 "2024-06-12T18:01:15Z")

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Hello, I am an international student in Canada. I do uber eats delivery.International students are allowed to work 20 hour off campus. I want to know as delivering with uber eats is considered as self-employment and the…

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## [Appeal to WES for Re-Evaluation of Credentials](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/appeal-to-wes-for-re-evaluation-of-credentials/11668)

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**Author:** [@sobhanisri](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/sobhanisri)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/appeal-to-wes-for-re-evaluation-of-credentials/11668 "2024-04-22T21:17:12Z")

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Dear Sir / Madam, I submitted application for evaluation of my distance learning MBA degree from Jaipur National University Rajasthan. I received evaluation report from WES roughly after 6 months of waiting due to confu…

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## [Does anyone know or have studied at Tech?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/does-anyone-know-or-have-studied-at-tech/13532)

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**Author:** [@Yeff\_Balt](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Yeff_Balt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/does-anyone-know-or-have-studied-at-tech/13532 "2024-04-07T23:35:42Z")

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Hi guys, lately I’m interested in doing a master’s degree in Sports Journalism and I’m looking for an economic and distance alternative, I’ve seen a university called Tech but I don’t know anything about them. Do you hav…

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## [Can I start my online business as Intn'l Student?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/can-i-start-my-online-business-as-intnl-student/13605)

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**Author:** [@alisha786](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/alisha786)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/can-i-start-my-online-business-as-intnl-student/13605 "2024-04-01T23:31:59Z")

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Hi, I am currently on my study permit and my permit has all the eligible conditions to work off-campus. I want to know am I legally able to open my online dropshipping business as an international student in Canada? If y…

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## [Cardiac sonography prerequisites](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/cardiac-sonography-prerequisites/13570)

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**Author:** [@Goodness44](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Goodness44)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/cardiac-sonography-prerequisites/13570 "2023-09-27T09:50:58Z")

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To study diagnostic cardiac sonography one of the prerequisites is to have 3 health related courses in addition to anatomy, physiology and pathology; can anyone help with relevant health related courses? Thank you in ad…

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## [Can I Choose Which College to Attend? Study Permit](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/can-i-choose-which-college-to-attend-study-permit/701)

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**Author:** [@McK](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/McK)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/can-i-choose-which-college-to-attend-study-permit/701 "2023-09-21T14:55:42Z")

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Hi everyone Am a Nigerian student and I have a valid visa to enter Canada. I used Fanshawe college to apply for the visa and it was issued on April 8 and bound to expire November 31st 2015. I did two admissions and Fans…

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## [Which College in good for MBA in India?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/which-college-in-good-for-mba-in-india/13439)

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**Author:** [@harjot](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/harjot)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/which-college-in-good-for-mba-in-india/13439 "2023-06-28T00:05:54Z")

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i need helps to find best college for my future.

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## [Where can I find landing pages for ELT?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/where-can-i-find-landing-pages-for-elt/13449)

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**Author:** [@wendys](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/wendys)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/where-can-i-find-landing-pages-for-elt/13449 "2023-06-27T15:17:49Z")

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I am interested in ELT programs, but I can’t find any proper landing pages. All the links to the pages are really too broad and irrelevant. Thanks.

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## [Sending WES replaced duplicates Original Documents](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/sending-wes-replaced-duplicates-original-documents/13415)

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**Author:** [@athakur](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/athakur)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/sending-wes-replaced-duplicates-original-documents/13415 "2023-05-31T23:19:52Z")

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Hi All, I need some insight into this situation, during the unfortunate event I lost all the originals of my high school. I have requested the replacement of original documents also called duplicates of Originals. I am …

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## [Financial aid](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/financial-aid/12652)

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**Author:** [@chandar.0303](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/chandar.0303)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 10:43am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/financial-aid/12652 "2023-05-24T10:43:33Z")

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I’m looking for financial aid for my graduate course currently pursuing in college in Windsor, Ontario. It will be grateful if I get some financial support for my tuition fees. Kindly provide me details how to proceed fu…

