STUDY IN CANADA
Canada
- Canada is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, with a high per-capita income.
- Canada is known for its quality of education & world-class universities.
- Canada is a land of opportunities – where immigration is the foundation for economic growth and which brings people from all over the world.
- Immigrants bring their customs, traditions, rituals, and culture.
- Canada is the second largest country in the world with a population of 32 million. Canada ranks 7th among the most popular travel destinations in the world.
- All Canadians have free access to health care.
- The combination of Canada’s natural environment and its reputation for high-quality education are just a few of the things that attract tens of thousands of foreign students to Canada every year.
- Canada spends more per capita on its education system than any other country in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
- A Degree/Diploma from a Canadian Institute is recognized world-wide. International students who graduate from Canadian Institutions enjoy successful and prosperous careers.
- Canadian Institutes, charge lower tuition fees for international students than their counterparts in competing countries and at the same time maintain excellent educational quality. However as the fees are more affordable, admissions are more competitive.
- Over the last three years, Canada’s inflation rate has remained one of the lowest in the industrialized world.
- Over the past 9 years, according to a United Nations survey, Canada has been found to be the best country to live in.
- Canada’s college/university campuses aren’t only wired with the latest in sophisticated technology, but countless other modern amenities as well. From Olympic-quality sports facilities to public concert halls and art galleries, Canada’s post-secondary campuses offer you enormous possibilities for learning and leisure.
- Students in Canada are allowed to work part-time on campus during the first 6 months of their program and off-campus part-time thereafter.
- International students can apply for their Permanent Residency after completing their studies if they qualify as per the existing rules and regulations.
- At the post-secondary level, institutions are divided into community colleges and universities. A significant number of university graduates attend college upon completion of their degree in order to acquire vocational skills for employment.
Education System In Canada
Graduate
A Graduate in Canada will usually take upto four years and lead to graduate level studies.
Post Graduate
A Graduate program may be followed by a Post Graduate one. It is for a duration of 2 years and can be pursued after a 4 year Bachelor or a 3 year Bachelor & a 1 year Post Graduate Diploma from Canada.
Graduate Diploma
It is a qualification awarded on the basis of one or two years of successful study.
Advanced Diploma
It is a 3 year program some of which may lead to a degree in a Graduate program.
Graduate Certificate
It is a qualification awarded upon successful completion of a program which is usually one year in length.
Post Graduate Diplomas / Certificate
These lead to a Post Graduate Degree. These programs have work terms which provide full-time opportunities to gain practical experience along with theoretical studies. A typical co-op term lasts 12 to 17 weeks. The prerequisite to participate in these programs is a Bachelors Degree of 3 or 4 years duration.
Doctorate/PhD
It is a degree ranking above the Post Graduate and generally requires four to seven years to complete.
Applying for a Course or Institute
Intakes
The academic year in Canada varies between states and institutions. Major intakes for study in Canada are ‘winter intake’ i.e. January and ‘fall intake’ i.e. September. A limited number of specialized programs are offered in the summer session that commences in May.
English Language Requirements
All students must be fluent in English language if they are to succeed at university in Canada. A band score of 6.0+ for undergraduate & 6.5+ for postgraduate courses is desirable.
Documentation
Documents needed for applying for a study visa in Canada are: resume, statement of purpose, marksheets& certificates of X, XII, till Graduation or relevant degree transcripts (If applicable), Certificates of extra-curricular activities, work experience certificates (If applicable), a copy of the student’s passport , and preferably reference letters from colleges & employers.
Cost
The tuition fees to study abroad in Canada vary from course to course and university to university. An undergraduate or Graduate can cost anywhere between CAD$ 12,000 and CAD$ 25, 000 approximately per year. The cost of studying a Diploma or Post-Graduate Diploma in New Zealand may cost CAD$ 10,000 to CAD$ 20,000 approximately per year, while cost of studying for a Post Graduate Degree may be anywhere between A$ 15,000 and A$ 30,000. The estimated living cost or living expenses in Canada can be between CAD$8,000 to CAD$ 11,000 approximately per year.
Provinces
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island etc.
Partner Institutes
| Acadia University |
| Acsenda College |
| Alexander College |
| Algonquin College |
| Anderson College |
| AOL College (Academy of Learning) |
| Aviron Technical Institute |
| Cambrian College |
| Canada Business School (Pathway to University) |
| Canada College |
| Canadore College |
| Canadian Business College |
| Cape Breton University (CBU) |
| Capilano University |
| CCSQ College |
| Cegep Gaspe College |
| Cegep Marie Victorin College |
| Code Core College |
| College Multihexa |
| College of Rockies |
| Conestoga College |
| Cumberland College |
| Coast Mountain College |
| Durham College |
| Eton College |
| Fraser International College |
| Gateway College |
| Great Plains College |
| ISI, L’institut Supérieur d’Informatique |
| International College of Manitoba |
| Kings University College @ University of Western Ontario |
| Lakeland College |
| Langara Centre for Entertainment Arts |
| Lasalle College |
| Liaison College |
| M College |
| Manitoba Institute of Trade and Technology |
| Matrix College |
| Medicine Hat College |
| Montreal college of Information and Technology |
| Mount Saint Vincent University |
| Mount Allison University |
| Niagara College |
| Nipissing University |
| Northern Lights College |
| O’Sullivan College |
| Parkland College |
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic College |
| Selkirk College |
| Seneca College |
| Stenberg College |
| Sheridan College |
| Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board |
| St. Francis Xavier University |
| St. Lawrence College |
| The Kings University |
| Thompson River University |
| Trinity Western University |
| Universal college |
| University of Canada West |
| University of the Fraser Valley |
| University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) |
| Vancouver Community College |
| Vancouver Island University |
| Yorkville University |
| Yukon College |