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Study in Canada

What you should know

In 2020, Canada had 400,000 international students in its universities, nearly 20% of the total number of graduate schools. What are the reasons that attract these foreign nationals to our university benches each year? How to obtain a study permit in Canada? Which university to choose? These are all questions that our candidates ask themselves and which we will try to answer in this article.

REASONS TO STUDY IN CANADA

Official figures confirm it: The number of foreign students in Canada has increased markedly in recent years. A sudden craze for maple syrup? Surely a little more than that!

Here are the benefits of post-secondary studies in Canada
in a few keys:

world-renowned education

Canadian university degrees are recognized worldwide. The Canadian education system encourages interdisciplinarity and the development of transferable skills (critical thinking, teamwork, communication) and remains at the cutting edge of technology and digital media. In 2020, six Canadian universities were ranked in the Top 100 by the World Economic Forum, including 2 (Toronto University, McGill University in Montreal) in the top thirty institutions out of more than 1,300 listed.

A bilingual environment

Canada is a bilingual country. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your language skills in order to land a meaningful job! Teaching French and English is an integral part of the education system, which obviously enriches the cultural offering and community life.

Gain Canadian work experience after studies

The Canadian government offers a work program to students who have graduated from a post-secondary institution. This is a good way to continue the Canadian experience while adding strings to your bow and developing your skills.

A cutting-edge technological boom

Canada has a thriving telecommunications, digital media, biotech and aeronautical engineering industries. Canada was the first country to connect schools and libraries via the Internet through its innovative SchoolNet program.

Study to the fullest

According to the QS University Rankings, three Canadian cities, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, were identified among the 50 best student cities, based on several criteria, including accessibility, the diversity of its student population and the perception that employers have of graduates in the job market.

Quality of life

The UN’s 2019 happiness of life report places Canada in 11th place out of more than 150 countries examined. This is due to a moderate cost of living (6% less than in Belgium, 9% less than in France and 45% less than in Switzerland), exemplary purchasing power (11th in the world, ahead of France, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Norway, among others) as well as first place in OECD countries for the security perceived by its residents.

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French-speaking environment

Although a competent level of English is required
for a study permit, French-speaking students may
want to consider a province where the language
of Molière is used in daily life, such as Quebec,
New Brunswick or Ontario to a lesser extent.
Despite the omnipresence of French in our
bilingual country, there are interprovincial
disparities (British Columbia as a primarily
English-speaking province, for example).

Prestige of universities

The University of Toronto, or McGill in Montreal
are among the most prestigious institutions.
However, some more humble universities can
distinguish themselves, or even excel in a field on
an international scale (such as Osgoode Hall Law
School at York University, Toronto).

Study fees

Annual fees can be high at some institutions, in
addition to housing, living expenses and required
insurance. International students can work part
-time, but this is a factor to consider, as the cost of
living varies between megacities, their suburbs
and rural areas, and these differences are even
more pronounced between Canadian provinces.
The range for a full degree is quite wide:
  • Engineer: €53,000 to €98,000 
  • Arts: €35,500 to €94,000 
  • Sciences: €35,500 to €98,000 
  • Trade: €35,507 to €101,000
That said, there are many scholarships for
foreigners as well as the possibility of working on
Campus (Work-Study).

University prerequisites

Each university in Canada has a reputation in
different fields of study, which guides the
academic level required of applying students.

If the number of candidates is large and their
academic level is high, the selection will be even
tougher. Many universities do not hesitate to
publish the level of selectivity of each program
directly on their website. But the best solution is
to turn to the national ranking: the ” Maclean’s
University Ranking “.

This annual ranking will allow you to learn about
the most renowned and selective institutions by
field of study. Competition is strong and it is
therefore advisable to apply to several universities
in order to maximize your chances of being
selected.

How to get a study permit

To apply for a study permit and study in Canada, you need:
  • Have obtained a letter of admission from one of the institutions recognized by the government. These are the institutions on the DLI (Designated Learning Institutions list);
  • Prove that you are able to cover the costs related to university registration fees, the cost of living there, as well as your return to France. Outside Quebec, the Canadian government estimates that a minimum of €6,500 per year is required for this;
  • A border officer may refuse you entry if they understand that you intend to stay after your study permit expires. This is because your study permit is temporary upon arrival, although applicants may apply for a permanent residence visa during their academic stay;
  • Basic criteria:
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be healthy
  • Have a clean criminal record or no major offenses
  • Required documents (Diplomas, Criminal Record, language tests, biometric data, etc.)
  • Proof of funds: by bank account opened in Canada, bank certificate (RIB) from your country, receipt of university fees, or legal and bank certificate if your parents or relatives cover your costs.
It is advisable to start the process as soon as you have been accepted into a university so as not to run out of time, as the formalities
should normally be completed 3 or 4 months (and 6 months in the Covid-19 crisis) beforehand to ensure that everything goes
smoothly.

Do not hesitate to contact us to assist you in your efforts with our experts to obtain your study permit in the best conditions and
timeframes.

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