This is a comprehensive guide
on studying in Canada as an international student. This detailed post will give
you all the necessary information you will need about studying in Canada as an
international student. It will answer most frequently asked questions such as
How to study in Canada
Why study in Canada
Cost of studying in Canada
Universities in Canada for
international students
Cost of living in Canada for
international students
How to get a visa to study in
Canada
How to apply and study in
Canada
Tuition fees to study in
Canada
Applying to study in Canada
When you’ve
chosen a shortlist of universities to apply to, the next stage is to get in
touch with each university’s international office, which will guide you through
the application procedure. You will need to apply directly to each institution,
as there is no centralized application system.
The process for
applying to universities in Canada is generally straightforward. Most Canadian
higher education institutions require the completion of a high school diploma
and, in some provinces, the completion of 40 hours of community service.
International students may also be asked to provide proof of language
proficiency, either in English or French.
For some
university programs, and for almost all international students, you will be
required to provide an essay, a statement of intent or personal statement of
experience. Other documents required may include: letters of reference, examples
of extracurricular involvement, evidence of community service, athletic
participation, and details of awards and scholarships won.
In order to
study in Canada, you will need to obtain a Canadian study permit, which serves
as a Canadian student visa for the duration of your stay. You do not need a
Canadian study permit if your course or program lasts six months or less.
Applying to universities in
Canada
Selecting Universities:
Selecting universities is a
very time consuming and important process not only from the admission point of
view but also because applying to universities is very expensive. Hence it has
to be restricted to around 6 or 8 universities which are best matched for your
requirements.
The best university for you
may not be the famous ones, but those that offer you your field of study as
well as meet the other criteria important to you.
Requesting Application Forms:
There are two ways to get
application forms:
1. Requesting Application
Forms via email : You can request application forms from the universities
website. Most universities have a form on their website which can be completed
online to request application material.
2. Downloading from the
university website : Many universities have a downloadable and ready to print
versions of their application forms on the net. These can be used for applying
just as regular forms.
Application Requirements:
Once you start receiving
application forms and material, go through the material in detail and check the
application deadline, minimum scores required in the standardized tests,
recommendation letters needed and other such information.
Tabulate all these
requirements and compare them with your objectives and group the universities
under three categories :
1. Schools that seem to match
your requirements
2. Schools that are not suited
to your needs
3. Schools that do not
completely fit in any of the above two categories
Recommendation letters:
Many universities have their
own format and questions that have to be answered by the person who is giving
the letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters, which do not give enough
information, can jeopardize a candidate’s chances of selection.
School records/Academic
transcript:
The transcripts of your
academic record are absolutely essential to the evaluation of your academic
abilities. Your official transcript or academic record is the objective part of
your application. Academic records greatly vary from one education system to
the other. Systems of evaluation or grading and the formats used to present
this information also differ widely.
Undergraduate : Students who
are applying for a Bachelor program or any other undergraduate course would be
required to submit a secondary school report and transcripts (report cards) of
the final exams. The report form should be filled out by a school official like
the principal, counselor or headmaster. This form should introduce you in the
context of your whole school experience in relationship to the other students
in your class. Admission committees will be interested in learning how you have
performed in your own educational system. The school report should talk about
your accomplishments and provide a statement of your chances for success in
university-level studies.
Graduate : Students applying
for Graduate courses (MBA, MS etc) are required to submit an official
transcript from each college or university that they have attended after
secondary school with complete details of the subjects, credits involved and
other details like correspondence courses, diplomas etc. Most universities ask
for the transcript to be sealed in an envelope and signed and attested across
the seal by the registrar. This procedure is to be done for each and every
college that you have attended. Some universities may ask for more than one transcripts
but most require only one.
Tuition fees and cost of
studying in Canada for international students
The cost of studying in Canada
actually depends on the specific school you attend. All the universities and
colleges in Canada have different tuition feesTuition fees and cost of studying
in Canada
Canadian universities are
among the most expensive in the world. Although they are cheaper compared to
countries like United Kingdom,United States and Australia. In Canada public
universities are cheaper than private universities although Canadian public
universities are still very expensive on general terms.
The average tuition fees for
public universities in Canada is about US$10,735 per year for international
students and the average tuition fees in for private universities in Canada is
about US$15,500 per year for international students.
To know the exact tuition fees
of the university you want to apply to,check the school website directly or
contact the admission department because all the universities in Canada have
different tuition fees.
