Study in Canada – Visa Territory

COMPLETE ADMISSIONS SUPPORT TO STUDY IN CANADA

Students from across the world flock to the Canadian universities to pursue various courses. Strong infrastructure, cutting edge curriculum, and sprawling campuses are all the hallmarks of every Canadian institution. One way to improve your chances is to get a Canada PR to study in Canada. Visa Territory works with students to help them increase their chances of studying in Canada and help them get their Canada student visa. We help students identify and apply to the right course and right college that can serve as a launchpad for their international career.

WHY STUDY IN CANADA?

Canada is one of the best places for higher studies and the country attracts thousands of students each year from all over the world. Canada universities provide world class education which are recognized globally and research is considered one of the key components of any graduate course. The universities support students who come out with best research ideas and scholarships are provided according to the research work. Here are also some other reasons to study in Canada:

Affordable Education
Innovative and Abundant Research Opportunities
Immigration Possibilities
Exciting Campus Lifestyle
Healthy and Safe Communities
Work and internship opportunities for international students while they study

SOME OTHER PERTINENT REASONS FOR CHOOSING CANADA INCLUDE:

Numerous research opportunities – Universities here provide research support to students who can provide good research ideas.
Possibility of immigration after completing the course – If a candidate decides to study in Canada, he will gain points in three areas: language, education, and work. There will be some additional points if they fall under a certain age group. An education in Canada can give valuable points for various immigration streams such as Express Entry or PNP streams.
Vibrant campus atmosphere
International students have the option of working while studying – Canada provides the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) which helps foreign students obtain job experience in Canada after completing their course of study at a designated learning institute (DLI). The PGWP is valid for three years, depending on the study program’s duration.
Good internship opportunities

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Educational Qualification

The minimum eligibility criteria to graduate is you have to score at least 50% from a UGC or AICTE recognized university.

Year Back

The graduation degree has to be completed within the stipulated time with no gap year.
Example: B.Com is a 3-year degree. The client should have completed it within 3 years and not more.
Example: Engineering is a 4-year degree. The client should have completed within 4 years and not more.

Backlogs

The client should not have more than 10 backlogs in his/her graduation period.

STAY BACK PERIOD IN CANADA AND POST GRADUATION WORK PERMIT:

A student needs to pursue a course for a minimum duration of 8 months to be eligible to stay back in Canada.
Course less than 8 months does not allow a student to stay back or apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit.
For post-graduation work permit a student needs to pursue a course of:
Duration of less than 2 years, then he/she is eligible for a post-graduation work permit of equivalent duration as the course.Example: 8 months course = 8 months post-graduation work permit.
If the student pursues a 2 year course (masters or diploma), he/she is eligible for a post-graduation work permit of 3 years. Example: 2 years masters/diploma course is equal to 3 years post-graduation work permit.

COST OF STUDYING IN CANADA

Tuition fees in Canada universities vary by institution and province, but the cost is generally more affordable when compared to other countries around the world. Technical and medical courses are more expensive than arts courses

On an average, the tuition and fees range from CAD 7,000 to CAD 35,000 per year for an international student.

Study Program	Average fees(in CAD*)
Undergraduate Program	$12,000 to $25,000 per year
Postgraduate master’s Program	$24,000 to $35,000 per year
Doctoral Degree	$7,000 to $10,000 per year

The cost of studying in Canada will include other factors such as the cost of living and the Canada visa application fees which you will have to bear.

UPCOMING INTAKES IN THE CANADA

Canada universities and colleges offer three intakes. They are also be referred as semesters in some institutions. The three intakes available in Canada are:

Intake 1: Fall Semester – A popular intake which starts in the month of September

Intake 2: Winter Semester – Which starts in the month of January

Intake 3: Summer Semester – Usually starts from April/May, this intake is available for limited programs and colleges.

We would advise you to apply well in advance because admissions and scholarships get difficult when you apply closer to the deadline. It is always feasible to apply 6 to 9 months before the academic session starts.

WORK AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS:

Student Applicant:

Students must be over 18 years of age.
International students in Canada universities can work on-campus or off-campus for up to 20 hours during university semesters and full-time during breaks such as the winter or summer holidays, without the need for a work permit.
Foreign students who are studying in a program that requires work experience such as through a co-op or internship program.

