This document provides information about studying in Canada. It begins with some key facts about Canada including that it has 10 provinces and 3 territories. It then lists the provinces and territories with their capitals and largest cities. Popular cities in Canada are also listed. The rest of the document discusses the education system in Canada including the top universities, levels of programs offered, admissions requirements, costs of studying and the process for obtaining a study permit and post-study work visa.
2. • What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa is the capital of Canada
• How many Provinces are there in Canada?
There are 10 Provinces in Canada.
• How many Territories are there in Canada?
There are 3 Territories in Canada
Study In Canada
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5. Provinces and Territories of Canada
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Capital
Toronto
Quebec City
Hallfax
Fredericton
Winnipeg
Victoria
Charlottetown
Regina
Edmonton
St. John’s
Capital
Yellowknife
Whitehorse
Iqaluit
Largest City
Toronto
Montreal
Hallfax
Saint John
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Charlottetown
Saskatoon
Calgary
St. John’s
Largest City
Yellowknife
Whitehorse
Iqaluit
Province
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Manitoba
British Columbia
prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Newfoundland and Labrador
Territory
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
Which are the popular cities in Canada?
• Vancouver • Halifax
• Toronto • Montreal
• Calgary • Winnipeg
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6. About Canada
• Canada is the second-largest country in the world.
• Area of 99 lakh square kilometers with a population of around 36 million.
Culture & Society
• Land of Immigrants.
• Multicultural Society.
• One of the most industrialized countries in the world.
• Northern Canada is known for gas and oil exploration while Eastern Canada is known
for agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
• The provinces of Ontario and Quebec are known for their industries.
• A world leader in Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications and Biotechnology.
• Currency is the Canadian Dollar.
• Almost 80% of the population of Canada lives within 250 kilometers of the
border with the U.S.
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7. Why Study in CANADA?
• Qualifications valued around the world.
• Affordable education.
• Multicultural society.
• Healthy and safe communities.
• Possibility of paid internships while studying.
• Post-study work visa and good job opportunities after completion of studies.
• Possibility of permanent residency.
Why Canada?
PNP – Provincial Nominee Program –
• Provincial Nomination is an important fast-track option for Canadian
Permanent Residency.
• For e.g. if a student studies a course from any institution from Saskatchewan, then he
can apply for PR after completion of the course under the Provincial Nominee Program if the
the province is participating at that point of time.
• Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador,
Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Yukon are the
provinces that periodically participate in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
• Facility of Super Visa is offered to parents.
• Super Visa (Super Visa) is a temporary resident permit that allows parents and grandparents
of permanent residents or citizens of Canada to stay for up to 2 years in Canada per visit.
It is valid for up to 10 years. A regular multiple-entry visa is also valid for up to 10 years.
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8. Process Flow for Canada Study Visa
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Ielts
Academic
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Admission
Process/LOL
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Gic A/C Application
& Financial documentation
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Medical
Examination
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Visa Form Filling
& Submission
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Payment Of GIC
Amount
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Tuition Fees
Payment
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9. The Education System in Canada
Education in Canada is generally funded and managed by the Provincial Governments of Canada.
Universities/Community Colleges/Private Colleges
• How many Universities are there in Canada?
There are 98 Universities in Canada.
• Which are the top-ranked Universities in Canada?
Top Ranked Universities Canada has 3 universities that are in the top 100 world ranking.
• University of Toronto
• McGill University
• University of British Columbia
Apart from the above, there are 10 more Universities in Canada which appear in the top 300
universities in world rankings.
• University of Alberta • McMaster University • University of Montreal
• University of Waterloo • University of Western Ontario • University of Calgary
• Queen's University • Simon Fraser University • Dalhousie University
• University of Ottawa
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11. • What are the levels of programs offered by Universities in Canada?
• Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. programs
• Masters and Ph.D. Programs are available at Universities only
• How many Community colleges are there in Canada?
There are 150 Community Colleges across Canada.
