Canada is considered as one of the best places to pursue your study abroad dream. It attracts thousands of students from all over the world each year. The country provides world-class and internationally recognized education. The nation offers a range of top quality education programmes in various fields. It has a pioneering economy that greets international students with multiple job opportunities. Canada has ranked amongst the top 10 countries in a survey done by the Quality of Life Index by the United Nations. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has rated Canada as the number one study destination for international students for its accomplishments in higher education. According to the OECD, Canada's high per capita investment in the education system has retained it among the top 3 countries, particularly, for spending on public post-secondary education. Top reasons to study in Canada:
Low tuition fees for various programmes compared to the US and the UK. In addition, multiple scholarship opportunities lessen the expenditure and get the best education at minimal fees.
The degree, diploma or certificate earned at Canadian universities are universally recognized, and it is equal to those attained from the US or other Commonwealth countries.
The United Nations has constantly ranked the country as one of the best and safest places in the world to live. An international student enjoys all freedoms a Canadian citizen enjoys - respect for human rights, equality, and a peaceful society. Canada is a peaceful, administratively stable and safe country.
International students with Canadian identification cards and work experience in Canada can apply for permanent residency in Canada.
Over 90% of students who have graduated from Canadian universities get employed in their fields of study within 6 months after graduation.
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The education system in Canada
The education system comprises of both publicly-funded and private schools, like community colleges or technical institutes, career colleges, language schools, secondary schools, summer camps, and universities. A large number of collaborative courses providing hands-on knowledge combined with a more theoretical methodology makes Canada one of the top destinations for students to pursue their higher education overseas. The Canadian universities offer custom-made programmes, and these courses may vary from institution to institution, but the goal is to deliver facility and support to guarantee the success of the students.
Universities in Canada
As per the up-to-date QS World University Rankings, 26 universities of Canada ranked among the world's best universities. The top 3 universities in Canada are there in the world's top 50 universities.Apart from this,10 more are there on the list of top 300 universities.
TOP University World Rank
1 McGill University, 30
2 University of Toronto 32
3 University of British Columbia 45
4 University of Alberta 94
5 Universite de Montreal 126
6 McMaster University 149
7 University of Waterloo 152
8 University of Calgary 196
9 Western University 198
10 Queen's University 223
The academic year
Sessions in universities and colleges generally begin from early September and continue until the end of April or by early May. Often, the winter session is divided into two: one starting in September and ending in December and other from January to April. Several summer courses offered run from May to August. For example, the University of Waterloo and Simon Fraser University have a complete tri-semester system, providing courses during summer.
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Understanding the Country
Canada is a territory of assorted people, lifestyles, and magnificent landscape. It is considered one of the safest destinations for studying. Being a multi-ethnic country with easy access to education and reasonable living, thousands of international students come to Canada each year to study. Approximately 468,670 people from the Sikh community from India are there which accounts nearly 1.4% of the Canadian population. Students forget that they have left their homes and feel home there. Canada guarantees that customs and traditions of the various groups among its population are conserved and the significance and self-esteem of people are well respected.
Climate
People of Canada enjoy 4 seasons: summer, winter, autumn, and spring. In Canada, summers are generally warm and winters are very cold. The temperature in summer scan reaches a maximum of 30°C.The temperature can drop to a minimum of -20°C in the winters. In spring the country experiences a chilly breeze flowing around the day. Autumn is the most beautiful season in Canada. Leaves of Maple trees transform from green to red in color, which is a mesmerizing view.
Cost of Living
The best option for students is to stay on campus which provides the basic facilities. It also permits students to get assimilated into the student community under the supervision of mentors and staff. If on campus accommodations not obtainable, look for paying guest or rented housing options. Paying guest option is homelier and typically cheaper than on-campus accommodation. Depending on the location, paying guest facility would usually cost aroundUSD800-1000 (including meals) a month on single occupancy room basis.
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Cost of Studying in Canada
Students can study at the top universities in Canada for roughly half of what it would cost them to attend the same course at any private university in the US. The cost of education in Canada varies between regions and respective institutions. On an average, tuition fees range from CAD10,000 to CAD20,000 per annum and the cost of living around CAD10,000-CAD12,000 per annum.
Student's life in Canada
Every university has its own student festivals, co-curricular activities, events and parties which are aimed to cherish students and allow them to mingle with multicultural people in the campus. Students can showcase their talents in such events. It also allows them to cope with the stress and enjoy their student life. Most universities provide free access to Wi-Fi, newspapers, journals, magazines, etc.
Safety for International students in Canada
Canada has a government body called Public Safety Canada which was started in 2003 to uphold the safety of the citizens and safeguard the public against risks of natural calamities, crime and terrorism. All universities and colleges in Canada are dedicated to offering a safe and secure learning environment to all the students. To ensure this, institutions work in agreement with the rules and regulations mentioned in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and various federal, provincial and municipal acts.
VISA requisites
Canada Student visas are generally called a 'study permit'. It allows an individual to enter Canada as a full-time student at an accredited college, university or any other institution. The student must be registered in a degree, diploma or certificate programme and that institution must be in the Designated Learning institutions (DLI) list authorized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). There are three categories of visa applications. They are Student Partnership Program (SPP), General, University, and the applications can be submitted at any of the 10 application centers all over India. To know more about studying in Canada and further queries related to Visas, scholarships in Canada and the application process, visit Global Opportunities Pvt. Ltd. website here.and attend their Global Education fair.
Saad Ahmed.Overseas Education Consultant. has expertise in major countries including the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, Dubai, Malaysia and many more. https://myscs.org/
