Why study in Canada?
Canada has many reasons to be counted among the best international study destinations. It offers a wide variety of course options ranging from undergraduate diplomas to master’s degrees. Research is a key component of Canadian universities and it plays a great role at the forefront of technology. It is a peaceful and safe country and is considered among the best countries to live in. Three Canadian cities viz. Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary fall under the top 10 “Most Liveable Cities” in the world.- Canada’s universities are amongst the top international ranking universities and maintain high standards of academic excellence with tuition fees being the lowest in English-speaking countries.
- The United Nations ranked Canada as one of the best places in the world to live. Students in Canada opt to work after graduation and make Canada permanent home by applying for permanent residency
- Very multicultural over 90 languages spoken in larger cities.
- Canadian Universities are diversified and have good quality with variety of programs (certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, degrees, masters, doctorate, etc.)
- Canadian government have subsidized tuition fees are relatively affordable when compared to US, UK and Australian Universities. Canada provides a solid investment in education.
Education System
1.Education is a provincial responsibility under the Canadian constitution, which means there are significant differences between the education systems of the different provinces.2.The education system in Canada encompasses Publicly-funded universities: Universities are generally Public funded, provides courses ranging from Degree to P.HD and research based. Private community colleges/ technical institutes, career college’s universities and university colleges give diplomas which is skill based or Job oriented, that leads to bachelors in Universities with appropriate transfer of credits.
3.175 post-secondary institutions which are members of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) are officially known by a range of titles, including Community College, College, Technical Institute, University College, and Cégep.
4.Public and private institutions. They may be “recognized,” “authorized,” “registered,” or “licensed” by government, or they may not be regulated in any way. All public and private “recognized” and “authorized” postsecondary institutions in Canada have been given the authority to grant academic credentials by their provincial or territorial governments through charters or legislation that ensures or enables mechanisms for institutional and program quality.
Requirement for Masters is an average good GPA of 70 % and above in bachelor Degree preferably 4 years degree
• 1.Requirement for Bachelors is an average good score of 70 and above in Secondary and higher secondary education.
• 2.Requirement for Under Graduate Diploma is an average score of 55 % and above in 12th standard.
• 2.Requirement for Post Graduate Diploma is an average score of 55 and above in Bachelor’s Degree.
The Canadian High Commission accepts visa application through VFS services.
The visa applications may be submitted at VFS office .All applications will be assessed at The Canadian High Commission, New Delhi or the Consulate General in Chandigarh.
After Submission of the complete application form, application, fees, and required documents to the Visa Office the visa is processed and issued All applicants wishing to study in Canada must satisfy an officer that they will leave Canada by the end of the period authorized for the stay, that they will not contravene the conditions of admission, the student has adequate funds available to to pay for tuition and living expenses while in Canada and to return to home country of residence, student should be in good health for which a medical test is required, students have to be law-abiding and have no record of criminal activity , and they should not be a risk to the security of Canada.
IELTS is a requirement to almost all Public funded Universities and community colleges, the min score required varies from 6.0 to 7.0 depending on the type of universities.
SAT is required only for certain Public Universities.
GRE is not mandatory it is required only for certain universities, But a good GRE score enhances the chance to get into a good university.
GMAT is not mandatory for all the business school, for some business school GMAT is compulsory.
Each institute has its own policy for housing. Most common types of accommodations are:
School-Provided Homestays: : A homestay usually consists of a Canadian family hosting a student in their home while the student attends classes in Canada. This includes meals as well as a private, furnished room. (Cost: CDN $ 400 – $ 800 per month)
School-Provided Residence/Dormitory: Many schools have accommodation conveniently located on or near their campuses. There is usually an option of either shared or private room and dormitories. (Cost: CDN $ 3000 – $ 7500 per year)
Off Campus Housing: Usually many students share or rent apartments to save costs. Listings of available apartments or homes are published weekly in local newspapers. Rents vary greatly according to the location and time of year. (Cost: CDN $ 250 – $ 700 per month)
List of University & College
- Adler University
- Algoma University
- Algonquin College
- Assiniboine Community College
- Aviron Technical Institute
- Acsenda School of Management –
- Arbutus College –
- AOL College
- Anderson College
- Bow Valley College
- Brescia University College –
- British Columbia Institute of Technology -BCIT
- Brock University
- ALPHA International Academy- St. Lawrence College
- NATIONAL ACADEMY
- Commonwealth College
- CDI College
- Educatius Group
- Capilano University
- “King’s University College (at Western University) “
- Kwantlen Polytechnic “Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology (Belleville) “
- New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Vacncouver
- University of Windsor
- University of Regina
- Ontario Tech University
- Trent University
- University of Prince Edward Island
- Western University Canada
- CodeCore College
- College Avalon
- College St-Michel
- Commonwealth College
- Focus College
- “English language Institute (ELI) of Toronto is Brandon University”
- Canadian International Career College & Nurses
- ESLI Trinity Western University
- University Canada West
- Trebas Institute -Global University Systems
- Insignia College
- International Language Institute
- Kensley College
- Acadia University
- Canadian College
- Cape Breton University (CBU)
- Capilano University
- Coast Mountain College
- College of the Rockies
- Bishop’s University
- STENBERG COLLEGE
- Toronto District School Board
- Toronto School of Management
- University of The Fraser Valley
- Fraser International College at SFU, Vancouver_Navitas Group
- International College of Manitoba_Navitas Group
- Toronto Film School
- Yorkville University
- CEGEP GIM Montreal
- Dalhousie University
- Memorial University
- Yukon College
- Lakehead University
- Trinity Western Universuty
- Brock University
- Carleton University
- Lakehead University
- North Island College
- Queen’s University – Queen’s School of English
- Royal Roads University
- SAIT (Southern Alberta Insitutute of Technology)
- Trent University
- Trinity Western University
- University of Manitoba
- Wilfrid Laurier University