Study in Canada

Study in Canada

Studying Abroad has always been the dream for a number of students, especially in India. Indian students who have always found comfort in their motherland living with their parents look forward to setting themselves free, in order to explore a distant land independently. With a number of countries available to set their voyage of dreams in place usually, students are stuck with a choice between Canada, U.K, and Australia. Reason for the persisting confusion always resides as there is a similar set of lifestyle and visa conditions in all these countries. Adding to that these three countries house the most number of Indians too, helping the student find a home away from home.

While Canada offers the arctic feel to the students, with its cold climate, Australia offers solace to them, whereas U.K. provides probably the mixture of the too. But still, a high efflux of students tend to lead themselves to Canada, strange right, not too much.

Why Canada?

Reason for choosing Canada as a destination to pursue higher studies is probably the level of quality education they provide, accompanying that is the Canadian government. Every year the Canadian Government look to retain a huge chunk of students back in the country offering them well-paid jobs and unmatched future prospects. 

Talking about the student visa provided to a student in India, the Canadian Government offers them a 3 year extended work permit after the completion of their desired course, in addition to that students are provided with a 20 Hours permit to work part-time during their course of study to finance their day to day needs.

Tuition Fees

Students usually look forward to comparing the tuition fees forecasted to be spent in the country, with the other popular destinations of the world. Talking about options the major comparison relies mostly upon between Canada and The U.K.

Living Cost in Canada

Cost of Living in Canada is comparatively low in comparison to the other countries. Rent is on the lower side which initially takes up the huge portion of monthly expenses of the student.

On average a student spends around $800 - $1000 monthly, which is fairly cheap in comparison to countries like the U.K., where the average monthly costs range between $1500-$2000.

Part-Time Job Opportunities in Canada

Canadian Government offers international students with an opportunity to work part-time during the duration of their course. Every year, more than 400,000 jobs are being offered to students, paying them high-end remuneration and added employee benefits.

Some of the well-paid jobs offered to international students are tabulated below:

Where to Study in Canada?

Canadian Universities have lush green campuses, well-equipped halls, ventilated libraries, and comfortable conference halls across the country. While students can study in whichever city they wish to in Canada and take advantage of all these amenities, there are some top universities in the country offering them with a promising career ahead.

Some of the Top Universities are listed below:

   1. University of Toronto: Established in the year 1827, the University of Toronto is situated in the city of Toronto, Ontario. Offering more than 980 courses in three campuses spread across Toronto, the university every year provided enrollment to more than 90 Thousand international students.

Students from all over the globe take interest in studying at the University of Toronto, while the students majorly come from China and India, there are several other countries too whose students take enrollment in the institution.

  2. McGill University: Established in the year 1821, McGill University offers enrollment to over 40,000 students every year. Having a more than 30% average of international students, McGill University is famous to provide quality education, charging a nominal amount of fees from the students

Notable Alumni

McGill University is famous for its alumni, having people graduated from the university who have contributed to the field of education and to the upliftment of the society.

3.University of British Columbia: Established in the year 1908, University of British Columbia is acclaimed to be one of the renowned institutions to inculcate innovation and dedication amongst its graduating students every year. The University of British Columbia is ranked to be the 34th University worldwide, and 2nd in the country of Canada.

University of British Columbia offers courses including Applied Science, Architecture, Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Philosophy, Anthropology and Ancient Culture, Religion and Ethnicity.Admission to these courses is done on the basis of minimum eligibility criteria set up by the university, followed by the students score in IELTS or TOEFL.

 Moreover, the students are guided under expert professionals that provide basic knowledge and practical experience. Also, the students are given a chance to understand the curriculum of different universities and learn many other things under the student exchange program.

In addition, the university is visited by experienced faculty that takes the students to the work field for exposure. Adding onto that UBC organizes a number of cultural events every year, to offer the exchange program students get exposure by multiple ethnicities and cultures spread across the world.

How to get Admission in Canada?

Learning about all the Universities, Living Cost, Lifestyle, and every other aspect of living in Canada leave the students with the exact procedure or the starting point of ascertaining an admission in the prestigious universities of Canada.Entry Procedure of ascertaining admission in the universities start by undergoing the English Language test, whose scores determine the entire fate of every student.

Top Entry Level Exams for securing admission in Canada are listed below:

• IELTS: International English Level Testing System is an online-based examination, testing Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing skill set of every student. Students are marked out of 9 Band in every department, and for a candidate seeking admission in any University of Canada is expected to achieve a score over 6 Band.
  IELTS exam is conducted by Cambridge ESOL, the British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. The total length for the IELTS exam is 2hrs 45minutes. Every year more than a million students undertake the IELTS exam, seeking admissions in the different universities worldwide.
  Eligibility Criteria
  IELTS exam can be taken by any individual irrespective of their nationality or economic status. Students over 16years of age are recommended to give the exam, as they inhibit the basic knowledge of appearing for the exam. There are no rules for the upper age limit for the IELTS exam. There is no limit set by the conducting body to attempt IELTS exam.
  Examination is conducted online, so it is expected for every candidate to have the basic computer knowledge before appearing for the IELTS examination.
  More than 89 Universities in Canada accept the scores of IELTS exam as an entry-level requirement for admission purposes. 
• TOEFL: TOEFL examination is conducted to test the English Language competency of non-native speakers commissioned by, Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test helps the student as the first base to ascertain admission in native English speaking countries. Students undertake this examination to fulfil their dreams of studying in foreign Universities and have a international exposure to their resume.
  Most people undertake this examination for academic purpose, but some also appear for the exam for immigration and employment opportunities. Most countries like Canada, accept scores of TOEFL exam as a benchmark towards providing citizenship to the people.
  Eligibility Criteria:
  There are no pre-set eligibility criteria for taking the TOEFL exam, but there are a few points to consider, before appearing for it:
• Candidates having 10+2 passing certificate from recognized institutions.
• Candidates must be having valid passports to show as a proof of identity
  Some Canadian institutions reveal there is no requirement of TOEFL score if the applicant fulfils the following criteria :
• Non-Native English language speakers holding a diploma from any institution having their first language to be English.
• Non-Native Speakers who have completed 2-year of education from any institution recognized by countries having their native language to be English.
• PTE: Examination conducted to test the English language skills of non-native English speakers, who are looking forward to studying in nations having their first language to be English. PTE is one of the most popular examinations given by students every year who are looking to enter a native English speaking country, to fulfil the dream of International Studies.