• What are the levels of programs offered by Colleges in Canada?
Programs offered by Colleges
UG Diplomas, University Transfer programs,
Bachelor Degrees and PG Diplomas
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12. • What are the durations of the Degrees and Diplomas in Canada?
Categorization and Duration of Qualifications
• What are the intakes available in Canada?
The main Intakes are September, January and May.
There are limited intakes in July and October as well.
Entry Criteria
Degrees
Doctoral or PhD
Masters
PG Diploma / Graduate Certificate
Bachelors
UG Diploma
Program Duration
2 – 5 Years
2 Years
1 – 2 Years
4 Years, 2 – 3 years 2-year program
are in Diploma and a 3-year program
is an Advanced Diploma
Programs
Masters
PG Diploma
Bachelors
UG Diploma
Entry Requirements
16 years of full-time education
65% and above in Bachelors
15 years of full-time education
50-55% and above in Bachelors
12 years of full-time education
60% and above in grade 12
12 years of full-time education
50-55% and above in grade 12
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13. • IELTS is generally preferred by all the colleges.
English Language Requirements
Programs
Masters 6.5 (6.0) 88
PG Diploma
Bachelors
UG Diploma
IELTS
6.5 (6.0)
6.5 (6.0)
6.5 (6.0)
6.0 (6.0)
TOEFL iBT
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14. Designated Learning
Institutions
• To apply for a study permit on or after 1st June 2014, an international student will need to
have a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution.
• Each province and territory in Canada is responsible for designating educational institutions
at the post-secondary level that may enroll international students on or after 1 st June 2014.
• This list of designated learning institutions can be found on the below-mentioned link.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-institutions-list.asp
• If a study permit application is made on or after 1 st June 2014 and the letter of acceptance
is from an institution that is not designated for international students, the visa.
• What are the criteria for International Students to work while studying in Canada?
Work Permit for students
Students are eligible to work part-time on or off-campus from day one. Study permits
will automatically authorize the holder to work on/off-campus for up to 20 hours per
week during the academic session and full-time (i.e. 40 hours per week) during sched-
uled breaks without the need to apply for a separate work permit. The study permit
holder should be pursuing an academic, vocational or professional training of six
months or more that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate at a Designated Learning
Institution.
Co-op & Internship Programmes: Many of the programs have inbuilt internships of one
or two semesters which provide an opportunity for the student to get first hand expo-
sure and experience in Industry relating to his or her area of study.
• Co-ops are for a semester or more and are mostly paid.
• Internships are for a lesser time period i.e. 15 days to 30 days and may or may
not be paid.
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15. • What is a Post Study Work Visa?
Post Study Work Visa
• All international students who have graduated from a Canadian post-secondary
institution are eligible for a Post Study Work Visa to gain valuable Canadian
work experience.
• To be eligible for a Post Study Work Visa, international students
• Should have studied full-time for at least eight months preceding the completion
of their program and have graduated from a Designated Learning Institution.
• Must have completed and passed the program of study and received written
notification that they are eligible to obtain their degree, diploma, or certificate.
• Must apply for a post-study work permit within 180 days of receiving written
confirmation by way of final mark sheets from their academic institution.
• The Post Study Work Visa provides no restrictions on the type of employment
and the requirement of a job offer.
• lf the program duration is less than 8 months - Students are not eligible for a
Post Study Work Visa.
• If the program duration is more than 8 months but less than 2 years - Post Study
Work Visa will be issued for the same length as the study program. (For example,
if a student completed a 9-month program, a work permit may be issued for
up to 9 months).
• If the program duration is 2 years or more - Post Study Work Visa will be
issued for 3 years.
• If a student has completed more than one program, they may be able to get a
PSW combines the length of both the programs. For this, each of the
programs they have completed must be - Post Study Work Visa eligible and
at least 8 months in length.
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17. SDS - Student Direct Stream
Canada has launched the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program on 7 th June 2018 which stream-
lines the process for Indian students to study at Universities and Colleges in Canada.
