Canada is one of the leading international education destination with its world-class institutions, post-study work and migration options on offer. It is now home to over half a million international students.
Why choose Canada:
- Canadian institutions and qualifications are well renowned in the world.
- It is one of the safest and friendliest country in the world.
- It is consistently ranked a top country for quality of life.
- Comparatively lower cost of tuition fee and living than most other English-speaking countries.
- International students get an option to work while studying and eventually apply for permanent residency.
- It is a multicultural country with vibrant communities.
- Canada places great emphasis on research and offers good scholarship opportunities.
- Institutions offer rich campus life experience and long-term job prospects post-graduation.
Work while studying
International students are allowed to work 20 hours a week, both on and off campus, when the semester is on, and full-time during vacations.
If you’re married, your spouse will be allowed to work full time while you study.
Post-study work
The Post-Graduate Work Permit allows international students to stay in Canada and work for up to three years after graduating. After working in Canada for one year, international graduates may be eligible to apply for permanent residency.
Study and living costs | Tuition fee
- Many high schools charge fees for international students, which can range from approximately CAD 8,000 to CAD 14,000 per year.
- The average tuition fee for pursuing any Diploma or Certificate program in Canada is somewhere in the range of CAD 15,000 CAD 20,000 per annum, depending on the college and your program of study.
- Bachelor’s programs on an average cost somewhere around CAD 20,000 per year.
- Master’s programs on average cost around CAD 18,000 per year, depending on the university and your program of study.
- A PhD on average costs around CAD 17,000 per year. However, there are scholarships on offer by the universities as well to cover the tuition fees.
Living Costs
Some of the important expenses to consider include:
- Housing
- Food and groceries
- Transportation
- Health insurance
- Entertainment and fun
On average, the living expenses for one year average around CAD 12,000.
All costs are per year in Canadian dollars. To convert to your own currency, visit http://www.xe.com
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Once you have selected the institution and course you wish you apply for, you are ready to formally apply. You’d need to fill in the application form and provide other relevant documentation as advised by Eduleader staff.
Next step is applying for your study permit. For that, you will usually be required to provide a copy of your confirmation of place at the approved institution along with the financial documents. . Eduleader counsellors will go through in detail with you to check on all documentation and requirements.