Study in Canada for Sri Lankan Students

Canada, one of the most-loved North American countries for its richness in culture, diversity, cuisine, magnificent scenic locations, wildlife and more is an exotic land full of magnific and stunning vibes. The country consistently ranks #1 in providing a quality-life for its citizens and immigrants, becoming the following hotspot country for immigration. Every year a whooping range of 3 lakh people choose Canada as their new country to move in to start a new life. Also, the land is home to some natural wonders like Niagara Falls, the Northern Lights, black-blue lakes, majestic western mountains, rolling central plains and forested eastern valleys, which are the main attractive points for world travellers. But whomsoever it may be, the country is a perfect destination for all kinds of people who want to embark on a new beautiful journey.

The country is a great choice for international students since the land is sitting at the fourth position in providing students with the best global standardised education. For students wishing to settle in the country after their education, the country provides an easy PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit) process for them to receive their work permits as soon as they complete their studies in Canada. The Canadian PGWP is an open work permit allowing students to choose any work-field irrespective of their study courses. With Canadian PGWP, students can choose to work part-time, full time or even start their own business in Canada. So it is easy to apply for Canadian citizenship once students have a job offer after completing their studies. Above all, the country allows international students to take up courses which can lead them to get Permanent Residency permits. Since most international students have a thought of settling in the country they chose for their higher education, Canada’s PGWP policy can be a fulfilling and rewarding factor.

As we have seen the most general and career-related reasons to choose Canada for higher education, let us now move on to the specific factors which precisely emphasise the supreme benefits of studying in Canada.

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• Home to the top 28 Universities of the World - Yes, Canada is not just home to a top 5 or 10 universities but to a total of around top 28 universities. Each university follows unique and progressive education standards to give the best education to the students. These universities excel in providing practical and research-based education to students, so they understand the real-time applications of their study courses.

• Excellent Pedagogy - Canadian schools and universities are known for their excellent teaching methods. Their main theme of teaching methods includes strategic and practical teaching, student-focused syllabus, experiential learning, future problem solving and community problem-solving. In this way, the Canadian universities ensure students are acquainted with the right and necessary knowledge that can shape their careers in a needful way.

• Best Professors/Lecturers - Canada’s universities have highly-knowledged lecturers or instructors who can impart great proficiency and expertise in students. The entire community of lecturers in Canada have the highest qualification for Doctorate degrees, reflecting the benchmark set by Canada’s Provincial governments for teaching aspirants.

• Internship and Co-op Placement Opportunites - Internships and Co-op Placements are part of the study courses made compulsory by the Canadian Universities. The Canadian Universities included this factor as part of the studies to help students understand their profession and clearly comprehend their strengths and weaknesses. This is one of the major benefits of enrolling in a Canadian University because it leads to so many perks like getting employment offers, acquiring professional skills, building a professional network, earning pocket money, etc.

• High-paying jobs - Students can be sure whichever professional field they choose in Canada, they will be paid high if their skills and expertise are impressive and exceptional. Moreover, the country has an income equality rate of 61.6%, which is a welcoming factor for all deserving female employees.

Higher Education System in Canada is largely provided by Colleges and Universities of Canada. In Canada, each province/territory is responsible for regulating the education system at all levels, which includes Kindergarten to Post-secondary education done in Colleges and Universities. The government as a whole is not responsible for any regulation or administration. The power solely rests in the hands of a particular province/territory. Let us now see the differences between Colleges and Universities in Canada in a tabulated form.

Before, let us see the basic traits of Colleges and Universities of Canada in general.

Colleges - Educational Establishments that provide students access to study diplomas, associate degrees, foundational courses, vocational courses, trade studies, etc., lead to immediate employment. They don’t offer degree-granting studies.

Universities - Educational Establishments pave the way for students to earn professional degrees like Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate and MBAs. Earning these degrees allows students to gain exhaustive theoretical and practical knowledge. These degrees also lead to employment, but it demands students to invest more years for studying, unlike College study courses which take only a minimum time period of two or three years.

