Canada is one of the top destinations for international students applying for higher education due to various reasons like diversity, top-class universities, cultural freedom, environment, and less crime rate. The Canadian universities and government permit students to work for 20 hours a week during their semester and after completing the course students will get 3 years of work permit visa in Canada. The country is famously known for its tourist spots and wild environment, coastal lines, etc, which students can explore during their studies. Apart from these Canada is a hub for modern technologies like computer science, telecommunication, aerospace, urban transport, and information technology. Most universities provide on-campus jobs for their students and also conduct various cultural activities that help students mingle with each other. The student also gets different scholarships on tuition fees that will help them choose universities and courses based on their requirements.
1. Students should have all the marks memos right from the 10th to the undergraduate program. The student will get acceptance only when they satisfy the minimum GPA required after converting their score from CGPA to GPA.
1. Students should show the funding documents like loan approval from the bank, income proof of the person, property valuation papers, and a notary signed by the person supporting student education. These documents are required to make sure that student is capable of paying university fees and any kind of emergency during their study in Canada.
1. LOR is given by the professor stating about student’s academic and overall performance of the student during their bachelor’s, if the student has work experience, then they should also get a LOR from the company manager. Students need to have 3 LOR which are scanned and sent to the university through the mail.
The SOP is the kind of personal essay written by a student about them-self. It should include the reasons for selecting a particular program or university, and why only in Canada. It should include their educational background and professional experience, knowledge about the program they are applying to, and future career plans.
1. Students should qualify for the required English proficiency test and get the minimum required score specified by the universities.
1. The student should have a valid passport with at least six months validity period or more. Whenever students have applied for a new passport or renewal of a passport during their stay in Australia they should be informed at the embassy and their Visa should be updated with a new passport number.
1. For Visa acceptance, students should clear the English proficiency test and meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
| S.no | Test | Minimum Score | Application Fee | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IELTS Academic | 6 with 6.5 bands in each part | 15,000 | https://ieltsregistration.britishcouncil.org/orsnbc |
| 2 | TOFEL | Minimum individual scores like L-12, R-13, W-21 & S-18 | 14,424 | https://www.ets.org/toefl.html |
| 3 | PTE Academic | Minimum of 50 in each section | 14,700 | https://www.pearsonpte.com/ |
1. The student intending to apply abroad studies first thing they need to get is a valid passport.
International students have various part-time job options in Canada that would pay a good amount of salary on hourly bases, hence students can choose the job according to their academic schedule and plan a healthy study-work life. On average students can make up to $58,600 per year based on the job and location there are staying. The number of work hours depends on the visa for the S-1 visa which is only a studies visa students get the option to work for 20 hours a week and for the SW-1 visa which is the study and work visa. The hourly payment for students ranges from $10 to $22 based on the job. Different kinds of jobs in Canada and minimum salaries paid for that particular job
| S.no | Part-Time Job | Salary per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Customer Service Representative | 10 to 15 |
| 2 | Sales Associate | 12 to 15 |
| 3 | Web Designer | 15 to 20 |
| 4 | Merchandiser | 13 to 18 |
| 5 | Teacher | 20 to 25 |
Students can even choose to work on-campus which would reduce their traveling charges, they can get jobs such as administrative interns, stores, restaurants, bookstores, libraries, and coffee shops. Some programs also offer you to get a paid internship opportunity. The amount of payment varies from city to city, here are the five top cities with international student employees.
