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DID YOU KNOW CANADA IS THE WORLD'S SECOND LARGEST COUNTRY (by area) AND HAS STABLE PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY?.

CANADA

 

Education in Canada is under the complete jurisdiction of the provinces and territories (States) and as such, there is no Federal(Central) education system in Canada.

In keeping with the national commitment to education, public education in Canada is free up to and including secondary school (12th Std), in all the provinces.

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.

Types of Certification

  • Certificate : Is a qualification awarded upon successful completion of a programme which is usually one year in length.
  • Diploma : Is a qualification awarded on the basis of one or two year's of successful study.
  • Bachelors Degrees : Are awarded by Universities/ University Colleges/ Community Colleges after four years of full-time study and lead to graduate level studies.
  • Post Graduate Diplomas / Certificates : It lead to a Masters 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 prerequisites to participate in these programs is a Bachelors Degree of 3 or 4 years duration.
  • Masters Degree : Is an option for Bachelors Degree. Graduates who have an interest in further learning and research, and for those who want to broaden their career possibilities. It is for 2 yrs duration and can be pursued after a 4 yrs Bachelors or a 3yrs Bachelors & a 1year Post Graduate Diploma from Canada.
  • Doctorate or PhD : Is a degree ranking above the Masters Degree and generally requires four to seven years to complete.

EARNING WHILE STUDYING IN CANADA

Full-time students registered in a degree or diploma-granting course are allowed to work on the campus of the institution at which they are registered without the need for an employment authorization.

This includes on-campus employment for graduate, teaching or research assistants.

Spouses of full-time students are eligible for open or open/restricted employment authorizations, depending on medical requirements having been met.

Students whose intended employment forms an integral part of their course of study such as undergraduate co-op programs, some programs offered by career colleges or language schools and some high school programs.

 

Tuition fees in Canada vary by institution and province, but the cost is more affordable when compared to other countries around the world.

The average price for international undergraduate students is around CAD$25,180 (USD$20,540) per year.

The average price for international postgraduate students is around CAD$42,000 (US$31,243) per year. 

Institutions which do not grant degrees to students are usually cheaper than universities.  

For more specialized fields of study, tuition fees in Canada range from CAD$12,183 (US$9,143) for nursing graduate programs or CAD$13,962 (US$10,478) for Education degree, to CAD$53,105 (US$39,855) for an undergraduate dentistry degree. 

Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate studies and they can be helpful covering tuition fees in Canada, and some of them also cover living expenses. Start early to search for scholarships or grants, it takes time to gather all the documents and prepare an outstanding application. 

 

To study in Canada, you will need to obtain a Canadian study permit, which serves as a student visa for the duration of your stay.

You do not need a Canadian study permit if your course or program lasts six months or less. Applying for a study permit costs CA$150 (~US$120).

Fees to apply to universities in Canada will vary depending on the university and your country of origin. For example, the University of  British Columbia charges undergraduate Canadian students (and permanent residents, refugees and diplomats) CA$68 (~US$55) and international students CA$114 (~US$90).

You may be able to get this fee waived if you are an international student from a developing country.

 

WHY STUDY IN CANADA?

The cost of living and tuition fees for international students are generally lower than in other countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom.

A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is globally recognized as being equivalent to those obtained from the United States or Commonwealth countries.

The United Nations consistently ranks Canada as one of the best places in the world to live. As an international student in Canada, you’ll enjoy all of the same freedoms which protect Canadians – respect for human rights, equality, and a stable and peaceful society.

Since research is one of the key components of a Canadian post-secondary education, you’ll have ample opportunity to become a part of this vibrant aspect of education.

International students with Canadian credentials and Canadian work experience may apply for permanent residency without having to leave Canada Ranked as one of the best places in the world to live by the United Nations

Possibility of Permanent Residency after study

Post Study Work Permit for up to 3 years after study

A peaceful, politically stable and safe country

Lower tuition fees than many comparable programs in the US and UK

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