Canada is a popular destination for thousands of international students because of its world-class cities, vast wilderness and a culture of tolerance and diversity. It is ranked as the “best place to live” and the “best place to study” several times and is renowned for working, visiting and investing. It offers excellent campus life and on-campus as well as off-campus job opportunities. The job prospects are good for international students. Research is a key component of Canadian universities and it plays a great role at the forefront of technology. Canada offers an enormous possibility for both learnings as well as leisure. It is a very accommodating country and encourages multicultural diversity.
Canada is home to 25 Nobel laureates and has some of the world’s top universities. According to QS World Ranking, four of the top 100 universities in the world are from Canada. The average tuition cost in Canada is less than that in other countries like the US. Canada has a hassle-free visa application process for students. Work opportunities in Canada are good and students can work there for a limited period of time after graduation. After working in Canada for a few years you can apply for permanent residency in needed.
Canada
Popular Universities
- University of Waterloo, Ontario
- York University, Toronto, Ontario
- Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (M.Engg in Internetworking and all UG courses
only) - University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan
- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba (only UG)
- Wilfrid Laurier University, university in Waterloo, Ontario
- Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
- University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia
- Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia
- Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
- Trinity Western University, Private University in Langley Township, British Columbia
- Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia
- Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Simon Fraser University through Fraser International College, Burnaby, British Columbia
(Only for Under Graduate courses) - University of Manitoba through International College of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
(Only for Under Graduate courses) - Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, British Columbia
- University of Canada West, British Columbia
- New York Institute of Technology, Vancouver, British Columbia
- King’s University College, London, Ontario
- Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia
- Capilano University, North Vancouver, British Columbia
Popular Courses
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Health Administration
After you have received an unconditional letter of acceptance from a Canadian College or University, you are required to obtain a study permit. You can apply for a Canadian study permit either online or through a paper application, which can be obtained from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website. You need to submit the completed application form along with the necessary documents to the immigration section of the Canadian High Commission.
List of documents to be submitted along with the completed student application form
- Official letter of acceptance from Canadian University.
- Community College or technical institute.
- Original Passport, which must be valid for at least one year from the planned date of entry to Canada.
- Copy of IELTS or TOEFL scores as applicable.
- Copy of all academic documents and work experience certificates.
- Non-refundable Visa processing fee.
- Receipt of payment of first-semester tuition fee. A copy of GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) to cover the first year’s living expenses. GIC is mandatory for the SPP visa application. 8. You can also show education loan sanction letter equivalent to CAD 10000 for the living expenses if you are applying for Study Permit for Universities.
- Two passport size photographs.
- Medical examination receipt – You may take upfront medicals from the designated medical practitioner of Canadian high commission. The receipt of this medical examination should be submitted along with the visa application. The reports will directly be sent to High Commission. There should always be a gap of 7 days in the date of medical examination and the visa application submission.
Please note: A certified translation must accompany any document which is not in English or French.
Visa Interview
An interview (Telephonic or in person) with a Canadian Visa Officer may be required. If this is the case, you will be advised in writing of the time and place for the personal interview. In case of a telephonic interview, you may receive a call anytime. If you want to study in Quebec, you must obtain a Certificate of Acceptance (CAQ) from the Quebec government in addition to the student authorization. The CAQ applications are available at the CEC and from the institutions in Quebec. Full-time International students are permitted to work on campus (20 hours per week).