SDS Program Requirements:
Students applying for a program under SDS must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Major advantages of applying under SDS:
• Admission to a full-time program at a University, College, Institute or CEGEP
which is a Designated Learning Institution.
• An IELTS score of 6 overall with a minimum band of 6 for each ability
(Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) as well, taken within the past two years.
• Purchase of a special Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAD$ 10,000 to
cover living expenses for the first year of stay in Canada.
• Proof of payment of the tuition fee for one (1) year.
• Upfront medical examination at least one week before the submission of the visa application.
• All visa applications must be filed online electronically
• Streamlined visa process.
• Minimal financial documentation.
• Faster visa processing and outcomes with a standard turnaround time of 20 calendar
days or less after submission of complete visa application and biometrics.
*Students not meeting the requirements of SDS may file their visa under General Category. Pro-
cessing time for General Category visas ranges from 45 to 60 days.
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18. • What are the expenses for one year to study in Canada?
Institutions partnered with SCHOLAB
Estimated cost to be incurred by a student for a year of study in Canada
Total Cost for 1 year Diploma Program
Tuition Fees for one-year (Actual tuition fees may vary from Institution to Institution)
- Amount in CAD $15,000
Total Cost for 1 year Degree Program
Tuition Fees for one-year (Actual tuition fees may vary from Institution to Institution) -
Amount in CAD $20,000
• University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia (Only UG)
• University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario (Only UG)
• University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Only UG)
• University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario (Only UG)
• Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario (Only UG and Pre MBA)
• University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta (Only UG)
• Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia (Only UG)
• Simon Fraser University through Fraser International College, Burnaby, British Columbia
(Only UG)
• University of Manitoba through International College of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
(Only UG)
• MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta (Only UG)
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19. • University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
• Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (M.Engg. in Internetworking and all UG courses)
• Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
• University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
• University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan
• Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
• Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario (Only UG and Pre MBA)
• Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
• University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba
• University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
• University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia
• Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia
• Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
• Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia Canadian Universities
represented by KC for UG and PG Sr. No. Name of the University
• Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia
• Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, British Columbia
• St. Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick
• University Canada West, Vancouver, British Columbia
• New York Institute of Technology, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Adler University, Vancouver, British Columbia
• King’s University College (University of Western Ontario), London, Ontario
• Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia
• Capilano University, North Vancouver, British Columbia
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, British Columbia
• Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
• University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, British Columbia
• Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick
• Crandall University, Moncton, New Brunswick
Canadian Universities represented by SCHOLAB for UG and PG
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20. Alberta
Manitoba
Ontario
Regina
British
Columbia
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland & Labrador
University of Victoria
Vancouver Island University
Thompson Rivers University
Royal Rods University
University of the fraser valley
Fairleigh Dickinson University
New York Institute of Technology
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Capilano University
Douglas College
MacEwan University
Medicine Hat College
University of manitoba
University of winnipeg
University of Saskatchewan
University of Regina
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Parkland College
Concordia University
LaSalle College
Dalhouise University
Cape Breton University
Mount Saint Vinncent University
Acadia University
University of New Brunswick
