Canada

WHY STUDY IN CANADA?

Talk of immigrant friendly countries, Canada tops the list. A picturesque expanse of land with enthralling beauty, it is multicultural, vibrant and a bilingual nation with two official languages- English and French.

Being the world’s second largest country, with respect to area, it’s ethnically diverse and provides high quality of life. It ranks among the Top 10 countries in the United Nations Quality of Life Index. Politically speaking, it has a stable parliamentary democracy. With the lowest unemployment rate, it is a land of opportunities.

With universities located both in urban and rural settings, in almost all the regions of the country, education is easily accessible. Considering the high quality of academic standards, degrees, certificates or diplomas from Canadian universities are globally recognized and considered equivalent to those obtained from The United States or any other Commonwealth nation.

EDUCATION SYSTEM-

There is no central system that lays down the rules for post-secondary education institutions; instead they come under the jurisdiction of the provinces they are located in.

The following certifications are offered in Canada (along with the duration)-

Certificate – 1 year
Diploma – 1-2 years
Advanced Diploma- 3 years
Bachelors Degree- 4 years
Post Graduate Diplomas/Certificates- 12-17 weeks
Masters Degree- 1-2 years
Doctorate or PhD-4-7 years

COST OF STUDY-

Although, the cost and quality of living in Canada is high but is comparatively low when other nations like the US and UK are taken into consideration, making Canada a favorable choice.

The fee depends on the province you choose to study in along with the university and the course.

Tuition fee- It may vary from 10,000 CAD to 25,000 CAD per annum.

Living expenses- They may vary from 8000 to 10,000 CAD per annum depending on the student.

INTAKES-

Most of the universities have a trimester system wherein admissions take place in January, May and September.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS-

Language proficiency requirements-

Considering the fact that both French and English are used as a medium of instruction, not all universities require fluency in both, but, in order to qualify for a program at an English speaking University, IELTS is a commonly accepted test that is required for university admissions and visa process.

Academic requirements-

These vary, depending on the course and the institution offering the same.

WORK OPPORTUNITIES-

International students with Student Visa are permitted to work for not more than 20 hours a week on casual basis and full-time during vacations.

INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTED-

Acadia University
Alexander College
Algonquin college
Brock University*
Canadian Flyers International
Cambrian College
Camosun College
Canadore College
Cape Breton University
Capilano University
Centennial College
College of New Caledonia
College of The Rockies
Concordia University – John Molson School Of Business*
Concordia University of Edmonton
Conestoga College
Confederation College
Dalhousie University *
Devry Institute of Technology
Douglas College
Durham College
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vancouver
Fanshawe College
Fleming College
Fraser International College (SFU)*
George Brown College
Georgian College
Herzing College
Humber College
International College of Manitoba
Kings University College At The University Of Western Ontario
Kwantlen University
Lakeland College
Lakehead University
Lambton College*
Langara College
Loyalist College
McMaster University*
Memorial University of New Foundland*
Mohawk College
Mount Allison University
Niagara College
Northwest Community College
North Island College
Northern College
Northern Lights College
NYIT – Vancouver
Okanagan College
Parkland College
Red River College
Royal Roads University
Saint Mary’s University
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Sault College
Selkirk College
Seneca College
Sheridan College
Francis Xavier University
Clair College
Lawrence College
Lasalle College
Le Cordon Bleu
The University of Winnipeg
Thompson Rivers University
Trent University
Toronto Film School
University of Alberta*
University Canada West
University of the Fraser Valley
University of New Brunswick*
University of Waterloo*
University of Windsor*
University of Manitoba*
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Prince Edward Island*
University of Regina
University Of Saskatchewan*
University of Victoria
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Film School
Vancouver Institute of Media Arts
Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management
Yukon College
Yorkville University