The entry criteria may vary according to the programs. As per past trends, the minimum percentage required for Community Colleges is >=55% in the previous educational qualification and for universities it is >=60%. Besides, an English Proficiency score is also required. 

Many options in the technical and professional fields including: business, agriculture and agri-food, health, social services, broadcasting and journalism, hospitality and tourism, design, technology, sciences, information technology, engineering, environment, languages, and arts.

Unlike India, Canada has two parallel education systems wherein colleges and universities are separate entities. Colleges offer PG diplomas and universities offer masters programs. Some universities may also offer PG diploma programs in selected courses.

Choosing a program and an institution solely depends on your interests, academic background, and budget. To decide where to study and what to pursue, you can start by creating a list of your interests and skills and spend some time reflecting upon it. Do your research to understand which skillset or interest has a good scope professionally. Narrow down your choices accordingly and search for relevant courses and institutions.

Pursuing masters in Canada can be one of the best decisions of your life since it’ll not only enhance your technical skills but also give your CV an edge over others. As an Indian student with an undergrad degree, you should be ideally looking for an institution that emphasizes on practical knowledge, hands-on experience and getting you job-ready. Canadian universities and colleges provide a research-based learning approach wherein you’ll be implementing all the concepts and ideas you gather in the classroom.

Begin by taking a look at the subjects you learnt in your undergrad program, list down the ones that interest you. Narrow down to your preferred niche and search for possible programs and universities. Applying to Canadian universities and colleges would also require you to take language and/or aptitude tests. So, do consider your academic scores while deciding what and where to study. Look for the intake offered for your preferred courses and prepare accordingly.

Yes, 10+2+3 system is accepted for post graduate (PG) diploma programs. However, for masters, almost all universities require 10+2+4. However, certain universities may accept 10+2+3 for masters in selected programs on a case-to-case basis.

If you are under 18, you need to submit a custodian (local guardian) letter in your visa application along with the rest of your documents.

Education in Canada is generally funded and managed by the Provincial Governments of Canada.  Admission requirements vary from one institution to another, but common pre-requites are:

Minimum 12th grade for undergraduate study in a university. Community colleges and Technical Institutes are more flexible.

Minimum requirement of IELTS is 6.5 (min 6.0 in each) Band or above

Minimum of 550 in your TOEFL score (paper based test)/213 (computer based test).

Work experience and a GMAT score of 600 range for MBA Programmes.

There is no Canada-wide entrance test, each university sets its own admission standards and assesses the qualifications of each applicant individually

Unlike a single intake in Indian universities, Canadian colleges and universities offer three intakes. Intakes may also be referred to as a semester in some institutions. The three intakes available in Canada are:

• Fall: A popular intake among Indian students, Fall starts in the month of September
• Winter: Starts in the January; it’s best if you miss the September intake
• Summer: Available for limited programs and colleges, the Summer intake usually starts around April and May 

Consider factors like the availability of your preferred program, your academic records, entrance test scores, acceptance rates, job opportunities and your readiness to join the program.  While most Indian students prefer the September intake, January and April intakes are equally good for certain programs. We suggest, if you do not have your score cards ready, it’s better to skip the haste and apply for the next intake.  In order to make a well-informed decision, you can book a free counselling session with our experienced counsellors who can advise you on available intakes, course selection, application submission, and visa procedure.

Here’s an overview of the intakes available for different programs in universities and colleges:

Studying in Canada can be relatively cheaper as Canada offers low tuition rates for international students as compared to the U.S., the U.K., and Australia. The average cost of study including tuition and living cost is CAD 25000 per year.

• You can opt for on-campus housing ranging from shared condominiums to dormitory-style housing or choose to live off-campus.
• The cost for on-campus housing may or may not include a meal plan and or other utilities such as phone and internet connection.
• Accommodation prices may be lower off-campus but you will have to bear the extra cost of furnishings, water, electricity and/or other miscellaneous expenses.

The eligibility for scholarships for international students aspiring to study in Canada is judged on the basis of outstanding academic grades and exceptional English Proficiency scores. Scholarships are mostly offered by the universities without any particular application based on the eligibility benchmarks but at some institutions the students need to apply for the same.

International students can work while studying in Canada if they have a valid study permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN). The students can work part time for 20 hours a week during term time and 40 hours i.e. full time during vacations. Besides many of the institutions in Canada offer paid internships as part of the course where in the students get the opportunity to work full time in industry relating to their area of study.

Are there any internship opportunities in Canada?

Some programs in Canada do include work experience as part of their curriculum.

You may apply for a co-op or intern work permit if

• You have a valid study permit OR
• The working is a significant part of your study program in Canada OR
• A letter from your college confirms that all students in your program must complete work placements to get their degree OR
• Your co-op or internship is 50 % or less of the total program of study.

You need to apply for a work permit only if your acceptance letter confirms that a co-op or internship placement is part of your program’s curriculum. In such a case the work permit will be processed as part of the application and the student will be issued SW visa.

If you graduate from a Designated Learning Institution, then you can gain valuable Canadian work experience under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP). Normally a work permit visa is granted for one year on a study of one year. For a study of at least 2 or more years the student can get post study work visa of up to 3 more years.

The permanent resident visa is determined on a point based system. The work experience gained through the PGWPP will help you garner valuable points to qualify for permanent residency in Canada.