Study in Canada

Top 10 Benefits to Study in Canada for Indian Students

• Canada is a country which maintains highest standard of living. All the major cities consists of restaurants, shopping malls, theaters, museums, art centers etc. Also there are many public parks, gardens, and sports and leisure facilities in the cities.
• The inflation rate in Canada is the lowest in the past three years. The different types of educational institutes in Canada maintain low tuition fees for international students than the other countries which are in competition with it and that too by maintaining quality of education. As the fees are affordable, there is a huge competition in getting admission.
• A survey finds, Canada is the best place in the world to live. In Canada, one can get excellent education, as there is low crime, less violence and one can expect long life due to universal health care system are some of the factors due to which Canada has become a country which can give highest quality of life to any person.
• Canada is very much aware about student’s safety in the campuses. Most of the top universities in Canada have their own campus security for 24 hours a day.
• In Canada, English is the main language of communication. But there are also majority of the people who speak French. You can find French speaking communities throughout the country.
• Students in the Canada can enjoy the most beautiful, excellent natural environment as there are different geographical conditions throughout the country.
• If the international students meet the minimum eligibility criteria of 67 points, then they can apply for their permanent residency which will require about 15 to 18 months from within Canada.
• Students are allowed to work part time during their studies both on campus and off campus. To work on campus, no work permit is needed and students can work up to 20 hours a week. International students can get a good job prospects.
• The degree from a Canadian university is accepted globally and it is of similar value as the degree obtained from US, Australia and other European countries.
• Valuable education can be given to international students at a very low tuition fees compared to other countries. International students can also get scholarship opportunities which will reduce the fees and other educational expenses and students can get best education at the top universities in Canada in minimum fees.

1. MBA

• Compared to USA, Australia and UK the MBA fees are more affordable in Canada.
• Both the college fees and the cost of living are both lower in Canada.
• Students can get a government health insurance, thus their health issues will be taken care by the government.
• In Canada, students can enjoy a lot of activities outside the campus as well and they can also explore new places.
• International students who can complete their MBA program under PGWPP (Post graduation work permit program) can work in Canada.
• Top MBA universities in Canada provide quality education and excellent career opportunities
• Degrees offered by Canadian universities and business schools are recognized globally.
• Thus, studying an MBA program at top MBA universities in Canada gives students theoretical as well as practical knowledge.
• Top Canadian business schools have been ranked among the Global rankings such as academic rankings of world universities, QS research and Times higher education.
• By studying MBA in Canada international students get an opportunity to live in a multicultural country.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria to study MBA in Canada for Indian students is as follows:

Every university in Canada which offers MBA program have their own specific detailed admission criteria and these universities can also have their own requirements.

• The student must have completed his/her undergraduate degree of 4 years with a Graduate Management Admission test (GMAT) score.
• Considerable work experience.
• For international applicants, whose primary education language is other than English, an IELTS or TOEFL is necessary.

Canadian MBA schools generally require a GMAT score of 550. If it is less then it may be compensated by considering different factors of the student like career aspirations, work experience, or the way of presentation of a student in front of admissions committee.

Total Fees Structure for MBA Course

The cost of studying MBA in Canada is quite higher and it can go up to CAD $30,000 - $40,000. In most of the famous MBA schools, the fees for international students are higher than the fees for the local Canadian students.

• If the budget of students is less than $20000 (Rs. 10,60,000) then they can go for Dalhousie University, HEC Montreal, Carleton University and Memorial University of Newfoundland where they can get the admission in their budget.
• The universities like Cape Breton University, the Royal Military College, Laurentian University, Vancouver Island University and Schulich School Business at York University provide MBA education to students in CAD $20000 to $30000 (between Rs. 10,60,000 - Rs.15,90,000).
• The universities like University of Alberta, Sauder school of business at University of British Columbia, etc. demand for around CAD $30000 to $45000 (between Rs.15,90,000 - Rs. 23,85,000) for their MBA courses.
• The best MBA schools in Canada like Rotman school of management at the University of Toronto, Richard Ivey school of business at university of western ontario cost over CAD $60000 (Rs. 31,80,000) for 1 year.

