Canada
About Canada
- Capital : Ottawa
- Area : 9,984,670 km2 (2nd)
- Population : 35,675,834 (37th) Q4 2014 estimate
- Currency : Canadian dollar ($) (CAD)
- Largest City : Toronto
- Canada plays host to more than 180,000 International students in any given year. Increasingly, Canada is becoming the country of choice for students from all parts of the world.

Why Study in Canada
Canada spends more per capita on its education system than any other country in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). A Degree/Diploma from a Canadian Institute is recognized world-wide. International students who graduate from Canadian Institutions enjoy successful and prosperous careers. Canada is known for its quality education & competitive entry requirements.
Canadian Institutes, charge lower tuition fees for international students than their counterparts in competing countries and at the same time, maintain excellent educational quality. However as the fees are more affordable, admissions are more competitive. Over the last three years, Canada’s inflation rate has remained one of the lowest in the industrialized world.
International students can apply for their Permanent Residency which takes up to 15 to 18 months from within Canada. However they need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of 67 Points.
For the past 9 consecutive years, a United Nations survey has found Canada to be the best place in the world to live. The survey conducted every year, evaluates quality of life in 174 countries, using over 200 performance indicators. Canada earns particularly high marks for its access to education, high life expectancy and low crime rates.
Every step is taken to ensure the safety of students on Canada’s campuses. Most universities / colleges have their own campus security 24 hours a day. There are also ” Walk Safe” programmes to assist people in getting to public transportation during late hours.
Canada is a bilingual country with two official languages, English and French. The vast majority (75%) of Canada’s French-speaking inhabitants live in the province of Quebec, which is located in the eastern part of the country but there are French-speaking communities throughout the country. English is the main language of communication in all provinces other than Quebec.
Students in Canada are allowed to work part time on campus during the first 6 months of their program and off campus part time thereafter. The duration permitted is upto 20 hours per week. Several programs may even have a paid co-op term where one gets hands on experience in working in the industry. These may even be paid co-ops. Further students on the completion of their program of 1 year can work upto 1 years and students applying for 2 years program can work for 2-3 years.
Canada welcomes over 2 lac immigrants per year & has a policy for skilled professionals as well as Business Immigrants. Canada has maintained a strong stable economic growth because of its active immigration policy. Two thirds of the 5.4%pa increase in population is due to immigration.
Canadian Immigration is one of the simplest immigration systems in comparison with other countries. It allows a person to live and work anywhere in Canada, and confers upon that person a Permanent Resident status. It comes with certain responsibilities and may be revoked if the holder does not meet Canadian Residency obligations, or is found guilty of serious criminal activity. A person who is a Canadian Permanent Resident may apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years.
Universities and Colleges in Canada
ONTARIO
TORONTO
Barrie
London
Ottawa
Hamilton
Waterloo
Thunder bay
Brampton Oakville
Brampton, Sudbury
Oshawa
Windsor
Peterborough
Niagara Falls
Cornwall
Timmins
Sarnia
British Columbia
Vancouver island
Kelowna
Fort. St. John
Castlega
Cranbrook
Nanaimo
Vancouver
New Westminster
Prince George
Victoria
Abbotsford
ALBERTA
Medicine Hat
Calgary
MANITOBA
Education System
Education in Canada is generally divided into primary education, followed by secondary and post-secondary. Then for International Students the entry levels after-10+2 are : Diploma and Advance Diploma.
Following levels are offered in colleges:
Following levels are provided in Universities:
Co-op : Diploma at college leading to Degree at University
Co-operative programme (co-op) is offered in 3years diploma programs ( not in all diplomas)
It means student gets internship in industry during his studies. He does practical work there and works under a mentor. He gets advantage to work in actual job scenario and faces all the challenges. If he is capable enough to impress his mentor, he may secure job for himself in that company. This internship is on paid basis. So student learns and earn simultaneously. It might be possible that any student doesn’t get chance , as he is not that capable to secure internship, it will reflect in his academic profile that he is not very skilled. But based on his credits, he can get admission I university. International students prefer to go for Co-op, as it helps to find good placement after studies. If it is not possible for a student to get Co-op from India, then he can request the college to transfer his course to Co-op, once he reaches in Canada and starts his study there, for this he has to pay extra fee there.
UTP : University Transfer programme
This includes 4 years degree programme. It is good for those students who want to study in University but couldn’t secure a seat for himself. That student studies in a college for 2 years and then for next 2 years goes to University. For example Columbia College, Vancouver has UTP with University of British Columbia. Otherwise it is very difficult to get admission in UBC, directly.