The tuition fees of both
public and private universities in Canada also depend on the course of
study,courses such as medicine and dentistry are the most expensive and can
cost about US$25,000 per year,while courses such as the science and art course
will be cheaper.
There are a lot of financial
aids in Canada for international students. Scholarships are offered by the
government,private organizations and even the universities to international
student. All you have to do is to take your time and search for good
scholarship that will work well for you. You can also contact the financial aid
office of the university you want to apply to and ask if there are any
scholarship positions for you.
International students are
also permitted to work part time to support themselves. To be eligible to
this,you have to apply for a work permit at the immigration so that you would
be legally permitted to work. As an international student,you can work for
about 18hrs a week.
Cost of living in Canada
according to expatistan
Food
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business
district C$17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or
similar) C$10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast C$7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk C$2.50
12 eggs, large C$4.07
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes C$3.88
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese C$10
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples C$3.68
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes C$2.51
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket C$3.21
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality C$18
2 liters of Coca-Cola C$2.38
Bread for 2 people for 1 day C$2.30
Housing
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation
in EXPENSIVE area C$2,088
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation
in NORMAL area C$1,595
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2
people in 85m2 flat C$154
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in
EXPENSIVE area C$1,527
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in
NORMAL area C$1,110
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1
person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio C$118
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) C$56
40” flat screen TV C$483
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or
equivalent brands) C$168
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) C$11
Hourly rate for cleaning help C$24
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) C$70
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or
similar retailers) C$56
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent
brands) C$113
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes C$146
Transportation
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no
extras, new C$25,024
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas C$1.14
Monthly ticket public transport C$114
Personal Care
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or
equivalent brands) C$10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) C$27
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) C$83
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) C$8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) C$4.94
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) C$5.25
4 rolls of toilet paper C$2.99
Tube of toothpaste C$2.51
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city C$24
Visa to study in Canada
To study in Canada as an
international student, you will require a visa. Below are the requirements and
process of getting a Canada visa
Visitors of following
countries do not require a visa to visit Canada :
- Citizens of Andorra, Antigua
and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holy See (holders of a
passport or travel document issued by the Holy See), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Israel (holders of national Israeli passport), Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic
of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania (holders of a biometric
passport/e-passport issued by Lithuania), Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Poland (holders of a
biometric passport/e-passport issued by Poland), Portugal, Samoa, San Marino,
Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Taiwan (holders of the ordinary passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in Taiwan that includes their personal identification number).
- British citizens and British
overseas citizens - A British citizen or a British overseas citizen who is
re-admissible to the United Kingdom.
- British overseas
territories, citizens of - A citizen of a British overseas territory who
derives their citizenship through birth, descent, registration or
naturalization in one of the British overseas territories of Anguilla, Bermuda,
British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar,
Montserrat, Pitcairn, St. Helena or the Turks and Caicos Islands.
- British National (Overseas)
- holder of a British National (Overseas) passport issued by the United Kingdom
to persons born, naturalized or registered in Hong Kong.
- British Subjects - holder of
a British Subject passport issued by the United Kingdom which contains the observation
that the holder has the right of abode in the United Kingdom.
- Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region - holder of a valid and subsisting Special Administrative
Region passport issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the
People’s Republic of China.
- United States citizens and
permanent residents - A United States citizen or a person lawfully admitted to
the United States for permanent residence who is in possession of their alien
registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent
residence.
What documents will be
required?
- You must have a valid travel
document (such as a passport).
- Two recent passport photos
are required. Make sure these photos meet the requirements. For more
information on specifications for photographs, see the Related Links section at
the bottom of this page.
- Enclose the application fee.
Your fee will not be refunded, even if your application is not accepted.
- You must provide proof that
you have enough money for your visit to Canada. The amount of money may vary,
depending on the circumstances for your visit, how long you will stay and
whether you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives. You can get
more information from the Canadian visa office in your country or region.
- You may need to include
other documents. These documents could be identification cards, proof of
employment, a letter of invitation from relatives or friends in Canada, or a
proposed itinerary. Check the website of the visa office responsible for the
country or region where you live for more information.
What is the cost of a visa?
If a student visa and/or
authorization is required, the cost is CAD 125
How long is the visa valid
for?