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## [Update wes evaluation](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/update-wes-evaluation/13336)

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**Author:** [@Aarefa](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Aarefa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/update-wes-evaluation/13336 "2023-04-30T18:38:03Z")

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Hello, My WES evaluation is completed but due to changes in my degree certificate from university I had applied for upgrade credential through my accounts and had also paid a sum of dollar 111 and successfully submitted…

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## [Problem with My WES Evaluation Report](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/problem-with-my-wes-evaluation-report/8572)

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**Author:** [@hrakeesh](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/hrakeesh)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/problem-with-my-wes-evaluation-report/8572 "2023-02-28T21:15:28Z")

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Hi, There are 3 mistakes I see in my evaluation report. I have sent WES Canada my bachelors & Postgraduate diploma to evaluate , in the month of November 2017 and received my report December 2017. Mistake number o…

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## [Can I be self-employed as an International Student](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/can-i-be-self-employed-as-an-international-student/13269)

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**Author:** [@ForumUser](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/ForumUser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/can-i-be-self-employed-as-an-international-student/13269 "2023-02-07T13:56:33Z")

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Hello. I am a college student in Ontario here on a study permit as an international student, can I be self-employed and run a small business? I have a small business backhome, and would like to start something similar in…

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## [WES WRONG EVALUATION](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/wes-wrong-evaluation/13228)

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**Author:** [@Payal1992](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Payal1992)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/wes-wrong-evaluation/13228 "2023-01-31T21:48:49Z")

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My name is Payal Gupta. I have done both my bachelor’s and master’s in India. I applied for my degree evaluation in WES Canada in October 2022. In my bachelor’s I have done BCom from Kanpur University and a P.G.D.M from…

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## [High school students need credential evaluation?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/high-school-students-need-credential-evaluation/13242)

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**Author:** [@ironoak](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/ironoak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/high-school-students-need-credential-evaluation/13242 "2023-01-31T20:56:35Z")

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Hello, I am a Canadian citizen, but I am finishing my high school education in another country. I’d like to ask some questions about enrolling or applying into a Canadian college. ( In Ontario ) My high school ends in…

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## [Are CUAET students eligible for OSAP?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/are-cuaet-students-eligible-for-osap/13180)

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**Author:** [@Olena](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Olena)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/are-cuaet-students-eligible-for-osap/13180 "2022-10-31T16:24:50Z")

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Чи мають право студенти CUEAT брати участь у Програмі допомоги студентам Онтаріо (OSAP)? Are CUAET students eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)?

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## [Student Health Insurance Required even with OHIP?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/student-health-insurance-required-even-with-ohip/13124)

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**Author:** [@goldlepper](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/goldlepper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/student-health-insurance-required-even-with-ohip/13124 "2022-09-29T14:04:30Z")

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Good day, I am an international student, and I recently got OHIP through my wife as she has an open work permit. I also have private health insurance from my school. However, I asked my school if they could remove the pr…

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## [Protected Person and Study Permit](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/protected-person-and-study-permit/13072)

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**Author:** [@bubbags](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/bubbags)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/protected-person-and-study-permit/13072 "2022-09-01T16:09:11Z")

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Hi everyone, I couldnt find any clear information online. I am a protected person who recieved his Notice of Decision from IRCC. So I am not a refugee claimant anymore. I applied for Seneca College and OSAP. Some people …

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## [WES Evaluation](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/wes-evaluation/12084)

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**Author:** [@Kutin](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Kutin)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/wes-evaluation/12084 "2022-08-18T09:52:43Z")

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To Whom It May Concern Dear Sir, I have completed my Bechelor of Arts degree from Sangai International University,Manipur but the University is not showing in WES list. How can I apply for WES evaluation? Please do…

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## [Help Picking University Program](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/help-picking-university-program/12994)

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**Author:** [@Kate13903](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Kate13903)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/help-picking-university-program/12994 "2022-07-31T22:58:00Z")

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Hello, everyone! I want to ask about the university in Canada where I can get a Master degree in design and programming. I am an international student and I have a Bachelor on linguistics and I want to try design. Can y…

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