Types of education providers:
*Schools/Career colleges : Theses are meant for short term courses, means certificates. No international students go in such colleges. These are like our vocational training institutes in India. These are for domestic market primarily.
Community or Technical College : Theses are meant for short term courses, means certificates. No international students go in such colleges. These are like our vocational training institutes in India. These are for domestic market primarily.
University College : Theses are meant for short term courses, means certificates. No international students go in such colleges. These are like our vocational training institutes in India. These are for domestic market primarily.
Universities : Theses are meant for short term courses, means certificates. No international students go in such colleges. These are like our vocational training institutes in India. These are for domestic market primarily.
Education Cost
International Students, 2011-2012 Tuition Fees, General Arts and Science programs (In Canadian Dollars)
Province | Undergraduate | Graduate |
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Newfoundland | $8,800 | $1,896 – 3,549 |
Prince Edward Island | $10,624 | $6,100 |
Nova Scotia | $8,050 – 14,200 | $4,329 – 15,000 |
New Brunswick | $8,677 – 14,532 | $5,610 – 8,465 |
Quebec | $14,562 – 16,260 | $8,268 – 20,000 |
Ontario | $9,107 – 25,826 | $5,432 – 29,000 |
Manitoba | $6,050 – 13,417 | $3,795 – 9,685 |
Saskatchewan | $12,735 – 15,344 | $5,313 |
Alberta | $9,331 – 18,058 | $5,298 – $19,200 |
British Columbia | $10,416 – 21,963 | $2,272 – $17,499 |
*Source: The Directory of Canadian Universities , Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Accommodation
Average cost of accommodation in Canada is about CDN $ 400
Type | Expenses |
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School-Provided Homestays | $ 400 – $800 per month |
School-Provided Residence/Dormitory | $3000 – $7500 per year |
Off Campus Housing | $250 – $ 750 per month |
The living expenses range from CAD 7,200-11,000 per year. The expenses are high in big cities like Montreal and Vancouver.
Canadian Government has provided facility of GIC to the International students for the better management of their expense during their stay in Canada.
Best course to study in Canada
Though there enormous courses available in all the Colleges and Universities, there are some of the popular fields that students choose to study in Canada.
Arts
Aviation
Biological & Life Sciences
Building Services
Business, Economics and Administration
Energy
Engineering & Technology
Fashion
Food and Beverage Studies
Health Studies
Humanities and Social Sciences
Language
Law and Regulations
Natural Sciences
Skill Shortage
Even after huge efforts Canada is still not able to align its large investment opportunities with a support system of skilled workers. No doubt Canada has the best education system that is effective in producing and nurturing talent for its economy, shifting demographics and an ageing population is a concern for the longer-term sustainability of Canada’s economy.
Construction, mining and petroleum sectors are some of the industries that will are expected to face intense skill shortages over the next years and are hence demanding engineers specialised in mining, petroleum, civil, mechanical, geological, computer and chemical. Furthermore, there is demand for financial and investment analysts, geoscientists and oceanographers, medical laboratory and radiation technologists, physiotherapists, apart from electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
Average Income
At the end of last year, as of December 2014, the average wage for Canadian employees was $943 a week – or just over $49,000 a year. This marks a 2% increase over the same period a year earlier.
Average Canadian salary by province
Newfoundland and Labrador – $52,572
New Brunswick – $44,044
Nova Scotia – $42,992
Prince Edward Island – $41,184
Quebec – $44,621
Ontario – $49,088
Manitoba – $45,760
Saskatchewan -$51,792
Alberta – $60,476
British Columbia – $46,900
Average Canadian wage changes by industry sector
Over the past year, the largest gains in salary were seen in the professional, scientific and technical services field where earnings increased 5.0% to $70,310. These gains were spread across most industries in this sector. The largest increase was in architectural, engineering and related services, followed by accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.
Those in the accommodation and food services trade also saw their incomes go up over last year by 4.2% to $19,656.
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction – $109,844
Utilities – $96,279
Construction – $64,240
Manufacturing – $54,256
Retail – $28,136
Transportation and warehousing – $55,305
Information and cultural industries – $61,373
Finance and insurance – $60,011
Real estate and rental and leasing – $50,226
Professional, scientific and technical services – $70,310
Educational services – $51,305
Health care and social assistance – $44,863
Arts, entertainment and recreation – $30,186
Accommodation and food services – $19,656
Source: Statistics Canada
Overseas Education
Step by Step Guide in Canada
Document Required
Notarised copies of Secondary and Higher Secondary- Mark Sheets as well as Certificates
Graduate Degree (if applicable), Mark Sheets, Backlog Certificate and Degree
Evidence of English Language proficiency e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
Standardised Tests e.g. GMAT, GRE
Two academic references*
Two references from employers
Passport sized photographs
Statement of Purpose (SOP)*
Resume/CV*
Application fees, if applicable
Portfolio (for Art, Design & Architecture Courses)
Other Certificates & Achievements of Extracurricular Activities
* Requirement of these documents is merely dependent on the programme requirements set by the university or College.