Student visas and
authorization are valid for the duration of the program of study
If you want to extend your
stay in Canada as a student, you must complete the Application to Change
Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada. Check the expiry date on your study
permit, and make sure you apply before that date. You should apply for renewal
at least 30 days before your current permit expires.
If you apply for a renewal of
your study permit, and the permit expires before you receive an answer, you can
continue to study in Canada under the same conditions until you receive a
decision.
You should apply to renew your
study permit if you intend to travel outside Canada and your permit will expire
while you are travelling.
You cannot extend your study
permit beyond the expiry date on your passport. If your study permit has expired,
and you have not applied for an extension, you must leave Canada.
List and ranking of all
universities in Canada
This is the list and ranking
of all the universities in Canada. The ranking is based on the quality of
education each of the university provides and also the available academic and
social facilities in the university. So below is the list of the of all the
universities in Canada and their ranking.
Rank University Location
1 University of Toronto
Toronto
2 The University of British Columbia
Vancouver ...
3 McGill University
Montreal ...
4 Simon Fraser University
Burnaby ...
5 University of Waterloo
Waterloo
6 University of Alberta
Edmonton ...
7 University of Calgary
Calgary
8 York University
Toronto
9 University of Victoria
Victoria
10 The University of Western Ontario
London
11 Université de Montréal
Montreal
12 Queen's University
Kingston
13 McMaster University
Hamilton
14 Université Laval
Quebec City
15 University of Ottawa
Ottawa
16 Carleton University
Ottawa
17 University of Guelph
Guelph ...
18 Ryerson University
Toronto
19 Concordia University
Montreal
20 Dalhousie University
Halifax
21 University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
22 Université du Québec à Montréal
Montréal ...
23 University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
24 Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s ...
25 Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke ...
26 University of Regina
Regina
27 University of New Brunswick
Fredericton ...
28 Brock University
St. Catharines ...
29 University of Windsor
Windsor
30 Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo ...
31 British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby
32 École Polytechnique de Montréal
Montreal
33 The University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg
34 Trent University
Peterborough ...
35 Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Chicoutimi ...
36 HEC Montréal
Montreal
37 University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge ...
38 Université du Québec
Quebec City ...
39 University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
40 Acadia University
Wolfville
41 Lakehead University
Thunder Bay
42 Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo ...
43 École de Technologie Supérieure
Montreal
44 St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish
45 Saint Mary's University
Halifax
46 University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George ...
47 Laurentian University
Sudbury ...
48 Mount Allison University
Sackville ...
49 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton ...
50 Université de Moncton
Moncton ...
51 University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa
52 Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops
53 Mount Royal University
Calgary
54 SAIT Polytechnic
Calgary
55 MacEwan University
Edmonton
56 Royal Roads University
Victoria
57 Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver
58 Capilano University
North Vancouver ...
59 Trinity Western University
Langley
60 University of the Fraser Valley
Abbotsford ...
61 OCAD University
Toronto
62 Nipissing University
North Bay ...
63 Bishop's University
Sherbrooke
64 Brandon University
Brandon
65 Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax
66 Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières
67 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey ...
68 Université du Québec en Outaouais
Gatineau
69 Collège militaire royal du Canada
Kingston ...
70 Université du Québec à Rimouski
Rimouski ...
71 Cape Breton University
Sydney ...
72 Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Rouyn-Noranda ...
73 Algoma University
Sault Ste. Marie
74 École Nationale d'Administration Publique
Quebec City ...
75 Canadian Mennonite University
Winnipeg
76 NSCAD University
Halifax
77 Redeemer University College
Ancaster
78 St. Thomas University
Fredericton
79 Université de Saint-Boniface
Winnipeg
80 The King's University
Edmonton
81 University of King's College
Halifax
82 Yorkville University
Fredericton
83 Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton
84 Ambrose University
Calgary
85 Université Sainte-Anne
Pointe de l'Église ...
86 Luther College at the University of Regina
Regina
87 College of the North Atlantic
Stephenville ...
88 St. Thomas More College
Saskatoon
89 Burman University
Lacombe
90 First Nations University of Canada
Regina
91 Kingswood University
Sussex
92 Campion College at the University of Regina
Regina
93 Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Merritt ...
94 Collège Universitaire Dominicain
Ottawa ...
95 University Canada West
Vancouver
96 Crandall University
Moncton
97 St. Mary's University
Calgary
98 Aurora College
Forth Smith ...
