Why IACI?

There are various good reasons why you should consider studying through Unisa and IACI:

Inexpensive - Unisa's fees are nearly 85% less than those of residential universities. According to a national survey (held August 30, 1999, 39 universities in Canada) it will cost a student an average of $11,587 to attend University in Canada this year.

You save time and money by studying at home - By studying in the comfort of your own home no extra transportation and accommodation expenses are incurred, as at residential universities.

International recognition - All Unisa's degrees are internationally recognized.

Study while earning an income - You may work and earn an income while you are studying.

No interruption to studies - Your study programme does not need to be interrupted if you are transferred to another city, province or country.

Your progress can fit your lifestyle - You study at your own pace thus accommodating your own unique circumstances.

Distance learning with a difference - Unisa has sophisticated equipment, experienced lecturers and an innovative approach, which ensures that its distance education is efficient. Tuition takes the form of correspondence instruction, video & audio lectures, Internet and on-line classrooms. The University has launched its Student On-line (SOL) service on the Internet this service enables students who have access to the Internet to communicate with their lecturers and fellow students via electronic mail. It also provides controlled access to students' exams and assignment information, as well as, the library catalogue.

Easy access to well-equipped library - Unisa has the largest study and research library in Southern Africa (it stocks more than 1.6 million books) that is essential and accessible to the distant student. The study collection and branch libraries will support you by supplying and sending you the recommended study material.

An examination center close to your home - Unisa has examination centers throughout Canada (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria) while examinations can also be written abroad.   

Experienced lecturers - Unisa has highly qualified staffs, many of whom have international lecturing experience and are, therefore, acknowledged and respected nationally as well as internationally.