Canada is one of the most prosperous countries in the world with a majestic nature and wide opportunities for study, work, sports, and recreation. Canadian universities are known for the quality of education, modern campuses, and affordable tuition fees. Universities in Canada pride themselves on research technology and scientific discoveries comparable to those in the United States. And local colleges offer current majors and paid internships at major companies.
Benefits of a Canadian education
- High quality education and quality of life
Canadian universities are located in modern campuses that occupy entire campuses. They offer high-tech facilities for study and sport, small class sizes, and a strong faculty. Canadian university degrees are highly valued in the international educational market and in the selection of candidates for international companies.
- Affordable tuition and living costs
The cost of education in local colleges and universities is 30-40% lower than in European universities. And higher education in the UK will cost you twice as much as in Canada.
Students live with host families or on college campuses. The Canadian dollar makes living here 25% cheaper than in the United States. You will also appreciate the good value of the local currency when you buy groceries, clothing, and bus passes.
- Part-time work and career opportunities
Canadian law allows university students to take advantage of part-time jobs when they are not studying. Part-time students are paid 12-15 CAD (10-12 USD) per hour. This is a great help for life in a foreign country.
Canadian university programs are very practically oriented. During their study students get paid internships in the best companies, and upon graduation from college or university they are easily employed permanently.
The laws of Canada allow foreign graduates of local high schools to stay in the country for 1-3 years. If the work contract is prolonged for another 3 years and if there are no complications with the police, the graduate will get a permanent work permit. And in the near future – even a residence permit.
How do I get into a Canadian university?
- Direct Admission
Students can apply for admission to a Canadian college or university after Grade 11. To be admitted to a Canadian university, a high school diploma with a high average score and TOEFL or IELTS English-language certificates are required.
Colleges require English language proficiency starting at IELTS 5.0+ or TOEFL 59+. To enter a university, you need to have a higher average score on your high school diploma and language certificate. So it is easier to apply to college and then transfer to a university.
- Through the Pathway preparatory program
The ILAC Pathway Program offers the opportunity to improve your English before you enter a Canadian college or university.
Depending on the student’s language level and goals, Pathway teachers prepare an intensive training course in Vancouver or Toronto.
On successful completion of the program the student may enter one of ILAC’s 70 partner universities in Canada and the USA without an examination
Students may also apply to any other university, but will have to prove their language level by TOEFL or IELTS score.
Features of a Bachelor’s Degree in Canada
The undergraduate degree is the most common form of higher education in Canada. It takes four years to complete a bachelor’s degree. You can get your bachelor’s degree from either a college or university.
At the end of Grade 11 It’s easier and cheaper for students to go to a Canadian college than a university. After two years of college you can go straight to a third year at university. Or you can continue your college education and earn a bachelor’s degree in two years.
Bachelor’s degrees at colleges are practicum-oriented. Students learn skills and knowledge that they can apply in the workplace.
Master’s degree in Canada
At the end of a bachelor’s degree, students enter the workforce or continue their studies in a master’s program. Canada has master’s programs at both colleges and universities.