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Things You Should Know Before Studying in Canada

By Casey September 11, 2018 (Updated July 20, 2020) 4 min. read
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Moving to a foreign country to continue your education can introduce some changes and challenges that you will need to prepare yourself for before coming to Canada to study. Although Canada is one of the most popular country for higher education there are many things that international students aren’t aware of before coming here. There are many things that you should learn about student life in Canada before committing years of your life in Canada. Studying in Canada can be very exciting but here are 8 things you should know about studying in Canada.

1. Studying in Canada is Affordable

Compared to competitive countries, Canada’s undergraduate tuition fees are relatively cheap. Canada’s undergraduate tuition fees in Canada are typically between $12,000 and $18,000 per year. Living costs are around the same price as competive countries such as America, UK and Australia. Apartments rent cost can be anywhere from $400 to $1,500 a month depending on where you are looking to live.

2. Canada Has Two Official Languages

English and French are both the official languages in Canada. Although the majority of French speakers in Canada reside in the province of Quebec don’t be surprised if you hear the language throughout the country. If you are planning on studying in Quebec you will likely be required to learn French in addition to English language skills.

3. Scholarships Available for International Students

There are several scholarships that are available for foreign students. Some of these scholarships include:

 

4. The Weather

If you’re planning on studying in Canada you should be prepared to live in cold weather for several months. You will need a good winter jacket, a hat, scarf, gloves, water proof winter boots, etc. The winter months will delay some transportation so be prepared to know how to navigate through the snow.

5. How to Choose Your University

There are many Universities, colleges and institutions to pick from in Canada. Most colleges and universities in Canada are publicaly funded and accredited which means that you will receive the highest source of education to help you obtain a job after studying. Check out our top 3 universities in Canada.

6. Get a Canada Study Visa ASAP

A study permit is not needed if you want to take short-term courses or programs of study of six months or less. You may enrol in short-term programs at any learning institution, regardless of whether or not it is designated. To study in Canada for longer than six months, you’ll need to gain a Canadian study permit. This will be your visa for the duration of your stay. Depending on your nationality, you may also need to obtain a temporary residence permit, which can be processed at the same time as your study permit application.

Whether or not you need a permit, everyone must provide:

 

It is normally also necessary to demonstrate that you have adequate study abroad travel insurance, which you must buy before you travel.

7. Working While Studying

In Canada, foreign/international students whom are studying may also work on or off campus while doing so as long as they have a valid study permit. For Part-time work, all full-time students with a valid study permit are allowed to work part-time on or off campus for up to 20 hours per week during university semesters and full time during semester breaks. However, some courses may stipulate that students don’t work for more than 10 hours per week during term time – particularly if said student has been granted funding to study in Canada. Find out more about working while studying in Canada.

8. Acceptance Rate is High for Canada

It’s true, it is pretty easy to get acceptance to Canadian Universities. Canada has a huge range of courses and many of them have easy entry requirements. Many of the requirements for Canadian courses is just a high-school diploma. However most medicine and law programs require prior undergraduate study in Canada, excellent English skills and more extra-curricular qualities for a well rounded student.

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