UBC Rio Tinto Graduate program for International Students in Canada, 2020

  •  Diploma, Master, Grant
  •  01-May-2020
  •   Canada
  • $$  $18,000

The University of British Columbia is taking a wonderful initiative for motivated students through the Rio Tinto Graduate program. The grant is exclusively open for both domestic and international students.

The funding program is awarded to those aspirants who want to commence their masters or doctoral studies in the academic year 2020-2021.

The University of British Columbia Information

The University of British Columbia Grants

UBC Rio Tinto Graduate program for International Students in Canada, 2020 Established in 1908, The University of British Columbia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Vancouver (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kelowna. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, British Columbia, The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of British Columbia (UBC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Canadian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: award is awarded to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree program in a field of pure or applied science related to Rio Tinto’s activities. Eligible research areas are aluminium metallurgy, electrolysis, hydrometallurgy, environment, analytical technologies, modelling and control systems, and data science.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must have to meet the following criteria:
  • Be enrolled or accepted in a first-year Masters or first or second-year Doctoral studies in the year 2020.

Offered Benefits

The university offers an $18,000 funding for a graduate student in a field of pure or applied science related to Rio Tinto’s activities.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To be considered for the opportunity , applicants must take admission to the graduate degree program at the university. After that, they will be automatically considered for the funding program.
  • Supporting Documents: Candidates must submit a cover letter, proof of enrollment or acceptance, project description, transcripts, two recommendation letters, and CV.
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, candidates are required to meet the admission requirements of the university.
  • Language Requirement: If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. For more information go through the English language requirements page.
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