STUDY IN CANADA
Overview
Canada is known for its excellent education institutions, Top Quality Education Programs, and an innovative economy.
Canada has become a booming hub for international students whose dreams to remain in the country after completing their studies. No longer has an overlooked global destination to earn a degree, Canada also offered a direct path to permanent citizenship – an option many international students seek.
Canada has ranked as one of the top ten places to live in the world for over twenty years, and boasts an education system ranked among the best.
A Canadian degree is widely recognized as equal to one from the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom, and Canadian universities consistently do well in international rankings
Canada is now the world’s third-leading destination of international students after USA and Australia, with a staggering 642,000 foreign students.
Canadians place a great amount of importance on learning, and standards in education in Canada are uniformly high. There are almost 100 universities in Canada, few of which—the University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University de Montréal, Concordia University, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario and York University—are ranked among the top 100 in the world.
Why Study in CANADA?
- Ample number of collaborative programmes offering hands-on learning combined with a more theoretical approach makes Canada on the best destinations to pursue tertiary education overseas.
- The Canadian institutions offer tailored programmes, and these courses may differ from campus to campus, but the ultimate goal is to provide service & support to ensure success of the students.
- Another reason that makes Canada a dream education destination is that some international students who have graduated from Canadian Institution are allowed to apply for permanent residency visa without moving out of the country.
- Also, it’s a fact that over 90% of students who graduate from Canadian institutions get employed in their field of studies within 6 months after graduation, which is why studying in Canada is said to be an all-encompassing experience.
- Canada has been consistently ranked as one of the safest nations in the world. In 2018, the Global Peace Index*, listed Canada as the sixth peaceful country across the globe. As international student, you’ll enjoy the same rights as any other Canadian.
Earn while you learn
Thanks to its special regulations, Canada provides all its international students with an opportunity to work for up to 20 hours every week during their semesters and full-time during the summer and winter breaks. To work on-campus or as an intern in any company, you would not require any additional work permit as your study permit is enough to help you find a part time job.
Canada is one of the most sought after study abroad destinations for international students. They prefer to study in Canada after class 12, graduation or post-graduation for which the country offers programs at the following levels of study.
Certificate : Awarded after completion of a 1 year program.
Diploma : Awarded after completion of a 1 or 2 years successful study.
Advanced Diploma: A 3 year course which then may be transferred to a Bachelor Degree.
Bachelor’s Degree : A 4 Year program awarded by Universities / University Colleges / Community Colleges after successful study.
Post Graduate Diploma/Certificates: Must have Bachelor Degree of 3 to 4 years which leads to a Master Degree. These programs may comprise approximately two to three semesters of full time study.
Master’s Degree: It is 2 year Program. A student must have 4 year Bachelor Degree or a 1year Post Graduate Diploma from Canada.
Doctorate or PhD: Program duration is 4 to 7 years
- Business And Finance : Forms the foundation of any Nation’s economy. It will allow you to learn how the financial market functions and what its applications are.
Jobs in this field are: Broking, Investment, Banking, Insurance, Accounting, Asset Management - Computer Science And IT : These Professionals will be always in demand all over the world including Canada. It managers and Software Professionals are in the top 10 most in-demand in Canada.
The top Positions in this fields are : Network Specialist, Software Engineer, Web Developer, Program Analyst, Java Developer, Systems Administrator - Engineering : Top subjects chosen by international students looking to pursue higher studies in Canada.
- Bio Sciences, Healthcare And Medicine : People who hold this degree move easily into jobs in the medical, or research fields. The demand for health science graduates is on a rise in Canada.
The most in-demand job categories in Canada are: Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine (Specialist Physicians) and Dentistry - Media And Journalism : With the rise of digital media, social networking sites, and online marketing, the demand for skilled professionals in those areas is also increasing exponentially day by day.
The top job functions are: Digital Media, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Interactive Media, UX/UI Design, Visual Effects & Animation, Creative & Graphic Design
As a student living away from home, various expenses need to be considered besides the tuition fee. The tuition fee varies from course to course and from one academic institute to another.
Bachelors: CAD 11,000 – CAD 40,000 per year.
Undergraduate/Postgraduate Diploma: CAD 10,000 – CAD 22,000
Masters: CAD 12,000 – CAD 40,000 per year
The average cost of living in Canada varies from CA$10,000 -15,000 per year.
- September (considered to be the main intake all courses offered).
- January intake (Spring intake).
- May (Summer- Few institutions run a Summer intake with popular
courses on the offer
The eligibility to Study in Canada is very simple, all you need to do is score good marks in your previous academics and Language Proficiency Tests.