Recent Visas
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Simranpreet Kaur | Vill-Kami Kalan (Patiala) | Early Childhood Education | Sheridan College |
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Deepanshu Kumar | Khanna | Chemical Lab Technician | Sheridan College |
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Rajdeep Singh Dhillon | Vill- Rajgarh (Barnala) | Chemical Lab Technician | Sheridan College |
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Prabhjot Kaur | Vill-Bharpurgarh (FGS) | Busi. Adm. – Opertional Management | Centennial College |
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Gurkirat Singh | Vill-Dharerhi Jattan (Patiala) | Diploma in Psychology | KPU |
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Lakshay Sharma | Mandi Gobindgarh | Business Management | Lambton College |
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Navpreet Kaur Sandhu | Sahnewal (Ludhiana) | Advanced Diploma in Bioteachnology | Loyalist College |
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Amanjot Kaur | Vill-Manki (Samrala) | International Business | Centennial College |
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Vipanpreet Singh | Vill-Jarg (Payal) | Chemical Engneering | Mohawk College |
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Ranapartap Singh Sohi | Vill-Lalheri (Khanna) | Early Childhood Education | Loyalist College |
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Akshdeep Kaur | Vill- Purba (Samrala) | Chemical Lab Technician | Sheridan College |
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Manbir Kaur | Khanna | Electronics Engneering | Sheridan College |
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Arshpreet Kaur | Vill-Gazipur (Khanna) | Business HR | Sheridan College |
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Navneet Kaur Gill | Vill-Nizampur (Payal) | Assos. of Science – Biology | Langara College |
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Navpreet Kaur Chohan | Vill- Alour (Khanna) | Associate of Science | Columbia College |
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Harmanpreet Kaur | Vill-Jaspalon (Khanna) | Bio Technician | Loyalist College |
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Harmanjot Kaur | Vill-Ghudani Kala (Payal) | Health Wellness Fitness Diploma | Mohawk College |
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Amanpreet Kaur | Khanna | Chemical Lab Tachnology | Sheridan College |
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Arshnoor Saggu | Khanna | General Science – Exploratary | KPU |
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Gurpinder Kaur Chahal | Vill-Lalheri (Khanna) | Computer Networking | Centennial College |
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Harmanjot Kaur | Vill-Nurpura (Amloh) | General, Science | KPU |
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Rupinder Kaur | Vill- Dhindsa (Samrala) | B.Sc. | GMU |
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RANVEER SINGH BHANGU | Vill-Ratanpalon (Amloh) | General Business | Sheridan College |
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Arashpreet Kaur Grewal | Vill-Gujjarwal (Jagraon) | Accounting & Stratergic Management | McEwan University |
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Damanpreet Kaur Gurm | Vill-Jaspalon(Khanna) | Business Accounting | Sheridan College |
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Sukhjinder Kaur Dhanoa | Vill-Salani (Amloh) | Chemical Engneering Teachnology | Sheridan College |
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Manjot Singh | Vill- Ghudani Khurd | Computer Science Technology | Columbia College |
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Ramandeep Kaur Waraich | Mandi Gobindgarh | ITS | Humber College |
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Gursimran Kaur Otal | Vill- Bondali (Samrala) | B.Sc. | Thompson River University |
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Yuvraj Singh Mankoo | Khanna | IBM | Mohawk College |
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Manpreet Singh Thind | Vill-Tungan (Nabha) | Mechanical Engneering Technician | Centennial College |
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Harmeet Singh Mangat | VPO-Rampur (Doraha) | International Business Management | Centennial College |
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Sandeep Kaur | Vill-Naarike (Malerkotla) | Health Science Program | Langara College |
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Jaswinder Singh | VPO-Manki (Samrala) | Electro Mechenical Engeering Technician | George Brown College |
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Gurvinder Singh Guri | Vill-Balala (Samrala) | Bacholar Of Computing Science | Thompson River University |
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Navjot Singh | Loharmajra Kalan (Mgg) | Associate Degree Of Mechanical | Columbia College |
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Harpreet Kaur Gill | Vill-Maksudra (Payal) | Food Science Technology | Centennial College |
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Harjot Singh Batth | VPO-Manki (Samrala) | Utp Associate Of Science | Columbia College |
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Sukhraj Singh Cheema | Khanna | Advanced Mechanical Technology | Sheridan College |
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Apinderpreet Kaur | Sangrur | B.Pharma | Sheridan College |
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Sumanpreet Kaur Benipal | Vill-Gobindpura (Payal) | Chemical Engneering | Sheridan College |
