Why Study In Canada

  • Canada’s universities maintain high standards of academic excellence and are consistently recognized in top international rankings.
  • Canadian tuition fees are some of the lowest in English-speaking countries.
  • The country’s universities boast links to more than 5,000 global collaboration agreements. Combined with Canada’s focus on industry-specific applied research, it’s no surprise that more than 90% of Canadian alums are employed less than six months after graduation.
  • High academic rankings and a reputation for friendliness is great, but it’s hard to beat eight consistent years of top rankings by the United Nation as one of the world’s best places to live.
  • Canada is at the international forefront of computer and information technology, particularly in telecommunications, medical devices, aerospace engineering, lasers, biotechnology, ocean and environmental, and several others.
  • Through its innovative School Net program, Canada was the world’s first country to connect itsschools and libraries to the internet.

Education System

Type of Certification:

  1. Certificate/ Diploma/ UG Diploma Qualification: A programme, which is usually one to three years in duration, and is offered at colleges.
  2. Undergraduate/bachelor’s degrees qualification: A programme awarded by a university after four years of full-time study and leads to graduate level studies.
  3. Post Graduate Diploma / Graduate Certificate: One to two-year study after bachelor studies.
  4. Masters /Post Graduate degrees qualification: A pre-requisite to participate in graduate studies is an undergraduate / bachelor’s degree (4 years). It comprises of minimum two years of full-time studies based on either course work or thesis.
  5. Doctoral / Ph D qualification: A minimum of 2 to 5-year full time study under supervision that involves research.

Types of Institutions

Post-secondary education is offered by four types of educational institutions:
Universities
University Colleges
Community Colleges/Technical Institutes
Career Colleges

Universities:

Canadian universities are largely public funded organisations.

They offer consistently high-quality education at lower tuition fee for international.

They offer a broad range of courses and degrees from undergraduate to doctorate and also few certificate and professional degrees.

University Colleges:

They offer students a choice of either more practical-oriented college diplomas and certificates or academic oriented university degree programmes.

They are distinguished by their strong campus environments, strong student support services and small classes.

They also offer diploma programmes/combined degree and university transfer programmes.

Community colleges and technical institutes:

More vocational-related curriculum is offered at these institutions. They have small size classes with off-campus course offerings. The interactive teaching style incorporating greater ratio of laboratory space to classroom space.
The uniqueness of Canadian colleges lies in the combination of employer-centred curriculum.
These institutes have the primary function of responding to the training needs of industry, business and public service sectors.
Most of these institutes offer diplomas and certificates rather than degrees.

Technical/ Career Colleges:

This is a privately owned and operated school.
The main objective of preparing students for the job market after a short period of instruction.
The emphasis at career colleges is on practical skills over a broad range of programmes.
They specialize in such areas as computers, business and secretarial skills.
These institutes are provincially approved and regulated, ensuring that programmes quality and standards are maintained.

Cost of Study

Tuition Fee:

Master’s degrees (Universities): 30,000- 35,000 CAD per annum

PG Diploma: 11, 000 – 18, 000 CAD per annum.

Bachelor’s Degrees (Universities): 25,000 – 30,000 CAD per annum.

Bachelor’s Degrees (Colleges): 20,000 – 25, 000 CAD per annum.

Advanced Diploma: 10,000 – 15,000 CAD per annum.

Diploma: 10,000 – 15, 000 CAD per annum.

Living Expenses:

The living expenses range from CDN $ 7,000-11,000 per year. The expenses are high in large cities like Vancouver and Montreal.  Average cost of accommodation in Canada is about CDN $ 410

Scholarships

Students considering Canada are suggested to start the application procedure eight to twelve months earlier to the intake. Scholarship deadlines vary amongst institutions. In order to get the advantage of the possible Canadian scholarships, we advise you to walk into ASTIN OVERSEAS Office as early as possible. We will give you complete information on the Canada Scholarship procedure.

Admission & Visa

  • List of documents required for USA Admission Processing:

  1. Attested copies of X, XII & Graduate Degree, Mark Sheets including Backlogs.

  2. Official transcripts required for university admission. WES may be required.

  3. Evidence of. IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE etc. (where necessary for the programme)

  4. Two academic references.

  5. Two references from employers (where applicable)

  6. Passport sized photographs.

  7. Statement of Purpose (SOP).

  8.  CV/Resume.

  9. Application fees, if applicable.

  10.  Portfolio (for Design, Art & Architecture Courses)

  11. Other Certificates & Achievements of Extracurricular Activities.

Visa

  • Student visa is called as ‘Study Permit’

  • Study Permit is issued by CIC (Citizenship & Immigration Canada)

  • For courses less than 6 months Study Permit is not required

  • Study permit is for course duration + 90 days

  • As a student there are 3 different visa checklist/categories

  • SPP Category

  • General Category

  • University Category

Dependents information: Your spouse or common-law partner may apply for a work permit.