Mount Allison University
University of Watherloo
University of Guelph
Brock University
University of Windsor
Trent University
Lakehead University
Seneca College
George Brown College
Sheridan College
Niagara College
Fanshawe College
Durham College
Conestoga College
Lambton College
Memorial University
of Newfoundland
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21. Canadian Colleges represented by SCHOLAB for UG and PG
• Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario
• George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario
• Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario
• Douglas College, New Westminster, British Columbia
• Niagara College, Welland, Ontario
• Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
• Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario
• North Island College, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
• Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario
• Lakeland College, Vermilion, Alberta
• Cambrian College, Sudbury, Ontario
• Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario (Only for Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh)
• Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario
• The Academy of Arts University’s Programs at Langara College - Vancouver, British Columbia
• College of New Caledonia, Prince George, British Columbia
• Cégep Marie-Victorin, Montreal, Quebec
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• LaSalle College, Montreal and Vancouver
• Brescia University College, London, Ontario
• College of the Rockies, Cranbrook, British Columbia
• Northern Lights College, Dawson Creek, British Columbia
• Northern College, Timmins, Ontario
• St. Lawrence College, Brockville, Ontario
• Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario
• Lambton College, Sarnia, Ontario
• Selkirk College, Castlegar, British Columbia
• Parkland College, Yorkton, Saskatchewan
• Assiniboine Community College, Brandon, Manitoba
• Canadore College, North Bay, Ontario
• Northern College at Pures-Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
• Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles, Gaspé, Quebec
• Columbia College, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Le Cordon Bleu, Ottawa, Ontario
• Alexander College, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Stenberg College, Surrey, British Columbia
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23. • Eton College, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Brighton College, Burnaby, British Columbia
• Sprott Shaw College, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Acsenda School of Management, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Alexander Academy, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Canadian College, Vancouver, British Columbia
• British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, British Columbia
• Vancouver Community College, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat, Alberta
• NorQuest College, Edmonton, Alberta
• Yorkville University, Toronto and Vancouver
• Montreal College of Information Technology, Montreal, Quebec
• Toronto Film School, Toronto, Ontario
• Sterling College, Vancouver and Surrey, British Columbia
• Yukon College, Whitehorse, Yukon
• Oulton College, Moncton, New Brunswick
• Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario
• Coquitlam College, Coquitlam, British Columbia
• Bishop College School, Sherbrooke, Quebec
• Queen's College of Business, Technology and Public Safety, Mississauga, Ontario
• Canada College, Montreal, Quebec
• Matrix College of Management Technology and Healthcare Inc, Montreal, Quebec
• CDE College, Sherbrooke, Quebec
• ISI, L'institut Supérieur d'Informatique, Montreal, Québec
• Pacific Link College, Surrey, British Columbia
• M College of Canada, Montreal
• Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts), Vancouver, British Columbia
• College Universel, Gatineau, Quebec
• Focus College, Kelowna, British Columbia
• Aviron Technical Institute, Mount Royal, Quebec
• Great Plains College, Swift Current, Saskatchewan
• Evergreen College, Toronto, Ontario
• PG Programs with IELTS 6 no band less than 6 bands
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24. Name of the College/University
University Canada West,
Vancouver, British Columbia
North Island College, Vancouver
Island, British Columbia
Matrix College, Montreal, Quebec
CEGEP, Montreal, Quebec
College of New Caledonia, Prince George,
British Columbia
ISI College, Montreal, Quebec
Focus College, Kelowna, British Columbia
Vancouver Film School, Vancouver,
British Columbia
Evergreen College, Toronto, Ontario
Pacific Link College, Vancouver,
British Columbia
Queen's College of Business,
Technology & Public Safety, Mississauga,
Ontario
Algoma University, Sault Marie Campus
Manitoba Institute of Trades and
Technology, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Fairleigh Dickinson University,
Vancouver, British Columbia
Alexander College, Vancouver,
British Columbia
Programs being Offered
MBA (With ESL of 3 months)
All PG programs
All PG Programs
All PG Programs
All PG Programs
All PG Programs
All PG Programs
All PG Programs
All PG Programs
All PG Programs
All PG Programs
Post Graduate Certificate in
Business Administration
Post Grad Cert in International Business Post