2. Computer Science and IT

• Canadian degree in computer science is recognized globally.
• Getting a student visa and admission to the Canadian institutes is comparatively easy.
• Canadian institutes offer a wide variety of courses in the field of computer science.
• Institutes in Canada try to give the best and thorough theoretical knowledge to students so that they understand the subject in a better way.
• Subjects are taught to the students by taking into consideration the changing industrial requirements.
• Computer science can be combined with Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Engineering etc. as it has real world applications.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Computer science & IT in Canada for Indian students is as follows. Institutes for computer science in Canada have different requirements at the time of admission:

For Diploma Courses

• Certificate of completion of higher secondary school.
• An institute may require school mark sheets and other documents.
• Students whose first language is not English need to prove their proficiency in English language by scoring good in either IELTS or TOEFL.

For Undergraduate Courses

• Minimum 10+2 years of education with certificate.
• An institute may require school mark sheets and other documents.
• Students whose first language is not English need to prove their proficiency in English language by scoring good in either IELTS or TOEFL.

For Post Graduate Diploma or Master’s Courses

• An undergraduate degree from a recognized university or institution which is equivalent to a Canadian diploma or undergraduate program with a valid certificate in the field of computer science.
• Some institutes may require work experience certificates.
• Students whose first language is not English need to prove their proficiency in English language by scoring good in either IELTS or TOFEL.

Why to Choose Canada for Studying Engineering?

• Canadian universities provide quality education in affordable tuition fees.
• After studying Engineering in Canada, students can get a number of post study work options as Canada is a hub for many technical and IT industries.
• Most of the top ranked and popular universities and institutes are in Canada.
• Though the quality of education and living standards are highest in the world, the tuition fees and the cost of living for international students are lower as compared to other countries.
• Another reason can be students can get a wide variety of choices to choose from while choosing the faculty of engineering. Apart from Electrical engineering, chemical engineering etc. students also get options like Agricultural engineering, Environmental engineering and Biomedical engineering. They can even pursue their masters or even research.
• By completing their Bachelor degrees from the reputed institutes and universities in Canada, students can gain respect not only in Canada, but anywhere in the world as these universities are ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) approved.
• In Canada, there are many renowned companies, so students can get a large number of good opportunities for doing internships and researches which will boost their career and make their biodata strong. Thus, they can also get good jobs in various industries.

Eligibility Criteria

The duration of an engineering program in Canada is generally 4 years for full time course. The eligibility criteria or the admission requirements are as follows:

• Successful completion of an exam which is equivalent to Canadian secondary school exam or higher secondary school exam with good marks.
• Engineering institutes at Canada may require 70% as their admission requirement or due to the reason that some engineering programs are highly competitive, some institutes or universities may require 80% as their admission requirement. Very good marks in Mathematics, Chemistry and English.
• French is also a medium of instruction in Canada. Hence, a strong proficiency in English or French is required. For students whose first language is not English, a very good score in TOEFL (minimum 90) or IELTS is required. IELTS is also accepted by many institutions.

There can be different reasons behind studying Agricultural Science & Forestry in Canada:

• One can get quality education and that too at low tuition fees at Canadian universities.
• The subject is taught in English language.
• Students can get a number of post study work options after studying agricultural science and forestry in Canada.
• There are many different courses and colleges to choose from for students while applying for the agricultural science and forestry program as there are many universities and colleges offering number of courses in this subject.
• Canada has good job opportunities for this course

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Agricultural science and forestry in Canada for Indian students is as follows:

• A high school diploma or equivalent such as a certificate in higher secondary school examination from a renowned university.
• A good understanding of both natural and social sciences, and a base for subjects such as biology, environmental sciences, chemistry, economics and business and management would be an added advantage.
• For post graduate courses relevant work experience is required.
• International students need to prove their language proficiency in English language by scoring good in TOEFL or IELTS.

