Study in Canada

Canada, known for its diversity, inclusive values and high standard of living, is internationally recognized as one of the best countries to live and study in. Canada is the second-largest country in the world, and shares the world's largest border with its neighbour, the United States. Due to Canada's vast size, there are many types of landscapes and ecosystems that span the nation, including mountains, coastal regions, forests, prairie grasslands and arctic tundra. Canada is known for its natural beauty and wildlife, so take the chance to explore it while you're here.
Canada's population is just over 35 million people - a small population compared to the size of the country. The majority of Canada’s population lives in highly urbanized areas, with most people living in one of four areas: southern Ontario, Montréal region, Vancouver city and southern Vancouver Island, and the Calgary-Edmonton corridor, while northern Canada has a very low population due to its harsh climate. Canada experiences all four seasons: Spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter. The summers, which occur between June and September can be hot and humid with temperatures surpassing 30 degrees Celsius. Spring and autumn are transition seasons, where there is typically more rain and temperatures rise or fall. Winter in Canada is very cold in most areas of the country, where temperatures typically fall below 0 degree Celsius. Snow can cover the ground from anywhere between December to early April. Some coastal areas such as Vancouver and Victoria often experience more mild winters, where rain is more common than snow.
Quick Facts: Things You Should Know
Canada's official languages are English and French
The capital city of Canada is Ottawa
Canada's top three industries are Service, Manufacturing and Natural Resources
Canada's currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories
Head of the government is the Prime Minister
Interesting Facts about Canada
Canada is the world's most educated country - more than half of the residents have a college or university degree
Canada has the world's longest coastline, which is bordered by three different oceans: the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific
Canada contains 10% of the world's total forest cover
Canada has more lakes than any other country in the world - 563 of its lakes are larger than 100 square kilometres
Why choose Canada?
For decades, Canada welcomed international students from around the globe. You’ll learn with the best and brightest. Canada is recognized worldwide for our outstanding quality of education—from elementary school to post-secondary studies. The educators are highly trained and bring diverse perspectives to the classroom. At the university level, 2 out of every 5 academics hold at least one international degree, and 11 of the top 250 universities worldwide .In our opinion, there’s no better place to learn!
Canada welcomes you with open arms
‘Warm and friendly’. When you come to Canada, you’ll find a welcoming country with a unique Canadian culture that embraces diversity. From urban centres to small towns, Canada is considered as one of the safest countries in the world for international students.
Quality of life ranks highest in the world
If you’re looking for the high life, that is there. Canadians and international students in Canada enjoy a high standard of living. It’s a great place to live and work. In fact, Canada rank #1 in the world when it comes to quality of life. According to the World University Rankings, Canada also have 5 of the top 100 best student cities in the world.
Canada set you on the path to a promising future
Canadian college and university students graduate with a strong earning potential. That’s because we position them (and you) for a successful future and rewarding careers. In the last decade alone, Canada created 1.6 million new jobs for graduates. A degree acquired from Canadian universities in recognized globally and is valued highly in the international job market.
The cost to study and live here is affordable
Canada is known for having some of the lowest university tuition fees among English-speaking countries. Whatever your budget may be, you’ll find something just right for you in the diverse range of education options
Canada offers you an experience no like others
Adventure awaits you in Canada! One of the greatest things about studying in Canada is the opportunity to experience a climate, culture and way of life that is beyond compare. From seeing the vibrant colours of autumn leaves to the soft sounds of snowshoeing through the forest, each season and place has so much to offer.
Varied Options
The choice of schools in Canada is wide and varied, from major research institutions to small liberal arts colleges & universities offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programmes in a very flexible mode. Canada has 100 universities, 200 colleges & renowned institutes, accredited language schools as well as specialised institute.
Student friendly
Canada has the best educated people and the highest literacy rate in the world. Canadians live longer than anyone on the planet, except people in Japan and Iceland. Canada's prime cities Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal have been recognized as world class cities to live and work, for cleanliness, safety, cultural activities and attractive lifestyles. Two Canadian cities have been rated as the most student friendly cities in the QS rankings' top 10 list for 2017: Top 10 Cities in the World to be a Student
Safe country
A very important factor for most Indian and other international students while choosing a study abroad program is the safety and security of the country and the city in particular. Parents are worried about the safety of their children and factors like crime against women, racial discrimination, theft and burglary play an important role while choosing a destination for study abroad. In this respect, Canada is one of the safest places to study with very low crime rates and cases of racial discrimination. Statistics by Number reveal that Canada's safety index (62.42) is much higher than the safety indices of other popular study abroad destinations such as US (49.99), UK (57.9) and Australia (57.94).
Multicultural Environment
Canada has a multicultural environment with people of all religions, races and cultures. The multicultural environment gives students an opportunity to interact with people of all backgrounds and ethnicity. The multicultural environment also helps you find restaurants serving ethnic and traditional Indian foods. No wonder that Canada has the 7th largest student population in the world, with 2,65,000 international students studying at various levels of education.
Job Opportunities
Canada is one of the few nations that offer job opportunities to students who have graduated from Canadian Universities and have obtained a Canadian degree. In fact, after finishing their studies, international students can work in Canada for up to 3 years!
A High Tech Country
Canada is an international leader in computer and information technologies and has a reputation for excellence in such sectors as telecommunications, animation, transportation and engineering; and specifically, aerospace, urban transport, microelectronics, medical devices, advanced software, hydroelectric and nuclear power, lasers and opto-electronics, biotechnology etc. Canada was among the first in the world to recognize the need to connect schools and libraries to the Internet, and its SchoolNet program is being copied around the world. All kinds of modern amenities are provided and most campuses happen to be wired with the most sophisticated technologies the world has to offer.
Gain work experience in Canada after you graduate
The Canadian government offers a work program to students who have obtained a diploma from a post-secondary school in Canada and are looking to gain work experience. This is an excellent way to continue to live in Canada while diversifying and developing your professional skills.
Are You Eligible to Study in Canada?
According to the Government of Canada, you must meet several requirements to be able to receive a student visa and study in Canada.
You must have been accepted by a designated learning institution in Canada.
You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your tuition fees and living expenses
You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
You must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.
You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.