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Introduction |
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Why Study in Canada? |
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Postgraduate & Undergraduate Information |
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Univercities & Courses |
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Costing - Canada |
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Introduction : |
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Today, the country is made up of 10 provinces and three territories, most of which are populated by Canadians who can trace their ancestry from virtually everywhere in the world. A recent census showed that over 11 million Canadians, or 42 per cent of the population, reported having an ethnic origin other than British or French.
Canada ranks among the 10 leading manufacturing nations, and has also experienced tremendous growth in the high technology and services industries. Most of Canada's manufacturing industry is in Ontario and Québec, where motor vehicle production comprises the largest sector within this industry. Other important manufacturing sectors include food and beverages, paper and allied products, primary metals, fabricated metals, petrochemicals and chemicals. The Atlantic, Prairie and Pacific regions of Canada have more natural resource-based economies. The Atlantic provinces focus on fishing, forestry and mining, while Prairie provinces are dependent on agriculture and mineral fuels. British Columbia's primary sectors are forestry and mining, as well as tourism.
Major Exports: automobile vehicles and parts, machinery and equipment, high-technology products, oil, natural gas, metals, and forest and farm products.
The Provinces/Territories:
Canada has 10 provinces and three territories, each with its own capital city:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Québec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Capital City: Ottawa, Ontario
Type of Government: Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Head of Government: Prime minister
National Emblem: Maple leaf
Population: In 1999, the population of Canada is estimated to have reached 30.4 million.* However, Canadians are spread over a large geographic land mass, giving Canada one of the smallest population density ratios in the world at 2.9 persons/km².
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Why Study in Canada? |
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- United Nations has rated Canada as the No.1 country to live in is no where inferior to other countries that offer world class education.
- Canada has a large selection of universities located in both urban and rural setting in every region of the country.
- They offer a board range of courses and a full range of degrees from Undergraduate to doctorates, and can also offer certificates and professional degrees.
- University Colleges have the primary function of responding to the training needs of Business, Industry and the public service sectors besides meeting the educational needs of vocationally-oriented secondary school graduates, employment-seeking university graduates thus attracting international students.
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Postgraduate & Undergraduate Information : |
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Canada Post Graduate Programs Duration : |
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Most postgraduate programs in Canada have course duration of 2 years which includes full-time academics and research. Doctoral programs in Canada have course duration of 5-6 years.
The course duration of such programs depends on an individual's skills, time taken to complete a research and time taken to write a dissertation. The time taken to complete a doctoral degree can be different for different individuals.
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Programs Eligibility : |
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Most Canadian universities offering postgraduate programs require a minimum of 16 years of formal education. In the Indian context, it entails qualifying in a professional four year degree or course like engineering, medicine etc.
Individuals who have a 3-year bachelors' degree can complete a single year of the masters' degree course to qualify themselves for a postgraduate program in Canada. An individual who aspires to pursue a doctorate program in a particular subject should have a masters' degree in that subject.Professional programs like ICWA, part time diplomas etc. can't qualify for individual for a postgraduate program in Canada.
Certificate courses offered by institutions like NIIT, Aptech etc. are likely to be not accepted by Canadian Universities and educational institutions.
A few universities in Canada can qualify a person holding an Indian bachelors' degree in case he has exceptional academic qualifications.
An applicant should submit his enquiries at least 15-18 months before the proposed date of admission. Application forms can be ordered by email, by airmail or can be downloaded from the university website. Most Canadian universities require students to submit their TOEFL scores as a proof of their English language proficiency.
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Undergraduate Programmes of Canada |
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Uunderpost Graduate Programs of Canada : |
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Students from all over choose Canada as a destination of higher education owing to the vast options of courses and undergraduate programs offered in the universities here. The popular undergraduate programs in Canada include courses like art and design, architecture, engineering, medicine, film studies, management, finance, media and communication, business, history, linguistic studies, economics, journalism, human resource management, journalism, economics, theatre and others.
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Canada Undergraduate Programs Duration : |
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An undergraduate degree program in Canada has course duration of three years which can extend up to a maximum period of four years. Undergraduate certificate courses have a course duration that ranges from 1-2 years.
In universities and private colleges in Canada, the academic year comprises of two terms and a single session. The fall term (Sept-Dec) and winter term (Jan-April) is followed by a summer session (early May to mid-August).
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Undergraduate Courses Eligibilit : |
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The pattern of education in Canada varies from in its different regions or states.
The Universities of Ontario and Quebec require a minimum of 13 years of secondary school education. The other universities and educational institutions in Canada require a minimum of 12 years of secondary school education. An individual who aspires to pursue an undergraduate program in Canada should bear this in mind. All Indian students should achieve a minimum of 70% in the 12th grade/standard exam to get enrolled in a university in Canada.Application forms for undergraduate programs in Canada can be requested for via email, air-email or can be downloaded from the university website.
Most Canadian universities require students to submit transcripts of their report cards and scores of their TOEFL tests. A minimum of 570 (paper-based test) and 230 (computer based) are required by most universities in Canada. Some universities have their own English proficiency tests which are conducted in India by CEC.
Most universities in Canada require students to submit a letter of recommendation written by an authority who knows them professionally. Canadian degrees have a wide scope in both, India and Canada. The undergraduate programs in Canada help the students to gain expertise in their chosen field. They strive to groom them into leaders and thinkers of tomorrow.
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Univercities & Courses : |
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Acadia University - ESL, Undergraduate, and Distance Education
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Algoma University College
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Carleton University
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Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
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HEC Montréal - MBA
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King's University College at The University of Western Ontario
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Kwantlen University College
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Malaspina University-College International Education
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Nova Scotia Agricultural College
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Saint Mary's University
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St. Thomas University
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Trent University
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University College of the Cariboo (UCC) / Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
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University College of the Fraser Valley
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University of Alberta
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University of British Columbia
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University of Calgary
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University of Lethbridge
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Acadia University
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Brock University
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Concordia University
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Dalhousie University
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Devry Institute of Technology
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ÉduQuébec - Régions
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Lakehead University
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Lansbridge University
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Laurentian University/Universite
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McGill University
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McMaster University
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Mount Allison University
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Mount Saint Vincent University
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Okanagan University College
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Royal Roads University
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Simon Fraser University
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St. Francis Xavier University
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Trinity Western University
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Université de Montréal
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Universite du Quebec a Trois Rivieres
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University College of Cape Breton
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University of Manitoba
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University of New Brunswick
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University of Northern British Columbia
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University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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University of Ottawa/Université d Ottawa
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University of Prince Edward Island
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University of Regina
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University of Saskatchewan
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University of Toronto
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University of Victoria
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University of Waterloo
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University of Western Ontario
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University of Winnipeg
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Wilfrid Laurier University
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York University
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Costing - Canada
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Student Fees in Canada |
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The cost of living incurred is different for different students. It depends on a student's lifestyle, the course/program he pursues, his needs, attitude and capacity to budget and work things out. These factors are subjective and pertain mainly to the student and his attitude.
Tuition fees have an imposing effect on a student's cost of living in Canada. The tuition fees for undergraduate programs incur average yearly cost that ranges from $4000-$17,000. Undergraduate certificate courses and diplomas incur a little lesser costs than degree programs. Students pursuing postgraduate programs are required to pay tuition fees that range from $4500-$20,000 a year. Tuition for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Canada varies with the province, university and course/program chosen.
Some Canadian universities require students to pay extra fees for lab work, library resources, student club memberships and facilities for sports and recreation. Besides, students ought to buy books, reference material and stationery. Fees are incurred on applications and enrollments. All these add up to a student's cost of living.
Accommodation Cost in Canada
Accommodation costs are an important determinant of a student's cost of living in Canada. Costs incurred on the accommodation depend entirely on the type of accommodation chosen by the student. University or on-campus accommodations incur a yearly cost of about 3000-7000$. Share accommodation is a great way of saving up some money. This type of accommodation incurs a weekly cost of 200-700$. Other types of accommodation incur more or less the same costs as share accommodation.
Other factors like utilities, transport, telephone, transport, groceries, clothes, letters, recreation, sport etc. make a small but substantial contribution to the cost of living in Canada.
Students can bring their cost of living under control through two tools: budget and work. Budgeting of costs involves extensive planning and prioritizing. This can be extremely useful tool in controlling a person's cost of living. Students can take up on-campus jobs to fund their upscale lifestyle and curb their cost of living.
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