Canada
Canada, the second largest country in the world, is both a geographically vast and an ethnically diverse country in which to study. Canada's policy of multiculturalism seeks to peacefully bring together people from all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds.
Canada's landscape offers gems of beauty for everyone to experience and full of opportunities for outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Canada consists of diverse peoples, lifestyles and landscapes, offering a multiplicity of top quality education programmes for international students. English and French are Canada's two official languages, and at most universities and colleges; instruction is in one of these. Canadian educational institutions welcome international students, with many providing special services designed to assist their integration into the academic community and help them throughout their stay.
Overview
There are 10 provinces and three territories in Canada. Canadians enjoy a high standard of living in cosmopolitan and multicultural cities. They are known for being a peaceful and friendly people, welcoming immigrants from all over the world who wish to study here.
International Recognition
Every year in Canada, more than 130,000 students come to study and even more come to Canada to learn English or French. Canada features a wide range of quality educational institutions for both degrees and diplomas in technical and professional disciplines. A degree from a Canadian university is recognized world-wide and as a result, international students who graduate from Canadian universities enjoy successful and prosperous careers.
Excellent Secure Living Environment
Canada is a peaceful, politically stable, and safe country to live and study in. The crime rates are very low and people are able to travel freely about the country without any concern.
Canada ranks in the top five countries in the world, According to the UN’s Human Development Index (HDI), of such things as literacy, education, poverty and life expectancy used to measure a country’s well-being.
Work While You Study
International students can work on campus without a work permit. Plans are developing to allow international students to work off-campus, too.
International students who have graduated from a Canadian university or college have the opportunity to work in Canada for up to one year after they receive their degree or diploma.
Competitive Costs and Fees
Studying in Canada compared to other western countries, is very affordable. The overall cost for an international student to study in Canada depends on the student's own needs and 'lifestyle'. Each university has a different tuition level and each city has different living costs. Generally, it is estimated that international students would need between CDN $15,000 and CDN $26,000 depending on their school and program.
Estimated Tuition Fees
The higher education system in Ireland is broad in scope and includes the university sector, the technological sector, the colleges of education and private independent colleges.
| Courses | Fees | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language (General, Academic, Business and IELTS preparation) | $4,500 +/- CDN /semester | Varies significantly depending on the course duration or institution |
| Vocational education (Certificate I-IV, Diploma & Advanced Diploma) | $8,900 +/- CDN/ year | 2 - 2.5 years |
| Bachelor degree Arts, Business, IT, Economics, Nursing, Education, Law and social science | $14,000 +/-CDN / year | 3 - 4 years |
| Bachelor Degree (Engineering, and laboratory based-courses) | $15,000 +/-CDN | 4 years |
| Master Degree | $17,500 +/-CDN | 1 - 2 years |
| Doctoral degree | $14,000 +/- CDN | 2 - 4 years |
This table should be used only as a general guide and the actual tuition fees and study costs will be mentioned in the official offer letter which will be issued by the relevant education provider.
Estimated Living Costs
For accommodation, students have a number of options available to choose from. That can be either on-campus or off-campus in hostels, rented housing, homestay, shared unit/house or guest house.
Cost of living for students in Canada would be between $ 8,000-12,000, depending upon the location of their residence.
| Accomodation Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Rental Accommodation - (one room apartment, one month, large city) | $700 - $1,100 CDN |
| Rental Accommodation - (one room apartment, one month, small city/town) | $500 - $700 CDN |
| Homestay ( living with a family) | $700 CDN |
For further assistance and advice on suitable accommodation please contact us
Cost of Health Insurance
Compared to other countries, medical insurance is inexpensive in Canada yet the services that Canadian hospitals provide are among some of the most advanced and accessible in the world.
The following provinces cover international students under their Provincial Health Care Plans:
Alberta
Under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, students must register within three months of their arrival. Coverage costs approximately $44 CDN per month and is available for the term.
British Columbia
As of January 1st, 1998, new medical regulations state that international students with student authorizations for six months or longer must be covered under the province's medical service plan. There is a three month waiting period and students should apply immediately upon commencement of studies. The cost is roughly $36 per month.
Saskatchewan
Under Saskatchewan's medical plan, students must register immediately upon arrival. Coverage, which is free, is available for students and their dependants for the duration of the student authorization or visa.
The following provinces and territories do not cover international students under their Provincial Health Care Plans:
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Québec
- Yukon
International students studying planning to study in these provinces must arrange for private medical coverage through private insurance companies.