Study in Canada | Universities in Canada | Study Abroad

Canada. A country with rich multi-cultural heritage, superb education system, pragmatic pedagogy, and lucrative career opportunities are quite a hit among Indian students planning to study abroad. Vouched by the United Nations the citizens quality of life, and ranked as one of the leading places to live, Canada is undoubtedly climbing the charts to the world’s top international education destinations.

Blessed by an abundance of nature’s resources ranging from thick green vegetation cover, to massive mountains, to icy peaks and glaciers, Canada is full of scenic wonders.

Canada, with a larger pool of aging population, welcomes the younger generation-both students and working classes with open arms.  Thus, the swift immigration process is an added bonus for Indian students planning to study abroad in Canada! Canada is the only country (along with Australia) that has two cities in the “top 10 student-friendly cities 2016” by QS ranking: Top 10 Cities in the World to be a Student!

Quick points to note before applying for study abroad in Canada

Capital: Ottawa

Major Cities to Study in Canada

• Toronto
• Montreal
• Vancouver
• Quebec
• Ottawa

Time Zone – Canada has 6 time zones  (India is 9 Hours 30 Mins ahead of Canada)

• Newfoundland Time
• Atlantic Time
• Eastern Time
• Central, Mountain
• Pacific Time Zone (East to West)

Currency – Canadian Dollar ($, CAD)
Language Spoken: English, French (territorial)

The Canadian education system is generally divided into 3 levels-

• Primary
• Secondary
• Post-Secondary

Canada is renowned for being one of the most educated countries in the world.  Dominant percentage of the population holds at least a high school certificate, and a significant number opt for a post-secondary level of education.

The Canadian government offers are subsidies towards the sector, right from Kindergarten to post-secondary education.  Almost six percent of the country’s GDP is spent on education on an average.  Thus, education standards in the country have been consistently high.

The higher education system in Canada is quite similar to the American system, with some influence from Britain.

Primarily, there are three kinds of institutes:

• Public Universities: These are run by the federal or provincial governments, and are basically funded by them, apart from accepting tuition fees from students.
• Private Universities: Canada has a multitude of private universities funded by tuition fees, faculty research grants, and alumni donations. 
• Liberal Arts Institutions: These are colleges who primarily focus on undergraduate study in the field of liberal arts. They aim at the development of general intellectual capacities instead of vocational, technical or professional studies. They may be public or private.

Take a look at some of the top universities in Canada to study at!