4. • Qualifications valued around the world.
• Affordable education.
• Multicultural society.
• Healthy and safe communities.
• Possibility of paid internships while
studying.
• Post study work visa and good job
opportunities after completion of
studies.
• Possibility of permanent residency.
Why Study in CANADA?
5. Education System in Canada
Education in Canada is generally funded and managed
by the Provincial Governments of Canada.
Community Colleges
Private Colleges
Universities
6. Degrees Program Duration
Doctoral or PhD 2 – 5 Years
Masters 2 Years
PG Diploma /
Graduate Certificate
1 – 2 Years
Bachelors 4 Years
UG Diploma 2 – 3 years
2-year program is a Diploma and 3-year program is an
Advanced Diploma
Categorization and Duration of
Qualifications
7. Q: What are the intakes available in Canada?
Intakes
A: The main Intakes are September, January and May.
There are limited intakes in July and October as well.
8. Entry
Criteria
Programs Entry Requirements
Masters 16 Years of full-time education
65% and above in Bachelors
PG Diploma 15 Years of full-time education
50-55% and above in Bachelors
Bachelors 12 Years of full-time education
60% and above in grade 12
UG Diploma 12 Years of full-time education
50-55% and above in grade
12
9. English Language Requirements
Programs IELTS TOEFL iBT
Masters 6.5 (6.0) 88
PG Diploma 6.5 (6.0) 88
Bachelors 6.5 (6.0) 79
UG Diploma 6.0 (6.0) -
• IELTS is generally preferred by all the
colleges.
10. Work Permit for students
Students are eligible to work part time on or off campus from day one.
Study permits will automatically authorize the holder to work on/off-campus for up to 20
hours per week during the academic session and full-time (i.e. 40 hours per week) during
scheduled breaks without the need to apply for a separate work permit. The study permit
holder should be pursuing an academic, vocational or professional training of six months
or more that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate at a Designated Learning Institution.
Co-op & Internship Programmes : Many of the programs have inbuilt internships of one
or two semesters which provide an opportunity for the student to get first hand exposure
and experience in Industry relating to his or her area of study.
Co-ops are for a semester or more and are mostly paid.
Internships are for lesser time period i.e. 15 days to 30 days and may or may not be
paid.
11. • lf the program duration is less than 8 months -
Students are not eligible for a Post Study Work Visa.
• If the program duration is more than 8 months but
less than 2 years -
Post Study Work Visa will be issued for the same length as the study program.
(For example, if student completed a 9-month program, a work permit may be
issued for up to 9 months).
• If the program duration is 2 years or more -
Post Study Work Visa will be issued for 3 years.
• If a student has completed more than one program, they may be able to get a PSW
that combines the length of both the programs. For this, each of the programs they
have completed must be -
Post Study Work Visa eligible and at least 8 months in length.
Post Study Work
Visa
13. SDS - Student Direct Stream
Canada has launched the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program on 7th June 2018 which streamlines the
process for Indian students to study at Universities and Colleges in Canada.
SDS Program Requirements:
Students applying for a program under SDS must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Admission to a full-time program at a University, College, Institute or CEGEP which is a Designated
Learning Institution.
• An IELTS score of 6 overall with a minimum band of 6 for each ability (Listening, Reading, Writing and
Speaking) as well, taken within past two years.
• Purchase of a special Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAD$ 10,000 to cover living
expenses for the first year of stay in Canada.
• Proof of payment of the tuition fee for one (1) year.
• Upfront medical examination at least one week before submission of the visa application.
• All visa applications must be filed online electronically.
14. SDS- Student Direct Stream
Major advantages of applying under SDS:
• Streamlined visa process.
• Minimal financial documentation.
• Faster visa processing and outcomes with standard turn around time of 20 calendar days or
less after submission of complete visa application and biometrics.
*Students not meeting the requirements of SDS may file their visa under General Category.
Processing time for General Category visas range from 45 to 60 days.
