Undoubtedly, Canada is one of the best study destinations for students from all around the world. The studies suggest that in 2017, almost 500,000 international students were found out to be studying at all levels in the country. These digits would be enough to explain the popularity of the country and its vibrant culture across the globe. Canada has been ranked as one of the safest and peaceful nations in the world. Canada was listed in the sixth position as the peaceful country across the globe in a survey conducted in 2018. The special regulations provide international students with a plentiful opportunities to work for upto 20 hours every week during their semesters and full-time during the winter and summer breaks.
Cost of Studying in Canada
Studying in a foreign country is expensive, but fortunately, Canada is one such country where you can get quality education at lower tuition fees than many other countries. We would like to recommend that when you depart from India for your higher studies, consider expenses like food, accommodation, health coverage, and travel along with your tuition fee. Taking all these things into consideration would help you plan your budget effectively.
Some of the common expenses you need to meet during your stay in Canada are:
- Tuition Fee (which will range somewhere between CAD 7,000 to CAD 29,000) a year.
- Cost of Your Study Visa and Permit
- Accommodation Costs
- Living Expenses (this will include your communication expenses, books and supplies, personal expenses, etc)
- Transportation Expenses will include public transport, park and ride services, etc.
- Health support and insurance- It is mandatory for the students to get medical insurance before travelling to Canada.
Study Visa Requirements in Canada
Indian students are permitted to study in Canada but they need to obtain a study permit and a temporary resident visa. It is a permit which is issued by the Citizen and Immigration which gives you the permission to study in Canada. Along with the study permit, the students are also required to have a temporary resident visa to get entry in the country. In order to apply for a study visa, you need:
- A valid passport
- An acceptance letter from the education institution
- Proof that you have enough money to pay for your tuition fees
- Living expenses for yourself
- Transportation expenses
- No criminal records
- Medical exam ensuring good health
- Proof that you can support yourself financially during your stay in Canada
- Proof of payment of tuition fees, etc.
If you want to apply for a study permit through the Student Direct Stream, you may be required to submit additional documents as well. You need to apply for a student visa application by visiting the official website of CIC. The application can be submitted three months before the intended date of travel to Canada. You will have to pay CAD150 as your visa fee when applying for the visa application.
The candidates also need to provide with an evidence of proficiency in the English language. The IELTS band scores are recognised by more than 10,000 organizations which include- educational institutions, employers, government and professional associations in more than 140 countries around the world.
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