10 years ago, an education abroad was usually associated with students from financially affluent families. More than education, it was status symbol for many. Canada has completely changed that as it offers the best of both worlds. For students who want to get into the best of the best universities, they have institutions like University of Toronto, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia and a number of other universities. For students who are looking for programs, which are not very expensive and of shorter duration, so that they save on their living expenses as well, Canada has the best system of community colleges in the world. From elementary to post-secondary studies, Canada is known for offering high quality education and research opportunities. You’ll also have the flexibility to transfer between types and levels of education without running into roadblocks common in other parts of the world.

International students benefit from the same rights and freedoms that protect all Canadians: respect for human rights, equality, diversity and a stable, peaceful society. Canada ranks in third place globally for the best quality of life …
In Canada you can access scholarships and work opportunities to help pay for your education. Many programs also offer co-op work placements or internships to get hands-on experience while you study. Most international students are eligible to work during their studies and can get a post-graduation work permit after their studies. Education is a provincial responsibility; the provincial governments ensure that the quality of education is consistently very high throughout Canada irrespective of the type of institution – university or college. If you want to gain a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree, choose from a wide range of universities as per your eligibility. If you are looking for shorter and relevant route to gain skills to become employable, choose from a number of specialized diplomas, advanced diplomas and post -graduate diplomas at Canadian colleges.
As far as education streams are concerned, all sorts of programs from various streams are available in Canadian Colleges and Universities. Be it engineering, IT, healthcare, agriculture, sports, management, accounting, economics, mining, petroleum, renewable energies or any other stream, you can be certain to find a relevant program in Canada. Because international students spend a long time in Canada, in my opinion they are the perfect fit to become future Canadians. They get ample time to understand and embrace the Canadian culture while they study and also get up to three years to understand the work culture in Canada and what it takes to be successful after completion of their studies. Post that, if they wish to live in Canada permanently, IRCC offer them a platform to do so.