Your Study Period

• March to August:

International students from most countries in the southern hemisphere can especially enjoy the alignment of our March academic term with the opportunity to experience three of our four seasons going into endless summer festivals, which are also filled with musical events such as our Winnipeg Jazz Festival and Winnipeg Folk Festival where volunteer opportunities are plentiful for audio experience.

• September to February:

Our September term occurs in the beginning of Autumn, one of the most beautiful times of year leading into our crisp winter season, adding a bright, snowy background to the holiday season. Among many of winter events in Winnipeg is the Festival Du Voyageur, one of the largest and longest winter festivals; here you can experience the rich culinary and musical history of our ever-growing French-Canadian community in the Red-River Valley.

Your Visit

To study in Canada, you may need a study permit and/or temporary resident visa, though not everyone must have these documents, most foreign students require a study permit to study in Canada. Once you have confirmed acceptance, it is recommended that you apply for a study permit immediately to accommodate unexpected delays that may occur.

• Eligibility:

• You must have been accepted by an educational institution, school, college, or university in Canada.
• You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your:
  
  • Tuition fees
  • Living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and
  • Return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
  
• You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
• You must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.
• You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.

• Exceptions:

• If you wish to study in a short-term course or program you do not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less (e.g. Audio in Media programme). You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada, even if you do not need a study permit, it is a good idea to apply for a permit before you come to Canada.

• Foreign representatives to Canada: if you are a family member or staff member of a foreign representative to Canada accredited by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, you may not need a permit to study in Canada.

• Members of foreign armed forces: if you are a member of a foreign-armed force under the Visiting Forces Act, you do not need a permit to study in Canada.

For more information on Studying in Canada: Immigration Canada

Your Housing

The preparation of moving to another country is an exciting event for students. For most of you, it is your first time in Canada and the first time to experience our culture. Here in Winnipeg, the capital city of Manitoba where MOSMA calls home, students benefit from a low cost of living compared to most metropolitan cities in Canada.

Because the Audio in Media programme is categorized as a short-term programme, we recommend that students seek housing on a month-to-month term (pay rent each month rather than signing a lease agreement for a specified time). From our experience, international students have enjoyed accommodation with Home-stay or Host Families where you rent a suite (room) within a family home. This allows you to fully experience the culture and language first-hand.

International students have also found roommates or have independently rented apartments or houses. This is beneficial to students who prefer more privacy and independent living. This is also a great way to experience our culture, depending on the area, you can find housing in vibrant neighborhoods where there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, convenience stores and transit access well within walking distance of your home.

• Home-Stay/Host Family:

Accommodations with Host Families can vary in cost depending upon amenities such as; room size, meals, Internet access, personal TV & telephone, distance from transit and so on.

Average cost for Standard Accommodation starts at $600.00 CAD per month. Standard amenities included:

Your Health Coverage

International students, regardless of age, are eligible for free Manitoba Health coverage if they have a valid study permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for a minimum of six months and also live in the province for a minimum of six months in a calendar year. Spouses and children of eligible students are also covered if they have visitor visas or are listed on the study permit and live in the province for a minimum of six months. Health coverage is only provided while the study permit is valid.

Once you have confirmed acceptance, we recommend that students apply for a study permit immediately to accommodate any unexpected delays that may occur. Upon your arrival to MOSMA, our Administrator will walk you through the simple steps of registering for a Manitoba Health Card. International students must present to the Administrator their study permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to be eligible for health coverage.

• What is covered by Manitoba Health Care?

Manitoba Health directly pays for medical care required for you or your dependents, including visits to your health care provider, surgery and diagnostic tests. If you are hospitalized, the province also covers:

• Nursing services,
• Diagnostic and lab tests,
• Medications given in the hospital,
• Costs associated with surgery, including anesthesia and surgical supplies,
• Occupational, speech and physiotherapy, and
• Dietary counseling

For more information about health care coverage in Manitoba, please visit Manitoba Health or call Manitoba Health at 204-786-7101 or 1-800-392-1207 toll-free.

Your Transportation

As a Registered Private Vocational Institution in Manitoba, our students are able to obtain ID Go-Cards, which give students access to various discounts as Post Secondary Students; one of these is Transit Passes. Monthly Transit Passes are the most economical choice for students who do not have access to a vehicle. We also have a bike compound for students who wish to cycle to school or you might arrange car-pooling with your fellow students if available.

• Monthly Transit Pass: