Canada provides many benefits for international students, including over 90 publicly-funded universities that offer internationally recognized, high-quality education at affordable tuition and living costs. International students can also receive a qualification that is recognized worldwide, experience a multicultural society, and live in safe and healthy communities. The admission process to Canadian schools involves submitting application materials, documents, and an English proficiency certificate, and usually takes 3-4 weeks, though university admission can take 3-6 months. Estimated total annual costs are around CAD $20,000 including tuition and living expenses, and opportunities exist for part-time work during studies and full-time work after graduation.