Canada
Canada
Why Study In Canada
Canada has changed our approach to moving Abroad
Canada is one of the safest countries in the world, with a low crime rates. In terms of social progress and development, Canada was ranked the second country in the world with the highest quality of life.
Adding to that, Canadian universities pay extreme attention to the safety of their students on campus. As an international student, you’ll have access to various points of contact for any kind of emergency. Don’t worry!! 24-hour security is provided at most university campuses. Having said that, it is important to take some precautions to remain on the safer side.
Various institutions also offer services like shuttles and security escorts to drop you to your accommodation or stations after hours. Some go a step further and have their mobile apps with a direct line for students to get in touch with the security. Also, there is CCTV surveillance and security that work round the clock on the premises.
Studying abroad can be an expensive affair, but Canada is one country that provides quality education with comparatively low tuition fees. Hence, it is not surprising if you find a throng of international students in every city.
Tuition fee in Canada, when compared to the universities in the US and UK, is fairly cheaper and when considering the return on investment it’s quite a viable option for Indian students. You can also apply to a range of scholarships to cut down on your educational expenses.
Thanks to privileges, Canada allows all its international students an opportunity to work for up to 20 hours every week during their college semesters as well as full-time during the summer and winter
breaks. To work on campus or to do internships in companies, it is not necessary to get a work permit as your study permit is enough to help you find a part-time job.
You could find one of the lowest university tuition fees in Canada when it comes to other English-speaking countries. Whatever your budget maybe, you’ll find something just right for you in our diverse range of education options. At Gradskieez we help students to analyse and compare the cost of post-secondary programmes and living expenses in the city or town of their choice so they can prepare their budget effectively.
Any student, considering to study abroad always contemplates post-study prospects in a country – where they wish to study. Canada is one such place that attracts international as well as Indian students to move to Canada for further education is access to Canada’s permanent residence policy as known as PR, offered through their immigration programs. Especially, the students who belong to a country with a poor economy, who migrate to Canada for better opportunities, seek permanent residency of Canada after the completion of their studies in hope of better life for themselves and family.
As long as you are a highly educated person living in Canada who understands English or French and also have proven that you match their standards and guidelines then you are capable to fit into life in Canada. 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.
| Intake | Month | Details |
| Fall Intake | September | Primary Intake, every university accept admissions for all programs and most popular among International students |
| Winter Intake | January | If you miss the primary intake then this the second best chance to get admission. Not all but some good options are available |
| Spring/Summer Intake | May | This intake as compared to first two intakes is less popular and offers only selected amount of courses |
| Intake | Courses Available |
| Fall Intake | All Bachelors, Masters, MBAs and PhD programmes in any university |
| Winter Intake | Only a selected number of programs |
| Spring/Summer Intake | A few Short duration programmes such as Diploma or certification courses |
Scholarships to study in Canada
- Grade Point Average (GPA): Your grades are always the deciding factor for getting a scholarship, for both graduate and undergraduate programs in Canada. Colleges and universities here undertake a key metric for measuring the success of potential students.
- Research Experience: This is necessary for graduate program applicants. Most students underestimate the value of research experience before they work on their scholarship applications. Research always increases your chances of obtaining a financial aid, even if you are applying for undergraduate programs.
- Internships: Internship experiences greatly enhances the acceptance chances of your scholarship application. Ask for letters of recommendation from your previous employers or your current manager, especially if your internship is related to the field of study.
- Community Service: This is an another aspect for your scholarships application that can make your application shine
Here are a few Scholarship for Canada
The University of British Columbia stands on number 53 as per global ranking. UBC has a scholarship program that recognises the academic achievement of outstanding students from around the world by devoting more than CAD 10 million annually to awards, scholarships and other forms of financial assistance for international undergraduate students. Apply for the International Scholars Program by completing the scholarship on the UBC website, added below.
Scholarship Amount: 16,000 CAD – 20,000 CAD (renewable up to 3 years) Scholarship website link – UBC Scholarship
This scholarship is one of kind. Commonwealth Scholarship and fellowship Plan has been supporting future leaders from across commonwealth nations. The award comprises expenses like; travel, living allowance and compulsory tuition fees. It includes Graduate Students Exchanges (GSEP), which provide $10,000 for transportation, living and other expenses in Canada for 5-6 months. You can get to know everything about this program through the link given below.
Scholarship link – Commonwealth Scholarship
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) was created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. The scholarships are towards a doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD) at participating Canadian Universities. The scholarship is worth $50,000 per year for three years.
