Each semester, the International Education Center offers various online support for our international students. Do not miss the updates listed below that can help you succeed at MSVU. Any questions? Email us at international@msvu.ca.
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Studying at MSVU will require students to familiarize themselves with the digital services, such as the University’s website, taking classes online, doing homework by using Microsoft Office suite, or connecting your e-devices to the campus internet etc. Please join us for more information on this.
Learn about the cost of living in Halifax, and how to prepare an initial budget so that you and your financial supporters can have a realistic understanding of the set up costs and ongoing expenses to make your transition stress-free.
This webinar aims to help you be fully prepared for your travel to Canada and MSVU, such as what documents you need to bring with you and what you need to do when going through customs at the airport etc.
We’ve prepared 3 sessions. You’re welcome to attend any or all of them. Click the sessions for registration.
Session 1: 10:00-11:00 AM, July 22, 2025
Session 2: 10:00-11:00 AM, August 7, 2025
Session 3: 10:00-11:00 AM, August 21, 2025
Living on campus will provide you with the convenient access to the campus services and classes. You will also have the opportunities to make friends and hang out with people from diverse backgrounds.
Money matters! This webinar will introduce the financial services for students at MSVU and some important financial matters students need to be aware of.
This webinar will help you understand what academic advising is, why it is important, and how to enroll in and drop classes. We’re hosting two sessions, and you’re welcome to attend either or both. Click the sessions for registration.
Session 1: 10:00-11:00 AM, July 8, 2025
Session 2: 10:00-11:00 AM, July 31, 2025
Health insurance is extremely important for international students during their stay, work and living in Canada. This webinar will help you understand the Canadian health care system and the Nova Scotia medical service insurance.
Now you have successfully made it to Canada, congratulations! You may think you have prepared enough money or your family will financially support you. However, if you do not manage your budget in a wise way, you will probably encounter some challenges. Join us to learn how you can manage your budget well and ease your life here in Canada. The seminar requires your presence in person. The location is Seton Annex 102, International Education Centre (No.10 on the map).
In this webinar, we’ll look at some helpful information such as understanding your program requirements, registering for courses, contacting your program advisor, etc., which will help you transition to the Canadian academic culture with more confidence.
20250710 International Graduate Students: An Academic Introduction (PDF)
Are you looking forward to brushing up on your cover letter and resume? Do you want to learn more about the job or volunteer opportunities? Attend this webinar to learn about Career Services.
Empower yourself by attending this webinar. We will look at how to be good tenants as well as protect yourselves from common rental scams and illegal practices.
We did not record the webinar. Please view the PDF slides below.
Rental Scams (PDF)
Please join Nicolle for an informative examination of the academic vocabulary that you will encounter in your courses and the registration process at MSVU.
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This presentation will focus on different types of academic writing genres and assignments you may encounter in your programs such as a 5-paragraph essay, a lab report, a reflection, and more.
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This webinar will look at how to break down assignment instructions, expectations, and evaluation. Knowing exactly what you are required to submit makes completing your task much easier!
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Understanding Academic Integrity and Citation is a big part of becoming a successful student in Canada. This webinar will highlight how academic integrity is defined, as well the as approaches to avoiding it like citation and referencing.
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Do you know how to write an essay? This presentation will take you through the steps to write an effective 5 paragraph essay.
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Parts of an Essay (PDF)
Join me for a comprehensive session offering strategies for paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as vocabulary and practice.
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Attend this webinar on Academic Culture for International Students to deepen your understanding of academic culture in Canada before classes even start. We’ll address cultural differences – and similarities – and how they impact your actions (and reactions) both inside and outside the classroom.
This webinar is designed specifically for graduate students at MSVU to learn about their program’s requirements.
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