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Manpreet Kaur | VPO-Chanarthal Kalan (Fatehgarh Sahib) | Computer System Technician | Sheridan College |
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Sumeer Saini | Mandi Gobindgarh | International Business Management | Mohawk College |
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Sukhmanjit Kaur Jhaj | Vill-Qilahans (Payal) | Chemical Engneering | Sheridan College |
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Harsimrandeep Singh Nagra | Dalip Nagar (Fatehgarh Sahib) | Computer System Technician | Sheridan College |
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Ramandeep Kaur | Vill-Salani (Amloh) | Business Administration | Bow Valley |
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Ramandeep Kaur | VPO-Ghudani Kalan (Payal) | Chemical Lab Technician | Seneca College |
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Ashamveer Singh | Khanna | Mechanical Engneering Technician | Sheridan College |
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Gurkim Kaur Gill | VPO-Lasara (Payal) | Associate Degree Of Science | Okanagan College |
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Sanampreet Kaur | VPO-Nasrali (Khanna) | Chemical Engneering | Sheridan College |
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Sandeep Singh | VPO-Chakohi (Khanna) | Computer Informaton System | Sheridan College |
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Kuljeet Singh Bhangu | Vill-Ratanpalon (Amloh) | Mechanical Engneering | Sheridan College |
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Komal Nanda | Khanna | Business Accounting | Humber College |
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Ramanjot Kaur Mangat | Vpo-Lasara (Payal) | Associate Degree Of Science | Sheridan College |
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Gurleen Kaur | VPO-LASARA (PAYAL) | ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF SCIENCE | Okanagan College |
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Harpreet Singh | Vill-Khanian (Amloh) | Computer Informaton System | Sheridan College |
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Arshveer Singh | Mandi Gobindgarh | Global Business Management | Northen Island College |
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Ravinderdeep Kaur | Vill-Purba (Samrala) | Computer Software Engneering | Sheridan College |
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Parwinder Kaur Gill | Bassi Pathana (FGS) | Global Business Management | Northen Island College |
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Amantej Singh Hundal | Khanna | Computer System Technician | Sheridan College |
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Bhalwinder Singh | VPO-Bhamian (Khamano) | Mechanical Engneering Technician | Sheridan College |
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Barinder Singh Cheema | VPO-Ramgarh Sardaran (Payal) | Chemical Engneering | Sheridan College |
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Sandeep Singh Chibber | Sirhind | Business Administration | Northen Island College |
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Sunpreet Kaur | Khanna | Enterprise Database Management | Sheridan College |
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Gurinder Kaur | Vill-Gobindpur (Ropar) | Mechanical Engneering Technician | Centennial College |
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Pallavi Gupta | Khanna | Chemical Lab Technician | Centennial College |
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Maninder Kaur | Vill-Rasulra (Khanna) | Global Business Management | Centennial College |
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Karan Singla | Mandi Gobindgarh | Computer System Technician | Sheridan College |
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Harpreet Kaur | Khanna | Mechanical Engneering Technician | Fleming College |
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Varinder Singh | Khanna | International Business Management | Centennial College |
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Gurpreet Kaur | Vill-Daudpur (Khanna) | Associate Degree Of Science | Bow Valley College |
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Supreet Kaur | Daudpur, (Khanna) | Computer Software Engneering | Sheridan College |
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Amrita Kalirao | Khanna | Global Business Management | Centennial College |
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Deepak Kumar | VPO-Manki (Samrala) | Mechanical Engneering Technician | Seneca College |
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Harpal Singh Benipal | Khanna | Associate Degree Of Science | Sheridan College |
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Scholarship
Limited financial assistance is available for international students coming from abroad. However, some schools may offer scholarships (based on academic merit) specifically for foreign students. It is best to ask the student advisor at your school to see what is available. However, keep in mind that many people apply for these awards, and scholarships do not cover the entire cost of study.
Types of Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan : The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan enables Commonwealth students of high intellectual promise to pursue studies in Commonwealth countries. Awards comprise of travel, a living allowance, and all compulsory tuition fees.
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute : Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute offers a number of fellowships at various levels from graduate to post-doctorate and from research and training fellowships to lectureships.
