
STUDYING IN CANADA
NUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES AND STUDENTS











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Approximately 180 universities spread over 10 Provinces and 3 Territories.
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2 million students (figures provided by University Affairs 2018) including 28% international students.
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86% of international students study in the provinces of British Columbia (15 universities), Quebec (18 universities three of which are Anglophone) and Ontario (23 universities).
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED
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Each province and territory is responsible for its own education system.
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Bachelor's degree in 3 or 4 years depending on university and programme of study.
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Master's degree usually in 1 year.
SUBJECTS OF STUDY
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Organised in academic majors and minors.
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This makes it possible to combine disciplines, giving flexibility.
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The year is divided into semesters, which permits two intakes a year.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
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Selective admission.
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Centralised, for instance for the province of Ontario: online portal OUAC (Ontario Universities’ Application Centre).
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Registration procedures are carried out by each Institution, as in Quebec.
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No limit on number of applications.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
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Candidates are selected on the basis of school reports (Première and the first two Terminale), and in addition, a motivation letter, written reference and CV nay be requested for some programmes.
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A copy of marks achieved in the French Baccalauréat must be provided, and these marks must accord with the school transcript.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
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Varies from one university to another.
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In most cases, before 1st February for the Fall semester intake and before 1st November for the Winter semestre intake.
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In order not to rush your application, it is recommended that you start working on it in the October of Terminale.
REQUIRED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH
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Le IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language).
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With a minimum score depending on your subject.
TUITION FEES
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Between 55,000 et 60,000 CAD a year (2019 figures).
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For Quebec, with a French passport, approximately 10,000 CAD a year (2019 figures).
ACCOMMODATION
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On campus for the first year.
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for subsequent years, on campus or in shared accommodation.
JOBS FOR STUDENTS
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Off campus, as of 1 June 2014 with a study permit: 20hrs per week, and full time during university holiday. However, there are certain criteria which must be met.
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On campus, there may be work opportunities depending on the university.
VISA
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It is mandatory to obtain a study permit.
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Application cannot be made until the student has received their admission letter from the university.
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Applicants must show that they have sufficient financial resources to support themselves during the whole of their studies.
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In Quebec, candidates will be required to submit a CAQ (Quebec Acceptance Certificate), which must be applied for before the study permit.
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Biometrics expansion could be required (since 31-July-2018)