CANADA
Canada is a North American country that is surrounded by ten provinces and three territories extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean. With these surroundings Canada is the second largest country in the world. The world’s longest international land border is bordering Canada. Meteorological and Geological regions characterizes Canada. Capital of Canada is Ottawa. Largest Metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Generally the education in Canada is divided into primary education, followed by secondary education and postsecondary. There are a large number of universities in Canada. Most of the universities are publicly funded. University Laval is the oldest post secondary institution in Canada and it was established in 1663.
Education in Canada
OECD report of 2019 states that Canada ranks first in the list of Most educated countries in the world. Canada offers high quality education and research opportunities.
Each province and territory has a set of skills and classes that students must learn in each grade.
Major Intakes
Fall Intake
It starts in September and ends in October. It is Known as the primary Intake because it is the period that universities offer all the courses to international students.
Winter Intake
It starts in January and ends in February. It is known as the secondary Intake because it is a period that a number of courses are available for students who missed fall Intake.
Spring Intake
It starts in May and ends in April. Only a few courses are available. Not all universities offer courses in spring Intake.
Most popular Universities
University of Toronto is the most popular university in Canada. University of British Columbia, McGill University, and McMaster University are the other popular universities. 8 universities in Canada ranked in the top 500 in the world wide.
Most popular masters courses
- Masters in business management
- Masters in computer science and IT
- Masters in Engineering and technology
Most popular bachelors courses
- Bachelor of Business and management
- Bachelors in computer science and IT
- Bachelors in Engineering and technology
Approximate fees
For bachelors course – 13 Lakhs to 25 Lakhs/year
For masters course – 9 Lakhs to 25 lakhs/year
Live in culture
International students can easily find affordable and easily available accommodation.
Compared to various overseas destinations around the world living costs are minimal in Canada. Lifestyle is enriching and rewarding for international students in Canada.
Scholarships in Canada
Canadian universities and colleges provide a wide range of Scholarship for international students to help them to fund their studies. Before applying the scholarship candidate must have to check their eligibility. Major scholarships for international students are Banting postdoctoral fellowship, IDRC research award, Vanier Canada graduate scholarship program.
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