Hosting nearly half a million international students, Canada is known to offer high quality education at affordable tuition fee with degrees that are globally recognised. Tuition fee in Canada, when compared to universities in the US and UK, is fairly low.
Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PWPP) allows students to stay and work in Canada for up to three years after completion of their graduation. You can gain some international work experience and apply for permanent residency later on.
Key Facts
Programs in Canada
Certificates and Diploma
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Honors Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Master's Degree (by thesis)
Master's Degree (by non-thesis)
Doctorate or PhD
Post-Doctoral Programs
Certificates and Diploma
Duration – 1 to 2 years
Description – Vocational and job oriented programs, mainly technical.
Associate Degree
Duration – 2 years
Description – Equivalent to first two years of a 4-year bachelor’s degree
Bachelor's Degree
Duration – 3 to 4 years
Description – And undergraduate degree which requires successful completion of secondary school. The duration of your course depends on the province and type of program although most courses last for 4 years. Certain provinces like Quebec have bachelor’s degree of 3 years.
Bachelor's Honors Degree
Duration – 4 years
Description – This will require getting a specific GPA or credits, a majors or a specialist program
Postgraduate Diploma
Duration – 1 to 2 years
Description – A post bachelor degree qualification
Master's Degree (by thesis)
Duration – 1 to 2 years
Description – Often referred to as research masters, this requires mandatory submission of thesis for assessment and course completion
Master's Degree (by non-thesis)
Duration – 1 to 2 years
Description – This is a taught master’s degree, not requiring thesis submission
Doctorate or PhD
Duration – 4 to 7 years
Description – Ph.D. is awarded when students complete dissertation and successfully defend their work before a panel of faculty members
Post-Doctoral Programs
Duration – No time limit
Description – Specialised research-oriented programs
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Cost of Study in Canada
Study program – Undergraduate program
Average annual fee – $13,000 to $40,000
Study program – Postgraduate master’s degree
Average annual fee – $17,000 to $45,000
Study program – Doctoral degree
Average annual fee – $7,000 to $25,000
Study program – MBA
Average annual fee – $30,000 to $50,000
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Requirements To Study In Canada
For Diploma/Certificate Courses
- Flexible admission
- IELTS score: 6 / 6.0 overall - As per the course and institution requirement
- TOEFL : PBT: 550 min. CBT: 213 min.
For Undergraduate/Bachelors Level
- 70% in 12th grade
- IELTS score: 6 / 6.0 overall. TOEFL : PBT: 580-600 min, CBT: 237-250 min (depends upon course)
- 12th-grade level Maths
For Post-Graduate/Masters Courses
- 2-3 years full-time work experience
- GMAT: 580-600 min.
- IELTS score: 6.5 overall with no bands less than 6 / As per the course and institution requirement
- TOEFL : PBT: 580-600 min, CBT: 237-250 min. (depends upon course)
- 4 yr Bachelors degree, 70% aver.
- Some institutions may require written samples/copies of published work/Portfolio
Canadian Study Permit Requirements
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You will need to get certain documents ready for your visa application. An important factor in deciding if your study permit is granted are your finances and your statement of intent for the purpose of studies in Canada. The Canadian government must be able to see you can financially support yourself throughout your studies, whether with savings or through a sponsor such as a parent.
- Application for the study permit online with Studee Abroad
- Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from DLI
- GIC and proof of funds to support yourself throughout your studies
- Medical tests undertaken at a medical center authorized by CIC
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Statement of intent to come to Canada for the sole purpose of studying
- Inform the Canadian Immigration Office that you intend to leave after your studies are complete
- Application fee payment receipt
- Two passport-sized photos of yourself
- Biometrics submitted at an approved Visa application centre
- Receive a decision on your application
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