Study in Canada

Why study in Canada?

Here’s why Canada has become a popular destination among international students:

1. Student-friendly cities: Canada is a student-friendly destination. 3 Canadian cities are ranked in the top 50 in the QS Best Student Cities 2024 list.

2. Post-study work rights: Canada offers up to 3 years of post-study work rights

3. World-recognised universities: Canada is known for its good quality but affordable education. According to the QS World University Rankings 2024, 3 of the top 50 universities are in Canada. Also, 31 Canadian universities rank in the QS World University Ranking 2024*

4. Multi-cultural experience: Canada hosts several students from different parts of the world. This makes the Canadian education experience multicultural. You get to interact with students from all walks of life.

Programs and their duration in Canada

Here are the programs that Canadian universities offer:

Qualification	Duration
Certificates and Diploma	1-2 years
Associate degree	2 years
Bachelor’s Diploma	4 Years
Postgraduate Diploma	1-2 years
Master’s Degree	2 years

 

Cost of living in Canada

Tuition for international students can range from CAD 15,000 to CAD 30,000 per year. The living expenses may come up to CAD 10,000 and CAD 15,000 per year for housing, food, transportation, and other expenses.

Academic Intake to study in Canada

Canadian colleges and universities offer three intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a semester. The three intakes available in Canada are:

Intake	Starts
Winter Intake	Jan/Feb
Fall Intake	Aug/Sept
Summer Intake	Apr/May

Deadline for Canadian universities

You need to start preparing your application a minimum of 8-9 months in advance before the commencement of your course.

Popular programs to study in Canada

Canada is known for its high-quality education and wide range of courses available for international students. Some of the popular courses that attract international students to Canada include:

• Accounting

• Engineering

• Business

• Biotechnology

• Computer & IT

• Data Science

• Marketing, Media and communication

• Health Science

Top universities in Canada for studying in Canada.

Here are the top universities for higher education in Canada:

S. No.	Institution	QS Ranking 2024 (Globally)
1	University of Toronto	21
2	McGill University	30
3	University of British Columbia	34
4	University of Montreal	141
5	University of Alberta	11
6	McMaster University	189
7	University of Waterloo	112
8	Western University	114
9	University of Ottawa	203
10	University of Calgary	182

Student visa checklist for Canada

Be prepared for the following documents before you apply for a Student Visa to study in Canada:

• Unconditional Letter of Acceptance

• All academic documents for the applicants

• Work experience certificate

• Evidence of accumulated funds that show a history of at least six months. In order to demonstrate this, we require all of the following-

• copy of bank book or statement showing financial history and the account balance over the past six months

• a written explanation as to the source of funds

• English language proficiency test scores

• Medical exam report