Studying in Canada: Why? How to do ?

Are you planning to study in Canada? Diplomeo explains everything you need to know before flying to your destination!

Canada is one of the most popular destinations for young people after obtaining the baccalaureate , often for a simple reason: in some of its regions, French is spoken there! The country is also renowned for the quality of its higher education and some of its universities are among the best institutions in the world.

Studying in Canada

In Canada, universities are publicly funded . Each province is free to follow the program it wishes, without departing from the study framework. The universities adhering in this one respect the international standards as regards teaching program. They are 96 in number.

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What do you need to know before going to study in Canada?

Before leaving for Canada, here are some key points to remember.

The formalities

The administrative procedures begin with registration within an establishment, this must be done in the month of November preceding the start of the school year. An excellent level of English justified by certificates of success in TOEFL or IELTS is required to be admitted, sometimes even in French-speaking provinces.

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Once registration has been validated, a student visa application must be submitted to the country’s embassy. The files must often include: the passport, the certificate from the university, a medical certificate as well as proof assuring the faculty that the tuition fees will be paid. The application fee is €95.

The diplomas

Canada has an educational system similar to that of the Americans and thus issues the same diplomas.

There are several cycle levels:

Undergraduate studies including the Bachelor of Arts or of Science for three years of study and the Bachelor of Honor obtained after four years of training.

The Graduate studies , the MBA and LLMs are obtained one year after that of the Master of arts or science.

Other diplomas are also awarded, such as the certificate at the end of a one-year specialized training, micro-programs whose duration is even shorter than the previous one, as well as the DESS. This is aimed at both professionals and students.

Equivalences

Equivalences are facilitated, because these diplomas are internationally recognized . However, they may vary from one establishment to another. To obtain an equivalence, the student will then have to make a request to his institution with copies of the diplomas obtained.

Student life in Canada

In addition to taking the courses, students will be spoiled for choice! The country landscapes are multiple and each season has its treasures. A trip to the sea to observe the whales or camping by the lakes, everything is possible!

What are the most popular cities in Canada?

Canada is home to many cities, the most interesting of which are:

Toronto  : the largest city in the country.

Montreal , which is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Quebec and its many vestiges

Ottawa which seduces with its beautiful neighborhoods bordered by the river.

The student cities of Canada are:

Toronto with 4 universities

Montreal is also home to a few universities, which are mostly French-speaking

Which sites to prepare for your studies in Canada?

To facilitate the process of going to Canada, there are sites providing advice, but also useful information such as: www.cic.gc.ca or www.educationau-incanada.ca