Beginner's Guide to Study in Canada


Canada is one of the top destinations for International students looking for study abroad options. Every year more than 300,000 International students come to Canada for higher studies. There are 96 universities in Canada having a total strength of more than 1.8 million students. Canada is also one of the least corrupted countries in the world. The official currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar and the national capital is Ottawa. Let’s take a look at our Study in Canada guide for International students!

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

While education in Canada is rather cheap for Canadian students, International students have to pay around CAD35,000 every year to pursue a degree in Canada. The tuition fee varies from university to university and is different for different courses. Universities in the province of Ontario are the most expensive when it comes to tuition fees where the cost of study averages around CAD50,000 for a degree course and CAD15,000 for a diploma course.
Generally the cost of study is more for degree courses whereas pursuing a diploma is much cheaper. Due to this, many International students opt for Diplomas in private colleges as they are much cheaper than the universities and the admission process is much simpler. the cost of study in Canada in the colleges range from CAD8,000 – CAD14,000 every year.
There are many universities in Canada who offer tuition fee waivers and scholarships to International students. But there are certain requirements set by the universities and colleges for students to avail this offer. To know more about scholarships and tuition fee waivers, fill the APPLY NOW form.

How is it to study in Canada?

In order to study in Canada, you must fulfill the requirements set by the different universities and colleges. The general requirements for higher studies in Canada are:
  1. Having atleast 12 years of prior education for under graduation courses and atleast 15 years of prior education for post graduation courses.
  2. IELTS score of 6 for under graduation courses and 6.5 for post graduation courses for non-native English speakers.
  3. A SAT(for undergraduate courses), GRE or GMAT score(for postgraduate courses) is mandatory for everyone applying in the various universities across Canada.
  4. Some universities require a minimum overall score of 60% in previous education.
After getting an admission in the desired university or college, the next step is to open a blocked account of CAD10,000. This money is reserved for the student for his/her annual living expenses. All International students then need to apply for a student visa in their nearest embassies. The student visa process takes about 3-4 working days.

Is education free in Canada? Are the universities in Canada free?

All universities and colleges in Canada charge tuition fees from their students. Some universities provide tuition fee waivers and scholarships to their students. there are certain requirement set by different universities and colleges to avail the scholarships and tuition fee waivers. To know more about countries offering free education, check our list of top 10 countries with free education.

What is the cost of living in Canada?

The cost of living in Canada depends on the city and province in which you are living. Toronto is the most expensive city for living costs and a student needs an average CAD1,200-2,000 to survive in this city. Many other cities are much cheaper when it comes to living costs. the student dorm costs about CAD400-600 a month and a private two bedroom apartment will cost you around CAD1,000 every month. Students usually prefer shared accommodations across the city which cost them around CAD300 a month and use public transport or their own vehicle for daily commute. Except for the big cities, the public transport is very poor in Canada. So owning a vehicle is a necessity for every student in Canada.

Can I study in Canada with a visitor visa?

No. Canada has set specific visa requirements for various purposes. You need to apply for a student visa after getting an admission in your desired university. For this, you need to fill the visa application form and attach the necessary documents and submit your visa application file to your nearest Canadian Embassy and pay the visa processing fees. Need any help in the visa application process, fill our APPLY NOW form.

How do I get a student visa for Canada?

To apply for a student visa, you need to first collect all the supporting documents required for visa application. Then you need to fill the visa application form and book an online appointment in your nearest Canadian Embassy. After that you need to visit the Canadian Embassy on the appointment date and time and submit your file and pay the visa application fees. The Canadian Embassy doesn’t require a personal interview for student visas so anyone can submit your visa application file on your consent. The whole visa process takes around 3-4 working days. To know more about visa application process, fill our APPLY NOW form.

Can I work as a student in Canada?

Yes. Students are eligible to work part time in Canada upto 20 hours/week and full time during breaks. the minimum wage in Canada is CAD 8 per hour and part time jobs are readily available all over. Students can easily cover their living costs by working part time in Canada. The cost of living is also relatively low as compared to Australia, UK or the USA. Paid internships are also available for students in various companies during semester breaks.
Check our list of Top 10 Universities in Canada.
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