The scholarship aid these areas of study:
- Health research
- Natural sciences and/or engineering
- Social sciences and humanities
Note – The candidate must be nominated by only one Canadian institution. Applicants must be deserving, with the testing ability and leadership abilities, as per sources.
Scholarship Awards: $50,000 per year for three years. (approximately 37,00,000 INR)
Scholarship website link – http://www.vanier.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html
York University is known for its reputation among International students and its degree is respected all over the world. International students who have an excellent academic record and are admitted to York University are eligible for scholarships worth $60,000 – $100,000 for a four-year degree program.
Scholarship benefits: 1,000 CAD to 35,500 CAD (57,650 INR to 20,46,545 INR)
Scholarship website link – http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/funding#intl
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto is intended to recognize international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their schools. The scholarship will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
Scholarship Benefits: Living Expenses, Accommodation, AirFare/Travel expense, Health Cover
Scholarship website link – http://future.utoronto.ca/pearson/about#about
Quebec is a famous city in Canada, you can discover different options for financial assistance to pursue your studies in universities in Québec. There are various scholarships under this program, you can learn more on their official website, we have provided the link below.
Scholarship Awards: Doctoral students are offered ₹15,16,269.93/year and postdoctoral students are offered ₹21,22,993.95/year.
Master’s students studying in Quebec Canadian universities are eligible for financial assistance. Merit-based awards are given out.
Scholar website link – Quebec scholarship
Entrance exams needed in Canada
Language Test
All educational institutions require evidence of your English language proficiency. To prove so, you’ll have to take an English language proficiency test such as IELTS and submit your test scores.
IELTS is one of the major English-language tests in the world, that is required to be taken by international candidates considering to study or work in a country where English is the medium of communication. The most popular countries where IELTS is accepted for university admissions are the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Canada. IELTS test can be taken on a computer or paper.
Test-takers who opt for the IELTS computer-based test take the Listening, Writing, and Reading sections on a computer or paper. Whereas, the Speaking test is conducted face-to-face with a trained examiner.
There’s also a new way of exam introduced by British council & IDP. You can now take IELTS exam completely online from the very comfort of your home, as per the IELTS guidelines.
Now you can prepare for IELTS Virtually with our online live coaching get more realistic experience about online test taking.
Academic exams required to study in Canada
Here’s a list of other tests you may have to take to seek admission to a Canadian institution:
GMAT is a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as MBA program. It requires knowledge of certain specific grammar and knowledge of algebra, geometry, and arithmetic. More than 7,000 programs at approximately 2,300+ graduate business schools around the world accept the GMAT as part of the selection criteria for their programs.
Business schools use the test as a criterion for admission into a wide range of graduate management programs, including MBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Finance programs and others. The GMAT is still the number one choice for MBA aspirants.
[Note that the main difference between them relies on the fact the GMAT is only required in graduate business programs while GRE is required regardless the graduate programs you have made up your mind.]
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardised test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in Canada. The GRE is owned and administered by Educational Testing Service(ETS). The content of the GRE consists of certain specific algebra, geometry, arithmetic, and vocabulary sections. The GRE General Test is offered as a computer-based. The importance of a GRE score can range from being a mere admission formality to an important selection factor.
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardised test administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for prospective law school candidates. It is designed to assess reading comprehension as well as Logical and Verbal reasoning proficiency. The test is an integral part of the law school admission process in Canada (common law programs only), and a growing number of other countries.
The exam has six total sections that include four scored multiple choice sections, an unscored experimental section, and an unscored writing section. Raw scores are converted to a scaled score with a high of 180, a low of 120, and a median score of around 150. Kindly note LSAC will continue to provide the LSAT in an online, live remote-proctored format through June 2022 — Starting in August 2021.
SAT is a standardised test is monitored by the College Board and is required to be taken by students seeking admission to undergraduate schools.
SAT has been developed to evaluate the written, verbal and mathematical skills of the candidates. SAT is a pencil-paper test taken by those who aspire to pursue undergraduate courses, particularly in the US and followed by Canada, are required to take the SAT exam.
