Study in Canada
Hosting nearly half a million international students, Canada is known to offer high quality education with affordable tuition fees and degrees that are globally recognised. With an excellent quality of life, immense post-study work and immigration opportunities - Canada stands out as a popular country to study among Indian students.
Cost of studying in Canada
Studying abroad can be an expensive affair, but thankfully, Canada is one country where quality education is affordable, with the tuition fee being lower than many other countries. Your expenditure on the tuition fee depends on the type of qualification and institution you opt for. To cover this, you will need approximately between CAD 13,000 and CAD 35,000 a year.
Upcoming intakes in Canada
Unlike a single intake in Indian universities, Canadian colleges and universities offer three intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a semester. The three intakes available in Canada are:
- Fall: A popular intake among Indian students, the fall intake starts in the month of September
- Winter: Starts in January and is ideal if you miss the September intake
- Summer: Available for limited programmes and colleges, the summer intake usually starts around April and May.
Education system in Canada
Since the education system in Canada is managed by the provincial governments, the study levels and educational stages may lie in different clusters with different names – Certificates and Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, etc. Canada also offers Co-operative education – a unique platform that brings together classroom based education and practical work experience, making for more structured and pragmatic learning.
Why study in Canada?
Hosting nearly half a million international students, Canada is known to offer high quality education with affordable tuition fees and degrees that are globally recognised. With an excellent quality of life, immense post-study work and immigration opportunities - Canada stands out as a popular country to study, among Indian students.
Scholarships in Canada
Many scholarships, grants and subsidies are offered by the Canadian government, public and private establishments, to help Indian students achieve their dream of studying abroad, such as the Shastri Indo-Canadian fellowship, Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, Ontario Graduate Scholarship Programme, etc.
Visa for Canada
To study in Canada, you will have to obtain a Study Permit and a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). This is not a Visa, but a permit or a document issued by the Citizen and Immigration (CIC), which allows you to study in Canada. If you hold a study permit, you must remain enrolled and make a reasonable and timely progress towards completing your course.
QS Rankings of Canadian Universities
| Sr.No. | Institution | QS Ranking 2022 (Globally) | QS Ranking 2021 (Globally) |
1 |
University of Toronto |
26 |
29 |
2 |
McGill University |
27 |
25 |
3 |
University of British Columbia |
46 |
31 |
4 |
University of Montreal |
111 |
45 |
5 |
University of Alberta |
126 |
118 |
6 |
McMaster University |
140 |
119 |
7 |
University of Waterloo |
149 |
144 |
8 |
Western University |
170 |
166 |
9 |
University of Ottawa |
230 |
279 |
10 |
University of Calgary |
235 |
246 |
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