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CANADA

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CANADA

When you study in Canada, you invest in your future. Canada’s college and university degrees are recognized worldwide. Tuition fees are among the lowest in English speaking countries. Plus, you may be able to stay and work in Canada after you graduate. The possibilities are endless! You’ll find a high standard of living in Canada. International students benefit from the same rights and freedoms that protect all Canadians: respect for human rights, equality, diversity and a stable, peaceful society.From elementary to post-secondary studies, Canada is known for offering high quality education and research opportunities. You’ll also have the flexibility to transfer between types and levels of education without running into roadblocks common in other parts of the world.You’ll be able to choose from more than 8,000 college and 16,000 university programs. 7 Canadian universities are ranked among the top 200 in the world.tuition fees are generally lower than colleges and universities in Australia, the U.K. and the U.S.

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Higher education in Canada is relatively similar to the USA, though there are influences of the British system too.

In Canada, each province and territory is responsible for education at all levels, including universities. There is no federal or country-wide system. This means that each province and territory regulates the standards of education which keeps the standard and quality of education high.

An academic year is divided into three semesters:

• Fall (end of August / start of September to December / January)

• Winter (January to April)

• Summer (April / May to July).

Types of institutions

• Liberal arts colleges

• public

• private

Course layout

You can expect to take around five courses per semester; it is these classes which make up your programme. Each course is made up of weekly two hours of lectures and a one-hour tutorial  where a teaching assistant leads a discussion based around that lecture or the week’s reading.

 

Tuition fees at Canadian universities are a bit high but generally lower than those in countries like the United Kingdom, the USA, or Australia. University fees may vary yearly, and you might also notice differences depending on the city or degree programme. In Newfoundland, for instance, you can find some of the cheapest universities in Canada, while Ontario has the most expensive universities here.

Tuition fees for Bachelor’s degrees

Surely you can find cheap universities in Canada. The tuition range is 550 – 30,000 CAD/year. Bachelors in Medicine, Engineering, and Social Science are among the most expensive study programmes available.

Tuition fees for Master’s degrees

Tuition range: 1,075 – 65,000 CAD/year. Masters in Business, Engineering, Computer Science and Law are the most expensive.

Student living costs in Canada

Opting for cheap universities in Canada might spare you some money, but keep in mind that living costs in Canada are above average. However, high quality of life is guaranteed. You would need between 800 – 1,500 CAD/month for most provinces, such as Quebec, Montreal, and Ottawa.

Accommodation costs

Student residences: 250 – 625 CAD/month

University-arranged homestays: 400 – 800 CAD/month

Rent & share an apartment: 300 – 700 CAD/month, prices for rent depend on location and facilities. If you choose to rent a studio/one-room apartment, you can pay over 1,000 CAD/month.

Food costs

You won’t spend too much on food bills, just around 300 CAD/month for shopping from the local supermarkets and groceries.

However, if you want to eat in a restaurant, you will have to pay around 10 – 25 CAD. A three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant will cost 50 – 65 CAD.

Transportation costs

Students enrolled in a Canadian university, aged between 18 and 25, will benefit from discounts when purchasing a monthly transport pass.

  • The total price of a transport pass is 90 CAD/month, while a one-way ticket is worth 3 CAD.
  • Taxis are also a common way of transport all over Canada and fares are between 2 and 6 CAD/km.

 

  1. 1. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto
  2. 2. Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award at University of British Columbia

  3. 3. York University International Student Scholarship

  4. 4. Ontario Graduate Scholarship

  5. 5.University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship for World Leaders

  6. 6. University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship