Why CANADA?
Canada, the second largest country in the world, is both a geographically vast and an ethnically diverse country to study in. Canada's natural environment offers many recreational opportunities as well as a high standard of living in cosmopolitan and multicultural cities. Canadians are known for being a peaceful and friendly people. There also are inhabitants of a multicultural and bilingual country which welcome students from all religions and nationalities. Thousands of students come to study in Canada every year and even more come to Canada to learn English or French. The large urban centers of Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal are particularly well-known for their multicultural way of life. This rich cultural variety can be seen in the many languages spoken on the street, or the cuisines served through open restaurant windows or many cultural celebrations throughout the year.
The education system in the Maple Leaf Country is quite easy to understand.
The education system in each of the 13 provinces in Canada is governed by the local rules and regulations. There are various post-secondary institutions that include colleges, universities and technical schools.
Each post-secondary school has its own set of rules on how to apply, and decides what level of English you will need to be at to be accepted, as well as other entry requirements for various courses of study.
Besides this, there are private career and vocational schools which are not necessarily governed by provincial governments. There are career colleges, community colleges -- both of which are non-degree granting institutions offering courses ranging from 1-3 years. The fee is generally lower than the university or university colleges.
Then there are university colleges offering four-year undergraduate degrees as well as graduate courses ranging from Masters to doctoral. Lastly, there are universities generally offering primarily masters and research programmers only.
To decide which institution to apply to and to ascertain your eligibility, one should contact the college or university directly or better still ask a Pyramid counselor for seeking advice on the same.
The Edification Overseas Education counselor will be able to guide you on the basis of your academic record, extra-curricular activities, your performance in test like IELTS your financial background etc. Once you have chosen a place to study you will need to apply to that school, college or university.
Once the student receives his/her letter of acceptance from the educational institution, he/she will need to apply for the student permit. The time needed to process an application to study in Canada may be different at various visa offices. One does not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or programme in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or programme within the period authorized for your stay in Canada.
Quality Education
Canadians place great importance on learning, and have developed a top rated education system with excellent standards. Canada spends more per capita on its education system than any other country in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Whether you study a Degree in Canada or it's a Diploma qualification, the reputation and recognition of the same will be worldwide. International students who graduate from Colleges in Canada enjoy successful and prosperous careers. Canada is known for its quality education and competitive entry requirements.
All in all, simply understand that Canadian qualifications are valued all around the world. Thus, you are investing your time, money, efforts safely and in the right place
Know what courses are available in Canada
Canada offers a range of programs which are attractive to Indian students. From multimedia and animation to journalism and mass media or mass communication, business and management, marketing, finance, agriculture, engineering, pharmacy technician, advertising, writing, graphic design, film studies, digital media and more, you will easily find in India.
MBA in Canada is one of the most popular and renowned across the world. Many Canadian MBAs are ranked at the top in the World Ranking. Have you known about the University of Toronto?
Canada is extremely popular amongst Indian students for its undergraduate studies since both quality and affordability at some of top Canadian Colleges seems to be an attractive opportunity.
So be in an English course in Canada, or courses in IT, science, engineering, education, accounting, business, you will find at the topmost quality. And you could apply to all levels including Diploma, Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma (generally used as Postgraduate Diploma in India), PhD, and even Distance Education, Canada has something excellent to offer.
The key is to select the right set of Colleges and Universities in Canada and admission applications must be made out timely.
SPP Colleges
| Algonquin College |
| Bow Valley College |
| Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology |
| Camosun College |
| Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology |
| College of New Caledonia |
| College of the Rockies |
| Columbia College |
| Conestoga College |
| Confederation College of Applied Arts & Technology |
| Douglas College |
| Durham College |
| Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology |
| Fleming College |
| George Brown College |
| Georgian College of Arts & Technology |
| Grant MacEwan University |
| Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University |
| Langara College |
| Lambton College of Applied Arts & Technology |
| Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology |
| Marine Institute of Memorial University |
| Medicine Hat College |
| Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology |
| Niagara College |
| North Island College |
| Northern Alberta Institute of Technology |
| Northern College |
| Northern Lights |
| Parkland College |
| Red River College of Applied Arts, Science & Technology |
| Saskatchewan Institute od Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) |
| Selkirk College |
| Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology |
| Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning |
| St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology |
| St. Lawrence College |
| University of The Fraser Valley |
| Vancouver Island University |
| Vancouver Community College |
| Winnipeg Technical College |
Colleges and Universities
| Athabasca University (Athabasca) |
| University of Alberta (Edmonton) |
| University of Calgary (Calgary) |
| University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge) |
| University of Phoenix, Calgary Campus (Calgary) |
| Grande Prairie Regional College |
| Grant MacEwan College |
| Keyano College |
| Lakeland College |
| Lethbridge Community College |
| Medicine Hat College |
| Mount Royal College |
| Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Olds College |
| Red Deer College |
| Southern Alberta Institute of Technology |
| Quest University (Squamish) |
| Royal Roads University (Victoria) |
| Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, Vancouver) |
| Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops) |
