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International students with a valid study permit may work on campus at the institution where they study without a work permit

The Commonwealth scholarship is one source of funding for Canadian Universities at the post-graduate level, but is restricted to a very limited number of students of exceedingly high intellectual promise who live in Commonwealth countries.

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Education System

Canada plays host to more than 175,000 international students in any given year. Increasingly Canada is becoming the country of choice for students from all parts of the world, Canadian education includes profiles of universities, colleges and career colleges/trade schools along with the various certificate, diploma, undergraduate and graduate programs of study. The universities in Canada offer programs leading to a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree. Colleges in Canada, on the other hand, only offer Bachelor’s degree programs to students. Canada has its share of ‘top universities’ like McGill University, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia and University of Waterloo.

Canada is popular for its coop or work-study programs. The cooperative education model formally integrates academic studies with relevant work experience. Coop students alternate terms of school and work in appropriate fields (business, industry, government, social services, etc.). The work term is usually of four months duration. On completion of the degree, one has the same number of academic terms as a regular student, plus up to two years of work experience.

Benefits

Quality education
Canadians place a premium on education, and demand first-rate schools. Canada spends more per capita on its education system than any other country in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development: 7.1% of gross domestic product (GDP) compared with an average of 6.1% in other countries. A degree from a Canadian University is recognized worldwide. International Students who graduate from Canadian universities enjoy successful and prosperous careers.

Affordable Education
The Canadian education system is the most affordable in comparison with a number of institutions all over the world. There fore secure a world class degree/ diploma with less amount of investment. Canadian universities charge lower tuition rates for international students than their counterparts in competing countries. At the same time, these institutions maintain excellent educational quality.

Wide Range of Programs
Canadian Universities and Colleges offer a wide range of academic programs which include Accounting, Architecture, Arts, Business, Commerce, Engineering, Fashion Designing, Health Care, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, Language, Medicine, Science, Sound Recording, Broadcasting and many more.

One of the Best Places in the World to Live
Canada has ranked as one of the top ten places to live in the world since 1994 according to the United Nations (UN) and the Economist Intelligence Unit. In the UN survey Canada earned particularly high marks for its access to education, high life expectancy (due to universal health care system); and low crime and violence rates. In addition, Canada's largest cities -- Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal -- have been recognized as world class cities in which to live and work, for their cleanliness and safety and for their cultural activities and attractive lifestyles.

Tests Required

TOEFL/IELTS/SAT/GRE/ GMAT

The SAT may be required by some undergraduate universities in Canada. The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is the entrance test to be taken by students applying for a Master’s degree in any field other than Management (not all universities in Canada ask for a GRE score). All applicants applying for a Master’s in Management or Business Administration major must submit the results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), even in schools where it is not asked, a student with a GMAT score will be given preference over one who has not given the test. To register for these exams, please visit http://www.gre.org and http://www.mba.com
In addition to these tests, all students whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the IELTS. For more information on registering for the IELTS and the TOEFL, please visit http://www.ielts.org and http://www.toefl.org

Visa Procedure

International students are required to obtain a Study Permit for Canada and students should submit all the documents to VFS in their respective places.
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
• Study Permit Application form.
• Personal Information Form for students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Letter of acceptance from Canadian University, College or Technical Institute.
• Certificate of Acceptance from the province of Quebec (Only if plan to study in Quebec)
• TOEFL / IELTS score, if applicable
• Passport, valid for at least one year, from the proposed date of entry into Canada.
• Visa fee of Rs. 4,700 to be payable by Bank draft
• Copies of Academic Mark sheets and Certificates
• Work Experience Certificates, if applicable.
• Proof of payment of fees, if applicable
• Proof of Funds - Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tuition fees, living expenses and traveling cost without engaging in employment in Canada. Students must demonstrate that they have at least Cdn$10,000 plus the cost of tuition for a twelve-month period, plus the cost of traveling to and fro from Canada. Even Bank Loans are accepted.
• Letter from the sponsor
• Income Tax Papers of the sponsor

The student may be called for an Interview and will be advised the time and place for the interview after which The Canadian High Commission - New Delhi will issue medical instructions, students must pass a medical examination from a Panel Doctor only. If the student is found to be in good health and there are no other concerns with the application, the Visa and Student authorization will be issued.