Canada FAQ's
What is the eligibility criterion for Canadian Universities?
Every university has its own entrance criterion and will evaluate you on single basis. The university will consider your academic background. There are no countrywide accepted norms for entrance exams.
What is the difference between a University and a College?
Universities are meant for taking higher education in specialized fields and are attended after completing 12 years of school, or after secondary school, for taking a degree and research. All of the 93-paticipating universities of AUCC render three or four-year bachelor degree programs; most of them offer one to two year master's degrees and a number of them also offer doctoral or PhD programs. Some of the universities are known as colleges, and few of them are called institutes, university colleges or schools. There are number of community colleges which are two-year institutions and offer various technical/vocational courses, or courses for getting transferred to a university, which leads to a certificate or diploma. Community colleges in most cases do not offer degree programs.
What are the Language Requirements?
One needs to be proficient in English or French that too depends on the University you choose. The universities which require one to be proficient in English usually accept the IELTS score of 7.0. Different colleges may also accept a score of 6.0-6.5 considering the program.
Is the degree globally recognized?
Any degree of a Canadian University is universally recognized and is considered equivalent to any American university degree or a degree of university in another Commonwealth country. Most of the specialized and Professional programs such as medicine, nursing and engineering are recognized by authentic and respected agencies. The ongoing and new academic programs are time & again reviewed by provincial, institutional or regional bodies to guarantee that the quality standards are maintained. Canadian universities and colleges do not allow the transfer of credits procedure like the one found in the U.S.A. But precise mapping is done by the relevant provincial charter along with the membership.
What is the living cost?
Cost of living in Canada:
The cost of living in Canada is less, compared with the other developed countries. The prices of some of the typical goods and services are mentioned below (in US dollars):
- A month lodging and single-bedroom apartment = $400
- Bus one way fare = $1.50
- Local charges for telephone call : $0.25
- Normal meal at a restaurant: lunch $7/dinner $14
- Feature Films: $7
Canadian winters are extremely cold; therefore one is suggested to have an adequate warm clothing budget. The Budget should be in the $250 - $350 US range for proper winter clothing.
An approximate budget of $12,000 (Cdn $18,840 or 13,000 Euro) is sufficient to cover the expenses for the complete academic year. It is inclusive of your tuition fee and living costs and does not include your air-fare. This is an approximate figure. The expenses usually vary & depend on the province of the country you stay in, as well as the tuition fee of the university you admitted in and your area of specialization. We will also counsel you in financial planning.
What are the housing options?
Majority of the universities have the option to stay in-campus either in accommodation meant for the international students or in common residences available for all the students on campus. But, admission in a Canadian school does not guarantee accommodation in a campus residence.
What is the eligibility criteria for working in Canada?
- All of the international students are allowed to work part-time on campus.
- Graduation or research work carried out at facilities related with your institution (such as hospitals) also fulfills the meaning of "on-campus".
- International students may obtain a work permit, in order to work out of the campus. This is only allowed in cases if your employment is deemed necessary to the course you are studying.
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