Canada is one of the leading study destinations for international students. It is a student friendly nation where the universities are known for qualitative education with state-of-the-art Labs. The demand from overseas students is increasing because of the reasons given below.
The tuition fees for international students are generally lower than the fees charged in other countries such as the USA and the UK. The degrees, you earn, are also recognized globally.
Canada’s academic standards go through rigorous quality controls. Hence, the standards are among the highest in the world. The doors of the big companies are always open for the Australian degree holders.
After completion of your course, you can work in Canada for up to three years through Post Graduation Work Permit Program (PWPP).
Canada is ranked the best place in the world to live. The country has the most beautiful places on earth. Studying in Canada is a dream coming true. Moreover, the country is stable politically. Human rights are well protected in Canada. It is a country of peace, justice and equality.
Medium of Instruction | English, French |
Average Cost of Study | CAD 25,000/ year |
Average Cost of Living | CAD 15,000/ year |
Sources of Funding | Scholarships, Grants, Bursaries and Part time jobs |
Exams Required | IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, GMAT, etc. |
Intakes | 3 times a year – Fall, Spring and Summer |
Types of Visas | Canadian Student Visa or Canadian Study Permit |
Types of Degrees | Associate Degree, Undergraduate Degree, Graduate degree, Doctorate Degree |
Best Student Cities | Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Quebec, Calgary, Waterloo |
Canada allocates a big budget for education. In fact, it is among the top three nations in the world spending such a budget on post-secondary education.
The post-secondary education system
Degrees | Duration |
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Certificate level | 1 year |
Diploma level. | 1 to 2 years |
Advanced diploma. | 2 or 3 years |
Bachelor’s degrees. | 4 years |
PG diplomas/certificates. | 1 or 2 years study |
Master’s degrees. | 1 to 2 years |
Doctorate or PhD. | 4 to 7 years |
Universities and colleges run the classes from September to the end of April or beginning of May.
The winter session is of two terms. 1st term is from September to December and 2nd term, from January to April.
A few summer studies are offered between May and August.
University
Provides Undergraduate and Graduate programs
Postgraduate diplomas and certificate programs.
Known as Community Colleges, Colleges of Applied Arts or Applied Technology, and Institutes of Technology or Science.
All universities follow a standard credit system.
3-5 credits per course and 90 to 120 credit hours are required to earn the degree.
3 to 4 credits per course and 30 or more credit hours are needed for Master’s degree in Canada.
The GPA (the grade point average) is followed by The Canadian education system. GPA is a scale from 0.0 to 4.0. 4.0 is A grade and 0.0, F grade.
University Name | QS World Ranking 2022 | Average Tuition Fees/ Year |
---|---|---|
University of Toronto | 26 | CAD 30,000 - 58,000 |
McGill University | 27 | CAD 21,000 - 56,000 |
University of British Columbia | 46 | CAD 32,000 - 55,000 |
Université de Montréal | 111 | CAD 18,000 - 36,000 |
University of Alberta | 126 | CAD 13,000 - 49,000 |
McMaster University | 140 | CAD 25,000 - 60,000 |
University of Waterloo | 149 | CAD 30,000 - 62,000 |
Western University | 170 | CAD 21,000 - 52,000 |
University of Ottawa | 230 | CAD 16,000 - 32,000 |
University of Calgary | 235 | CAD 18,000 - 36,000 |
Canadian Universities offer plethora of courses which are traditional as well as modern. You can find exclusive courses which are designed to produce sophisticated professionals for the next generation.
Program | Duration | Average Tuition Fees |
---|---|---|
BScNursing | 2-4years | CAD33,000/ year |
MenAerospace and Engineering | 3years | CAD38,000/ year |
MEngIndustrial Systems Engineering | 2 years | CAD45,000/ year |
MScNursing | 2 years | CAD 44,000/year |
MA MediaStudies | 2 years | CAD35,000/ year |
MScBusiness Management | 1 year | CAD29,000/ year |
MBA | 1-2 years | CAD38,000/ year |
LLM | 1-2 years | CAD20,000/ year |
Once you decide to study in Canada, choose your program and search for the best Universities that are offering your desired program.
Check out the official websites of the selected universities to know the requirements and eligibility criteria.
Finalize the University, fill the application form and upload all required documents and certificates. Pay the application fee as well.
If you are selected, you will be sent a letter of acceptance, needed to get your student visa.
Canada admission process is very painstaking. Hence, you may need our career counsellors at IAEC to help you with the process.
The tuition fees and living expenditure go up and down according to the program/university and your living standard.
Private Universities are more expensive than Public Universities
Degree Type | Average Annual Tuition Fee |
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Bachelor’s | CAD 8,000 - 35,000 |
Master’s | CAD 10,000 - 52,000 |
Particular | Average Cost Per Year |
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On-campus Accommodation | CAD 8,000 |
Shared Apartment Off-campus | CAD 9,000 |
Food | CAD 6,000 |
Transportation | CAD 1,200 |
Books and supplies | CAD 800 |
Miscellaneous | CAD 4,000 |
After getting the letter of acceptance from the university, you have to prepare the required documents for VISA processing. You have to be meticulous to get the visa without any hassle. Focus on the following steps.
Apply online for your student visa, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
Upload the required documents.
Name and date of birth
Address and contact number
Passport details
Details of travel plans, and travel companions
Physical fitness / medical health information
Original letter of acceptance from a Canadian university
If you plan to study in Quebec, you will also need a Certificate D’acceptation du Québec, English and French translations of your document, a statement from the translator and a certified copy of the original documents
Proof of English language proficiency
Submit the proof of financial resources to support your studies in Canada (Tuition fees and Living expenses).
Submit the document which shows that you have no criminal record.
Once the online process completes, you will have to attend your student visa interview at your chosen embassy office.
Canada admission process is very painstaking. Hence, you may need our career counsellors at IAEC to help you with the process.
Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship
National Research Council of Canada (NRCC)
University of Waterloo Scholarships
Université de Montréal Scholarships
University Canada West Scholarships
McGill University Scholarships
Student visa holders are granted the permission to work on-campus and off-campus. They may be eligible to apply for off-campus employment permit after 6months of study.
International students can work for 20 hours per week
Part-Time Jobs | Average Salary Per Hour |
---|---|
Teacher’sAssistant | CAD 15 |
Tutor | CAD 17 |
Freelancer | CAD 25 |
Webdesigner | CAD 22 |
Translator | CAD 21 |
Salesperson | CAD 25 |
Dogwalker | CAD 14 |
Barista | CAD 12 |
Area of Specialization | Average Annual Salary |
---|---|
Management | CAD 83,000 |
Healthcare | CAD 101,000 |
Chemical Engineering | CAD 75,000 |
Statistics / Data Science | CAD 75,000 |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering | CAD 72,000 |
The government of Canada allows the international students to apply for a work permit in Canada after the completion of the course.
Eligibility Criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
The student must have completed a program of study that lasted at least 8 months and led to a degree, diploma or certificate.
The student must have studied full time each academic session without any break in between.
You may also be eligible for Canadian Permanent Residence status, after 3 years of stay and work under the work permit