| Trinity Western University (Langley Township) |
| University of British Columbia (University Endowment Lands, Vancouver, Kelowna - UBC Okanagan) |
| University Canada West (Victoria) |
| University of Northern British Columbia (Prince George) |
| University of Victoria (Victoria) |
| University College of the Fraser Valley |
| Ashton College |
| Camosun College |
| Capilano College |
| Douglas College |
| Kwantlen University College |
| Langara College |
| Northern Lights College |
| Northwest Community College |
| Okanagan College |
| Selkirk College |
| Vancouver Community College |
| Brandon University (Brandon) |
| Canadian Mennonite University (Winnipeg) |
| Collège Universitaire de Saint-Boniface (Winnipeg) |
| University of Manitoba (Winnipeg) |
| University of Winnipeg (Winnipeg) |
| Red River College |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland (St. John's) |
| Sir Wilfred Grenfell College (Corner Brook) |
| Atlantic Baptist University (Moncton) |
| Mount Allison University (Sackville) |
| St. Thomas University (Fredericton) |
| Université de Moncton (Moncton) |
| University of New Brunswick (Fredericton & Saint John) |
| Yorkville University (Fredericton) |
| New Brunswick Community College (various campuses) |
| Acadia University (Wolfville) |
| Cape Breton University (Sydney) |
| Dalhousie University (Halifax) |
| Mount Saint Vincent University (Halifax) |
| Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University (Halifax) |
| Saint Francis Xavier University (Antigonish) |
| Saint Mary's University (Halifax) |
| University of King's College (Halifax) |
| Université Sainte-Anne (Church Point) |
| Nova Scotia Community College (various campuses) |
| Brock University (St. Catharines) |
| Carleton University (Ottawa) |
| Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) |
| Laurentian University (Greater Sudbury) |
| McMaster University (Hamilton) |
| Nipissing University (North Bay) |
| Queen's University (Kingston) |
| Royal Military College of Canada (Kingston) |
| Ryerson University (Toronto) |
| Saint Paul University (Ottawa) |
| Trent University (Peterborough) |
| University of Guelph (Guelph) |
| University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Oshawa) |
| University of Ottawa (Ottawa) |
| University of Toronto (Toronto)(Mississauga) |
| University of Waterloo (Waterloo) |
| University of Western Ontario (London) |
| University of Windsor (Windsor) |
| Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo) |
| York University (Toronto) |
| Algonquin College |
| Cambrian College |
| Canadore College |
| Centennial College |
| Collège Boréal |
| Conestoga College |
| Confederation College |
| Durham College |
| Fanshawe College |
| Fleming College |
| George Brown College |
| Georgian College |
| Humber College |
| La Cité collégiale |
| Lambton College |
| Loyalist College |
| Mohawk College |
| Niagara College |
| Northern College |
| St. Clair College |
| St. Lawrence College |
| Sault College |
| Seneca College |
| Sheridan College |
| University of Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) |
| Holland College (various campuses) |
| Bishop's University (Lennoxville) |
| Concordia University (Montreal) |
| Université Laval (Quebec City) |
| McGill University (Montreal) |
| Université de Montréal (Montreal) |
| École Polytechnique de Montréal (Montreal) |
| École des hautes études commerciales de Montréal (Montreal) |
| Université du Québec (Quebec City) |
| École de technologie supérieure (Montreal) |
| École nationale d'administration publique (Quebec City) |
| Institut national de la recherche scientifique (Quebec City) |
| Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (Rouyn-Noranda) |
| Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (Saguenay) |
| Université du Québec à Montréal (Montreal) Université du Québec en Outaouais (Gatineau) |
| Université du Québec à Rimouski (Rimouski) |
| Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (Trois-Rivières) |
| University of Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke) |
| First Nations University of Canada (Regina) |
| University of Regina (Regina) |
| University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) |
| Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology |
| Aurora College |
| Nunavut Arctic College |
| Yukon College |
Lastly, after your admission to Canadian Institution is done, with (Visa Facilitation Services) VFS Canada in India, the Canadian visa application process is simpler than many other Countries. Complete information for Canadian student visa, visa forms, requirement for visa, Canadian visa fees, visa processing time, visa status check (visa tracker), and procedure to apply for visa, and more useful information is easily available.
In India, you can apply for a Canadian Visa at VFS Global Services Centers located in: Mumbai, Ahmedabad (West India), Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad (South India), New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar (North India), Kolkata (East India)
Admission Documents
Documents for Admission
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Mark sheets and Passing Certificates from 10th onwards
- Two reference letters from colleges / employers
- Passport copy
- Birth Certificate
- IELTS score sheet
Documents for Visa
- Original Passport
- Birth certificate/translated and notarized
- Two Photograph (with White background )
- Original Proof of Payment of Canadian Fee Receipt
- Confirmation Page of Online Visa Application with bar code
- Original Receipt of Visa Fee
- Original Interview Appointment Letter
- Evidence of Financial Sources (Required Bank Statement of previous four months + Property documents)
- Affidavit of Support from Sponsor (Copy of CNIC + Passport ID Page of Sponsor must be attached with it)
- All Original Educational Documents (Transcripts and Certificates)
- Original IELTS Certificate and GRE Scores
- A Personal Statement for Study Permit in Canada (minimum 500 words)
- Copy of CNIC of the student
- Work Experience Letter/s (if applicable)
- Police Certificate
- Proof of Tuition fee payment
- Visa Application forms
- 2 complete photo copy sets of all above attested and notarized
Cost
Reasonable Cost of Study in Canada
Cost of living and tuition fees for international students are generally lower in Canada than in other countries. Canadian Colleges charge lower tuition fees for international students than some other popular study destinations while also maintaining excellent quality of education. Though education in Canada is affordable, the lower fee also means that there will be more competition in getting your admission in Canada (thus apply early). Over the last three years, Canada's inflation rate has remained one of the lowest in the industrialized world.
| Costs | Undergraduate Studies in Canada Undergraduate Studies in Canada | Graduate Studies in Canada (PG) |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland | $7,260 | $1,896 - 3,549 |
| Prince Edward Island | $7,510 | $6,100 |
| Nova Scotia | $8,520 - 12,480 | $4,329 - 15,000 |
| New Brunswick | $7,063 - 10,720 | $5,610 - 8,465 |
| Quebec | $9,168 - 10,518 | $8,268 - 20,000 |
| Ontario | $6,900 - 16,204 |