Study in Canada and how it works: a complete investigation
Study in Canada, acquiring education visa in Canada, and immigrating to Canada, has been a point of interest for many Iranians. This article discusses this matter with a scientific and specialized approach. Canada is a vast country with reputable university and has attracted the attention of many international students while creating many questions in their minds. These questions include: what are top universities of Canada? How can we obtain education admission for Study in Canada? This article answers these questions and other important questions such as the method of acquiring education visa in Canada, residency in Canada after graduation, and other important aspects. It is hoped that this article, written by experts at MIE Consulting Institute (located in Austria), provide the necessary information about Study in Canada. Keep in mind that you can always use our free consult service by phone.
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Conditions of Study in Canada
For Study in Canada, you need to provide certain conditions. There are numerous factors that are effective in acquiring admission and education visa of Canada. The most important factors are age, language certificate score, and financial capability. Age is a very important factor in Canada, the less time between your admission request and your last academic degree (education gap), the more chance of getting accepted. Your language certificate score is also important. Usually, universities specify a certain level for language scores. For example, in bachelor degree most of the universities demand IELTS 6 and you need to achieve it to acquire admission. If you fail to achieve IELTS 6 but are 0.5 to 1 score short, you can still acquire admission but you need to take part in English courses in Canada and enter university after reaching the desired language proficiency. Financial capability is crucial because you need to prove that you’re able to handle life expenses for 1 year in Canada. Educational tuition depends on the university and is generally between 15,000 to 30,000 dollars yearly. Life expenses are, on average, 10,000 to 12,000 dollars monthly. In the following sections, the information about Study in different degreases, education expenses, and life expenses have been explained.
Canada is located in North America and has occupied half of the continent with area of 9.98 km square. The population is 37 million and population density is fairly low, and must of its surface is covered in jungles and ice which has created astonishing scenery. With Study in Canada, you have the opportunities of various cultural and natural experiences. You can have delightful experiences all over Canada. From ski tracks of British Colombia to grasslands of Montoya and cities like Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Quebec that offer friendly communities with various cultures and each can be the best city for Study in Canada. Canada is famous for natural beauties and cultural diversion. This country has two official languages, French and English, and both are used in official documents and governmental places. All of these factors alongside the high quality of education system in Canada has made it interesting for many international students. Also, it has been made possible for students to benefit from one the worlds most famous post-study work visas in the world. The following parts cover all aspects and important notes about conditions of Study in Canada and all you need to know about them.
Education expenses in Canada
Comparing to many countries, the cost of Study n in Canada is quite reasonable. Most likely you have to consider 15,000 to 30,000 dollars to cover life expenses and university tuition on average, but these numbers are subject to change based on university major, degree, and the city.
As it was mentioned, education cost can be very different depending on the universities. The below table shows education cost in Canada in different degrees.
| Yearly tuition in Canadian dollar (CAD) | Degree |
|
30,000 to 50,000 |
Boarding school |
|
5,500 to 29,000 |
Bachelor |
|
13,000 to 20,000 |
Master |
|
10,000 to 20,000 |
PhD |
In addition to education cost, life expenses such as accommodation, transportation, food, books, and stationery should be covered. On average, life expenses are about 10,000 to 40,000 yearly.
Study in schools of Canada
The schools of Canada are among the most popular schools in the world for parents that want their children to study abroad. There are many international schools in Canada that have high levels of quality so there are many options to choose from. Education system in Canada is not integrated and each one of 13 states makes decision separately and executing educations affairs is the responsibility of governmental officials of each state. Despite this independence, there is little difference between the system of each state. The differences are in curriculum, language, assessment methods, and accountability policies. The age of Study in most of schools in Canada is between 6 to 16.
Study in Canada in possible in private and public schools. Private international schools are more on the attention because studying in public schools requires the guardian of the student to be a resident in country of Canada. If the parents have residence permit in Canada, their children can have free Study in public schools.
Students that are below the legal age have certain compulsories in Canada. In some provinces the legal age is 18 and in others it’s 19. Parents must prove that their child has the required care and support during his residence in Canada.
Students must have following conditions:
Guardian is an adult who must have citizenship or permanent residency of Canada and take responsibility of the student. Having a guardian is optional for students of 17 or older, but the officer can make it compulsory depending on the student’s record. Students must request visa before entering the country. Required documents are listed in their related section.
