Canada is one of the few developed countries in the world that still offers a relatively easy route to immigration compared to many others. Because of this, Canada is becoming a very popular place for overseas students to study. In major population centers the lifestyle is very similar to the US, but the cost of living is generally cheaper. Several of the best universities in Canada such as McGill and University of Toronto enjoy excellent world reputations. Canada is the second largest country in the world and it has vast areas of unspoilt wilderness. Canadian summers are pleasant and not too hot, and winters are long and cold. You will see plenty of snow! Canada and Canadians enjoy a great reputation, with Canada regularly appearing in the top 5 in the annual RepTrak “Most Reputable Countries” survey.
Students who wish to continue their education in Canada have several options to choose from which include diplomas, degrees, and short-term certificate courses. As well as universities and colleges, Canada also has community colleges and technical institutes that offer a wide variety of professional programs of between 1 and 3 years duration, including a work term. Some community colleges offer university transfer programs that allow students to take courses similar to those offered in the first two years of a four-year university program.
The University of British Columbia is a public university with campuses located in Kelowna and Vancouver in British Columbia. It is the 3rd top-ranked university in Canada as per the QS World University Rankings 2021. The world’s largest cyclotron can be found in Canada’s national laboratory for nuclear and particle physics located in UBC.
The University of Toronto, a public university, is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the top-ranked university in Canada as per the QS World University Rankings 2021. It is the birthplace of the Toronto School (school of thought on literary criticism and communication theory).
McGill University, located in Montreal is a public university. The university derives its name from a Scottish merchant, James McGill who had bequeathed land for the institution. It is the 2nd top-ranked university in Canada as per the QS World University Rankings 2021. Leonard Cohen, William Shatner and Julie Payette are amongst the alumni of the university.
The University of Waterloo is a public research oriented university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is the 7th top-ranked university in Canada as per the QS World University Rankings 2021. The Velocity Program, the world’s largest free startup incubator program is operated by the university.
Applying to the universities in Canada is a very tedious and tricky job but KGC made it very easy for me. Certain terms are not used in the Indian education system but we have to report those aspects to the universities too. But in KGC, you are helped with everything and the application process becomes very smooth. The best thing about KGC is essay editing. My mediocre and monotonous essays were evolved into amazing ones which helped me a lot in the application process.
Aditya was keen to pursue his higher education in Canada but was clueless about the process when he came to us. With Dr Gupta's gudance and constant support from the KGC Team, Aditya secured admission into the University of Toronto.
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The first step is university selection. Based on your profile and the course you wish to study, Dr Gupta will personally mark a list of universities for you. Keeping this list in mind, we will be able to determine the requirements for applications. After you have finalized your university list, you can move on to the next step.
A few months after your application has been submitted, universities will get back to you with their answers. You will be notified over email or university website about the outcome of your application. We will discuss these outcomes with you in detail and keep your priorities in mind, we will arrive at the university which you will be attending.
Once your visa application is accepted, before you leave to study abroad we have a pre departure workshop where we talk to you about insurance, loans, ticketing, medical requirements and other issues. The pre-departure session along with a networking session will help you prepare for every aspect of studying abroad you will initially come across when you fly to your university.
Average tuition fees for students traveling from abroad are about CAD $40,000 per year and average living expenses are about CAD $15,000 per year. Fees for students do vary from institution to institution, and some programs such as MBA or other advanced study will have higher charges associated.
1Scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available for qualifying international students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Your success in being granted funding in this way depends on the quality of your funding application and the calibre of your academic application. Make sure you get advice on how to present yourself in the best light to maximise your chances of receiving funding.
Graduate students are eligible to apply for Graduate Assistantships (this is a research or teaching assistantship) where you can work in the department whilst studying. These awards offer a full tuition waiver and also provide a monthly stipend to cover living expenses. They are much sought after and a strong application greatly increases your chance of success.
You also have the option of applying for education loans from Indian state banks for up to Rs.2.5 Million. You need to be aware of the full terms and conditions, and note that security of up to 100% of the loan amount will be needed. You will be committing to repayments for 5-7 years. Make sure you have taken sound advice on the right path to take before entering into a long-term financial commitment to fund your chosen route.
Did you know that Canada has two official languages- English and French?
Canada provides students with ample study and work opportunities leading to citizenship. It also provides healthcare for international students, is considered to be a safe country but can often get very cold during the winter season.
The student visa application for Canada is document based and in most cases an interview is not required. Applicants need to show that they can pay for their entire education whilst in the country, including living expenses. The funds shown should be in movable or liquid assets and a detailed cover letter explaining your reasons to study in Canada, your plans after graduation and your financial plan should be included. Certain health requirements must also be fulfilled when you apply for a student visa to Canada. The visa office is notorious for taking time to process visas and in many cases the processing time for Canada can be around 3 months and hence students should apply early.
After graduating from a Canadian University, you are eligible to apply for a work permit which is called a Post-Graduation Work Permit in Canada (PGWP). The course and field in which you are planning to work in matters for the PGWP. The maximum length of the post-work permit is three years. To be eligible to apply for the PGWP, the course duration must be a minimum of eight months in length.
Some universities will accept a 3 year long bachelor’s degree but some may not. You will specifically have to check the requirements of that university and see if they allow you to apply for WES certification to prove the equivalence of your 3 year degree to a canadian 4 year degree.
The University of British Columbia and University of Toronto are the most popular choices for Indian and international students.
You will have to appear for the IELTS or TOEFL and depending on the requirements for your particular course, you may have to give the SAT/ACT for undergraduate courses or GRE/GMAT for postgraduate courses.
The PGWP is valid for 3 years.
Most universities have 2 year long Masters courses in Canada but there are a few exceptions.
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