- IELTS of 6.0 Bands (with no modules below 5.5 bands for Diploma and Certificate)
- IELTS 6.5 Bands (with no modules below 6.0 bands for Bachelors Post Graduate Diploma and Masters)
- Passport
- Grade 10th Marksheet
- Grade 12th Marksheet
- Diploma all Marksheets & completion certificate (if applicable)
- School leaving certificate
- Degree all Marksheets & completion certificate (if applicable)
- Work experience documents (if applicable)
- IELTS score card or IELTS date confirmation
Top Universities & Colleges in Canada
Akshar Education is official representative of most highly reputed Canada universities/institutes. Our representation is spread across the various cities and education sectors including colleges, polytechnics and universities.
Northeastern University, Toronto, Ontario |
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario |
University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia (Only UG) |
York University, Toronto, Ontario |
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario (Only UG) |
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (M.Engg in Internetworking and all Under Graduate courses) |
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba |
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Only UG) |
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (Only PG) |
University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario (Only UG) |
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick |
University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan |
Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario |
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario (Only UG and Pre MBA) |
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta (Only UG) |
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario |
Lakehead University through Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario |
University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba |
University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia (Only UG) |
University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia |
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia |
Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario |
St. Mary’s University, Calgary, Alberta (Only UG) |
Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia |
Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia |
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vancouver, British Columbia |
Simon Fraser University through Fraser International College, Burnaby, British Columbia (Only UG) |
University of Manitoba through International College of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Only UG) |
Ryerson University International College, Toronto, Ontario |
Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, British Columbia |
St. Thomas University, Frederiction, New Brunswick |
University Canada West, Vancouver, British Columbia |
New York Institute of Technology, Vancouver, British Columbia |
Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario |
The King’s University, Edmonton, Alberta |
Adler University, Vancouver, British Columbia |
King’s University College (University of Western Ontario), London, Ontario |
Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia |
Capilano University, North Vancouver, British Columbia |
Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, British Columbia |
Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |
University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, British Columbia |
Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick |
MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta (Only UG) |
Yukon University, Whitehorse, Yukon |
Crandall University, Moncton, New Brunswick |
Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario |
George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario |
Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario |
Douglas College, New Westminster, British Columbia (Except Punjab) |
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Alberta |
Niagara College, Welland, Ontario |
Fanshawe College, London, Ontario |
Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario |
North Island College, Vancouver Island, British Columbia |
Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario |
Loyalist College, Toronto, Ontario |
Lakeland College, Vermilion, Alberta |
Cambrian College, Sudbury, Ontario |
Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario (Only for Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh) |
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario |
College of New Caledonia, Prince George, British Columbia |
Cégep Marie-Victorin, Montreal, Quebec |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta |
LaSalle College, Montreal and Vancouver |
College of the Rockies, Cranbrook, British Columbia |
Northern Lights College, Dawson Creek, British Columbia |
Northern College, Timmins, Ontario |
St. Lawrence College, Kingston, Ontario |
Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario |
Lambton College, Sarnia, Ontario |
Selkirk College, Castlegar, British Columbia |
Assiniboine Community College, Brandon, Manitoba |
Canadore College, North Bay, Ontario (Except Punjab and Haryana) |
Acsenda School of Management, Vancouver, British Columbia |
Le Cordon Bleu, Ottawa, Ontario |
Alexander College, Vancouver, British Columbia |
College St-Michel, Montreal, Quebec |
Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, British Columbia |
Northern College at Pures-Toronto, Toronto, Ontario |
Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Iles, Gaspé, Quebec |
Vancouver Community College, Vancouver, British Columbia |
British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, British Columbia |
NorQuest College, Edmonton, Alberta |
Yorkville University, Toronto and Vancouver |
Montreal College of Information Technology, Montreal, Quebec |
Toronto Film School, Toronto, Ontario |
Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat, Alberta |
CDI College, Montreal, Quebec |
Coquitlam College, Coquitlam, British Columbia |
Canada College, Montreal, Quebec |
Matrix College of Management Technology and Healthcare Inc, Montreal, Quebec |
CDE College, Sherbrooke, Quebec |
ISI, L’institut Supérieur d’Informatique, Montreal, Québec |
College National of Science and Technology, Montreal, Quebec |
Ascent College, Montreal, Quebec |
Trebas Institute, Montreal, Quebec |
M College, Montreal, Quebec |
Aviron Québec College Technique, Quebec City, Quebec |