Study in Canada
Canada is the second-largest country in the world and is also known as the Land of Immigrants because of its PR-friendly policies.
There are three most important reasons why you should consider studying in Canada:
Cost-Effective
Applying to Canadian universities is a wonderful option for families that are looking for the “North American university” experience and are cost-conscious. The majority of Canadian universities are publicly funded and tuition fees can be cheaper than those of US universities.
Students also have the opportunity to work part-time on-campus jobs to help offset living and tuition costs. McGill University, for example, has a Work-Study Program that students can enroll in to determine their eligibility for priority access to on-campus work. The Canadian study visa allows students to work up to 20 hours per week without needing a work permit.
Post-Graduation Options
There are many opportunities for students to stay, live, and work in Canada after graduating through the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) which is valid for up to 3 years. The PGWPP allows graduates from designated learning institutions to obtain work experience in Canada, and students can start building their professional network while completing undergraduate studies!
Many Canadian universities have internship and co-op opportunities that allow students to gain work experience while studying. Making connections with industry professionals can increase the likelihood of gaining full-time employment upon graduation.
Multicultural Mosaic
Studying in a foreign country presents both challenges and opportunities. It is natural to miss your family and home, but it is equally important to stay open to the changes of your new environment. Studying abroad is an enriching opportunity and familiarizing yourself with the campus life and culture of Canadian universities will add to the experience.
The multicultural framework of Canadian society might be an adjustment for students coming from more homogeneous societies, but it also presents an opportunity to explore differences in culture, religion, identity, and language. Canada is a multicultural country with two official languages: English and French. Beyond these two official languages, many Canadians speak or understand a mother tongue, such as Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Spanish, and Arabic.
Though Candian education system varies from provinces to provinces, citizen must complete their schooling until the age of 16. The compulsory education has 4 levels.
Pre-elementary
This is the first stage of education in Canada offered to the children between the age of 4 or 5.
Primary Education
Students continue with the primary education after their elementary school between the age of sir or seven. It starts from grade 1 and goes till grade 6.
Secondary Education
Secondary education has two levels: Junior high school and high school. The students enter this level in grade 8 and complete it till grade 12.
Post Secondary Education
Students have the option to go to community colleges and universities after the completion of their high school to earn diplomas or bachelor’s degree. They can further pursue higher degrees like masters and doctorate in the universities.
Education in Canada is generally funded and managed by the Provincial Governments of Canada. There are three types of institutions in Canada
Universities
There are 98 universities in Canada which offer bachelors, masters and doctorate programs. The top most universities in Canada are:
University of Toronto
McGill University
University of British Columbia
These universities are ranked in top 100 universities worldwide for most of their programs. The other top ranked universities are
York University (For Business Programs)
University of Waterloo ( For Engineering Programs)
University of Western Ontario (For Business programs)
The programs offered by these universities are
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s Degree
Doctorate and PhD
Community Colleges
There are 150 community colleges in Canada. These Community colleges are popular amongst the international students because of the cost and shorter duration for the programs. The most popular community colleges are Humber College, George Brown College, Centennial College, Seneca College and Sheridan College.
The programs offered by these colleges are
Undergraduate Diploma
University Transfer Programs
Bachelor’s Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Private Universities
The private universities in Canada are not popular amongst the international students with the exception of few. These universities are grouped according to the provinces.
The popular private universities are
Royal Roads University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Vancouver Island University
New York Institute of Technology
University of the Fraser Valley
These universities offer limited programs in different fields
Top fields and courses for the international students to study in Canada which will help them to get the job after their education are
Business and Finance
The top courses in this field are
Bachelors in Commerce
Bachelor in Finance
Masters in Accounting
Masters in Financial Risk Management
Masters of Business Administration
The job opportunities in this field are like Asset Management, Banking, insurance, Accounting and Investment Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Skilled Computer science and software developers are in demand worldwide including Canada
The top courses in this field are
Bachelors in Computer Science
Bachelors in Data Science
Masters in Computer Science and Statistics
The top job positions in this field are project management, software engineer, program analyst and software developer
Engineering
Engineering is the most popular field amongst the international students and Canada has a shortage of skilled people in this field.
The top courses in this field are
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors in Civil Engineering
Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Masters in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Health and Medicine
The path to the professional programs in medicine in Canada are longer than in other countries like Europe.
The most popular courses for international students in this field are
Doctorate of Medicine
Masters in Biomedical Informatics
Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Media and Journalism
With the ascent of computerized media, long range informal communication locales, and web based advertising, the interest for talented experts in those territories is likewise expanding.
The popular courses in this field are
Bachelors in Digital Media and Journalism
Bachelors in Media Production
Bachelors in Media and Communication
Bachelors in Journalism
The popular job roles in this field are marketing, advertising, graphic designer, visual effects and UX/UI design.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
- Completion of 12 years of secondary education
- IELTS or TOEFL exam to satisfy the English proficiency requirements
- Recommendation letters
- Video Interviews
- Supplements Essays
MASTERS DEGREE
- Successful completion of four-years bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute
- If you have three years bachelors degree, you have to complete your masters to process application in Canada
- IELTS or TOEFL exam to satisfy the English proficiency requirements
- 2-3 Letter of Recommendations
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Standardized tests like GRE or GMAT (for few top ranked universities for some programs)
DOCTORATE DEGREE
- Successful completion of three-four years of bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute
- Successful completion of 1-2 years of master’s degree program from a recognized institute
- IELTS or TOEFL exam to satisfy the English proficiency requirements
- 2-3 Letter of Recommendations
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Standardized tests like GRE or GMAT (for few top ranked universities for some programs)
- Research publications(highly recommended)
BACHELOR’S DIPLOMA
- Completion of 12 years of secondary education
- IELTS or TOEFL exam to satisfy the English proficiency requirements
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
- Successful completion of four-years bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute
- IELTS or TOEFL exam to satisfy the English proficiency requirements
The cost of education is generally less than the other popular destinations like the USA, UK and Australia. The tuition fee varies from program to program and institution to institution.
Average undergraduate Tuition Fee for international students at the universities is $23,000 and at the community colleges for diploma/degree programs is $8000-$15000
Average postgraduate tuition fee for international students at the universities is $15000-$20000 and at the community colleges for diploma programs is $8000-$15000
The living cost in Canada as per the visa requirement is CAD$ 10000
COMING SOON
- The study permit is the document issued to the international students to study in the designated learning institutions in Canada. On approval of the study permit, you will receive your visa to travel to Canada
- The application fee for study permit is CAD$ 160 and you may submit the application online or offline.
- A study permit is valid as per the duration of the program with the extension of 90 days in which you can apply for the further extension to stay in Canada
- You must have the letter of acceptance from the designated learning institution to apply for a study permit
- Canada study permit and visa process may take 2-3 months
- The document required to apply for the study permit are acceptance letter, proof of funds, passport size photographs, valid passport, immigration medical examination, statement of purpose and English language exam scores
- You have to obtain guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) if you are planning to study in the community colleges in Canada