Ontario Graduate Scholarship Programme : Ontario Graduate Scholarship Programme scholarships are available to graduate students in a wide variety of disciplines. Students must have been accepted to a Ontario university, and obtained a valid student authorization. Social Science and Humanities Research Council is Canada’s funding agency for university based research and graduate training in social sciences and humanities which embrace a wide range of disciplines and fields of knowledge.
NSERC : National Science and Engineering Research Council is a national instrument for making strategic investments in Canada’s capability in science and technology. NSERC supports both basic university research through research grants and project research via partnerships of universities and industry.
National Research Council of Canada : National Research Council of Canada Research Associateships are offered to masters degree holders in engineering, and Ph.D. holders in natural science or engineering disciplines.
Quebec Provincial Government Scholarships : Quebec Provincial Government Scholarships are available to those studying in Quebec.Teaching/ Research Assistantships are assessed in the general application.Financial assistance is frequently available to students studying at the masters level and above, the amount of funding is likely to increase with the level of study. Full funding, tuition and expenses, is more common at higher levels of studies, however, each application is assessed individually on the basis of merit.
University Funding
Graduate Courses
Students at the graduate level may qualify for teaching and research assistantships based on their academic abilities. Applications for this type of assistance are made through the university’s financial aid office.
Types of Assistance
Merit based assistance is awarded in many forms, from tuition waivers, various types of assistantships, to fellowships. The most common are listed here :
Tuition Waiver : This means that the student does not have to pay the tuition fees at the university. However, general fees (for the use of university facilities like the library, computers, and sports and health services) usually have to be borne by the student. A tuition waiver is frequently awarded in conjunction with a scholarship or teaching/research assistantship.
Scholarship / Fellowship : This is usually an outright grant based on the student’s academic ability and performance. Hence, only a truly outstanding student may be considered for this type of award, before enrolling at the university. A full scholarship would pay for a student’s entire living expenses at that university, whereas a partial scholarship would require additional funds from the student.
Assistantship : Most students who receive assistance do so in the form of an assistantship, i.e. is usually a cash stipend, sufficient for their living expenses, and/or tuition waiver, in return for which they have to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week which normally consists of teaching and research activities. These are usually for graduate courses. Teaching assistantships are more likely to be in universities, which have large undergraduate classes whereas research assistantships tend to be more common in those fields and universities in which considerable research is going on. Information brochures of most universities give this information. Often, teaching and research abilities must be proved before assistantship is granted. Hence, many universities grant this only after the first semester. You may also be required to take TSE (Test of Spoken English) to qualify for a teaching assistantship.
Quebec Provincial Government Scholarships : Quebec Provincial Government Scholarships are available to those studying in Quebec.Teaching/ Research Assistantships are assessed in the general application.Financial assistance is frequently available to students studying at the masters level and above, the amount of funding is likely to increase with the level of study. Full funding, tuition and expenses, is more common at higher levels of studies, however, each application is assessed individually on the basis of merit.
Who Should Apply?
Students will have a greater chance of getting financial aid if they :
Show evidence of a high level of academic achievement.
Achieve high Standardized Examination scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL etc.)
Demonstrate financial need but have private funding to cover some of the cost. Financial need is not crucial for some awards.
Enroll in a field or have teaching experience in a subject offered at the undergraduate level (to increase opportunities for a teaching assistantship)
Specialize in a field or have a research interest which parallels that of the department and faculty or private funding source (which increases opportunities for research assistantships and grants)
Have outstanding letter of recommendation and an impressive statement of purpose.
Send a sample of professional writing, published or otherwise.
The Importance of Networking in Financial AID
Many graduate departments at universities offer teaching assistantships or research assistantships to their graduate students (students pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree particularly in engineering). Assistantships usually involve a tuition award and some sort of salary in return for teaching or research duties. Every school has a limited number of openings for assistantships based on the amount of funding allocated. As a result, such scholarships are merit-based, meaning they are competitive, based on your academic performance to date.
Individual departments at the university generally control funds. It always helps to write directly to the department to inquire about available funding. Students who are research oriented or have published papers in a particular field should contact professors interested in that field. By contacting professors in advance and building a relationship, you can greatly enhance your chance of getting aid.
Unfortunately, there are many deserving students who do not get aid along with the admission. If you are one of them and plan on joining anyway, we strongly recommend you arrive a few days prior to the registration time. This will give you an opportunity to personally talk with the professors and sell your skills. Professors usually have funding available for various projects and you may be able to find something that matches your skill set. We also strongly recommend that you don’t restrict yourself to your particular department. There are several opportunities in other departments particularly for students with strong computer skills. You have to be aggressive and persistent in your approach. Although there is no guarantee that you will get financial aid, it is well worth the try. Always remember, if you don’t ask, you don’t get.
FAQs
