Advantages of studying in Canada

   17 Sep 2020

Why You Should Study Abroad in Canada

 

 

In 2019, more than 642,000 international students chose Canada as their study abroad destination. Besides being named the most educated country in the world for ten consecutive years, there are a lot of benefits of choosing to study abroad in Canada that other top study abroad choices such as the U.S. and UK just can’t beat.

Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why you should study abroad in Canada:

Affordable tuition & living costs

While being home to some of the world’s top universities, Canada is also home to some of the most affordable universities. University tuition fees in Canada are quite affordable compared to other top education countries with fees starting around just 14,500 CAD/year depending on the university, program, and province in which they are located.

Although tuition fees for some of the best universities can be steep, tuition and living expenses are for international students in Canada are not as high as other study abroad destinations, such as the U.S., UK, and Australia. The general cost of living in Canada is low, making the highly sought-after Canadian universities more accessible.

Accessible Canadian Student Visa process

Obtaining a Canadian student visa is an easily manageable process. Before applying for the visa, you must first apply to and be accepted at a Canadian university. This usually requires uploading a few documents along with your application. Once accepted you can apply for a Canadian Student Visa.

 

Apply through ApplyPartner and we will guide you through the entire study abroad process, from finding the best programme for you to obtaining your student visa!

 

Path to residency

Studying abroad in Canada is a stepping stone to becoming a permanent resident of the country. By obtaining a Post-Graduate Work Permit and Canadian work experience, you may qualify for permanent residency through the Canadian Experience Class.

 

Work and study

International students in Canada are allowed to work up to 20 hours/week during the school year and up to 40 hours/week during academic breaks. The best part: you don’t need a separate work permit if you have a valid study permit and are enrolled full-time.

 

Here are some of the best jobs for study abroad students in Canada:

• Office assistant: up to 17 CAD/hour
• Customer service assistant: 15 CAD/hour
• Bookkeeper: 25 CAD/hour
• Camp counsellor: 15 CAD/hour and more...

 

Canada also has some of the highest paying full-time jobs, so permanently relocating to Canada after finishing your programme is always an option.

 

Here are programmes that lead to some of the best pay in Canada:

• Bachelor’s in nursing
• Bachelor’s in Informatics
• Bachelor’s in Agriculture
• Bachelor’s in Data Science and many more

 

Attend some of the best universities in the world

Canada is home to some of the most renowned and diverse universities and research institutions in the world, competing with well-known institutions in the U.S. and UK. Canadian universities also have high academic standards and quality control, meaning students will receive high-quality education.

 

In 2018, Times Higher Education Rankings ranked three Canadian universities in the top 100:

• McGill University
• University of Toronto
• University of British Columbia

 

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