| S.no | City | Job | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | Student Ambassador | 15-30 |
| Cab Driver | 24-30 | ||
| Waiter | 15-20 | ||
| Administration | 15-23 | ||
| Student Tutor | 18-80 | ||
| 2 | Ontario | Music Teacher | 18-45 |
| Writer | 12-40 | ||
| Sales | 15-22 | ||
| Dog walker | 15-30 | ||
| 3 | Ottawa | Driver | 17-22 |
| Bartender | 15-20 | ||
| Cashier | 15-25 | ||
| Merchandiser | 15-20 | ||
| 4 | Montreal | Clerk | 18-22 |
| Bartender | 15-30 | ||
| Cashier | 15-20 | ||
| Customer Service | 15-20 | ||
| 5 | Quebec | Cook | 16-30 |
| Cashier | 15-16 | ||
| Bartender | 11-28 | ||
| Retail | 13-15 | ||
| Customer Service | 15-23 |
Canada offers high living standards and a wide range of job options. The cost of living for international students is well justified since all the Canadian universities are world recognized, they get to work while studying and free health care and quick access to any medical emergency all these features make the cost of living economically for international students. The following table gives a basic idea of the costs for daily groceries and utilities in Canada
| S.no | Items | Cost in CAD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meals in restaurants | $12 to $22 per meal |
| 2 | Eggs | $3 to $5 per dozen |
| 3 | Tomatoes, potatoes | $3 to $5 per kg |
| 4 | Boneless chicken | $8 to $10 per 500gm |
| 5 | Housing rent in normal to expensive areas with furniture( 480 sft) | $1,800 to $1,300 |
| 6 | Housing rent in normal to expensive areas with furniture( 900 sft) | $2,600 to $2,000 per month |
| 7 | Utilities like electricity, internet, gas, and mobile bills | $200 to $300 per month |
| 8 | Short visit to a private doctor | $100 per visit |
| 9 | Basic dinner outing for two in a pub | $50 to $70 per meal |
Student must have an idea about living cost in different cities and they need to check on the living expenses in the city where their university is located. Most international students earn to pay their tuition fees with the help of the salary they make from part-time jobs, so it becomes important for them to plan a monthly financial plan sheet on their spending that would help them in paying their tuition fees and save some amount for other expenses like traveling, shopping, and feasting. From the below table, you can have a basic idea of living costs in the top ten cities of Canada.
| S.no | City | Housing per single person | Transportation monthly bus pass | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto | $1,217 | $143 | $253 |
| 2 | Ottawa | $1,061 | $125 | $362 |
| 3 | London | $780 | $95 | $347 |
| 4 | Quebec | $946 | $90 | $342 |
| 5 | Calgary | $919 | $112 | $393 |
| 6 | Edmonton | $879 | $73 to $100 | $393 |
| 7 | Vancouver | $1,302 | $98 to $177 | $369 |
| 8 | Winnipeg | $786 | $106 | $346 |
| 9 | Saskatoon | $745 | $90 | $362 |
| 10 | Halifax | $902 | $82 | $315 |
The important factor considered by most international students before choosing a country for their abroad studies is the cost of education and return on investment. Considering all these parameters, I must say Canada is the best choice to make with fewer tuition fees and top globally ranked universities. Moreover, the rich Canadian culture, vibrant atmosphere, freedom of religion, and diversity of the country help all around development of the personality which is worth investing in. The average tuition fees for international students vary on the course, university, and program the basic fee might range from $22,000 to $35,000, and the basic tuition fees for different programs and charges for other categories to study in Canada are as mentioned below
| S.no | Category | Cost in INR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Application Fee | 3,707 to 14,831 |
| 2 | Visa Fee | 11,105 per application |
| 3 | Health Insurance | 17,000 to 44,000 per person |
| 4 | Flight Tickets | 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 per flight |
| 5 | Undergraduate Degree | 6,46,000 to 16,15,000 per annum |
| 6 | Master’s Degree | 9,54,000 to 18,84,000 per annum |
| 7 | Executive MBA | 27,00,00 and above per annum |
| 8 | PhD | 2,40,120 to 11,40,000 per annum |
| 9 | Application for Study Permit | 11,123 per application |
| 10 | Living Expenses | 2,60,000 to 5,30,000 per annum |
| 11 | Purchase of GIS | 6,12,306 |
The cost of tuition fees varies based on courses and universities. Canada offers different programs in the following courses bachelor, medicine, humanities, business & management, law, visual and performing arts at the undergraduate level and MBA, executive MBA, law, engineering, dentistry, and nursing at the master’s level. The average annual tuition fee for these courses and information about fee structure in top universities and universities with affordable tuition fees are as given below
| S.no | Course | Average tuition fee per annum in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate level | ||
| 1 | Engineering courses | 6,46,000 to 16,15,000 |
| 2 | Medicine courses | 11,69,000 to 15,00,000 |
| 3 | Law | 8,45,590 to 10,50,000 |
| 4 | Humanities, Business & Management | 2,96,000 to 3,50,000 |
| 5 | Visual and Performing arts | 3,00,828 to 4,55,000 |
| Postgraduate level | ||
| 1 | Engineering | 10,00,000 to 12,00,000 |
| 2 | MBA | 14,00,000 to 15,00,000 |
| 3 | Executive MBA | 17,50,351 to 20,00,000 |