One of the best points about educating in Canada is that one of the parents can acquire companion visa and accompany their child during his Study in Canada. It must be noted that the companion is now allowed to work in Canada and this visa has no residency benefits.
Study undergraduate level in Canada
The first degree in universities of Canada is the bachelor degree. The applicant can acquire admission by having average score of 12 in diploma, the required language proficiency certificate, and the other pre-requisites mentioned by the university. There are various courses in bachelor degree and you have a lot of options. Below is the list of popular courses for international students in Canada:
Popular cities of Canada that are the destination of many international students are:
Students have a lot of options for the choice of university and many of universities of Canada are top rank and world class. Each university can have their unique rules for admission. When a person submits their request, they will receive an e-mail stating that their request has been received. The university will announce the required documents for inspection through an e-mail.
Expert of MIE consulting Institute have stated the following documents as the most important ones:
Study postgraduate level in Canada
The applicant with bachelor degree can take action for Study in Canada in master degree. The length of the master degree is usually between 1 to 2 years. There are various courses in master degree but these are the most popular:
Universities of British Colombia and Royal Roads are popular among international students of master degree. Since Canada has two official languages, it’s possible to study in French, English, or both. The scores of previous courses can be effective in acquiring education admission of Canada. If the person is 25 and it’s been two years since hist last degree, he will probably have to present documents about his work experience.
To acquire admission for Study in Canada, a language certificate must be presented. If the chosen language of study is English, certificates like IELTS, C1, and TOEFL are acceptable.
Usually universities have unique conditions in granting admission but the most common documents that are required to acquire admission are as follows:
The documents must be translated into English or French and must be attached.
Keep in mind that without presenting language certificates, some universities may grant you conditioned admission, in a way you should participate in a language class first, then start the major in university.
Study Phd level in Canada
Study in PhD degree in Canada provides the students with the opportunity to work with expert and benefit from advanced facilities. PhD education length can take between 3 to 6 years. The language can be English or French. Study in PhD in Canada is based on research and students spend less time at the classrooms. Students must have supervisor and do their research under their supervision.
To acquire admission in PhD degree it’s mandatory to have a master degree. Admission in this stage is extremely competitive and the professor examines students’ CVs. The points than can be effective in student selection are as follows:
For Study in Canada, universities may hold interviews with the students to assess their abilities better. Study in Canada is with or without scholarship and those who succeed to acquire full-fund scholarship can provide all their expenses with it. In the following picture information about universities of Canada is presented.
Education admission and scholarship in Canada
Canada welcomes international students and provides them with many scholarships to make Study in Canada easier for them. World Affairs Organization in Canada grants scholarships for different levels of education to international students of Canada.
Like many other countries, educational scholarship is usually granted to PhD level students and lower degrees it’s extremely rare and only in very unique circumstances. Scholarships that are granted to PhD students are as follows:
Student life expenses in Canada
In addition to education cost in Canada, you need to provide life expenses too. Overall, the cost of life is different based on consumption pattern, lifestyle, and place of living, and we cannot assign a specific figure to it. However, the price of some life necessities that can give you some information about life expenses in Canada are listed in the following table.
| Goods | Cost in Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Milk (1 lt.) | 2.34 |
| A loaf of bread (500 gr.) | 2.84 |
| Rice (1 kg) | 4.01 |
| Eggs (12) | 3.31 |
| Chicken (1 kg) | 13.34 |
| Beef (1 kg) | 14.89 |
| Apple (1 kg) | 3.97 |
| Banana (1 kg) | 1.71 |
| Potato (1 kg) | 2.69 |
| Onion (1 kg) | 2.62 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 lt.) | 2.27 |
| Monthly transportation cost | 95 |
| Apartment energy cost (85 m) | 147.43 |
| Internet (unlimited, 60 Mbps) | 73.92 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Center | 1,238.43 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of City Center | 1,008.03 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Center | 2,001.78 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of City Center | 1,656.28 |
Study in Canada and student jobs
Since Canada appreciates the worth of education and concept of time, students who study in Canada can work alongside education. This is allowed for part-time jobs and its student’s income in Canada can cover some his expenses. During the semester, the students are allowed to work 20 hours weekly. The job can be inside or outside of university campus. Full-time jobs are allowed during holidays.