Grad Cert in Leadership and Management
Master of Science degree in Hospitality
Management Studies
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Commerce
(Accounting, Finance, Marketing, HRM, New
Venture Creation, International Business,
Supply chain and Management)
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25. All PG Programs
All PG Programs
All PG Programs
All PG Programs
Computerized Financial Management Inter-
national Trade
Supply Chain Management Information
Systems Business Analysis
All PG Programs
Database Administration
Aviron Technical Institute, Mount
Royal, Quebec
College Universel, Gatineau, Quebec
CDE College, Sherbrooke, Quebec
M College, LaSalle, Quebec
Cégep Marie-Victorin, Montreal,
Quebec -- Computerized Financial
Management of International Trade
Northern College, Timmins, Ontario -
Supply Chain Management
Information Systems Business Analysis
Montreal College of Information
Technology, Montreal, Quebec
Canada College, Montreal, Quebec --
Database Administration
*Meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee an admission
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27. • University Canada West (For MBA - IELTS 6.5 bands with 6.0)
• Fraser International College (Simon Fraser University)
• International College of Manitoba (University of Manitoba)
• Fanshawe College
• King’s College (University of Western Ontario)
• Lambton College
• Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Ile
• Cégep Marie-Victorin
• Matrix College
• Canadore College
• Yorkville University
• Toronto Film School
• Acsenda School of Management
• Queen's College of Business, Technology and Public Safety
• Stenberg College
• CDE College
• ISI College
• M College of Canada
• Pacific Link College
• College Universel
• Aviron Technical Institute
• Focus College
Our Represented Institutions Offering An Application Fee Waiver
Scholarships
Scholarships in Canada are quite competitive as they are very limited in number as
compared to scholarships offered by other countries like the USA, UK or Australia. The
eligibility for scholarships is judged on the basis of outstanding academic grades and
exceptional English Proficiency scores. Scholarships are mostly offered by the universities
without any separate application, based on the eligibility benchmarks but at some
institutions, the students need to apply specifically for the same. Scholarships are majorly
offered at the entry-level but for some scholarships, the students are supposed to prove
their excellence in academics in the subsequent years of education as well.
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28. • PEO International Peace Scholarships for Women
Scholarship Amount: CAD $12,500
Scholarship Type: Merit Based
Applicability: Accredited Universities and Colleges in USA or Canada
https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-international-peace-scholarship-ips
• Ontario Graduate Scholarships (For a Masters program)
Scholarship Amount: CAD $5,000 per semester
(For 2 to 3 consecutive semesters only)
Scholarship Type: Merit Based
Applicability: University of Toronto
www.sgs.utoronto.ca/currentstudents/Pages/Ontario-Graduate-
Scholarship.aspx
Popular Scholarships
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29. • Dalhousie University Scholarships (For current undergraduate students except
Faculty of Agriculture students )
Scholarship amount: CAD $500 to CAD $2000 per year
Scholarship type: Merit Based
Applicability: Dalhousie University
https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/funding_sources/scholarships.html
• University of Saskatchewan International Student Awards
Scholarship Amount: CAD $ 500 to CAD $ 3000 ( At the time of admission )
Scholarship Type: Merit Based
Applicability: University of Saskatchewan
https://admissions.usask.ca/money/scholarships.php#Guaranteed-EntranceScholarships
• York University International Student Scholarships (For undergraduate programs)
Global Leader of Tomorrow Award: CAD $80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years)
International Entrance Scholarships: CAD $140,000 ($35,000 x 4 years)
Scholarship Type: Merit Based
Applicability: York University
http://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/scholarships-awards-and-bursaries/
• University of Waterloo – Entrance Scholarships
Scholarship Amount: CAD $10,000/year
Scholarship Type: Merit Based
Applicability: University of Waterloo
https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/financing/
scholarships
• Lakehead University – Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: CAD $4,000 to upto CAD $30,000
Scholarship Type: Merit Based
Applicability: Lakehead University
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral/financing-budget-ing
/entrance-scholarships-forfuture-new-students
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30. • Brock University - Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship (For all the International
Entering Students with no previous post-secondary experience)
Scholarship Amount: CAD $1,000 – CAD $4,000 per year
Scholarship Type: Merit-based
Applicability: Brock University
https://discover.brocku.ca/awards/
• Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships and Award
(For students with outstanding academic achievement, community service,
leadership potential, and some financial need.)
