CANADA has repeatedly claimed the top spots in categories like ‘The best place to live’ & ‘The best place to study. Students who want foreign education recognise the value proposition it offers—high-quality institutions at an attractive price in a safe, beautiful, multicultural, progressive, and welcoming atmosphere. They lap up Canada’s excellent combined offer of high-quality education with opportunities for working both while and after studying and a chance to possibly immigrate after the completion of studies.
Higher Education, which is also called Postsecondary education in Canada, is available in both government-supported and private institutions. Postsecondary education refers to all kinds of formal education beyond secondary school, degree-granting education or not. These institutions offer degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses, depending on the length of the programme and the nature of the institute. A recognised postsecondary institution, which can be both private and public, too can grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials.
A Canadian degree, certificate, and diploma is considered equivalent to the degrees in other Commonwealth countries and the US. Canada’s universities maintain high standards of academic excellence and are consistently recognised in top international rankings.
Universities, colleges, and other postsecondary education institutions offer a range of programmes in a wide variety of purely academic and skill oriented professional and technical fields. Canadian universities offer more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes, as well as professional degree programmes and certificate courses. Students can also choose to pursue various workshops, short courses, and upgrades for skilled workers and professionals side by side to their main degree programme. Some institutions offer specialised courses from a wide range of fields like fisheries, agriculture, apiary, paramedical technology, etc. However, fields such as telecommunications, medicine, agriculture, computer technology, business studies, and environmental science are the most sought after by Indian students.
Tuition fees for foreign students in Canada are the lowest compared to the US, UK, and Australia. The average cost of tuition fees for a foreign student for one year in an undergraduate programme is CAD 13, 000. Fees for bachelor’s degrees at the US public universities are almost 1/3 higher than Canadian universities. Compared to private universities in the US, fees in Canadian universities for undergraduate programmes were found to be less than half.
Canada is a relatively safe and peaceful country. The rate of violent crimes decreased for ten consecutive years in the period of 1993 to 2003. Firearms are strictly controlled and are generally not permitted, unlike the US. The Global Peace Index consistently ranks Canada among the top 10 safest countries to visit in the world. It is also relatively unaffected by natural disasters.
After studying in Canada, you may want to settle down there permanently, which happens with most students owing to the lucrative combination of opportunities and the quality of life the great North-American nation offers. After completing the degree and gaining a work experience of a year, you can apply for a permanent residency, which usually takes 15-18 months to process.
Canada is a country of immigrants and follows a policy of fostering multicultural diversity. The Canadian society comprises of almost all of the world's ethnic groups. You will easily find most ethnic foods and cultural activities. You will easily find informal clubs and associations representing various ethnicities. People of Canada are generally very open minded and respectful of different perspectives. Over the past century and a half, Canada has welcomed 15 million immigrants. Canada is also home to over one million aboriginal people, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
One of the most exciting aspect while considering studying in Canada is that the process of acquiring a Canadian study visa is relatively relaxed. Students increasingly face issues and complain about the strict visa norm of the US. It has led to international students being diverted to other countries.
Graduating from a Canadian university or college will give you the opportunity to stay back and work for up to three year after the completion of their diploma or degree. During your studies, you can work on campus or off campus. A work permit is not needed in such cases. The government is working with various university bodies to formulate a regime that will allow off-campus employment too for international students. Generally student are allow to do 20hrs work a week while studying in recognized institutions.
There is a great diversity in the landscape of Canada as it is as large country situated near the Arctic Circle surrounded by three oceans (the Pacific, Atlantic, and the Arctic). Canadian cities are famous worldwide for their beauty and they attract a large number of tourists each year. There are four very distinct seasons and the temperature varies a great deal throughout the year depending on the distance from the ocean and the Arctic Circle.
Following are the degrees generally awarded by Canadian higher education institutes.
