Canada Overview
Canada, the second-largest country in the world by land area, is located in the
northern region of North America. With the United States, Canada has the world's
longest land border, spanning approximately 9000 kilometers. Furthermore, Canada
boasts an enormous coastline that stretches across the Pacific, Atlantic, and
Arctic oceans. In addition to these physical characteristics, Canada's terrain
is varied, with mountains, lakes, streams, waterfalls, and other features.
Economy
Canada's economy is regarded as one of the most advanced and sophisticated in the
world. Canada is home to an enormous wealth of natural resources; in fact, it
produces more energy than the United States. With only 38 million people, Canada
boasts a vast population. As a result, Canada is luring immigrants with a
variety of benefits, including permanent status, to come and settle here.
Cultural diversity
referring to Canadian languages and culture. The two official languages of Canada
are English and French. The third most frequent language is Chinese, followed by
Punjabi. Since gaining its independence, Canada's culture has been friendly and
diverse, representing about 250 different ethnic backgrounds. Since Canada has
no official religious affiliation, its residents practice a variety of
religions.
Why Study In Canada?
Education plays a very important role in lives of every individual. So, you need to be careful
while choosing a country for educational purposes. There are different aspects to be considered
such as
Educational structure
Because of its adaptable and dynamic educational system, most courses in Canada combine a healthy
dose of theoretical knowledge with real-world application.
Furthermore, Canada is among the nations that place equal weight on industrial experience and
academic credentials.
Aside from this, overseas students can choose from a broad variety of basic and specialized
courses in Canada based on their future objectives.
Canada has a reputation for having world-class institutions and excellent
educational systems (10 of the top 250 universities worldwide are located in
Canada). In addition, Canadian universities employ highly skilled and
knowledgeable faculty members who guide students toward success. Additionally,
intelligent students at elite colleges provide an opportunity for each person to
form a strong social network of friends who will support them in the near
future.
Although Canada is home to some of the most prestigious colleges in the world,
you might be surprised to learn that Canadian university tuition is far less
than that of nations with comparable educational systems, such as the United
States and Australia. While there are too many variables that affect university
and college costs, most courses and colleges/universities can be funded within
the reasonable range of 13,000 to 15,000 CAD annually on average.
Canada is among the fastest growing economy in the world with increasing demand
of highly skilled professional from almost all the sectors varying from accounts
& finance to technology & trades. Also, Canada provides easy access to PGWP
(Post graduation work permit) to international students according to their
course length respectively by which students can work in MNC’s without worrying
about their permit status.
Most prominent reason of the huge surge in number of student visa application in
Canada is due to the progressing market of Canada. Talking about part time job
environment of Canada, students are allowed to work for 20 hours a week being a
full-time student. Also, vacation gives students grant to work for 40 hours a
week.
Type of Degree
The Canadian educational model is designed to give students greater options for
courses and degree types based on their areas of interest.
A student's undergraduate degree acts as a stepping stone for their future because
it provides them with a focused topic of study. Undergraduate courses are often
longer than those for other degrees. After completing their 10+2 education, students
can apply for undergraduate programs in their chosen fields.
A diploma is regarded as an undergraduate study and is typically a two-year program.
Similarly, students who have finished a diploma in a relevant topic may also choose
to pursue an advanced diploma, which is a three-year undergraduate program. Again,
students who have finished a diploma in a related course can apply for a bachelor's
degree, which is the longest program at four years overall.
The cost of an undergraduate program ranges from 12,000 to 30,000 CAD, depending on
the university and subject.
Masters
Individuals who desire to get in-depth information about a specific subject can
pursue a master's degree in the same discipline or in an inter-disciplinary subject.
Master's programs are divided into two categories: thesis or research curriculum and
course curriculum. Master's degrees typically last between one and two years.
Cost range for master’s program is from 17,000 CAD to 35,000 CAD depending on
universities and course.
Post graduate certificates:
These are programs that are shorter or the same duration as master's degrees, but
are more skill-oriented. They are intended to provide students with job-specific
training so that they can obtain employment upon completion of the course. These
programs have a hybrid approach, incorporating both academic and practical
expertise.
Cost range for these courses is from 13,000 CAD to 22,000 CAD depending on the
course.
Doctorate
A doctoral degree is considered the pinnacle of an individual's academic
achievements. Students interested in conducting study on a certain subject typically
enroll in doctoral programs. Working professionals who want to advance in their
careers seek out these courses to improve their resume.
Cost range of these courses is from 7,000 CAD to 18,000 CAD.
SDS & Non SDS
The student direct stream, often known as SDS, is thought to be the fastest student study permit
processing mechanism. If the student meets all of the prerequisites, IRCC will typically complete
their SDS student visa file within 20 calendar days. Students who are unable to meet any of these
conditions are ineligible for SDS and must submit their application as non-SDS.
Pre requisite for SDS
1. Student must have valid test result of IELTS with score of 6 or higher in each
module: listening, reading, writing & speaking, completed within 2 years of the date of SDS
application.
2. Student need to submit a proof of guaranteed
investment certificate (GIC) of 10,000 CAD in a bank insured by Canadian Deposit Insurance
Corporation (CDIC).
3. Full one year tuition fee should be paid to the
university or college.
4. Student should submit most recent and
post-secondary transcripts.
5. Student need to submit the proof of Upfront
medical examination.
Admission Procedure
The first step toward becoming an international student is acceptance to a DLI-approved Canadian
university or college. This method is primarily separated into four stages:
This is the most important decision and must be made with precise precision. You
must understand and ask yourself a few questions, such as: what area of study do you
want to pursue? Which job role do you want to pursue after you finish your studies?
After determining which of these to respond, you will need to look for universities
that offer courses in your field of interest.Be cautious and conduct thorough study
on the syllabus of your selected program, or visit with one of our counsellors for
assistance in selecting the best fit for you.
Students need to make a checklist of few documents which needed to be collected from
their current or last attended institution. Apart from this student must have a
proof of result of an international English language exam such as IELTS, PTE,
Duolingo etc.
List of Documents
1. All the recent academic transcript
2. 3 Letter of recommendation from faculties (2 Teachers, 1 Head of department)
3. Proof of English proficiency test
4. Statement of purpose
Canada has for admission three intakes winter (January), spring (May) & fall
(September). So, students need to apply nearly 3-6 months prior to the intake in
order to get adequate time for rest of the process of applying for a visa. Students
can submit their application through the website of respective university/college or
visit us to help you submit and avail an offer letter from reputed institutions.
Once a student receives his or her offer letter from the college, in order to accept
the offer and confirm the seat, he or she must pay the deposit fee or first semester
cost. After paying the college/university fees, the next step is to deposit the
guaranteed investment to obtain the guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) for visa
application.
