This presentation provides an overview of graduate studies options in Canada. It notes that Canada is a top destination for Indian students, with a strong reputation for quality education and research. The presentation outlines various graduate program options in Canada including Masters and PhD degrees. It provides advice on the application process, highlighting requirements like transcripts, letters of recommendation, language test scores, and deadlines. Funding opportunities for graduate studies in Canada are also summarized. The presentation concludes by offering resources for additional research and contact information for support.

1. GRADUATE
STUDIES IN
CANADA
- A Presentation for SriVishnu
Education Society
By MM Advisory
31 August 2020

2. WHICH COUNTRY
ISTHETOP
DESTINATION FOR
STUDENTS FROM
INDIA?
CANADA

3. WHICH G7 COUNTRY
HASTHE HIGHEST
RATE OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CANADA

4. THIS IS
CANADA
3.6 crore people in 10 provinces & 3
territories
Stable Parliamentary Democracy
Bilingual
Provincial Education System
Capital City: Ottawa
OECD’s most educated country

5. INNOVATION SUPERCLUSTERS

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7. POST SECONDARY EDUCATION
• MASTERS
• One or Two years of study after the Bachelors degree
• Includes a theses, practicum or research based or
course based.
• MA, MS, MSc, MBA, Mcom etc
• PhD
• Usually after a Masters degree
• Three (or more years) of study
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8. STRONG RESEARCH CULTURE
• More than 1/3 of Canada’s research is conducted in
its Universities
• Highest rate of co-publication with USA the
• Canada Excellence Research Chairs ~ 20 Chairs
• Prestigious Scholarships for Doctoral level - Vanier &
Banting apart from regular funding opportunities
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9. WHY CANADA?
Reputation, Quality, Research options, Flexibility, Access,
Better life, Employment, Peaceful, Value, Student centered,
Global expertise, Diversity, Costs, State of the art equipment
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WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR??

10. STEPSTO FOLLOW
• RESEARCH
• APPLY
• FINANCE
• PREPARE
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11. RESEARCH –YOUR LIST
1-2 Dream
2-3 Possible
2-3 Sure shot
Shortlist – 7-10 universities
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12. WHERETO GO?
• Small universities with “niche” specializations
• Mid size universities offer a bit of everything
• Large research universities – huge
• Colleges and polytechnics – PG Diploma or Certificate
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13. THINGSTO REMEMBER
• Treat it like a “job” application
• Remember you are competing on a global level now
• Research, Research & Research – especially admission requirements
• Is the professor/department doing work in an area that you want
• Funding usually available
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APPLICATION PACKAGE
• Knowledge of deadlines – application & scholarships
• Online Application Form with application fees
• Some universities have preliminary application forms before you can apply.
• Supplementary documents
• Sealed OFFICIAL transcripts, degree etc
• Recommendation letters/emails; Essays/SOP
• Tests as required (English Language Fluency IELTS/TOEFL etc, GMAT/GRE if
required
• Research or Writing samples
• CV or interview if requested

15. CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES – FUNDING
Fewer spots than Bachelors
But lower tuition fee
(except MBA)
More funding opportunities
available
Funding
1. Fellowships
2. Assistantships
3. Education Loans
4. Work on and off campus
5. Post Graduate Work
Permit
6. Self funded
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16. WHAT ARETHEY LOOKING FOR?
STUDENTS WHO
• Will not struggle
• Will be active in and out of the
classroom
• Extremely good at academic
writing
• Self driven & self motivated
• A student who wants to be there
and gain from the experience
• Is able to complete the course –
academically & financially
SOME WAYS TO ASSESS
• Marks & Test scores
• CV, references and Essay
• Language skills in all interactions
• Life experiences
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Some Resources
OFFICIAL OTHERS
EDUCATION CANADA/ HIGH
COMMISSION OF CANADA IN INDIA
NEWSPAPERS – Globe and Mail, MacLeans
IRCC - For Visa Process
UNIVERSITIES CANADA RANKINGS – QS, Times Higher Ed, Financial Times,
Shanghai etc
For Masters & PhD
COLLEGES & INSTITUTES CANADA
For PG Diploma

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StudentVisa
• Required for non-Canadians or non-Permanent Residents
• Admitted students must apply directly through local High
Commission
• Online and in Person applications (though online is preferred)
• University has no role to play in visa application process
• Provides Letter of Acceptance (conditional or unconditional)

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Work Opportunities
• EarnWhileYou Learn
• Co-op students are allowed work for the designated
terms
• Internships
• Work while studying
• on-campus or off-campus
• Work full time during study breaks
• Post Graduate Work Permit allows you to get 3
years of Canadian work experience
• Canadian Experience Class, Express Entry to help
you immigrate

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Timelines
• October – March (deadlines vary by institution)
• 15th January to 1st May
• Online application
• December – January - Scholarship apps & deadlines are separate
• January – June
• LOA and Decisions are made on a rolling basis from February-April (or
later)
• April – July
• Accept your offer & confirm your residence
• April onwards
• Apply for student visa

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