Types of Expenses | Annual Expenses in CAD | |
---|---|---|
Tuition Fees for one-year (Indicative)* | 7000-53530 | |
Living and Accommodation | 39336 | |
Airfare from India to Canada | 2500 | |
Visa Fees (Including Biometric Fees) | 150 | |
Total Expenses | 48986-95516 |
Includes a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and proof of enough funds to financially secure your stay and studies in Canada, and zero criminal records.
Before applying for a study permit, you must receive a letter of acceptance as a mandatory requirement from a Designated Learning Institution to show that you have been accepted by a Canadian institution.
English proficiency test like TOEFL, which is a widely accepted test, PTE, another globally recognised language proficiency test, CAEL specifically for Canadian academic environments. To study in french-speaking provinces like Quebec, the eligibility test is TEF that checks your french proficiency. For academic qualification, students often have to go for SAT for undergraduate programs, GRE for graduate/doctoral programs, GMAT for graduate business programs, MCAT for medical schools, and LSAT for law schools in Canada.
With every institution in Canada having its own policies and admission requirements, the entry criteria depends upon the field of study. The minimum percentage required for Community Colleges is 55% and above in the previous educational qualification and for universities it is 60% and above. Besides, an English Proficiency score is also required. For more information, check particular institution's website.
Varied options in the technical and professional fields, like, Business, Agriculture and Agri-Food, Health, Social Services, Broadcasting and Journalism, Hospitality and Tourism, Design, Technology, Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, Environment, Languages, and Arts.
The average cost of study including tuition and living cost is CAD 35, 000 per year, which is comparatively lower to the US, the UK, and Australia.
There are options for on-campus housing ranging from shared condominiums to dormitory-style housing, and off-campus. The cost for on-campus housing may or may not include a meal plan and/or other utilities such as phone and internet connection. Accommodation prices may be lower off-campus but there are extra costs of furnishings, water, electricity and/or other miscellaneous expenses.
International students are eligible for scholarships based on their superior English proficiency scores and outstanding academic records. The majority of universities give scholarships without requiring students to apply, however some require it in order to meet qualifying requirements.