Scholarship Amount: CAD $2,000 to CAD $22,000 per year Scholarship Type: Merit Based
Applicability: Trent University
https://www.trentu.ca/tip/financesandscholarships_Internation-alScholarshipandAwards.php
Points to remember for
successful Offers and Visas
• Do not apply for students who do not meet the IELTS criteria.
Minimum 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 for UG and overall 6.5
with no band less than 6.0 for PG.
• Do not apply for students who have several failed courses, large gaps of 5 or more years in
studies (regardless of their work experience), and inconsistency in program choice with
past studies. Course choice must be relevant.
• Good academics of the students: We have seen higher rates of visa approvals for
students having 60% and above throughout their academic qualifications.
• Also we have noticed that if a student has low academics as well as a gap of
2-5 years after completion of last studies, the case is weak, and the visa may be refused.
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31. • A Training and Placement Centre which helps the students in preparing their
CV and for Interviews according to Canadian requirements.
• Many institutions conduct Job Fairs in which various local companies participate.
• It is quite likely that the students enrolled in a co-op program will get placed in their respective
companies where they have done their co-op.
Q: What can be the sources of Funds to study in Canada?
Sources of Finance
• Self funded / Parents / GrandParents.
• Fixed Deposits / Government Provident Fund / Public Provident Fund /
Funds in Savings Account.
• Loans from approved banks. Repayment commences up to one year after graduation or
6 months after securing a job whichever is earlier. The period for repayment also
varies and maybe up to 15 years.
Most Institutions have :
Do Universities or Colleges in
Canada assist in Job Placements?
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33. • Completed Application Form
• Academic Records
• Standardized Examination Scores
• Work Experience details if any
• Application Fees if applicable
• SOP and Recommendation Letters required for universities only.
• Identify the suitability of the profile for Canada.
• Do not accept students below 50% for Colleges and below 65% for Masters in the University.
• Do not accept students with long gaps and multiple backlogs.
• Check English Language ability.
• Tell students about Co-op work opportunities.
• Inform the student about the benefits of studying in Canada as compared to other countries.
• Most Important – Talk about PR opportunities, Part-time work, full-time job opportunities.
• Talk about the lesser investment and higher gains.
We can recommend a student Canada as an option if the profile shows that :
In Canada, the most important difference between a college and university education is the quali-
fication you will hold after graduating and the types of jobs for which you will qualify. Positions
Offered by the government and large private companies such as for research will often require a
university degree.
College Diplomas and Post Graduate Certifications can place you in a position to compete for very
good jobs in specialized fields. College graduates often have the upper hand over university gradu-
ates when applying to positions that require applied training.
What is the difference between University and College in Canada?
Submitting a Winning Application
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34. • Minimum Grade 12 with 55-60% for Diplomas and 65-70 % for Bachelors Degree.
• IELTS Score of minimum 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 bands for SDS and 6.0
• with no band less than 5.5 for non-SDS institutions.
• Education gap should not exceed 2-3 years.
What is the eligibility criteria for Canada?
UG Programs
• Bachelor's Degree with 65-70%.
• IELTS Score of minimum of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 bands.
• Education gap should not exceed 8-10 years (for MBA).
• Backlogs should not exceed 3-4 for Universities.
• Maximum number of backlogs accepted varies depending on the individual
criterion of Canadian institutions.
• Generally, colleges accept backlogs ranging from 6-8.
PG Programs
• Bachelor's Degree with 50-55%.
• IELTS Score of minimum of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 bands.
• Education gap should not exceed 5 years for Colleges.
• Backlogs should not exceed 6-8 for most of the colleges.
• In such cases the students can go for UG diplomas of 2 years in specialized fields
• For Eg. A student having completed Bachelors in Computer Science can go for
Diploma in Networking/Diploma in Programming etc.
Masters
What is the maximum number of backlogs accepted by Canadian institutions?
• If a student has completed graduation and scored IELTS of 6 bands overall and wishes
to continue education in the same field but does not want to retake IELTS then
what options can we suggest?