Study in Canada and dependent visa
Surely, if the applicants intend to study in Canada and return to their own countries after graduation, they don’t want to be apart from their families during the period of their education. Of the especial features of education on Canada is the possibility of having companions. The applicants can submit visa requests for their family members. Family members include the spouse and under-19 children. Dependent children that are over 19 can also accompany the family. Also, the children can educate in Canadian public schools free of charge.
Good news is that the spouse of the applicant is allowed to work part-time or full-time under any employer in Canada. If the applicant acquires post-study work permit, the work visa of their spouse is also extended.
Study in Canada and introducing top universities of Canada
Based on QS Institute ranking, more than 15 Canadian universities are among world’s top 300 universities. The best of them are as follows:
| Name of university | World rank |
| University of Toronto | 31 |
| McGill university | 32 |
| University of British Columbia | 52 |
| Alberta university | 90 |
| University of Montreal | 130 |
| McMaster university | 140 |
| University of Waterloo | 152 |
University of Toronto which has the top rank among Canadian universities was founded in the state of Ontario in 1827 and was managed by the British Church at the beginning. The name of this university was College of King but in 1850 the university became secular and its name was change to University of Toronto. Nowadays, this university is among world’s top universities and is known as the “Canadian Harvard”. The cost of Study in this university is different based on the course of study. For example, the tuition for bachelor degree is between 35,000 to 60,000 CAD.
Study in Canada and needed documents to acquire Canadian student visa
Acquiring educational visa is necessary for Study in Canada. The applicants are advised to take action for their education visa 4 to 6 month before the new semester starts. The education visa request process is carried online. The general documents for acquiring educational visa of Canada are:
After submitting the request, biometrics information like fingerprint and picture are needed. Since there is no center of submitting Canadian visa in Iran, people must travel to other countries to submit their biometrics information. People usually choose Turkey for this purpose. Depending on the file of the applicant an interview may be needed.
The amount of money is that is required yearly to prove financial capability is shown in the following table. The prices are in Canadian dollar.
| Outside of Quebec | |
| Student | 10,000 |
| First family member | 4,000 |
| Other family members | 3,000 |
| Outside of Quebec | |
| Students | 11,000 |
| First family member (over 18) | 5,100 |
| First family member (under 18) | 3,800 |
| Other family members (over 18) | 5,125 |
| Other family members (under 18) | 1,903 |
Study in Canada and job opportunities after graduation
If the person’s aim of Study in Canada is to acquire residency and work in Canada, he can work in this country after graduation. If the students submit a work permit request after graduation, the are allowed to work in Canada up to 3 years. This permit is granted only once is not extendable.
Post-study work permit allows people to work part-time, full-time, or self-employed. The experience gained in this matter can have points in acquiring permanent residency of Canada through express entry.
Depending on the length of Study in Canada, the validation of this permit is between 8 months to 3 years. The applicants are allowed to take action for post-study work permit until 180 days of their graduation, and if their education visa is still valid, they should submit their request inside Canada. Applicant can work full-time until their request is addressed. People with the following conditions are eligible to acquire post-study work permit.
Study in Canada and the situation of residency and acquiring citizenship after graduation
After graduation, the government of Canada, provides the graduates with right of living and work permit for up to 3 years during which the students can take action for permanent residency or even citizenship. This work permit is issued from 8 month to 3 years based on the length of the education taken by the student. Study in Canada can lead to permanent residency for eligible people. Education record, working, and English and French language skills can be effective in the process of acquiring permanent residency. Work experience and language skills of the spouse can also have benefits. Applicants can take action through express entry to acquire permanent residency of Canada, and since they have work and education experience, they will obtain the required scores.
To acquire citizenship of Canada the following 3 requirements must be provided:
Answers to frequently asked questions
✅ Is Study in Canada free?
No, for Study in Canada you have to pay tuition fee unless you’ve received scholarships.
✅ Is it possible to study in Canada without language certificate?
It’s advised to provide a language certificate to not lower the chances of acquiring visa.
✅ Is it possible to get scholarships in universities of Canada?
Scholarships are usually granted to PhD students and you need to provide a brilliant CV including language grade with a high score, published papers and article in international magazines, high average score, etc.
✅ Is it possible to work in Canada after graduation?
After graduation, you are given 8 months to 3 years to seek jobs in Canada. If you succeed, you can acquire permanent residency of Canada.
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