Popular university in Canada

Occupying the northern half of the North American continent, Canada is the world’s second biggest country. Known for its natural beauty – few nations in the world can boast anything close to Canada’s wealth of forests, lakes and mountains – it is also one of the most prosperous nations in the world, despite the fact that the entire country’s population is smaller than that of California alone.  Visa requirements/Admissions/Entry Canada is not the world’s most expensive study destination, particularly compared to its cousin south of the border. However, it’s not the cheapest place to study either. The average fee for international undergraduate students in 2010 was US$16,038 – a figure which is likely to have gone up slightly in the years since then. Universities set their own fees, so it might be worth shopping around if cost is an issue. It will also vary by subject – humanities students will tend to get off relatively easy, whereas engineering or medicine students will be hit by higher fees. When you’ve chosen your shortlist of universities, the next stage is to get in touch with each university’s international office, who will take you through the application procedure. You will need to apply directly to the institution(s), as there is no centralized application procedure as such. In order to study in Canada, you will need to obtain a study permit, which serves as a student visa for the duration of your stay. FOR MORE INFONMATION CLICK HERE: The process for obtaining a study permit is as follows: •    You must first obtain a standardized letter of acceptance from a recognized higher education provider. •    Before you begin the process proper, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recommend that you check the processing times to see how long it’ll take, which you can do on its website. Paper applications take about twice as long as online ones. •    The next stage is to get an application package, either from the CIC website or by contacting your local Canadian visa office. You may also need to obtain a temporary residence permit if you are from a designated country, but this will not complicate matters too much as it’ll be processed at the same time as your study permit application. •    Unless you’re from the US, St. Pierre and Miquelon, or Greenland (you will need to prove your citizenship), you will need to prove you have a passport which allows you to return to your country of origin after your course is complete. Two passport-sized pictures are also required, with your name and date of birth written on the back. •    You’ll also have to prove you have enough money to support yourself. At present this is deemed to be C$10,000 for every year of your stay (C$11,000 if you’re living in Quebec) on top of your tuition fees. To prove you have this money you can provide any of the following proofs: four month’s worth of bank statements, evidence of a Canadian account in your name if the money’s been transferred, a bank draft in a convertible currency, proof of payment of tuition and accommodation fees, a letter from a person or institution providing you with money, or proof of funding paid from within Canada if you have a scholarship or are undertaking a Canadian-funded program. •    You will need to pay an application fee of C$125. If you are from a designated country, you will also be required to submit some medical information. •    You will not be able to get a study permit if you have a criminal record, and you must confirm that you will be leaving the country afterwards (this will include having enough money to pay for transportation back home), though, of course, you can apply to stay on and work in Canada when you’re degree is over. •    You may have to attend an interview at your local visa office. •    Students studying in Quebec must also apply for a certificate of acceptance, known as a CAQ, from the government of Quebec. You must acquire this before you are permitted to apply for a study permit. You can do this online, by printing out a form, or by requesting a paper form from your university, who will also provide advice on this subject. •    If and when it’s decided you can study in Canada, you’ll receive a letter of introduction, and a temporary residence visa if required. Present these along with your passport, proof of your finances and your letter of acceptance (and any other documents that you’ve been advised to take) to the border control agency in Canada, who will then give you your study permit. FOR MORE INFONMATION CLICK HERE: Popular university in Canada:

Camosun College

Carleton University

Centennial College

Concordia University

Dalhousie University

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

Laval University

McGill University

McMaster University

Queen's University

Royal Roads University

Simon Fraser University

St. Lawrence College

The University of Western Ontario

Université de Montréal

Université de Sherbrooke

Université du Québec

Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

University of Alberta

University of British Columbia

University of Calgary

University of Guelph

University of Manitoba

University of Northern British Columbia

University of Ottawa

University of Saskatchewan

University of Toronto

University of Victoria

University of Waterloo

York University