Study In Canada
Study in Canada
CASWhen you are in Canada, you will always a crowd of international students, almost in every city. Amongst that crowd, you will recognise many Indian faces.
With its range of landscapes, glacial peaks, ice fields, green vegetation and massive mountains, there is a long list of Canadian scenic wonders for students to sight see while studying in the country. Most visited tourist spots at a quick glance are the Niagara Falls, the 135 km long Okanagan Lake with its Ogopogo lake monster, the Glacier National Park, the Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies, to name a few.
Education system in Canada
CASThe higher education system in Canada is not very different from the American education system, with a little influence from Britain.
There are mainly three types of institutions:
Why Study in Canada?
CASStrong growing economy
Spouse accompaniment/work right
Education system
Range of job focused programmes
Low tuition fees
Large number of prestigious universities
Opportunity to gain Canadian work experience
- First rate education system in the world
- Immigration friendly country
- Large number of prestigious universities to choose from
- Low Tuition Fees
- Range of job focused programmes with Co-op
- Strong growing economy with large manpower shortage
- Opportunity to gain Canadian Work experience by working part-time on- campus without a work permit and off-campus with a work permit
- Post-graduate work permits upon completion of studies related to field of study
- Nomination for Immigration to Canada under Provincial Nominee Programs
- Chance to stay in Canada while your permanent resident application is in process
- Spouse accompaniment/work right
Canadian education system consists of :
- Both public and private schools
- Universities & Colleges
- Community Colleges / Technical Institutes
- Career Colleges
- Language Schools
- Secondary Schools
- First Professional Degree
- Diploma
- Associate Degrees
- Applied Degrees
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate
- TOEFL or IELTS scores as a proof of English proficiency. Depending upon the institution, the score requirements may vary between 80-100 for TOEFL and 6.0 – 7.0 bands in IELTS.
- For MBA admission a good score in GMAT is required.
TUITION COST
- Diploma & Advanced Diploma Courses cost range from CAD$11,000 – CAD$13,000 per year depending on the course.*
- Bachelor’s Degrees cost range from CAD$13,000 – CAd$19,000 per year for most under-graduate degrees*
- Post-graduate Degrees cost ranges from CAD$12,000 and ranges up to CAD$22,000*
* Fees given are of informative nature may vary from university to university
COST OF LIVING
Approximately CAD 10000 for 1st year.
- Part time work right : Off campus 20 hours per week – 40 hours per week during vacation
- No limit for on campus work
- Upto 3 years stay back for ( 2 years study )or equal to the course duration if it is less than 2 years
- January
- May
- September
Canada as a nation is highly proactive in promoting overseas education to students who are on the lookout for quality courses in Canada. The governments prime focus has been in promoting higher studies in Canada which has resulted in the surge of thousands of students every year of which majority of them are from Asian regions especially India and china. Scholarship are available for Students with excellent academic records International Scholarship awards range from $500 one time up to $4,000 for each of four years for a total of $16,000.
*Scholarship amount given is of informative nature, may vary according to awarding bodies
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WHY STUDY IN UK?
- The UK is home to some of the world’s oldest and Internationally acclaimed Universities.
- 4 UK Universities finds place amongst World Top 10 Universities.
- Excellent Undergraduate & postgraduate courses to study in the UK.
- Shorter duration of courses.
- Taught Masters as well as Research Masters programmes available.
- 1-year master’s programmes, sandwich courses offered.
- Study in UK without IELTS/with IELTS – options available.
- Affordable tuition fees.
- Fully funded eligibility based UK scholarships for Indian students*.
- 2-year post-study work visa (UK stay back) ( GIR).
- Excellent post-study employment avenues & career support.
- Avail free medical treatment as a student in the UK through the National Health Service (NHS) by paying a nominal amount as International Health Surcharge.
The higher education imparting bodies in the UK are
- Colleges
- Universities
- Institutions of higher education.
- Degree courses
- Vocational training
- Diplomas
- Postgraduate courses.
- Sandwich courses: 4 year courses with one year industry placement
- First degree courses of 3-4 years duration.
- Diplomas and vocational courses of 1-2 years with the Vocational and Technical Education Councils conferring the degree certificate.
- Masters for 1 or 2 years
- Postgraduate study may be in one of two forms – either as a work of independent research under supervision or a taught course of one or two year’s duration.
The IELTS is seen as a very important exam necessary to study in the UK. But did you know that there are alternate ways to study in the UK without the need to write the IELTS exam.
- Education in an English Medium School: If you studied in an English medium school, then certain universities accept a Medium of Instruction(MOI) certificate from the school as proof of your English proficiency.
- Class 12th English Scores: Many universities will consider your 12th grade English language exam scores as proof.
- Online Interview: Some universities may ask you to take part in interviews online conducted through platforms such as Skype or Microsoft Teams to check your English language capabilities.
- Other Exams: Instead of IELTS or TOEFL or
PTE, certain universities may ask you to take a qualifying exam of their own.