| 4 | Law | 5,50,000 to 30,00,000 |
| 5 | Dentistry | 13,40,000 to 15,00,000 |
| 6 | Nursing | 25,00,000 to 28,65,500 |
List of top universities with their annual tuition fee structure
| S.no | University | Annual tuition fee in INR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Toronto | 22,24,000 |
| 2 | University of British Columbia | 5,04,000 |
| 3 | McGill University | 10,62,000 |
| 4 | McMaster University | 10,03,000 |
| 5 | University de Montreal | 14,41,000 |
| 6 | University of Alberta | 5,55,000 |
| 7 | University of Ottawa | 15,09,000 |
| 8 | University of Waterloo | 8,26,000 |
| 9 | Western University | 68,99,000 |
| 10 | University of Calgary | 8,53,000 |
List of few affordable universities for master’s course
| S.no | University | Annual tuition fee in INR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memorial University of Newfoundland | 9,00,000 |
| 2 | University of Northern British Columbia | 3,80,000 |
| 3 | Simon Fraser University | 2,22,000 |
| 4 | Cape Breton University | 5,00,000 |
| 5 | Nipissing University | 13,70,000 |
| 6 | The University of British Columbia | 14,70,000 |
| 7 | University of Saskatchewan | 14,40,000 |
| 8 | McMaster University | 12,30,000 |
| 9 | University of Calgary | 11,80,000 |
| 10 | University of Victoria | 4,70,000 |
Canada offers numerous courses for international students in different fields and it is known for its globally recognized educational standards, research work, and top-class labs. Here are a few courses that are mostly chosen by international students.
Apart from all the above-mentioned courses Canada also offers courses in other fields such as health &medicine, pharmacy, human resources &public relations, agriculture & forestry, media & journalism, nursing, etc. The list of top master’s programs offered in Canada and their tuition fees are provided below.
| S.no | Course | Masters Programs | Average Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer science and information technology | MSc in Computer Science Master in Information Technology | $8,000 to $18,000 |
| 2 | Engineering | Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Technology Master of Engineering in Electrical &Electronics Engineering | $2,150 to $52,500 |
| 3 | Health and Medicine | Masters in Nursing | $2,150 to $58,300 |
| 4 | Applied and Pure Sciences | MSc in Biology MSc in Chemistry Masters of Applied Science | $20,000 to 30,000 |
| 5 | Media & Journalism | Masters in Journalism MA in Media Studies | $15,000 to 28,000 |
| 6 | Business Management | MBA Master of Financial Economics | $50,000 to $56,000 |
| 7 | Hospitality and Tourism | Masters in Hospitality Management Masters in Tourism | $12,000 to 25,000 |
| 8 | Agricultural Science and Forestry | Master of International Forestry Master of Sustainable Forest Management | $3,500 to 18,000 |
| 9 | International Relations | Master of International Relations Master in Global Affairs | $19,000 to 25,000 |
There are mainly three intakes to get admission into Canadian universities for international students. The intakes are known as fall intake which starts in September, winter intake which starts in January, and the third and less popular intake would be summer intake which starts in May. The deadline for these intakes mostly varies based on the universities and the below give table might help you have a basic idea of the deadlines.
| S.no | Intake | Deadline | Duration of the course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall- September | December to March | September to December |
| 2 | Winter- January | September to November | January to April |
| 3 | Spring- May | January to February | May to August |
This intake is also known as a primary intake for international students that offer all the courses in the desired universities in Canada. It will also help students to be ahead of other students by 4 to 5 months which would help them get better job opportunities right back in Canada making their PR processes easy. The list of a few universities that offer fall intake is
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Students select universities based on course availability, Tuition fees, location, and scholarships, apart from these they also check their ranking, research works, and ranking of the universities. So, the list of globally ranked universities in Canada is as follows
| S.no | Universities | Location | Global Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Toronto | Toronto | 84.2 |
| 2 | University of British Columbia | Vancouver | 78.2 |
| 3 | McGill University | Montreal | 75.9 |
| 4 | McMaster University | Hamilton | 68.4 |
| 5 | University of Alberta | Edmonton | 68.2 |
| 6 | University of Montreal | Montreal | 67.1 |
| 7 | University of Calgary | Calgary | 65.9 |
| 8 | University of Ottawa | Ottawa | 63.9 |
| 9 | University of Waterloo | Waterloo | 63.9 |
| 10 | Western University | London | 59.7 |
Public universities have more reputation compared to private universities in most of the accepts like tuition fees, government scholarships, and job offers. The students getting a degree from a public university will have more job options compared to a private university due to the years of popularity of public universities. Here is a list of a few public and private universities.
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