Canada is known to offer high quality education at an affordable tuition fee for degrees that are globally recognised, welcoming almost half a million international students. In comparison, an outstanding quality of life, immense post-study work and immigration possibilities – Canada stands out among Indian students as a common country to study.

tudent life in Canada is very exciting and fascinating. There is no shortage of shopping malls, art galleries, theaters, cafeterias, and exhibition halls in the urban areas. Its cities and towns are rich in public gardens, beaches, parks, sports, and leisure facilities. One of the most important reasons why you should study in Canada is because of its welcoming and heartwarming environment. Canada is a peaceful country and is considered very safe for a living. Most of the universities keep campus security for the whole day. All universities in Canada have 24×7 campus security which includes security patrol cars and campus security offices to solve students’ grievances. Certain universities have also instigated the ‘Walk Safe’ program, in which the students can easily get access to public conveyance during late-night hours.

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) provides roadside assistance if your vehicle breaks down while driving in Canada. All Cabs in Canada have assistance information found in the backseat.

Canada has a diverse climate. The climate varies from temperate on the west coast of British Columbia to a subarctic climate in the north. Landlocked areas tend to have a warm summer continental climate zone with the exception of Southwestern Ontario which has a hot summer humid continental climate.

Canada has four very distinct seasons: Spring (March-May); Summer (June-August); Fall (September-October); and Winter (November-February).

While temperatures in the far north climb above 0°C only for a few months of the year, the country’s southern border has warm springs, hot summers, and pleasant autumns prevailing for at least seven months before winter sets in.

The placement figures and career opportunities for graduates from Canadian universities are remarkably high as a result Canadian schools are ranked amongst the top ten institutions in the world. This results in maximum of students filling submissions to study in Canada every year. The country has public expenditure on post-secondary education of more than 30 billion dollars every year. Depending on the nature of the institution and the duration of the course, tertiary level education is available in both government and private institutions offering degrees, diplomas, certificates, and attestations. Students studying in Canada have great chances of becoming the most successful experts and are wanted by some of the top recruiters of the world.

Following are the degrees generally awarded by Canadian higher education institutes.

• Certificate Level (one year)
• Diploma level (two years)
• Advanced Diploma (three years)
• Fast track Diplomas or Advanced Diploma (1 or 2 years)
• Post-graduate Diplomas/Certificates (one or two years)
• Master’s Degree (one to two years)
• M.Phil. Degree (two years)
• Doctorate or Ph.D. (four to seven years)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED

The general criteria for application are mentioned below:

English Requirements

• The minimum TOEFL score required by most universities is 80-84 (internet-based test) for PG courses
• Most universities and colleges accept equivalent IELTS and PTE Academic scores

Undergraduate study in Canada

• Universities in Quebec require a minimum of 13 years of secondary school education, i.e. an additional year of formal education after the 12th standard or intermediate degree. But, if your academic credentials are very impressive, some universities may consider your application even with 12 years of education
• Minimum aggregate marks of 70% in 12th grade for bachelor’s degrees, and above 50% for diplomas and advanced diplomas
• Mathematics in-class XII (a prerequisite for some sciences, technology, and business courses)
• Minimum required IELTS/PTE Academic scores with an overall score of 6.0 bands or equivalent PTE scores

Masters in Canada

• Most universities require a qualification equivalent to the Canadian bachelor’s degree, which requires 16 years of formal education. It would mean another year of education after an Indian bachelor’s or a four-year bachelor’s degree course like B.E., B.Tech. or other such courses.
• Minimum required IELTS / PTE Academic scores with a minimum score of 6.5 bands as an overall score for PG Diploma and 7.0 bands for a master’s degree. Some universities accept equivalent PTE scores too.
• Relevant work experience (some universities require this for MBA and Master’s Degree in IT)

Doctorate in Canada:

• Masters Degree in the particular subject you wish to pursue a doctorate program