Canada, the second largest country in the world, is both a geographically vast and an ethnically diverse country in which to study. Canada' natural environment offers many recreational opportunities as well as a high standard of living in cosmopolitan and multicultural cities. Canadians are known for being a peaceful and friendly people. They also are inhabitants of a multicultural and bilingual country which welcomes students from all religions and nationalities. Thousands of students opt to study overseas in Canada every year and even more come to Canada to learn English or French bring a rich culture to the Canadian classrooms. The large urban centres of Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal are particularly well-known for their multicultural way of life. This rich cultural variety can be seen in the many languages spoken on the street, or the cuisines served through open restaurant windows or many cultural celebrations throughout the year.
University/College – Decision Making
To decide which institution to apply to and to ascertain your eligibility, one should contact the college or university directly or better still ask an expert study overseas Canada counselor for seeking advice on the same. The study overseas Canada counselor will be able to guide you on the basis of your academic record, extra curricular activities, your performance in various tests like the GRE, TOEFL, your financial background etc. Once you have chosen a place to study you will need to apply to that school, college or university.
Every school has different requirements to apply. Make sure you apply early for your chosen course of study. Do keep certain things in mind before applying for them ie the cost of application, tuition fees, health insurance, rent/living cost and various entrance tests. Moreover, the government of Canada does not pay for the medical costs of foreign students, so you will need to take that into consideration. Once the student receives his/her letter of acceptance from the educational institution, he/she will need to apply for the student permit. The time needed to process an application to study overseas in Canada may be different at various visa offices. One does not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or programme in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or programme within the period authorised for your stay in Canada.
Visa requirements
If you are considering to study overseas in Canada, here's what you will need:
- Letter of admission from the chosen institute.
- IELTS/ TOEFL score (generally 6-6.5 bands in IELTS and 70+ score on TOEFL; iBT is considered sufficient).
- Proof of sufficient funds for the whole duration of the course.
The visa fee is Rs 5,080. Cost of studying and living in Canada
Study Overseas in Canada is very affordable when compared to other western countries. The overall cost for an international student to study in Canada depends on the student's own needs and 'lifestyle'.
Each university has a different tuition level and each city has different living costs. Generally, though, it is estimated that students from abroad would need between CDN $10,000 to CDN $15,000, depending on their school and course.
About working while studying students studying overseas in canada can work in Canada during their studies, and even after they graduate. In most cases, they will need to apply for one of the student-related work permits, which are required if you want to work in a co-op/internship placement, off campus, or after graduating from your studies (Post-Graduation Work Permit Programme). Ideally, any person who is studying overseas in canada as a full-time student is allowed to work for 20 hours per week on campus when the session is on and full-time during the scheduled breaks, including summer or winter holidays and reading weeks.
So any of the work-permits beyond the on-campus would require certain conditions to be fulfilled by the student ie the study programme requirements and the conditions of both the work permit and study permit. Moreover, such a work permit is generally valid for the same period as the study permit. To qualify for any such permit, the student must already hold a valid study permit, and must have been a full-time student at a participating institution for at least six of the last 12 months before applying.
University/College – Decision Making
To decide which institution to apply to and to ascertain your eligibility, one should contact the college or university directly or better still ask an expert study overseas Canada counselor for seeking advice on the same. The study overseas Canada counselor will be able to guide you on the basis of your academic record, extra curricular activities, your performance in various tests like the GRE, TOEFL, your financial background etc. Once you have chosen a place to study you will need to apply to that school, college or university.
Every school has different requirements to apply. Make sure you apply early for your chosen course of study. Do keep certain things in mind before applying for them ie the cost of application, tuition fees, health insurance, rent/living cost and various entrance tests. Moreover, the government of Canada does not pay for the medical costs of foreign students, so you will need to take that into consideration. Once the student receives his/her letter of acceptance from the educational institution, he/she will need to apply for the student permit. The time needed to process an application to study overseas in Canada may be different at various visa offices. One does not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or programme in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or programme within the period authorised for your stay in Canada.
Visa requirements
If you are considering to study overseas in Canada, here's what you will need:
- Letter of admission from the chosen institute.
- IELTS/ TOEFL score (generally 6-6.5 bands in IELTS and 70+ score on TOEFL; iBT is considered sufficient).
- Proof of sufficient funds for the whole duration of the course.
The visa fee is Rs 5,080. Cost of studying and living in Canada
Study Overseas in Canada is very affordable when compared to other western countries. The overall cost for an international student to study in Canada depends on the student's own needs and 'lifestyle'.
Each university has a different tuition level and each city has different living costs. Generally, though, it is estimated that students from abroad would need between CDN $10,000 to CDN $15,000, depending on their school and course.
About working while studying students studying overseas in canada can work in Canada during their studies, and even after they graduate. In most cases, they will need to apply for one of the student-related work permits, which are required if you want to work in a co-op/internship placement, off campus, or after graduating from your studies (Post-Graduation Work Permit Programme). Ideally, any person who is studying overseas in canada as a full-time student is allowed to work for 20 hours per week on campus when the session is on and full-time during the scheduled breaks, including summer or winter holidays and reading weeks.
So any of the work-permits beyond the on-campus would require certain conditions to be fulfilled by the student ie the study programme requirements and the conditions of both the work permit and study permit. Moreover, such a work permit is generally valid for the same period as the study permit. To qualify for any such permit, the student must already hold a valid study permit, and must have been a full-time student at a participating institution for at least six of the last 12 months before applying.
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