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Why study in Canada

World-class universities and colleges: Canadian universities and colleges located across the country are renowned for their research and innovation. It offers a wide choice of over 90 universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes, featuring every imaginable program and many of the Canadian universities rank amongst the top universities of the world. Canada’s higher education institutions are diverse in nature in terms of scope, size, character and breadth of programs. High academic standards and thorough quality controls mean that students may gain a high-quality education that will benefit their careers over the long term. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is generally recognized as being equivalent to those obtained from the United States or Commonwealth countries.
Lower tuition costs: Canada is often the preferred choice for students who may also have the option of studying in countries such as the United States or United Kingdom because of the lower tuition costs. Compared to other countries, Canadian international tuition fees, accommodation and other living expenses remain competitive while maintaining high education standard.
Work while you study: Students studying in Canada are eligible to work while studying. This allows them to manage their finances without incurring huge debt. Students can work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions; and work full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or spring break. Many universities and colleges incorporate a co-operative work program, giving the students an opportunity to work in their related field and earn credits for the same.
Post-graduate work permit: This work permit may be issued on completion of the study program for the duration that the program, up to a maximum of three years. Therefore, a student who completes a four-year study program could be eligible for a three-year post-graduate work permit, while a graduate who completes twelve months study program could be eligible for a twelve-month post-graduate work permit.
A pathway to Canadian permanent residence: Canada welcomes over 2 lakh immigrants per year. Skilled Canadian work experience gained through the Post-Graduate Work Permit Program helps graduates to qualify for permanent residence in Canada which takes up to 18 months within Canada subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of the immigration program at that point of time.
High quality life and a safe place to study: Canada is lauded as one of the best places in the world, to live! Lot of care is taken to ensure the safety of students at the campuses. Despite its rich lifestyle, Canada has a remarkably low cost of living

Education System in Canada

The degrees & diplomas from Canadian Institutions are among the most widely recognized in the world. The education system in Canada encompasses of both public funded & private institutions. Students have a diverse choice of 90 Universities & 175 Community Colleges offering a wide array of programmes. While pursuing their studies, the students, are allowed to work for the first 6 months on-campus and thereafter off-campus. Student can earn more from vocational & Technology courses than normal degrees.

Post-secondary education is offered by four types of educational institutions

Technical/ Career Colleges: These are privately owned and operated with the main objective of preparing students for the job market after a short period of instruction. The emphasis at career colleges is on practical skills over a broad range of programs.
Community Colleges & Technical Institutes: They typically have more career oriented, practical/ technical related curricula, with small classes, off-campus course offerings, a greater ratio of laboratory space to class room space, and an interactive teaching style.
University Colleges: As a component of the Canadian University system, University Colleges offer students a choice of either academic oriented university degree programs or the more practical-oriented college diplomas and certificates.
Universities: Canadian Universities are largely public funded and as a result, offer consistently high-quality education at lower tuition rates for International student’s than their counterparts in competing countries. Class sizes in universities are generally large.

Types of Certification

Types of Certification:

Certificate: Is a qualification awarded upon successful completion of a program which is usually one year in length
Diploma: Is a qualification awarded on the basis of one or two years of successful study.Advanced Diploma: Is a 3 years program some of which may lead to a Bachelor’s Degree.
Bachelor’s 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 leads to a Master’s 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 are a Bachelors Degree of 3- or 4-years duration.
Master’s Degree: Is an option for Bachelor’s 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 Master’s Degree and generally requires four to seven years to complete
Institutions

Intakes

Major Intakes: Sep / Jan
Minor Intake: May

Tuition fees : (Public)

Popular courses

Computer science / IT
Engineering
MBA
Life sciences
Bio Technology
International Business Management / Global Business Management
Financial Planning

Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Hospitality Management / Tourism
Pharmacy Technician
Nursing Health sciences
Physiotherapy
Information technology
Animation and gaming

Tuition fees

Tuition fees : (Public)

Level of Education	Course Duration	Tuition fees per year (Approx. in CAD)
Certificate / Diploma	2 to 3 years	CAN$ 13,000 to 16,000
Bachelor Degree	3 to 4 years	CAN$ 13,000 to 18,000
Post Graduate Certificate/ Diploma	1 Year	CAN$ 14,000 to 20,000
Master’s Degree	2 years	CAN$ 17,000 to 30,000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	1-2 years	CAN$ 20,000 to 40,000

Living cost: Living expenditure is approx. 8,000-15,000 CAD$ per year, depending upon the location / type of accommodation.

Visa & Biometric Fees: 235 CAD

Health Insurance Costs: It is mandatory to have health insurance for international students in Canada. It varies from province to province and is dependent upon the length of stay too.

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Scholarships in Canada

Scholarship opportunities are limited in Canada and given by some institutions only to students of high merit and often cover only a part of the students tuition fees and living expenses. The chances of getting scholarships are extremely competitive and scholarship applications usually need to be made along with the course applications.

Scholarships are Merit based, based on Ethnicity and some institutions also offer sports scholarships. Check the individual university / college websites for more details.

Student Accommodation in Canada

Many study institutions of Canada have their own residences and dormitories with shared facilities whose costs can vary from 350 to 600 CAD pm. Homestays with a monthly outgo in the range of 350 to 800 CAD and off campus rented accommodation are also available whose costs can range from 350 to 1200 CAD pm.

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Top Study Locations in Canada

Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Quebec, Edmonton, Calgary, Ontario, British Columbia, Waterloo

Exams for studying in Canada

In order to be considered for college/ university admissions, students may need to qualify for one or more additional tests. These may include standardised graduate and college admission tests such as GRE, GMAT and SAT to English Language tests, such as TOEFL and IELTS. LSAT for law schools admissions and MCAT for medical schools.
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Academic Requirements to study in Canada

For Advanced Diploma / Diploma / Certificate - Higher class in HSC plus the required language test score
For Bachelor’s degree - HSC in 1st class plus the required language test score
For PG Certificate / Diploma - Higher second class or first class in the Bachelor’s degree (3-4 years) plus the required language test scores
Masters degrees - A 1st class in a 4 years Bachelors degree plus the required language test scores. Or could have completed a PG Diploma or Certificate from an authorised Canadian study institution. A limited number of institutions may accept a 15 years education background for some courses, but often subject to additional conditions.

Documents required for student Visa

Mark sheets from 10th Standard, with Std, Bachelor's degree and any PG studies completed
All Educational Documents along with academic transcripts
Work Experience Documents, if any
IELTS Score Card
GRE / GMAT if any (Only for Masters course)
Passport- Biometric pages & last page
Offer letter
University application fees
First year tuition fee payment (under SDS route)
GIC Bank statement with balance of 10,000 CAD (under SDS route)
Medical test clearance certificate
Updated CV
Visa SOP