Why Study In Canada
The second-largest country in the world by landmass- Canada. Canada has a
population density of about 4 citizens Per square kilometer. Canada also has
about 96 universities scattered across its regional and urban areas. It is
also interesting to know that most Canadian universities are very welcoming to
international students.
One of the reasons Canada stands out is that there are two national languages.
The Western side mostly speaks English and the Eastern province of Quebec
speaks French. If you wish to widen your horizon as an ESL (English as a
Second Language) or FSL (French as a Second Language) students, Canada is the
right place!
Also, Canadian people are known to be very warm and welcoming. The country is
also constantly on the brink of technology and social systems which makes it
very accommodating to the open-minded nature of international students
studying abroad.
Universities in Canada
Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver which are Canadian main cities are where you
might want to consider if you are planning to study abroad in Canada. Montreal
is the 4th best student city in the world according to QS best student sites
2018. Toronto is the 13th and Vancouver the 17th.
Also according to QS university rankings in 2021, 26 out of the 96
universities in Canada are placed on the list. Listed below are the top 10:
- University of Calgary
- Western university
- Queen's University
- University of Waterloo
- McMaster University
- McGill University
- University of Montreal
- University of Toronto
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
Canada has a wide range of courses to study. From Media and Journalism to
Agricultural Science, Computer Science & IT, Forestry and Business &
Finance. This is why Canada host some 572,000 international students yearly.
Canada also has about 150 colleges that offer short courses and
diplomas.
While there might be some processes to obtain a student visa you will surely
save some money on overall tuition.
Generally, the Canadian school commence in September although some
postgraduate programmes start sooner and others start later. Try to confirm!
Popular Courses in Canada
Masters Degree
Canada (and the US.) Only accepted students that have a 4-year bachelor's
degree into their Master's program until a few years ago. While most other
countries offered a three-year bachelor program. Most of the master's program
takes between 1 to 2 years to finish and they come in master of science( MSC)
or master of Arts(MA).
You should be looking at around 13,000 Canadian Dollars to 20,500 Canadian
Dollars yearly for a master's degree.
PhD
The tuition fees for international students who seek to pursue a doctorate in
Canada is more attractive than it's north American neighbour to the south and
also than Australia and the UK. A lot of Canadian universities are
obliterating or reducing extra fees for international students. Currently,
there are about 200,000 international students who are taking their PhD in
Canada. PhD in Canada can take 3 to 6 years to finish.
The completion of your PhD in Canada entitles you to a 3-year work permit
that could be used to obtain a permanent resident of Citizenship.
Course Fees
Studying in Canada as an international student generally is much less
expensive than studying in the US UK or Australia.
The fees vary based on different institutions. But generally speaking, it cost
about 20,000 Canadian Dollars to 30,000 Canadian Dollars per year for
undergraduate programs and around 15,000 Canadian Dollars per year for
postgraduate programs.
The cost of living also varies greatly depending on individual spending habits
or the city you are in. Generally, you are required to have at least 10,000
Canadian dollars per year set aside for living cost to obtain a student visa.
Scholarships in Canada
Even as the course fees for international students are quite less compared to
other countries, paying for higher education can still be a bit hard. Unless
you have so much money you will likely be applying for some programs to help
cut some costs.
Canadian universities offer a wide range of their scholarship which range from
Athletic and Academic achievement to more specific individual field of study.
You can research organisations in your home country that might offer study
abroad scholarships or scholarships for developing countries.
Student Visas
As a student in Canada, you can study for up to six months without a
student visa. Nonetheless, if you need to get a job you need to get a permit.
Here is a list of documents required if you need to apply for a
study permit:
- A valid passport
- Acceptance letter from your university
- Proof of Sufficient funds (10,000 Canadian dollars/year + 833 for each additional month.
The cost of the application is 150 Canadian dollars and compared to most other
countries the process is mostly easy.
How To Apply To Study In Canada
The method of application varies based on the institution but generally, you
need to provide transcripts from your previous education, prove your language
proficiency, prove financial stability and medical coverage. Making sure you
meet all the requirements for the University you want to apply to is important
as it saves you trouble in future.
If you wish to begin studying in September you should have applied no later
than march as some universities have different deadlines. You can make
research for the university you wish to apply for.
If you have recently been accepted into a Canadian University, start the
application process
here.
Language Requirements
Even if your native language is English or French you still need to take a
language proficiency test. If you are applying for an English-speaking
University IELTS is accepted. For French, TF is mostly used
and accepted. Fees are mostly around $100.
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