Study in Canada
Introduction
Qualifications Valued Around the World
Canada’s high academic standards and rigorous quality controls mean that you’ll be earning a high-quality education that will open doors for your future and benefit your career over the long term. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is globally recognized as being equivalent to those obtained from the United States or Commonwealth countries.
Affordable Education
The quality of education and living standards in Canada are amongst the highest in the world, but 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. As such, Canada is often the preferred choice for students attending college or university.
World-Class Language Education
Did you know that Canada is a bilingual country and is considered a world leader in language training? Since teaching French and English as a first and second language is an integral part of a Canadian education, you will be able to improve your fluency and capacity for either language as you further your studies.
Permanent Residency and Canadian Immigration
International students can apply for their Permanent Residency, which takes up to 15 to 18 months from within Canada. However they need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of 67 Points.
Eligibility
- 55% Aggregate and in core subjects for UG & PG
IELTS: 6.0 Overall and 6.0 in each for UG
IELTS: 6.5 Overall and 6.0 in each for PG
Not accept more than 6 Backlogs and Not accept more than 5 years of Academic Gap for PG
Not accept more than 2 years of Academic Gap for UG
Course
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.
Advanced Diploma: Is a 3 year program some of which may lead to a Bachelors 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 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 prerequisite to participate in these programs is a Bachelor’s Degree of 3 or 4 years duration.
Master’s Degree: Is the next step after Bachelors Degree. Graduates who have an interest in further learning and research and also for those who want to broaden their career possibilities. It is for 2 yrs duration and can be pursued after a 4 yrs Bachelor’s degree or a 3yrs Bachelor’s degree & 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
Admission Intake / Universities and Colleges
International students are expected to start planning for their studies in Canada 1 year in advance. The major intake for Canada primarily is ‘Fall’ i.e. in September. The other intake is in the month of ‘Winter’ i.e. January, but it depends on the student’s program and the institution that he/she is applying to. Very few institutes might have the May intake as well.
Universities and Colleges
- Algonquin College, Ottawa
- Alexander College, Vancouver, B.C
- Canadian College, Vancouver
- Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario
- Niagara College, Ontario
- Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario
- Columbia College, Vancouver, BC
- North Island College, Vancouver, BC
- College of New Caledonia, Prince George, BC
- Douglas College, BC
- Okanagan College, B.C
- Vancouver Island University, Vancouver, BC
- Sheridan College, Toronto, Ontario
- Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)
- Lambton College, Sarnia, Toronto, Ontario
- Camosun College, Victoria, BC
- Humber College, Toronto
- Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario
- Centennial College, Toronto
- Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
- Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario
- Carleton University
- Royal Roads University
- Thompson Rivers University
- Farleigh Dickinson University
- Bow Valley College
- University of Concordia
- Windsor University
- New York Institute of Technology – Vancouver
- Laurentian University
- Sait Polytechnic College
- Dalhousie University
- Georgian College
- Grant McEwan University