Capital City: Ottawa
Language: English, French
Currency: CAD (Canadian Dollar)
Population: 35 million
Area: 9,984,670 km²
International students: More than 250,000
Academic Year: September – June
Studying in Canada is cheaper than studying in the UK or the US. The tuition fee depends on the institution you are applying for, so make sure to check their pages as well.
The average costs are given below:
In addition to the tuition fees mentioned above, you should also consider accommodation and living costs. On-campus accommodation for the first year of studies is recommended to international students.
Off-campus accommodation will vary depending on the type of accommodation and area (on average of $750-$1600 per month depending on locations).
Total living costs are in the range of $12000-$15000 per year including accommodation, bills, food, books, transportation and entertainment though this will differ depending on your individual necessities and lifestyle.
Depending on which program you choose to study and where you live, expect your total costs for the year including tuition to be around $28000-$40000
Once you have decided an institution and course to study in Canada, you need to apply for admission. We have certified and experienced counselors who can help you choose the right course, level and institution based on your academic, financial and professional history.
The Canadian Institutions typically start in August or September i.e. on the fall while some institutions have provisions for January intake as well. To be on the safe side for timely admission and visa, it is always better to apply and arrange for admission at least 4 to 5 months before the commencement date of your course. Each institution has its own deadline and so students must check the particular course and institution’s deadlines carefully.
To apply for admission, you need to bring the following supporting documents:
The complete institution’s application form and supporting documents should be sent to the International Admission Office of the Canadian institution you are applying. This has to be sent to a university approved by Canadian government to issue an acceptance letter for you. Once you have met the admissions conditions, the institution will send an unconditional letter of acceptance for studies.
You must also provide evidence of funding to pay for both your course tuition fees and your monthly living costs. You normally need to provide a proof of access of $10000 in addition to your tuition fee if you are applying outside of Quebec and $11000 in addition to tuition fees if applying inside Quebec.
You can prove your funds with:
You will need following documents to start your online application or paper application for a student permit to Canada.
Canada is a popular education hub for many students. The best part is, a student automatically becomes a part of a global alumni network by studying in Canada that a student can tap into at any stage of his career in the future. The cost of living and tuition fees for international students are generally lower than in other countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. Canada has a great possibility of Permanent Residency after study.
To start with, Canada has world-class colleges and universities that offer the highest-quality education. It also has a free public schooling system up to high school and post-secondary schools known for providing the best technical and professional training. It is known to give the best of the business environment and citizenship favorability.
Apart from the affordable and world-class quality of education, Canada’s scenic beauty also enables all its natives and international students to participate in playful activities around the year. Whenever the pressure of studies burdens the students, they can go outside, have fun, participate in various activities, remain stress-free and charge up to hustle for their career goals.
January
September
May – Limited within few institutions