Students from around the world are welcomed by Canadian academic institutions. Foreign students must meet immigration requirements to obtain authorization to study in Canada.
They must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Acceptance letter from the educational institution they want to attend.
- Financial documents to show that they have enough money (Funds) to pay for their tuition & living costs.
- Undergo a medical examination if necessary.
The education system in Canada is a little different. Canadian education system encompasses both publicly funded and private schools, from kindergarten through to a university. Education is a provincial responsibility under the Canadian constitution, which means there are significant differences between the education systems of the different provinces. However, standards across the country are uniformly high.
Universities:
Canada has a large selection of universities and colleges located in both urban and rural settings in every region of the country. Its universities are internationally known for the quality of teaching and research. Degrees from Canadian universities are considered equivalent to those from American and other Commonwealth universities. Canadian universities are largely publicly funded; as a result, they are of a consistently high quality, regardless of location or area of study. Also, they all retain a high degree of academic autonomy. Full-time student enrollments at individual universities range from less than 1,000 students to over 35,000 in the major universities. In addition, most universities have a large number of part-time or continuing education students. They offer a broad range of courses and a full range of degrees from undergraduate to doctorates and can offer certificates and professional degrees. Fees for universities differ depending on the province, institution and program of study.
Let us start with Universities Colleges. Canadian university colleges offer a strong base of applied and academic programs in campus environments. As the name suggests, a university college offers university degrees as well as college diploma and certificate programs. Students can expect to find a wide range of program choices at university colleges, including English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. As a component of the Canadian university system, university colleges offer students a choice of either academically oriented university degree programs or the more practically oriented college diplomas and certificates. As part of the Canadian college system, university colleges are distinguished by their strong student support services, small classes and strong campus environments. They also may offer combined degree/diploma programs and university transfer programs.
Then the turn comes for Community Colleges. The 175 post-secondary institutions which are members of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) are officially known by a range of titles, including Community College, Technical Institute, University College and Cégep. All of these institutions have the primary function of responding to the training needs of business, industry and the public service sectors. They also meet the educational needs of vocationally oriented secondary school graduates, employment-seeking university graduates, as well as the lifelong learning requirements of the adult population. Historically, these institutions offer diplomas, as community needs change and evolve and at least 18 are now granting degrees and applied degrees. The two- to three-year (or shorter) college programs typically offer specific, vocationally-oriented curricula, as well as general academic concentrations.
Then let us have a look at Career Colleges. A technical/career college is a privately owned and operated school with the main objective of preparing students for the job market after a short period of instruction. The emphasis at technical/career colleges is on practical skills over a broad range of programs. They may specialize in specific areas such as business, computers and secretarial skills. Although privately owned, these schools are provincially approved and regulated, ensuring that program standards and quality are maintained. Career colleges have highly competitive fee structures.
– Dr. Deepak Patil – Abroad Education Consultant
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