It is essential that all international students arriving in Canada have a valid passport and those students needing a visa to study in Canada obtain one before entering the country. Visas can be obtained by applying to the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulte in your country. A letter and certificate of acceptance from Western Law will be sent in your acceptance package for inclusion in your application for a student visa.
Click here to learn about Canada's immigration requirements and how to apply for your student visa. Be sure to plan ahead to meet the security requirements at airports so that your trip will run smoothly. Pearson International Airport in Toronto is the closest major Canadian airport to London. An airport shuttle bus service is available from the Toronto airport to London. If you fly into the London airport, note that there is no public transportation from the airport to the university. Click here for more information about arriving in Canada and getting to London. It will be necessary to have some Canadian currency for immediate costs (taxi fare, groceries, etc.) when you first arrive in the country. Canada's currency is the Canadian dollar. Housing Housing costs can vary depending on where you stay. Average off-campus rental prices range from $400 per month for a shared apartment to $900 per month for a two bedroom apartment. University residence rates vary depending on the residence and whether a meal plan is included. For example, residence rates per term are approximately $2900-$3300 for an apartment style residence (with the option to purchase a small meal plan at an additional $1650); and approximately $4850-$5050 for a suite style residence (including a mandatory meal plan, cost depending on the size of meal plan selected). For more housing information please check the following websites: "Going
on exchange is not just about intellectual exchange, but also about social and
cultural learning. Apart from interesting and interactive lectures, exchange
gives me the experience to mingle with students from all over the world and
share one another’s culture and stories. This will certainly help in my future
career in law." --- Kevin Chun Hin Kho, visiting student from the University of Hong Kong Fall 2010
Coming To Canada
Arriving in Canada
Finances
There are 100 cents in a dollar. Canadian coins include the penny (1 cent), nickel (5 cents), dime (10 cents), quarter (25 cents), a one dollar coin known as the "loonie" and a two dollar coin called a "toonie." The most common paper bills are $5, $10, $20 and $50.Housing in Residence
Housing Off Campus
Renting in London - Know your Rights and Responsibilities
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