Why Study in Canada?

With high measurements in quality of life and education, Canada has been ranked by the UN as one of the best places to live in the world. It is a developed country with a high-income economy and successful government, making it a fantastic place to live and study in!

You will find 18 of Canada’s universities in the 2019 QS World University ranking top 500, the highest ranked being the University of Toronto, placed 28th. Three of these institutions are ranked within the top 50, including McGill University and the University of British Columbia. This shows that Canada would be providing you with a brilliant education as well as a cultural experience.

There are more than 350,000 international students choosing to study in Canada each year, adding to the diversity of the higher education institutions. You will be able to study degrees at the traditional three levels. These are bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate. The duration of your course will depend on your institution of choice.

Education system in Canada

The higher education system in Canada is not very different from the American education system, with little influence from Britain.

There are mainly three types of institutions:

Public Universities: Public universities in Canada are run by provincial, territorial or federal government funding besides receiving the tuition fees from students.

Private Universities: Private universities in Canada are mostly funded by donations and research grants. These universities do not receive funding from the government bodies.

Liberal Arts Colleges: Liberal arts colleges in Canada are pretty similar to that in the USA. These are either public or private colleges, with a primary emphasis on undergraduate courses in liberal arts.

Cost of studying in Canada

The price tag for higher studies in Canada is roughly half compared with other leading study destinations. Tuition fees vary from institution to institution. On average, students will have to shell out CAD 10,000–40,000 per year

Annual living expenses will depend on the living location you prefer and the type of accommodation that suits you, i.e., private, homestay or on-campus accommodation. On average, students pay CAD 6,000–8,000 per year for their accommodation. Of course, the transport and other expenses should be factored in. And one more thing that you can’t avoid is health insurance that costs CAD 600 (approx.) per year.

International students can work part-time for 20 hours per week – generally the first six months on campus and off-campus post this period. Some universities with more intensive courses allow their students to work for nearly 12 hours since working for more hours can affect their students’ performance.

International students can apply for work permits post their studies, which gives them the opportunity to work in the country for a three-year period.