WHY STUDY IN CANADA?
Canada is one of the best places to higher studies and the country attracts thousands of students each year from abroad. The country provides world class education which is recognized globally. Research is one of the key components of a graduate student. The universities support the students who come out with best research ideas and many scholarships are given to student for their research works.
- Affordable Education
- Innovative and Abundant Research Opportunities
- Immigration Possibilities
- Exciting Campus Lifestyle
- Healthy and Safe Communities
- International students can often work while they study & Internships
Some other pertinent reasons for choosing Canada include:
- Numerous research opportunities
- Possibility of immigration after completing the course
- Vibrant campus atmosphere
- International students have the option of working when studying
- Good internship opportunities
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Qualification
- The minimum eligibility criterion is to be a graduate with 50% score from a UGC or AICTE recognized university.
- However, the below factors make the client case an exception and a KB query has to be raised to take confirmation on whether you can enroll the client or not before you sell.
Year Back
- The graduation degree has to be completed within the stipulated time with no-year back.
- Example: B.Com is a 3-year degree. The client should have completed it within 3 years and not more.
- Example: Engineering is a 4-year degree. The client should have completed within 4 years and not more.
Backlogs
- The client should not have more than 10 backlogs in his/her graduation period.
Stay Back Period in Canada and Post Graduation Work Permit:
- A student needs to pursue a course for a minimum duration of 8 months to be eligible to stay back in Canada
- Course less than 8 months does not allow a client to stay back and apply for Post Graduation Work Permit
- For post-graduation work permit a client needs to pursue a course of duration 8 months or more.
- If the client pursues a course which is of duration less than 2 years, he/she is eligible for a post-graduation work permit of equivalent duration as the course
- Example: 8 months course = 8 months post-graduation work permit
- If the client pursues 2 years course (masters or diploma), he/she is eligible for a post-graduation work permit of 3 years
- Example: 2 years masters/diploma course = 3 years post-graduation work permit
- If the client pursues a course which is of duration less than 2 years, he/she is eligible for a post-graduation work permit of equivalent duration as the course
Cost of studying in Canada
Tuition fees in Canada vary by institution and province, but the cost is generally more affordable when compared to other countries around the world. Technical and medical courses are more expensive than arts courses.
On an average, the tuition and fees range from CAD 7,000 to CAD 35,000 per year for an International student.
| Study Program | Average fees(in CAD*) |
| Undergraduate Program | $12,000 to $25,000 per year |
| Postgraduate master’s Program | $24,000 to $35,000 per year |
| Doctoral Degree | $7,000 to $10,000 per year |
The cost of studying in Canada will include other factors such as the cost of living and the student and visa application fees you will need to pay.