Did you know that the cost of living in Canada is lower than countries like Australia, England or the United States? Toronto is considered the most expensive city in Canada, yet it is still 25% less per year than life in London, England. As the second largest nation in the world Canada has a lot of outdoor activities to offer in many different climates. Education comes from many places, not just the classroom. Universities and Colleges around the country offer many clubs and campus activities that will help complete your education experience.

Canada is home to many of the highest-rated institutions and programs of higher learning in the world, but it is also a land of socio-cultural diversity with technological savvy. This diversity is reflected in higher education, where schools can vary in size and scope, with programs that appeal to traditional and cutting-edge fields alike.

 
 

According to the UN’s Human Development Index (HDI), a survey of such things as literacy, education, poverty and life expectancy used to measure a country’s well-being, Canada ranks in the top five countries in the world. Countries that rank high in this index are politically and economically safe and stable

 Canada is a safe place to live and study. Crime rates are very low and people are able to travel freely about the country without concern. Police are friendly and professional and have outstanding relationships with the communities they serve. Canada is a place with all its neighbours and they spend far more on health care.

The university year usually runs from September to May. Some universities are on a semester or trimester system, with all courses available even in the summer.

 
 

The TOEFL is commonly accepted but Canadian universities often have their own tests for students or may accept other English examination tests such as the IELTS.

General Requirements:
Graduate Studies
This listing provides a general outline of requirements for students interested in applying to a university graduate program in Canada. There are a wide variety of programs to choose from at this level. Please note that specific requirements for institutions will vary and students are encouraged to check with us if they are interested in for specific university admissions requirements.
Completion of an acceptable undergraduate degree from an accredited/recognized university
High level of academic achievement in previous studies
Strong reference letters
Written Statements
Standardized tests such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test
  (GMAT)

Specialized Programs
To enter programs such as health sciences, law, and architecture, students must have already completed up to four years of university study. To conclude Canada have a highly evolved education system. Possible to work after completion of education. Reasonable cost of education amongst the English speaking countries.

Tuition Fee (In Canadian Dollars)
The tuition fee ranges from CDN $ 10,000 per year to $ 25,000 per year. In some schools, it goes upto CDN $ 35,000 for the entire program.

Living Expenses (In Canadian Dollars)
The tuition fee ranges from CDN $ 10,000 per year to $ 25,000 per year. In some schools, it goes upto CDN $ 35,000 for the entire program.

Accommodation:
Average cost of accommodation in Canada is about CDN $ 400-800 per month.

Type of Accommodation
Expenses per month in Canadian $
School-Provided Homestays $400 - $800 per month
School-Provided Residence/Dormitory $ 250 - $625 per month
Off Campus Housing $ 250 - $ 750 per month

 

Other Expenses:
The living expenses range from CDN $ 7,200-11,000 per year. The expenses are high in big cities like Montreal and Vancouver.

Type
Expenses per month in Canadian $
Books & Supplies $ 1000 per month
Groceries $150 $ 200 per month
Utilites & Sundry $300 per month

 

The key here is to share apartments/houses so that you save on the utilities, fixed charge portion of phone and to some extent on groceries.

Working while Studing
Employment opportunities for international students are limited. You should not plan on earning substantial money from a part-time job to help pay for your studies.

On campus
Though international students are allowed to work on the campus of any publicly-funded, degree granting institution, these jobs are often difficult to obtain and do not provide sufficient funds to sustain education costs.

Practical Training
In addition, there may be opportunities for practical training which entail a period of authorized employment, designed to allow foreign students to have professional work experience related to their field of study. For further details, contact the foreign student adviser at the university, after you are enrolled.

 

  
   
     
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