Study in Canada

Canada is one of the best places to study if you want to study in the American continent, with some of the best institutions and a culture of learning that is enviable. Aside from being a place with one of the lowest crime rates in the world, Canada has one of the lowest costs of study too. Canada is generally the place to be, thanks to the low crime rate, high life expectancy and low costs of study for both local and international students. The average tuition fee for an international student in Canada is about C$12000.

The education system in Canada is pretty simple with private and public schools offering a high standard of education to its pupils, all of which accept international students as well.  The institutions of higher leaning in Canada are divided into career colleges, colleges and technical institutions, university colleges and universities. Career colleges offer diploma and certificate programs. Colleges offer professional programs and have some of the most attractive programs for those who want to enter the job market after a short time of instruction. University colleges offer certificate, diploma and degree programs. Canadian universities are well known all over the world and are recognised for their quality of instruction They have a wide range of degree courses and have maintained high quality for as long as they have been in existence. They offer degrees and other professional courses for preparation for entry into the professional world.

The academic calendar in Canadian universities run from September to May and most have two semesters. A few of these universities have three semesters in an academic year. Application procedures differ from university to university in Canada, and also vary depending on the provinces the universities are based. Applications generally have to be sent at least a year and a half before the deadline of the application. One can request for applications from the university itself or download the forms from the university website.

One has to pass the TOEFL examination, especially if he is an international student. One has to sit the GMAT, LSAT and the GRE examinations as well depending on the institutions one wants to study in. For an undergraduate course, applicant must provide the transcripts of the final high school examination he sat. The universities in Canada recognize the difference in grading standards and require the grading system guide to be provided alongside the transcripts. This should be accompanied by a statement of purpose and a letter of recommendation.  The latter is one of the most important parts of the application. It needs to be written by a teacher well known to you and needs to provide details of the positive and negative attributes of the applicant. Overall, it has to portray the true picture of the applicant to the admissions committee. Applicants to graduate study course must have undergraduate transcripts and other records depending on the course the applicant is applying for and the university he is applying to.

The fees and expenses of studying in Canada are relatively cheap. If you are a student, you cannot work without a work permit not unless you are working in the institution itself. This depends on the province you will be working in, for example, you can work off-campus in Quebec, Manitoba or New Brunswick. For those who graduate and find work in their field of study, a work permit can be applied for. A student can expect to pay an average of C$ 8000 to 17000 in a school year. Temporary Resident visas can be applied for by international students depending on where in the world they come from.

Last modified: 2011-09-18 23:21:51