Why Study in Canada?

The Canadian government welcomes students from all over the world to apply for a visa and enjoy high quality education in Canada.

Quality education at competitive rates

The Canadian visa procedures are pretty straightforward and employment opportunities after education are great. Quality Canadian study is available at reasonable tuition fees. The average cost of education for a foreign undergraduate student for one schooling year (generally 8 months) is around CAD$ 12,000. The degrees, diplomas and certificates you acquire in Canada are considered equivalent to those earned in the US.

Canada is safe and diverse

Canada is one of the safest places to study with one of the world’s lowest crime rates. Apart from being relatively peaceful, Canada has a better legal structure. Compared to the US, firearms are regulated more strictly and in most places they are banned. It is a vast country with several historical and beautiful cities and a multicultural and diverse population which makes it an attractive proposition for international students. Canada is home to many Native inhabitants. Along with them Canada has welcomed more than 15 million immigrants over the years. This practically ensures that each student will find people of his/her creed and culture when he/she comes to Canada. In addition, there is something on offer for everyone with several outdoor and indoor recreational activities.

Internationally Recognized Education and Apprenticeship

The schools and colleges in Canada are both private and publicly funded. However, the different provinces follow their own education system. There are many reputable universities available in Canada depending on the field. Students searching for a high quality engineering university would opt for McMaster or Queens, both highly regarded for their engineering courses. Ideal universities for upcoming computer professionals include the University of Toronto and University of Waterloo as they provide several quality computer science courses. York University is well known for management courses. Canada is also the home of the famous McGill University. McGill is located in Montreal and is easily one of the better universities in the world specializing in the medical field.

These degrees offered by various Canadian universities and colleges are recognized internationally. The quality of education offered in the universities listed above and others is quite high and various disciplines for both diplomas and degrees are available in Canada.

When searching for a suitable university in Canada, there are many things to consider such as the cost of living, location and the course you are undertaking. Most of the universities are known for some program or the other and it is better to select one that is most suitable to your field. Before applying, be sure to visit the university website. University rankings are also available at MacLean’s magazine which rates the universities annually based on various programs, faculty and other accounts.

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Undergraduate for International Students

To study for a bachelor’s degree in Canada takes four years to complete. However, two years diploma program and one year certificate program are also available in many selected institution.

Each institution has its own unique entry criteria for international students. Generally, completion of high school (Grade 12) is required, some programs have specific requirement for Grade 12 Math and some applicant must also achieve a qualifying score on Assessment Test.

For international student whose first language is not English will also be required to prove their English proficiency. Most of schools require 6.5 in IELTS Academic model and English programs are available in most of schools for student who can not meet the minimum English requirement.

Study Permit Extension

The expiry date on your study permit tells when you have to stop studying. This date could be the length of your:

• Program, plus 90 extra days
• Prerequisite courses plus 90 extra days (if you were conditionally accepted by your school)
• Passport minus 30 days, if your passport will expire before you can finish your studies.
• The extra 90 days gives you time to prepare to leave Canada or to apply to extend your status in Canada.

You need to extend your study permit at least 30 days before it expires.

If you apply before your permit expires, you can stay in Canada under the same conditions as your current study permit until you get a decision.

Work while studying as international student

International students having a valid Study Permit may be eligible to work 20 hours per week when they enrolled as a full time student and 30 hours per week or more during summer break.

An excerpt from: Education au/in Canada.

Gain valuable work experience and supplement your spending allowance with part-time student jobs for international students. While you must supply sufficient evidence that you can pay for your tuition and living expenses before you arrive in Canada, there are a number of work permit programs for international students and their spouses/common law partners that make working in Canada possible. Working in Canada can go a long way towards helping you establish business contacts for the future and can even help you immigrate after graduation.

Working off-campus

The Off-Campus Work Permit Program authorizes you to work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full time during scheduled breaks (for example, winter and summer holidays, and spring break).

Co-op/internships

The Co-op/Internship Work Permit Program is available to international students whose intended employment is an essential part of their program of study in Canada as certified by their Canadian academic institution. The work portion of this program can form up to 50 percent of the program of study.

On-campus work opportunities

International students who hold valid study permits and who are studying full time at eligible Canadian public and private universities or colleges may also be eligible to work on-campus at the institution where they study without a work permit.

Student to permanent resident pathways

Canada has provision for international student to integrate into the Canadian society as permanent residents.

A post-graduation work permit may be valid anywhere between eight months and up to three years, depending on the length of the program of study completed in Canada. The permit cannot be valid for longer than the length of the program of study completed in Canada. For example:

If you graduate from an eight-month certificate program, you could be eligible for an eight-month work permit. If you graduate from a four-year degree program, you could be eligible for a three-year work permit, if you meet program requirements.

Students can submit their permanent resident application after they have met the eligibility through PNP program, express entry, Canadian express entry or other available options.

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