Spouse:

In general, spouses are given the same rights as students who are already in Canada. Therefore, if the student with a Canada student visa has the right to work, the spouse who comes to join him or her will also have that right

STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS:

You will generally need the following for your CANADA Student Visa application:

Valid Passport
Attested copies of 10th, 12th and Degree certificates
Academic references – 2
Employer references – 2
SOP (Statement of Purpose)
Certificates of extracurricular achievements
An acceptance letter from your education institution
Proof of payment
Proof of financial funds
Passport size photographs
Study Permit and visa
English Proficiency
Your University will make you aware of additional requirements if any prior to your application

Steps to study abroad in Canada:

Research Your Options:

Before you shortlist the universities, decide what you want to study, where you want to live, overall cost, various opportunities etc.

Select Universities:

Shortlist the universities (around 10) & study programs that meet your requirements and where you want to apply for.

Prepare for entrance exams:

Prepare for the standardized tests like TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/IELTS etc. based on the requirements of the universities & colleges. Register for these tests in advance. While applying for the tests you should also plan for the time required in case you need to retake the test. You should complete these tests before September of the year you wish to apply.

Finance your studies:

Ensure that you have the money ready for your entire period of study in Canada along with accommodation, local travel, food, and other miscellaneous expenses. Decide on how you will finance your studies – personal saving, education loans, student scholarships or assistantship.

Apply to university:

Contact each university directly for the admission requirements. Every university has its own admission requirements. Complete the applications well before deadlines and send them.

Confirm admission:

Once you get your acceptance letters from the universities that you have applied to, choose the university you would like to study at. The next step is to pay a non-refundable deposit to the university to confirm your admission.

Get Student Visa:

Once you get admission confirmation done, you can apply for your student visa.

STUDENT VISA AND DEPENDENTS:

A foreign national on a Canada student visa in Canada can bring their spouse and dependent children to Canada. The spouse can also apply for an open work permit and even work as a Canadian employer for the time the study visa of their partner is valid. However, if the spouse wants to study, they will have to apply for a separate study visa.

Student visa holders can also bring their dependent children to Canada. The children can stay for the duration till their study visa is valid inCanada. Minor children can pursue their school education in the country provided that their parents are either working or studying. The child must be below the age of 22. Children above 22 years who are not financially independent due to a physical or mental condition are also considered as dependents.

AFTER YOU GRADUATE:

Canada provides options to encourage international students and graduates in Canada universities to stay, gain work experience, and contribute to Canada’s economy and culture.
In its effort to retain international students, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) operates a Post-Graduate Work Permit Program. Under this program, international graduates can obtain an open work permit for up to three years.
This allows them to work for any Canadian employer in any industry without the requirement of a Canadian job offer at the time of applying.

TOP UNIVERSITIES IN CANADA:

The QS World University Rankings 2021 includes 25 top Canadian universities. The first 10 highest-ranked universities in Canada are –

QS World University Rankings 2022 – Top Universities in Canada

Serial No	Global Rank	University
1	#26	University of Toronto
2	#27 [tied]	McGill University
3	#46	University of British Columbia
4	#111	Université de Montreal
5	#126	University of Alberta
6	#140	McMaster University
7	#149 [tied]	University of Waterloo
8	#170	Western University
9	#230	University of Ottawa
10	#235	University of Calgary
11	#240 [tied]	Queen’s University at Kingston
12	#272 [tied]	Dalhousie University
13	#298 [tied]	Simon Fraser University
14	#334 [tied]	University of Victoria (UVic)
15	#414 [tied]	Université Laval
16	458	University of Saskatchewan
17	#494 [tied]	York University
18	521-530	Concordia University
19	581-590	University of Guelph
20	591-600	Université du Québec
21	601-650	Carleton University
22	601-650	University of Manitoba
23	651-700	University of New Brunswick
24	701-750	University of Windsor
25	751-800	Memorial University of Newfoundland
26	751-800	Université de Sherbrooke
27	801-1000	Ryerson University