Education in Canada
Canada offers diverse, career-focused study programs with globally respected degrees. Students can pursue diplomas, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees with practical learning, affordable tuition, and strong pathways to employment or further education.
Why Education in Canada?
Canada is a safe, multicultural country known for high-quality, low-cost education. Students enjoy an excellent lifestyle, work opportunities, and post-study migration options. With globally recognized institutions, a welcoming society, and practical learning models, Canada attracts over 600,000 international students annually, making it a preferred destination for academic and career growth.
Advantages of Studying in Canada
- Safe and Welcoming: Ranked among the top 3 countries to live and study; low crime, great healthcare, and a friendly multicultural society.
- High Living Standards: Canadians enjoy an excellent quality of life with low population density.
- Multicultural Society: Home to immigrants from all over the world, including 1.5 million Indian-origin citizens.
- Global Education Quality: Degrees are world-recognized; over 100 universities and 150 colleges offer diverse programs.
- Affordable Costs: Low tuition and living expenses; international tuition around CAD 17,000/year, living costs about CAD 10,000/year.
- Global Exposure: Over 600,000 international students make for a rich, diverse experience.
- Work & Settle Options: Post-study work opportunities and pathways to permanent residency are available.
Type of Qualifications
Certificate programs are available at the UG and PG levels. Most of them are of 1 year duration.
Diploma is a UG qualification awarded after 2-3 years of successful study and is offered at colleges.
Undergraduate/bachelor’s degrees are awarded by a college/university after four years of full-time study and lead to graduate-level studies. A prerequisite to apply for a bachelor’s degree is a minimum of 70% in 12th grade and a minimum IELTS score.
Postgraduate or post-degree diplomas/graduate certificates are one- or two-year cost-effective, job-oriented programs offered by colleges. Prerequisites are a bachelor’s degree (3 or 4 years) with upper second class or a 3-year diploma after 12th standard and an IELTS score of 6.5.
Graduate/master’s degrees are 2 years in duration. A prerequisite is a bachelor’s degree (4 years) passed with a 70% average, a GRE or GMAT test, whichever is applicable, and an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in each band). Most schools require a minimum of 16 years of prior formal education. So for Indian students who have completed a three-year degree, the advisable option is to complete at least a year of a university-affiliated master’s program in India to qualify for Canada.
MBA programs will typically require a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience, a 4-year bachelor’s degree passed with a a 70% average, a GMAT score of minimum 580-600,, and an IELTS overall band score of 16.5-0 in each band They are normally 2 years long. A few institutions do offer a fast-track option without work experience, 16 years of education, 2 years, or GMAT criteria.
A doctorate or Ph.D. generally requires 3-7 years to complete. A combination of coursework, original research, and a thesis is required. Prerequisites are generally a master’s degree (although direct entry from a bachelor’s degree to a Ph.D. program may be possible depending on the school and programs), IELTS with an overall band score of 6.5 (6.0 in each band), and GRE.
Post-doctoral programs: One of the most important factors in granting post-doctoral fellowships is the personal network established between the applicant and the faculty member.
Canada Study Permit
Indian students can apply for a study permit under the Student Direct Stream (SDS). To qualify under SDS, the student should hold an unconditional offer from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). The study permit application must be made at least 2 months before your course start date.
Note
- To file a study permit application under SDS, it is mandatory to show a GIC certificate and pay one year's tuition fee.
- It is mandatory to complete a medical examination prior to submission of your application. However, doing so may result in faster processing. Medical results are valid for one year. Medicals are mandatory.
- After reviewing your application, the visa officer will decide if an interview is necessary.
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If a student does not have the required IELTS score of 6.0 band overall and in all subsets, or the student cannot pay one year's tuition, the student's application can be filed in the General Category.
To download the Study Permit Application Kit, kindly visit: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/can
Education System in Canada
Provincial Control
High Investment
Types of Institutions Universities
Colleges & Institutes
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Faq's
A Full-time students pursuing an academic or professional program at a designated learning institute are allowed to work off/on campus for up to 20 hours per week during a regular academic session and full time during regularly scheduled breaks.
The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. A work permit under this Program may be issued for the length of the study program, up to a maximum of three years. For example, if you graduate from a 2 or 3 years diploma or a 3/4 year Bachelors degree program, you could be eligible for up to three-years work permit if you meet the criteria. If you graduate from an 8-month certificate program, you would be eligible for a work permit that is valid for no more than eight months.
Document Checklist
- Application Form + 2 Passport Photographs
- Current Passport
- Family Information Form + Student Questionnaire
- A copy of a valid Letter of Acceptance from the Admissions/Registrar's Office of one of the Designated Learning Institutions in Canada.
- If you are intending to study in Québec: Evidence of a valid Certificatd'acceptation du Québec (CAQ)
- Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476) (if necessary)
- A valid IELTS test result (issued within the last two years) showing an overall band of 6.0 with no individual band lower than 6.0
- Photocopy of the most recent diploma/leaving certificate, and most recent mark sheets (including failure mark sheets for entire program; consolidated mark sheets are NOT acceptable)
- Copy of payment receipt provided Canadian institution (pre-payment of entire 1st year is compulsory)
- GIC Certification from Scotia Bank / ICICI Bank, Canada / CIBC
- Copy of medical examination form IMM1017