According to a recent report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, Canada is now the most educated country in the world. The United States and Canada have two of the best higher education systems in the world. #1 United States and #4 Canada.U21? Rankings of National Higher Education Systems 2013 report.
Why Study In Canada
Qualifications Valued Around the World
Canada’s high academic standards and rigorous quality controls mean that you’ll be earning a high-quality education that will open doors for your future and benefit your career over the long term. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is globally recognized as being equivalent to those obtained from the United States or Commonwealth countries.
Affordable Education
The quality of education and living standards in Canada are amongst the highest in the world, but the cost of living and tuition fees for international students are generally lower than in other countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. As such, Canada is often the preferred choice for students attending college or university.
Exciting Campus Lifestyle
Canada’s post-secondary campuses aren’t only wired with the latest in sophisticated technology, but countless other modern amenities as well. From Olympic-quality sports facilities to public concert halls and art galleries, Canada’s post-secondary campuses offer you enormous possibilities for learning and leisure. Plus, you’ll have incredible opportunities to meet like-minded individuals and gain valuable experience through student-run governments, radio, newspapers and businesses.
Possibility of Immigration
Did you know that some international students with Canadian credentials and Canadian work experience may apply for permanent residency without having to leave Canada? For more information about the possibility of immigration to Canada once your schooling is complete, please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website: www.cic.gc.ca
What are the requirements for admission into Canadian universities?
Each university in Canada has its own policy regarding admission requirements. Contact each university directly for the admission requirements of the program you’re interested in. But generally you MAY be requested to pay an application fee of $100 CND, and scanned copy of your International passport. And bank statement that demonstrates an ability to pay a year’s worth of funds for Academic and personal expenses. You need also:
- A completed application form;
- An official high school transcript (or attested copy) (if applicable);
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (if any);
- A detailed chronological résumé to demonstrate educational achievements, work experience, progression,
- community involvement, volunteer experience, and other related experience; and
- A Letter of Intent (LOI) that clearly explains why the applicant is applying and outlines the student’s
academic intentions.
Study Permit in Canada
In Canada, the government requires that students studying longer than 6 months have a study permit. The permit is issued once a student has acceptance to the school. In order to apply for an initial permit, the following documents are required:
- Letter of acceptance from the University
- A passport that is valid for at least 1 year and 2 passport sized photos
- Proof of financial support. Here is a list of accepted SPONSOR documents
- Proof of Canadian bank account in your name if the money has been transferred to Canada
- Proof of student/education loan from a financial institution
- Your bank statements for the past 4 months
- A bank draft in convertible currency
- Proof of payment of tuition and accommodation fees
- Proof of funding paid from within Canada if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational
program.
Apply for the study permit through a Canadian Visa Office or online at www.cic.gc.ca.