99 St. Stephen's University
St. Stephen
Courses you can study at
universities in Canada
Accounting and Finance
Aeronautical engineering
Manufacturing engineering
Agriculture
Anatomy
Physiology
Anthropology
Architecture
Art and Design
Oral science
Biochemistry
Biological sciences
Building
Business management
Chemical engineering
Chemistry
Civil engineering
Ancient history
Mass communication
Computer science
Counselling
Creative writing
Criminology
Dentistry
Cinematics
Economics
Education
Electrical engineering
Fashion
Film making
Food science
Geography
General engineering
German
History
Law
Linguistics
Marketing
Material technology
Mathematics
Mechanical engineering
Medical technology
Medicine
Microbiology
Music
Nursing
Optometry
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Psychology
Robotics
Sociology
Theology
Veterinary medicine
Items to pack while going to
study in Canada
In your carry-on bag
• Cell phone and charger
• Boarding pass(es)
• Cash (bring American dollars and the currency of your host
location or money you can exchange for it—enough to use in case of an
emergency, but not more money than you can afford to lose)
• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of Social Security card
• Credit card (notify your bank that you’ll be abroad before
you leave to avoid your account being frozen)
• Debit card
• Deodorant
• E-reader or book
• Emergency contact list
• Face wipes
• Gum
• Hand sanitizer
• Headphones
• Health insurance card
• Passport
• Prescription medication(s) you usually take (make sure you
bring enough refills to last your entire trip—but future prescriptions can go
in your checked luggage)
• School ID
• Spare outfit (in case your luggage gets lost or delayed)
• State ID
• Student visa
• Travel itinerary
• Travel pillow
• Travel tickets (if you’re taking a train or other
transport after your plane lands)
• Wallet
Toiletries
• Acne medication/cream
• Face lotion/moisturizer
• Makeup
• Mini shampoo & conditioner (until you get the chance
to get full-sized bottles in your new country)
• Mouthwash (small)
• Soap (mini bottle if you're using body wash)
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
Supplies
• Bobby pins
• Comb
• Contacts, solution and case (again, make sure you have all
the contacts you'll need for your time abroad)
• Glasses and glasses case
• Hair ties
• Hairbrush
• Headbands
• Nail clipper
• Razor(s)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Tampons and pads
• Tweezers
Laundry
You will likely have the
opportunity to do laundry on your trip, and you'll be able to purchase
detergent in your host country.
• Downy Wrinkle Release spray
• Linens/towels (if your housing doesn’t have them)
• Portable stain remover pen
• Travel sheet (for hostels)
Clothing
• Athletic sneakers (1)
• Bathing suits (1-2)
• Boots (1-2)
• Bras (2 sports bras, 2 regular bras, 1
strapless/convertible bras)
• Casual dresses (2)
• Everyday comfortable shoes (1-2)
• Flats (1)
• Flip-flops (1)
• Formal outfit (1-2)
• Gloves (1, if weather appropriate)
• Going-out outfit (3-5)
• Hat (1)
• Heavier coat for colder climates (1)
• Heels (1-2)
• Jacket (2; a light one and one for colder weather, if
applicable)
• Jeans (2, one black & one blue)
• Jewelry (remember that bringing jewelry to another country
is always a risk; don’t bring anything too valuable!)
• Leggings (1-3)
• Long-sleeve shirts (3-5)
• Pajamas (2-3)
• Pants (1-2 nice pairs)
• Purse (1-2)
• Raincoat (1)
• Scarf (1)
• Short-sleeve shirts (5-7)
• Shorts (2-4, if weather appropriate)
• Skirts (1-2)
• Socks (14)
• Sweaters (3-5)
• Sweatshirt (2)
• T-shirts (3-5)
• Tank tops (3-5)
• Underwear (14)
• Watch (1)
• Workout clothes (2-5)
Electronics
Remember that most of your
electronic items will need an outlet converter in order to work!
• Camera (remember your case and USB cords)
• Cell phone (keep in mind that you’ll be able to buy an
international phone when you arrive at your destination)
• Chargers (laptop, phone, camera, e-reader, etc.)