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35. • Some institutions like Conestoga College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vancouver
IslandUniversity, Durham College, Saskatchewan Polytechnic can accept profiles
with up to 10 backlogs .
• No. Of Backlogs acceptable
3 - year degree – 6 backlogs
4 - year degree – 8 backlogs
• All the Technical Master’s programs require 16 years of Education.
• There are few institutions accepting 15 years of education for MBA programs.
• 15 years of education is generally acceptable for all PG
Diplomas except for few technical courses requiring an engineering degree.
Is 15 years Education acceptable for Masters?
• As the Tuition fees are quite low, scholarship opportunities are limited in Canada.
• Students having an academic percentage of 75 % and above may be awarded
scholarships by the institution.
What are the Scholarship Opportunities in Canada?
• As the Tuition fees are quite low, scholarship opportunities are limited in Canada.
• Students having an academic percentage of 75 % and above may be awarded
scholarships by the institution.
What are the Scholarship Opportunities in Canada?
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36.
37. • Vancouver Island University
• University of Winnipeg
• Thompson Rivers University
• Alexander Academy
• Golden Hills High School
• Bishop’s College School
• Ridley College
Schooling in Canada
We have schooling options for students in Canada after Grade 7.
Institutions in our representation
• Cambrian College
• Conestoga College
• College of New Caledonia
• Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
• Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic
• Brock University
• North Island College
• Matrix College
• George Brown College
• Yorkville University
• University of Regina (with ESL)
• University Canada West (with ESL)
• University of Winnipeg (with ESL)
• Royal Roads University (with ESL)
• Lakehead University (with ESL)
• Mount Saint Vincent University (with ESL)
• Fairleigh Dickinson University (with ESL)
• Pacific Link College
• Brighton College
• Lakeland College
• CDE College
• ISI College
• Acsenda School of Management
• Northern College @ Timmins
• Stenberg College
Which are the institutions still accepting a subscore
of 5.5 bands in IELTS?
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38. What is Custodianship?
• The age of majority is different in each province and territory in Canada,
although it is usually 18 or 19 years of age. Anyone under the age of majority is
considered to be a minor.
• Unaccompanied minors wishing to obtain a study permit must appoint a custodian who
will care for and support them while in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC) requires a notarized declaration,which has been signed by the minor’s
parents in the country of origin and the custodian in Canada.
• A custodian can be a family member, trusted friend or member of the institution which
the minor is attending. For more information about finding a custodian, we can contact
the international student office of the institution where the minor child plans to study.
Who all can sponsor a student for a Canada visa?
• Student’s parents should ideally sponsor them for Visa.
• The sponsor can also be the students themselves, spouse, siblings,
paternal and maternal grandparents.
• Third party sponsorship should not be more than 30% of the entire expense.
What is the difference between Co-op and Internship?
Co - operative education programs, commonly referred to as co-ops and internships both provide
students with the opportunity to gain work experience in their career fields.
• Co-ops provides students with a more in- depth and extensive work experience
which can give students an edge over their peers.
• Students Who Participate In co-ops stop taking classes to work full time. Co-ops are
typically paid and last anywhere from three to 12 months.
• Internships can be paid or unpaid, shorter in duration and are mostly done in the
summer when students are out of school.
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39. What is CAQ?
• Québec Certificate of Acceptance (CAQ) - International students whose program in
Québec lasts more than six months should be authorized to study by the ministère
de l'Immigration , de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion (MIDI).
• If any student is applying for any colleges in Quebec, it is necessary that they first
apply for a CAQ and then for Visa.
• There is an online application process for CAQ and the turn around time to receive the
same is 5 - 7 weeks.
• Application fee for the same is CAD 114.
Financial Documents for Visa
• I.T. return of last 2 years + Form 16 (If working)
• Bank balance in Saving Account (updated statement required)
• PF/PPF/GPF Statement
• All types of Postal Investment / All types of Fixed Deposit
• Loan letter from Nationalized banks
• Guaranteed Investment Certificate
• Bills of Crops
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