Why Choose Canada
- One of the most welcoming countries in the developed world at the moment.
- Diverse, international , multicultural peer group.
- Strong focus on tolerance, justice and inclusiveness, makes everyone feel safe and welcome.
- Canada actively needs new immigrants , and has programs designed to help you settle permanently.
- (Up to)3 year Post graduation work permit allows you to plan your career in Canada after your studies.Education is affordable compared to its next door neighbor.
Course Duration
- 3-4 years Bachelor’s degree. 1-2 years master’s degree. These are offered by Universities (not colleges)
- 3 years professional (vocational) courses or diplomas are also popular, typically in colleges , Institutes or Polytechnics.
Fees and scholarships
- Fees vary significantly, and depend on the university you choose. Plan for 25,000 CAD per year as tuition fees, and another 12 -18,000 CAD per year as living costs.
- This could vary depending on course, city , your own residential status etc. The above is a ballpark figure, and could go higher for top universities/ professional courses.
- The Federal and Provincial governments offer various scholarships for International students, usually depending on demonstrated academic excellence .
How to apply
Each University has its own criteria, and accepts applications directly . Selecting a course , university, province are all important decisions, given the wide variances within Canada.
- Getting your academic history accredited / equivalence certified for Canadian standards is critical.
- SAT is not required for undergraduate courses in Canada. Most top universities do require a GRE for Master’s applicants, though many do not .
- All universities will require a good IELTS score though, - this is critical.
- Proof of fund availability is also required.
- Proof of French fluency also helps, if applying to Universities the French-speaking parts of Canada.
How we help
We identify universities where your application has good chances of success. Given the wide variance involved (fees, entrance tests, quality of life in a city vs rural etc), this is an incredibly important decision.
- We guide you on the various options available to you, and help you plan for the longer term.
- We help you arrange your documents to avoid incorrect applications. This includes the “equivalence” documents that are critical in Canada.
- We help identify scholarships and funding options that may suit your specific situation.
- We help draft your personal statement (important for postgraduate applications) , and also suggest on formats for a good reference letter (if you have work experience).
- We help draft your communication with the admissions officers of the universities.
- We have our own native English speaking tutors, and our proprietary IELTS modules, to help you score high marks on the mandatory English proficiency tests.
- Lastly, and (we think) most importantly, we also help broaden your horizons, and identify study options across the world You’d be surprised at what the world has to offer.
