Study in Canada

Why Canada

High on academic quality but affordable tuition fee – Canada is one of the best study destinations for students. In 2017, Canada experienced almost 500,000 international students studying at all levels in the country; which explains its popularity across the globe. Hosting nearly half a million international students, Canada is known to offer high quality education at affordable tuition fee with degrees that are globally recognised. Add to it, an excellent quality of life, immense post-study work and immigration opportunities – Canada stands out as a popular country to study among Indian students.

Here are the top 8 reasons why Canada could be a great choice:

1. Academic excellence: One of the most important reasons why students choose to study in Canada is because of the high quality of education. When a student receives a degree from a Canadian university, it acts as a mark of trust and excellence. 26 of Canada’s universities rank in the QS World University Rankings 2019 and 27 of them in the THE World University Rankings 2019.

2. Ample research opportunities: One of the biggest reasons why Canadian education stands unique is because of its strong focus on research and development. If you’re a research scholar, there can be no country better than Canada. The government of Canada offers great support to research in the disciplines of medicine, telecommunication, agriculture, environmental science and technology.

3. Affordability: Tuition fee in Canada, when compared to universities in the US and UK, is fairly cheaper. And when considering the return on investment, it is quite a viable option for Indian students. You can also apply to a range of scholarships to cut down on your educational expenses.

4. Cultural diversity: In Canada, you’ll find extremely warm and welcoming people who come from varied ethnic groups with different cultures and lifestyle. The multicultural environment in Canada promotes friendliness and peaceful living like no other country. In fact, you will find a lot of Indians studying, working and living here. You can also experience festivals and rituals such as The Montreal International Jazz Festival, Calgary Stampede, NHL Hockey, Experience “Poutine Week” – The blend of French fries, delicious gravy and cheese curd, Just for Laughs comedy Festival in Montreal and the like.

5. Safe and peaceful: Canada has been consistently ranked as one of the safest nations in the world. In 2018, the Global Peace Index, listed Canada as the sixth peaceful country across the globe. As international student, you’ll enjoy the same rights as any other Canadian.

6. Earn while you learn: Thanks to its special regulations, Canada provides all its international students with an opportunity to work for up to 20 hours every week during their semesters and full-time during the summer and winter breaks. To work on-campus or as an intern in any company, you would not require any additional work permit as your study permit is enough to help you find a part time job.

7. Vibrant and lively campus life: At all Canadian campuses you can expect events, fests, and other activities being conducted all through the year. This creates a happy and lively environment for all the students, helps you network and meet new people besides keeping the homesickness away.

8. Immigration opportunities: Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PWPP) allows students to stay and work in Canada for up to three years after completion of their graduation. You can gain some international work experience and apply for permanent residency later on.

English Language Requirements

A student visa for Canada would need you to score at least 6.0 in each of the four segments with an overall minimum score of 5.5 and above for undergraduate courses.

For graduate courses, the same goes up to 6.5 and above with a minimum of 6.0 score in each of the four tests of IELTS.

Academic Requirements

You need to provide the relevant prior educational certificates for the level of courses you are applying.

Here is a list of documents required for Canada:

• Attested copies of X, XII & Graduate Degree (if applicable), Mark Sheets including Backlogs (Re-sits)
• Evidence of English Language proficiency e.g. IELTS, PTE, etc.
• Standardised Tests
• Two academic references & Two references from employers (where applicable)
• Resume/CV
• Portfolio (for Art, Design & Architecture programme)
• Other Certificates & Achievements of Extracurricular Activities

Note: Documents required for individual universities and individual courses may vary in Canada.

For Undergraduate Degrees –

• Overall IELTS exam score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 issued in the past two years.
• Study gap of no more than two years, with some exceptions made for students with excellent grades and a three-year gap.
• The program applied for must be complementary and should add value to the previous education.
• The student should have an overall minimum score of 50% in their more recently completed diploma or degree.
• Proof of tuition payment for one semester or one year (as asked by the SPP institution).
• The purchase of a special Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from Scotia Bank, in the amount of $10,000 CAD to cover living expenses for your first year in Canada.
• If you have previously been refused Canadian student visa, you are not eligible to apply under SPP.

