Why study in Canada?

• Canada offers a wide choice of over 90 universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes, featuring every imaginable program.
• Surprisingly, Canadian tuition fees are amongst the lowest in almost all the English speaking countries.
• Most of the universities and college programs incorporate a co operative work program, giving the students an opportunity to work in their related field and earn credits for the same.
• Students have an authorization for working twenty hours per week, off campus* when classes are in session and full time during scheduled breaks/vacation. But students must start work only after they receive the off-campus work permit.
• Canada is a multi cultural country. It is quite secure and comfortable in its diversity. Multiculturalism has become a cornerstone of the Canadian identity. In fact Toronto, Canada’s largest city is ranked as the most multicultural city in the world.
• The academic year starts in September and ends in May. It is normally divided into two semesters. Some institutes operate on a semester or trimester system and admit students in January and/or May as well as September. Many institutes offer a limited number of courses and special programs during the summer session.

The good news for students is that the comparative cost of studying in Canada is far cheaper as compared to most other major First World English speaking countries and is often the deciding factor for students. This can also be attributed to the fact that Canadians attach great importance to learning and The country spends more on education (as a percentage of GDP) compared to the OECD average, and is the second highest among G-8 countries. Canada offers lower tuition fees than many comparable programs in the US and UK. Average expenses for Canadian students are estimated to cost about CDN 12,000 per annum. This however varies according to location and lifestyle.