Total Fees Structure for Agricultural Science and Forestry

• The bachelor course for agricultural science and forestry is of the duration of 4 years and the duration of master’s degree course is either 1 year or 2 years.
• The fees for the agricultural science and forestry course vary depending upon the university and course selected by the students.
• The fees for bachelor courses are in the range of 9 to 13 lacs per year. Whereas the fees for the post graduate program in Agricultural science and forestry are in the range of 3 to 6 lacs per year.

5. Medicine (MBBS & MD)

Medicine or MBBS is one of the top courses in Canada. It is also famous among the international students:

Benefits of studying Medicine in Canada are as follows

• There are plenty of MBBS seats available for medical courses in Canada in many of the top universities in Canada. As the number of universities available is more, the seats available for medical courses are more and the number of local students who want to take admissions is less. Thus, there are many seats available at the universities.
• The quality of medical education is excellent in Canada, the amenities, the apparatus, the practical training and the course content all these things are most advanced and excellent. Also students can get good international exposure.
• After completing medical courses students can get good opportunities at some of the best local hospitals for internships and then they can start their own practice or job.
• For MBBS admission in Canada, there is no donation or capitation fee required.
• Most of the top universities in Canada, are recognized by MCI, WHO, UNESCO, European council etc.
• There are various government and non-government scholarships available in Canada. Students can get a chance of getting a scholarship which can help them in reducing burden of tuition fees on them.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Medical in Canada for Indian students is as follows:

• Nationality: Indian.
• Student must be 17 years old and above.
• Students should have passed 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) from any recognized Board of India or abroad.
• Minimum 50% aggregate of PCB combined.
• A student should prove his/her competency in English language, by giving exams like TOEFL or IELTS. Students should score 80 above in TOEFL to apply for the undergraduate courses and 90 above to apply for the post graduate courses. In IELTS, students should score 6.0 out of 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 out of 7 for post graduate courses.

6. Media & Journalism

The art of delivering entertainment and information to specific audiences through different techniques and channels of communication is known as ‘Media & Journalism’. Radio, television, press agencies or online medium are some of the mediums in which journalists can do specialization.

Benefits of Studying Media and Journalism in Canada:

• Most of the colleges teach this program in English.
• A wide variety of courses are available at Canadian institutes for Media & Journalism courses. Thus, students can get many choices of courses to choose from.
• The Canadian colleges offer education in media & journalism which is of the best quality and most advanced than other countries.
• Canada has some of the best schools in media and communication.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for media & journalism in Canada for Indian students is as follows:

• Many of the universities will require a completed credential assessment report which students should send at the time of application. This is required as there is a difference between secondary school system in Canada and in other countries.
• International students would also need to show their proficiency in English language by giving exams like TOEFL or IELTS. In the each band of test, students should achieve a minimum score of 6.0 or above.
• Some universities may also ask for internal assessment in addition to TOEFL or IELTS.
• Students should be able to show that they or their parents or their sponsor are capable of providing all the funds required to pursue a media & journalism degree from a Canadian school.

7. Mathematics

The study of numbers, and their structures which is commonly used for calculations, counting and measurements from ancient times is known as Mathematics. It is a fundamental science which is taught from many years or ages. It is a basis for many complicated subjects such as weather forecasting, material analysis and processing, financial services, network management or optimization etc. It has number of its applications in academic field.

After completing graduation, students can work as a teacher, researcher or even they can work in most of the branches of engineering.

Some Good Reasons Why to Study Mathematics in Canada

• Most of the Mathematics teaching institutes at Canada teach Mathematics courses in English.
• Mathematics institutes in Canada have affordable fees compared to others.
• They provide quality education.
• A large variety of Mathematics courses are available in Canada and those are of duration from 1 year to 5 years. PhD and post graduate courses are also available at various universities so students get a wide variety of choices.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Mathematics in Canada for Indian students is as follows:

• A strong base and understanding of Mathematics.
• A good score in TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB so that students can prove their efficiency in English language.
• Nationality: Indian.
• Student must be 17 years old and above.
• Students should have passed 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) from any recognized Board of India or abroad.
• Minimum 50% aggregate of PCM combined.
• Student who wish to apply for a doctoral program or for master’s program should hold a bachelor’s degree with first class honours.