• Certificate Level (one year)
• Diploma Level (two years)
• Advanced Diploma (three years)
• Fast Track Diplomas or Advanced Diploma (1 or 2 years)
• Post-Graduate Diplomas/Certificates (one or two years)
• Master’s Degree (two years)
• M.Phil. Degree (two years)
• Doctorate or PhD (four to seven years)
Top Courses to Study in Canada for Indian Students:
• Engineering – All Specializations
• Health Sciences (Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing)
• Agriculture
• Biotechnology
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Business Management
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Import & Export
• Animation / VFX / Graphic Designing
• Media/Communications
• Hospitality Management
• Environmental Science
Canadian universities/colleges, mostly, invite and accept applications individually, which can be found and completed online on their websites. However, some provinces have a centralized application system for universities, such as the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC)/Ontario College Application Services (OCAS). You can apply to multiple universities/public colleges by means of a single application through these platforms. Deadlines for applications are generally later than other countries. Many universities have multiple start dates too. While September is usually the start date, many universities start accepting applications in January or even May. You must track the important dates of individual universities to avoid losing out on options.
Proof of a valid language test result, completed within 2 years of the date the SDS application was received, showing either of the following:
• an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in each language skill: listening, reading, writing and speaking
• a test évaluation de français (TEF) score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) score of at least 7 for each ability
W.E.F., August 10, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating four newly approved English language tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants.
The new list of approved language tests include:
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General;
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL); and
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based test (TOEFL iBT).
In addition to these tests, students can also take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training or Academic tests. It should be noted that the following changes to IELTS requirements for the SDS will also come into effect on August 10th:
• If you’re applying from the 10th of August 2023, with IELTS Academic, an overall band score (the average of all individual skill section scores) of 6.0 is required;
• If you applied with IELTS Academic before the 10th of August 2023, you’ll need a score of 6.0 in each skill (speaking, listening, reading and writing); and
• If you’re applying with IELTS General Training, you will still need a 6.0 in each skill section, before or after 10th August 2023.
To be eligible for the SDS, all test results must show a well-rounded command of an official language of Canada (English or French), covering abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Specifically, students testing in English must achieve a total score of at least:
7 for CELPIP General tests; or
60 for CAEL tests; or
60 for Pearson Academic tests; or
83 on TOEFEL iBT tests.
Importantly, these tests must be taken in-person; as, online or remotely proctored tests are not eligible for the SDS applicants’ consideration.
Undergraduate Study in Canada
• Canadian Institutions require a minimum 12std. education for their diploma, advance diploma & bachelor degree program. While minimum undergraduate degree require for PG program.
• Minimum aggregate marks of 70% in 12th grade for bachelor’s degrees, and above 55% for diplomas and advanced diplomas.
• Mathematics in class XII (a prerequisite for some sciences, technology, and business courses).
Masters in Canada
• Most universities require a qualification equivalent to the Canadian bachelor’s degree, which requires 16 years of formal education. It would mean another year of education after Indian bachelors or a four-year bachelor’s degree course like B.E., B.Tech. Or other such courses.
• Minimum required IELTS / PTE Academic scores with the minimum score of 6.5 bands as an overall score for PG Diploma and 7.0 bands for master’s degree. Some universities accept equivalent PTE scores too.
• Relevant work experience (some universities require this for MBA and Master’s Degree in IT)
Doctorate in Canada: For doctorate programmes, most universities require a master’s degree in that subject. However, universities might consider your application without a master’s degree in exceptional cases.
Students won’t see any shortage of shopping malls, art galleries, theaters, cafeterias, and exhibition hall in the urban areas. Canadian cities and towns are rich in open to public gardens, beaches, parks, sports and leisure facilities. Students can also indulge in a number of cultural festivals like the sounds of the Calgary Stampede, Montreal International Jazz Festival, enjoy an NHL match, and many others. One of the most important reasons why you should study in Canada is because of its welcoming and heartwarming environment. Canada is a peaceful country and is considered very safe for living. The crime rate in the country has declined over the years. Safety of students is something very important in the country. Most of the universities keep the campus security on during the whole day. All universities in Canada have 24×7 campus security which include security patrol cars and campus security office is always there to solve students’ grievances. Certain universities have also instigated the ‘Walk Safe’ programme, in which the students can easily get access to public conveyance during late night hours. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) provide roadside assistance if your vehicle breaks down while driving in Canada. All Cabs in Canada have assistance information found in the backseat. Also, as per United Nations, Canada is among the top 10 countries to live in the world.
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