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a Computer-based standardised examination for prospective medical students taken by Canadian universities. It is designed to assess problem-solving, critical thinking, written analysis and knowledge of scientific
concepts and principles. The most recent version of the exam was introduced in April 2015 and it takes 7.5 hours to complete. The test is scored in a range from 472 to 528.
| Study Program | Average fees – in CAD | Average fees – in INR |
| Undergraduate Program | $12,000 to $25,000 per year | ₹7 lakhs to ₹14 lakhs per year |
| Postgraduate Program | $24,000 to $35,000 per year | ₹14 lakhs to ₹ 20 lakhs per year |
| Doctoral Degree | $12,000 to $20,000 per year | ₹7 lakhs to ₹12 lakhs per year |
Now coming to the last step of your study abroad journey, which means taking off from your country, which is not possible without a Visa. When you are done with all the admission process and other formalities, you just have to apply for the visa that will give you a ticket to your new life (definitely going to miss your home) in a whole new country.
A Canada study visa allows you to travel and study in Canada. This visa also allows you to work part-time to bear your expenses and qualify for student facilities. All the students from any country who have acquired admission in Canada are required to get a Student Authorisation and a Visa before leaving their country and meet the certain requirements of the Canadian Immigration regulations.
The time it takes to process a visa application varies depending on countries. Anyone applying for a study permit in Canada from India could expect a processing time of roughly 20 calendar days. Indians might expect a speedier processing period for their study visa in Canada because they are eligible for the Student Direct Stream [SDS]. A study permit for Canada costs CAD 150, which is roughly equivalent to INR 8,370 (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. Post submission of your visa application, students need to submit a biometric fee of CAD 85. Candidates need to submit this fee in addition to the regular visa fee. After this, your biometrics will be taken at a Visa Application Centre.
Let’s take a look at the necessary documents you will generally need for your Canada Student Visa application:
▪ Valid Passport
▪ Proof of acceptance – Aspiring individuals would need to present the acceptance letter issued by the university or institute.
▪ Proof of financial funds – Proving the ability to pay probable tuition fees and living expenses till your degree or diploma is completed.
▪ English Proficiency – You should produce the report and results of your English language proficiency exam before initiating the visa application process. Such as IELTS.
▪ Immigration Medical Examination (IME) – An individual must produce a valid medical certificate of complete health checkup, proving that he or she is in good health.
▪ SOP (Statement of Purpose) – An essay with a statement of purpose about your visit to Canada. We strongly recommend that aspiring students submit the same.
▪ Credit card – You need to have a credit card for paying the Canada visa fees. It is to be noted that the student immigration system only accepts credit cards for paying the fees, not debit cards or any other card
▪ Attested copies of 10th, 12th and Degree certificates ▪ Proof of payment
▪ 2 Passport size photographs.
▪ Academic references – 2.
▪ Employer references – 2 .
▪ Your University will make you aware of additional requirements (if any) before your application
Note: While filling the application form, you would have to show the proof of fees paid as well as the stipulated cost of living @CAD 10,000. If you are applying for Quebec you require at least CAD 11,000 for every year of your stay.
Ps -: It is mandatory to state your intentions to return to your home country, once you have completed your studies in Canada. You also have to mention the same during your Visa interview (if applicable) and your motivation letter (SOP, an extremely important supporting document).
The QS World University Rankings 2021 includes 25 top Canadian universities. The first 10 highest-ranked universities in Canada are –
| QS World University Rankings 2022 – Top Universities in Canada | ||
Serial No. | Global Rank | University |
| 1 | #26 | University of Toronto |
| 2 | #27 [tied] | McGill University |
| 3 | #46 | University of British Columbia |
| 4 | #111 | Université de Montréal |
| 5 | #126 | University of Alberta |
| 6 | #140 | McMaster University |
| 7 | #149 [tied] | University of Waterloo |
| 8 | #170 | Western University |
| 9 | #230 | University of Ottawa |
| 10 | #235 | University of Calgary |
| 11 | #240 [tied] | Queen’s University at Kingston |
| 12 | #272 [tied] | Dalhousie University |
| 13 | #298 [tied] | Simon Fraser University |
| 14 | #334 [tied] | University of Victoria (UVic) |
| 15 | #414 [tied] | Université Laval |
| 16 | 458 | University of Saskatchewan |
| 17 | #494 [tied] | York University |
| 18 | 521-530 | Concordia University |
| 19 | 581-590 | University of Guelph |
| 20 | 591-600 | Université du Québec |
| 21 | 601-650 | Carleton University |
| 22 | 601-650 | University of Manitoba |
| 23 | 651-700 | University of New Brunswick |
| 24 | 701-750 | University of Windsor |
| 25 | 751-800 | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
| 26 | 751-800 | Université de Sherbrooke |
| 27 | 801-1000 | Ryerson University |