About Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometers (3.85 million square miles), making it the world’s second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching 8,891 kilometers (5,525 mi), is the world’s longest bi-national land border. Canada’s capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
Here are the top reasons why Canada could be a great choice for Student
Academic excellence
One of the most important reasons why students choose to study in Canada is because of the high quality of education. When a student receives a degree from a Canadian university, it acts as a mark of trust and excellence. 26 of Canada’s universities rank in the QS World University Rankings 2019 and 27 of them in the THE World University Rankings 2019.
Ample research opportunities
One of the biggest reasons why Canadian education stands unique is because of its strong focus on research and development. If you’re a research scholar, there can be no country better than Canada. The government of Canada offers great support to research in the disciplines of medicine, telecommunication, agriculture, environmental science and technology.
Affordable falls in budget
Tuition fee in Canada, when compared to universities in the US and UK, is fairly cheaper. And when considering the return on investment, it is quite a viable option for Indian students. ??You can also apply to a range of scholarships to cut down on your educational expenses.
Cultural diversity
In Canada, you’ll find extremely warm and welcoming people who come from varied ethnic groups with different cultures and lifestyle. The multicultural environment in Canada promotes friendliness and peaceful living like no other country. In fact, you will find a lot of Indians studying, working and living here. You can also experience festivals and rituals such as:
- The Montreal International Jazz Festival
- Calgary Stampede
- NHL Hockey
- Experience “Poutine Week” – The blend of French fries, delicious gravy and cheese curd.
- Just for Laughs comedy Festival in Montreal
Safe and peaceful
Canada has been consistently ranked as one of the safest nations in the world. In 2018, the Global Peace Index*, listed Canada as the sixth peaceful country across the globe. As international student, you’ll enjoy the same rights as any other Canadian.
Earn while you learn
Thanks to its special regulations, Canada provides all its international students with an opportunity to work for up to 20 hours every week during their semesters and full-time during the summer and winter breaks. To work on-campus or as an intern in any company, you would not require any additional work permit as your study permit is enough to help you find a part time job.
Vibrant and lively campus life
At all Canadian campuses you can expect events, fests, and other activities being conducted all through the year. This creates a happy and lively environment for all the students, helps you network and meet new people besides keeping the homesickness away.
Immigration opportunities
Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PWPP) allows students to stay and work in Canada for up to three years after completion of their graduation. You can gain some international work experience and apply for permanent residency later on.
Requirement to Study in Canada
If any student is interested to study in Canada, they need to fulfill some requirements. Both undergraduate and postgraduate programs are popular in Canada. Most of the institutions in Canada ask for a minimum mark of 60% for direct entrance to both bachelor’s and master’s programs.
For lack of the above-mentioned marks, Canadian institutions are offering international students to study in Diploma/ certificate programs/ Postgraduate Diploma. Most of the institutions want 6.5 in IELTS.
Scholarships in Canada
The Canadian government offers scholarships to study in Canada. So international students can apply and study in Canada. Canada provides scholarships for international students in Canada. If you are an international student, the scholarships are always available. The scholarship is both for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
The students who have completed the graduation, they can apply for master’s scholarships in Canada. Students from Bangladesh choose Canada to study because of the best quality. If they get the scholarship, the study cost in Canada gets lesser.
Many students study in Canada from Bangladesh with a scholarship. The students can apply for Ph.D. programs. If the students have an excellent academic result, they can apply for Ph.D. scholarships in Canada.
