CALDO - PPGAV–EBA–UFRJ · •Human Dynamics in a Changing World •Brain and Mental Health ... The Advanced Research Complex offers world-class facilities, including: photonics

A consortium of Canada’s Leading Research Universities


CALDOA Consortium of Research Intensive

Canadian Universities



Canada placed 6th in the World

Happiness Report High

quality education

Academic credentials

valued worldwide

Canada is a world leader in post-

secondary research, outpacing most G-7 countries on overall investment in R&D

(OECD Education at a Glance 2014).

Bilingualism: Education in

English or French


Why Canada?

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The Canadian Academic System

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Master’s Degree

Professional and Course based MA (course only, e.g. MBA)

Research Thesis (typically 2 years)

Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

4-5 years after Master’s Degree

“Fast-Track”: student advances to PhD after 2-3 semesters in Master’s

A consortium of Canada’s Leading Research UniversitiesA consortium of Canada’s Leading Research Universities

99 Programs in the Top 150

QS world ranking identified 99

programs at CALDO universities in the top

150 World Subject Ranking; Full list here

http://www.caldo.ca/sites/default/files/2016_areas_expertise_universities.pdf


Edmonton, Alberta

Ottawa, Ontario

Quebec City, Quebec

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Calgary, Alberta

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Waterloo, Ontario

London, Ontario

Kingston, Ontario

CALDO Universities


University of AlbertaEdmonton, Canada

Ranked 91st World university in the Faculty life sciences and medicine; Ranked 31st in the QS World Universities in the area of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS world ranking);

500+ Master and PhD Programs

UAlberta is home to some of the world’s best researchers working to cure virus-based diseases.

Home to Canada’s National Institute for Nanotechnology

www.ualberta.ca

Research Excellence

• Society and Culture

• Science and Technology

• Energy and Environment Health and Wellness

• Humanities and Fine Arts/Social Structures and Systems


University of CalgaryCalgary, Canada

Research Excellence

• Energy Innovations

• New Earth-Space Technologies

• Infections, Inflammation and Chronic Diseases

• Human Dynamics in a Changing World

• Brain and Mental Healthwww.ucalgary.ca

102nd World university in the Faculty life sciences and medicine (QS world ranking)

In the 100 Best World Universities in medicine research (QS World ranking)

Biomedical researchers are at the forefront of advancing neurosurgery, joint repair and stem cell production

Energy research is focused on creating a low carbon energy system


www.dal.ca

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Canada

In the 150 best world universities in Ocean’s research (QS World ranking)

It is home to the Aquatron laboratory, one of the best aquatic research facilities in the world.

Tesla Motors has partnered with Dalhousie researcher team to help create longer lasting, cost-effective batteries

Research Excellence

• Ocean Studies

• Advanced Materials and Clean Technology

• Health and Wellness

• Governance, Society and Culture

• Information Science and Communication

• Agriculture and Food Technologies

• Energy and the Environment


Founded in 1663, oldest francophone University

In the 150 best world universities in Forestry research (QS World ranking)

UL houses Centres of Excellence of Canada:

• ICIP (optics-photonics),

• GEOIDE (geomatics)

• ArcticNet (northern studies and climate changes);

Université LavalQuébec City, Canada

www.ulaval.ca

Research Excellence

• Agriculture, food sciences and forestry

• Obesity, cancer, infectious and cardiovascular diseases

• Genomics and proteomics

• Optics-photonics and laser

• Economics, policy and poverty


www.uOttawa.ca

Founded in 1848, North America’s Largest Bilingual University

125th World university in the Faculty life sciences and medicine (QS world ranking)

Home to the Max Planck- University of Ottawa Center for Extreme and Quantum Photonics, the third Centre in North America;

The Advanced Research Complex offers world-class facilities, including: photonics laboratories, anti-vibration construction, nanofabrication facilities.

