STUDY IN CANADA

STUDY IN CANADA

Students from across the world flock to the Canadian universities to pursue various courses. Strong infrastructure, cutting edge curriculum, and sprawling campuses are all the hallmarks of every Canadian institution. One way to improve your chances is to get a Canada PR to study in Canada. Swift Move works with students to help them increase their chances of studying in Canada and help them get their Canada student visa. We help students identify and apply to the right course and right college that can serve as a launchpad for their international career

WHY STUDY IN CANADA?

Canada is one of the best places for higher studies and the country attracts thousands of students each year from all over the world. Canada universities provide world class education which are recognized globally and research is considered one of the key components of any graduate course. The universities support students who come out with best research ideas and scholarships are provided according to the research work. Here are also some other reasons to study in Canada:

  • Affordable Education
  • Innovative and Abundant Research Opportunities
  • Immigration Possibilities
  • Exciting Campus Lifestyle
  • Healthy and Safe Communities
  • Work and internship opportunities for international students while they study
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
  • Educational Qualification
    • The minimum eligibility criteria to graduate is you have to score at least 50% from a UGC or AICTE recognized university.
      • Year Back
        • The graduation degree has to be completed within the stipulated time with no gap year.
        • Example: B.Com is a 3-year degree. The client should have completed it within 3 years and not more.
        • Example: Engineering is a 4-year degree. The client should have completed within 4 years and not more.
      • Backlogs
        • The client should not have more than 10 backlogs in his/her graduation period.
COST OF STUDYING IN CANADA

Tuition fees in Canada universities vary by institution and province, but the cost is generally more affordable when compared to other countries around the world. Technical and medical courses are more expensive than arts courses.

On an average, the tuition and fees range from CAD 7,000 to CAD 35,000 per year for an international student.

Study Program Average fees(in CAD*)
Undergraduate Program $12,000 to $25,000 per year
Postgraduate master’s Program $24,000 to $35,000 per year
Doctoral Degree $7,000 to $10,000 per year

The cost of studying in Canada will include other factors such as the cost of living and the Canada visa application fees which you will have to bear.

UPCOMING INTAKES IN THE CANADA

Canada universities and colleges offer three intakes. They are  also be referred as semesters in some institutions. The three intakes available in Canada are:

  • Intake 1: Fall Semester – A popular intake which starts in the month of September
  • Intake 2: Winter Semester – Which starts in the month of January
  • Intake 3: Summer Semester – Usually starts from April/May, this intake is available for limited programs and colleges.

We would advise you to apply well in advance because admissions and scholarships get difficult when you apply closer to the deadline. It is always feasible to apply 6 to 9 months before the academic session starts.

STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS:

You will generally need the following for your CANADA Student Visa application:

  • Valid Passport
  • Attested copies of 10th, 12th and Degree certificates
  • Academic references – 2
  • Employer references – 2
  • SOP (Statement of Purpose)
  • Certificates of extracurricular achievements
  • An acceptance letter from your education institution
  • Proof of payment
  • Proof of financial funds
  • Passport size photographs
  • Study Permit and visa
  • English Proficiency
  • Your University will make you aware of additional requirements if any prior to your application
TOP UNIVERSITIES IN CANADA:

The QS World University Rankings 2021 includes 25 top Canadian universities. The first 10 highest-ranked universities in Canada are –

QS World University Rankings 2022 – Top Universities in Canada
Serial No. Global Rank University
1 #26 University of Toronto
2 #27 [tied] McGill University
3 #46 University of British Columbia
4 #111 Université de Montréal
5 #126 University of Alberta
6 #140 McMaster University
7 #149 [tied] University of Waterloo
8 #170 Western University
9 #230 University of Ottawa
10 #235 University of Calgary
11 #240 [tied] Queen’s University at Kingston
12 #272 [tied] Dalhousie University
13 #298 [tied] Simon Fraser University
14 #334 [tied] University of Victoria (UVic)
15 #414 [tied] Université Laval
16 458 University of Saskatchewan
17 #494 [tied] York University
18 521-530 Concordia University
19 581-590 University of Guelph
20 591-600 Université du Québec
21 601-650 Carleton University
22 601-650 University of Manitoba
23 651-700 University of New Brunswick
24 701-750 University of Windsor
25 751-800 Memorial University of Newfoundland
26 751-800 Université de Sherbrooke
27 801-1000 Ryerson University
Post study work options

The Canadian government offers options for international students to stay after their course and gain some work experience. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides the Post-Graduate Work Permit Program. Under this program, international graduates can get an open work permit valid for three years. With this permit Canadian employers can work for any employer without the need of having a job offer before making an application.