• Flash drive
• iPod
• Laptop
• Laptop case
• Outlet adapters (2-3)
• USB cable
Medical
• Adhesive bandages
• Allergy medicine
• Birth control
• Cold and flu medicine
• Eye drops
• Motion sickness medicine
• Over-the-counter pain medicine
• Vitamins
Miscellaneous
• Backpack (small)
• Gift for your host family (bring something that they
couldn’t get in their own country, like memorabilia from your hometown)
• Journal
• Language dictionary
• Map
• Playing cards
• Travel guide
• Umbrella (small)
Benefits of studying abroad in
Canada or any other study abroad destination
1. See the World
The biggest reason you should
consider a study abroad program is the opportunity to see the world . By
studying abroad, you will experience a brand-new country with incredible new
outlooks, customs and activities. The benefits of studying abroad include the
opportunity to see new terrains, natural wonders, museums and landmarks of your
host nation.
2. Education
Another reason you might
consider studying abroad is for the chance to experience different styles of
education. By enrolling in a study abroad program, you’ll have the chance to
see a side of your major that you may not have been exposed to at home.
You’ll find that completely
immersing yourself in the education system of your host country is a great way
to really experience and understand the people, its traditions, and its
culture. Education is the centerpiece of any study abroad trip—it is, after
all, a study abroad program—and choosing the right school is a very important
factor.
3. Take in a New Culture
Many students who choose to
study abroad are leaving their home for the first time. When they arrive in
their new host country, they are fascinated by the distinct cultural
perspectives. When you study abroad you will find incredible new foods,
customs, traditions, and social atmospheres.
You will find that you have a
better understanding and appreciation for the nation’s people and history. You
will have the opportunity to witness a completely new way of life.
4. Hone Your Language Skills
Chances are if you’re planning
on studying abroad, one of the major draws is the opportunity to study a
foreign language. Studying abroad grants you the opportunity to completely
immerse yourself in a new language, and there is no better way to learn than to
dive right in.
In addition to the
considerable language practice you will get just in day to day life, your host
university will likely offer language courses to provide you with a more formal
education. Immerse yourself in a new culture and go beyond a purely academic
experience
5. Career Opportunities
When you finish your study
abroad program and return home, you will return with a new perspective on
culture, language skills, a great education, and a willingness to learn.
Needless to say, all of these are very attractive to future employers.
Many students find that they
love their host country so much that they decide to seek work there. If you can
relate, you will find that a local education will be very valuable when
searching for a potential job in that country
6. Find New Interests
If you are still questioning
why to study abroad, you should know that studying in a different country
offers many new activities and interests that you may never have discovered if
you’d stayed at home. You might find that you have an as-yet undiscovered
talent for hiking, water sports, snow skiing, golf, or various other new sports
you may never have tried back home.
You’ll also have the chance to
discover other new and exciting forms of entertainment. Plays, movies, dancing,
nightclubs, and concerts are just a few activities that you can enjoy.
7. Make Lifelong Friends
One of the biggest benefits of
studying abroad is the opportunity to meet new lifelong friends from different
backgrounds. While studying abroad, you will attend school and live with
students from your host country. This gives you the opportunity to really get
to know and create lasting relationships with your fellow students.
After the study abroad program
ends, make an effort stay in contact with your international friends. In
addition to rewarding personal relationships, these friends can also be
important networking tools later down the road.
8. Personal Development
There is nothing quite like
being on your own in a foreign country. You might find that studying abroad
really brings out your independent nature. Students who study abroad become
explorers of their new nation and really discover the curiosity and excitement
that they harbor.
A benefit to studying abroad
is the opportunity to discover yourself while gaining an understanding of a
different culture. Being in a new place by yourself can be overwhelming at times,
and it tests your ability to adapt to diverse situations while being able to
problem solve.
9. Graduate School Admissions
Like future employers,
graduate school admissions boards look very highly on study abroad experiences.
Students that study abroad display diversity and show that they aren’t afraid
to seek out new challenges or put themselves in difficult situations.
Most importantly, students who
have studied abroad show just how committed they are to their education.
Graduate schools regularly look for candidates who will bring a unique aspect
to their university. Students who have studied abroad have shown that they have
the curiosity and educational acumen to be a leader in graduate school.
10. Life Experience
Why study abroad? For most students,
this time may be the only opportunity they ever get to travel abroad for a long
period of time. Eventually you will find a job and career, and the opportunity
to study abroad may turn out to be a once in a life time opportunity.
Take this opportunity to
travel the world with no commitments but to study and learn about new cultures.
Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other.
Hope this post was helpful
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