University of OttawaOttawa, Canada

Research Excellence

• e-Society

• Health

• Molecular and Environmental Sciences

• Canada and the World


Queen’s UniversityKingston, Canada

In the 100 Best World Universities in Geography and Area research (QS World ranking)

Home to several specialized research centers such as:

• the Fuel Cell Research Centre,

• the High Performance Computing Virtual Laboratory

• the Centre for Health Service and Policy Research.

2015 Physics Nobel Prize

www.queensu.ca/sgs/

Research Excellence

• Particle astrophysics

• Cancer research

• Global and community health

• Sustainable energy and the environment

• Social issues such as surveillance, poverty and bullying


University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Canada

In the 150 Best World Universities in Agriculture research (QS World ranking)

Ranked 50th in the QS World Universities in the area of Veterinary Science

The Canadian Light Source, one of the world’s leading synchrotron facilities

The Crop Development Centre has developed more than 400 commercial crop varieties

www.usask.ca

Research Excellence

• Agriculture

• Water security

• Energy/mineral resources

• Aboriginal scholarship/engagement

• Synchrotron sciences

• “One Health” – an integrated approach to

• human/animal/ecosystem health


University of WaterlooWaterloo, Canada

57th World university in the Faculty Engineering and Technology; 26th in the area computer science & information systems; 29th in the area mathematics; 45th in the area of Geography and Areastudies

The Cheriton School of Computer Science is the largest academic computer science research centrein Canada.

The Water Institute, one of the top ten water research institutes in the world

www.uwaterloo.ca

Research Excellence

• Mathematical, Sciences and computer Science

• Quantum information and Nanotechnology

• Manufacturing and devices

• Discovery and design of materials and systems

• Environment and Energy

• Health and well-being

• Society, Culture and Governance


Western UniversityLondon, Canada

In the 100 Best World Universities in psychology, and business research; In the 150 Best World Universities in geography, medicine, statistics and chemical eng. research (QS World ranking)

Western is now home to the world’s first hexagonal wind tunnel

World-leader in “brain and mind” with some of the most accomplished scientists at the forefront of neuroscience research.

www.uwo.ca

Research Excellence

•Neuroscience/Brain and Mind

• Imaging

•Materials and Biomaterials

•Wind Engineering and Natural Disaster Mitigation

•Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy

•Planetary Science and Exploration

•Musculoskeletal Health

•Philosophy of Science


Why choose a CALDO University?

Comprehensive range of academic

disciplines, expertise and research

strengths

Successful management of

international programs and visiting

students

Personalized counseling services

for candidates seeking admission: placement services.

Language schools and facilities at all 9 member universities

www.caldo.ca


2016 QS Top 200 Employability

Ranking

University Waterloo

Queens University

University of Calgary

University of Alberta


CALDO Placement ServiceAdvantages to Students

Single point of contact for having access to 9 different universities;

Support for graduate programs

research at each of the 9 universities;

Free pre-screening of its academic credentials;

Pathway to connect with

the universities;

Pathway to connect with supervisors;

Support for the

resolution of day to day problems.


CALDO Pre-Assessment Service

Students withaccess to

funding fromabroad

Free service

Submit documents

and information to CALDO

Universitieswill

determine eligibility


Steps for Pre-Assessment

Specify how much financing you are able to obtain

Gather all the necessary documents:

•Academic CV

•Language proficiency Test (TOEFL iBT; IELTS academic; TFI; DALF; DELF)

•Transcripts original and translated English orFrench

•Statement of research interest

Identify a supervisor (except for Course Based masters)

Submit info via CALDO platform: apply.caldo.ca


www.caldo.ca


CAPES scholarship

http://www.capes.gov.br/bolsas/bolsas-no-exterior

http://www.capes.gov.br/bolsas/bolsas-no-exterior

A consortium of Canada’s Leading Research UniversitiesConsortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa UniversitiesCALDO Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa UniversitiesCALDO

Contact

Graduate Studies – [email protected]

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