While applying to study in the UK without IELTS, you will usually be asked to provide the following documents:
- 10th Mark Sheet
- 12th Mark Sheet
- Bachelor’s Semester Marks Sheet
- Provisional Certificate & Consolidated Mark Sheet
- Medium of Instruction Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport
- Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- University Offer Letter
- Letter of Experience (if applicable)
- Other Academic Transcripts
Keep in mind that proficiency in English is a must to obtain a Tier 4 UK student visa. For Diploma programs an overall band score of 5.0 is needed while for Bachelor’s Degree an overall band score of 6.0 is required and for a Masters Programs an overall band score of 6.0 – 6.5 is needed. If your university doesn’t require an IELTS score, make sure to ask them to provide documents confirming your eligibility for the visa.
TUITION COST
- An average of 10,000 GBP per year*
*Fees information given are of informative nature may vary from university to university
COST OF LIVING
- 11385 GBP (Inner London – 9 months)
- 9135 GBP (Outer London – 9 months)
- Students completing studies in the UK get a 2 year post -study work Visa (PSW) Graduate Immigration route (GIR) . After the 2 years, they will be able to change to a skilled work visa if they find a job which meets the skill requirement of the domain. Through this post study visa arrangement Indian students get access to the UK labour market.
- Through the point based immigration system STEM graduates and professionals get work rights and can further secure a permanent residency (PR) status in the UK.(*Conditions Apply)
Main intakes during:
- January
- September
*There are Universities offering multiple intakes (February, April, May, October and November)
If you’re dreaming of getting a degree in the UK but has financial constraints, you can opt for a GREAT scholarship to study in the UK. The UK government offers hundreds of bursaries, scholarships, bursaries, and additional financial support to students from several countries. This includes Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships and Global Wales Scholarships for International Students applicable to Indian students.
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Public Universities
Public universities in Canada are run by the provincial, territorial or federal government funding besides receiving the tuition fees from students.
Private Universities
Private universities in Canada are mostly funded by donations and research grants. These universities do not receive funding from the government bodies.
Liberal Arts Colleges
Liberal arts colleges in Canada are pretty similar to that in the USA. These are either public or private colleges, with a primary emphasis on undergraduate courses in liberal arts.
Why study in Canada?
From natural peaks to skyscrapers, Canada has it all! Montreal and Toronto are two large cities that offer just about everything students could possibly ask for.
Toronto, an ethnically diverse city is also a major centre of higher learning and research with many well-known institutions such as the University of Toronto.
The City of Saints, Montréal, is one that defies all expectation with its lush mix of North American & European swagger and cutting-edge culture. The United Nations consistently ranks Canada as one of the best places in the world to live, given its low crime rate. There are also walksafe programmes, where volunteers assist people in getting to public transportation or their homes during late hours at night.
Study options
There are three academic intakes at the institutions in Canada: fall, winter and summer. Fall lasts from September to December, winter lasts from January to April and summer lasts from May to August. Though fall is the primary intake in most colleges, some colleges do offer a winter intake.
International students are advised to apply at the earliest, as scholarships and admissions get more and more competitive closer to the deadline. A typical application deadline would be 6 to 9 months before your session starts, and it can vary depending on each department and the subject of choice. Though deadlines are not flexible, except for diploma programmes, some institutions might accept students if seats are available.
Students can choose from a number of study programmes –
Certificate or diploma (One or two years)
Advanced diploma (Two or three years)
Undergraduate (three or four years)
Postgraduate (two years)
PhD (four or five years with dissertation)
Some popular courses at the undergraduate level are engineering and administrative studies and at the postgraduate level are management, finance, MBA/MIM, MS and LLB degrees.
Cost of studying in Canada
The price tag for higher studies in Canada is roughly half compared with other leading study destinations. Tuition fees vary from institution to institution. On average, students will have to shell out CAD 10,000–40,000 per year.
Annual living expenses will depend on the living location you prefer and the type of accommodation that suits you, i.e., private, homestay or on-campus accommodation. On average, students pay CAD 6,000–8,000 per year for their accommodation. Of course, the transport and other expenses should be factored in. And one more thing that you can’t avoid is a health insurance that costs CAD 600 (approx.) per year.
International students can work part time for 20 hours per week – generally the first six months on campus and off campus post this period. Some universities with more intensive courses allow their students to work for nearly 12 hours since working for more hours can affect their students’ performance.
International students can apply for work permit post their studies, which gives them the opportunity to work in the country for a three-year period.
Scholarships for International Students
Both government and non-government scholarships are available for international students in Canada. These include –
Government scholarships
- Canada graduate scholarships
- NSERC postgraduate scholarships
Non-government scholarships
- Canadian Rhodes Scholars Foundation scholarship
- Trudeau scholarships and fellowships
In addition to this, there are some institution-specific scholarships for international students, such as scholarships of the University of Guelph, Queens University and Centennial College.
Benefits of Studying in Canada
1. You will have several options to choose from: big or small universities and small-town or city universities.
2. Students can enjoy an active and varied lifestyle in this beautiful country, along with great health-care benefits, and the thing that Canada is most known for – politeness of the locals.
3. Students will have incredible opportunities to meet like-minded people and gain valuable international student experience through student clubs and organisations.
What is your reason to study in Canada? Is it the anticipation to visit the country? Or is it the dream to study in that country? We are here to guide you with your applications to study at Canadian universities. Do let us know what assistance you are looking for, and we’ll be on the way to answer your queries.