For Post Graduate Degrees –

• Overall IELTS Score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 issued in the past 24 months.
• Study gap of no more than 5 years, with some exceptions made for students with excellent grades and a six-year gap.
• The program must be complementary and value added to their previous education.
• The student should have a minimum Second Class of C-level with an overall minimum score of 50% in their more recently completed diploma or degree.
• Proof of tuition payment for one semester or one year (as asked by the SPP institution).
• The purchase of a special Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from Scotia Bank, in the amount of $10,000 CAD to cover living expenses for your first year in Canada.
• You should have graduated with not more than eight backlogs in your previous degree.
• If you have previously been refused Canadian student visa, you are not eligible to apply under SPP.

Education System

One of the major reasons behind Canada’s popularity among students is its affordable quality education. The Canadian government spends generously on higher education and is among the top three countries to spend per capital on post-secondary education. Let’s find out more about the Canadian education system.

We provide consultancy to study at below levels in Canada

Since the education system in Canada is managed by the provincial governments, the study levels and educational stages may lie in different clusters with different names. Here’s a synopsis:

Types of institutions

There are different types of qualifications offered by various institutions of Canada.

• University: Students can apply for undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate, diploma and degree, professional degrees and doctorate in universities of Canada.
• University colleges: Programs offered by university colleges include diploma and university transfer programs.
• Community colleges: Students can get certificate, diploma, associate degree, undergraduate degree and postgraduate diploma in community colleges.
• Career and technical colleges: Certificate and diploma offered for technical education.

Study permit for Canada costs CAD$ 150, which is roughly equivalent to INR 7,845 (as shared on the CIC Website) as per the current exchange rate. Since the exchange rate keeps changing, we would advise you to check the same at the time of your visa application.

Canadian Visa Applications are available both online and offline. As such, the visa processing fees can be made both online (by means of a credit card) or offline (by means of demand draft if paying at the High Commission of Canada) or by cash at the VAC. This fee must be paid when the application is submitted or a fee receipt of online payment provided. The Demand Draft required is to be drawn out in favor of High Commission of Canada in Indian rupees. VACs accept only Cash Payments. 

Also, the visa fee mentioned does not include the VAC service charges. You would have to pay the additional service charges as applicable for your region. Also, a receipt will be issued for each payment received.  Please keep the receipt as proof of payment.

Courses

All levels of courses are available under Canadian Education System like Diplomas, Graduate Diplomas, Certificate programs, Bachelors and Masters.  Students can choose the preferred programs as per their choice, interests, previous education and affordability.

Top Universities

Canada has a well-established position among the world’s leading study destinations. The most popular Canadian provinces for international students are Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec, which between them are home to many of the top universities in Canada.

For those looking to study at an elite university in one of the world’s most developed nations, applying to study in Canada can be an attractive option. A total of 26 universities in Canada feature in the QS World University Rankings 2019, of which three are in the world’s top 50, with 11 more making the world’s top 300 – a feat matched only by a handful of other nations. 

The two highest Canadian entries are the University of Toronto (28^th) and McGill University (33^rd), located in Toronto and Montréal respectively (the two largest cities in Canada). Also ranked within the global top 220 are the University of Alberta, McMaster University, Université de Montréal, the University of Waterloo, and Western University.

Educational Institutions

Please find below the list of institutions we represent in Canada:

• Selkirk College             
• St. Lawrence College            
• Northern Lights College      
• Cape Breton University
• College of the Rockies
• Capilano University
• Lakeland College
• Parkland College                  
• Arbutus College          
• Ascenda Scool of Management          
• University of Regina                      
• Herzing College             
• Brampton Institute of Trades, technology & Sciences          
• Northern College
• University of Northern British Columbia
• Canadian Institute of Management and Technology (CIMT)
• Vancouver Career College          
• CDI College
• Visual College of Art and Design          
• PCU College of Holistic Medicine          
• Stenberg College
• Centre for Arts and Technology
• Nimbus School of Recording Arts                      
• Mount St. Vincent University
• Evergreen College          
• European School of Esthetics          
• Commonwealth College            
• Campbell College          
• Alexander College                    
• Matrix College 
• CEGEP College 
• Academy of Learning Career College                   
• University of Canada West           
• Cumberland           
• Great Plains College