• One thing to note here is that an international student cannot apply for Canada’s Permanent Resident permit without a certificate earned in Vocational courses. 
• They also cannot apply for PGWP, which is strictly for students who earned professional degrees in any of Canada’s Designated Learning Institutes (DLI). 
• But with a certificate in Vocational courses, international students can easily land in a job (temporarily) in their related work field. But their employment will be validated only after they get a work permit which should be applied for before finishing their studies. To extend their work period, they need to extend the year duration listed in their work permit by officially applying for it again.
• If they need to be eligible to apply for Canada’s PR, then they need to earn a University degree and have an additional work experience of a maximum of 2 years.

Even though Quebec is a Canadian city, french-speaking inhabitants dominate it with fewer English-speaking citizens. Also, Quebec has its separate enrolling procedure for international students. Students keen on seeking admission to any of the Quebec’s universities must get their Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ). This is issued by the city’s Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI). CAQ is necessary for applying for Canada’s Student Visa since CAQ acts as the legal pass to enter Canada to study in any one of the Quebec Universities.

To receive the CAQ, students need to meet the following requirements.

• Be accepted by a Quebec’s Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
• Pay the fees for the CAQ Certificate.
• Agree with the terms and conditions of CAQ for a seamless education journey.

Students need not get a CAQ certificate if their study program is less than 6 months in a Quebec University.

Once the CAQ certificate, students can apply for the Canada’s Student Visa to start their higher education journey in Canada.

• Computer Science and IT - Computer Science is the field of studying computer hardware and software. In contrast, IT is the utilisation of computer science to code programs to build software products. Computer Science and IT is a top field in Canada, employing many young CS/IT enthusiasts, which results in the exponential growth of the Country’s economy.

• Engineering - Engineering is of many types such as Mechanical, Computer Science and Technology, Electrical and Electronics, Chemical, etc. All categories of Engineering work based on using the science of the field to develop solutions in the form of automobiles, medicine, electronic products, computer software, etc.

• Health and Medicine - Medicinal Courses always secure a top place in a country’s professional fields. The demand for Health professionals is high in countries abroad because it is considered a Sophisticated and Noble profession that saves the lives of many in despair. Canada’s Health department looks for deserving Medical professionals (Doctors, Specialists, Nurses, etc.) who can keep the Health of its citizens sound and safe.

• Applied and Pure Sciences - Pure Science and Applied Science is the study of Basic/Fundamental Science and applying the knowledge gained to extract information to i) understand the science of the particular field and ii) to develop solutions for the benefit of the humankind. Applied Sciences include Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and many others. Jobs that can be attained by learning Pure and Applied sciences are Research Scientist (Life Sciences and Medical), Soil Scientist, Microbiologist, Pharmacologist, Lecturer, etc.

•  Media and Journalism - Uncovering the hidden truths and covering the live incidents of much importance are the daily tasks of a Media person/journalist. Canada needs strong-willed journalists/reporters who can expose the raw truths of society and uphold the ethics of pure journalism.

• Business Management - Business Managers are highly required in Canada to effectively run and organise a business's operations and lead productivity as the country leads in Entrepreneurship with a rate of 83.9%. It is one of the high-paying fields that ensure the business managers' growth by equipping them with many substantial and high-end responsibilities.

• Hospitality and Tourism - A lucrative field which is ready to pay talented professionals with a generous salary. Hospitality Managers and Staff are always in need in a popular-for-tourism country like Canada to provide a good and commendable service to the tourists.
• Agriculture Science and Forestry - Studying this course lead students to take up productive farmwork/cultivation/horticulture jobs/occupations that help them to be a successful farm-owner/ranch-owner.

Canada is home to the high-ranking 28 universities of the world. Canada has achieved this milestone by giving the utmost importance to its education system. The education system ensures students experience the best teaching and receive an education that imparts a great deal of unrivalled knowledge and expertise.

Below we have listed the top-ranking universities of Canada that have transformed the country’s higher education quality and put Canada at an impervious spot.

• Valid Passport
• Admission Approval Mail/Certificate from any one of the Canada’s Designated Learning Institutes (DLI).
• Proof of Funds
• Passport Size Photographs
• An Immigration Medical Examination (IME).
• English Language Proficiency Exam Score.
• Statement of Purpose for Travel.

Canada may be seen as an expensive country to pursue higher education, but Canada's provinces are trying to minimalise the education cost of international students. But owing to its high quality of higher education, students are in the position to pay the needed cost. But this cost can be abridged by applying for scholarships and bursaries.

The cost of living in Canada depends purely on students’ lifestyle choices and spending habits. If they manage to develop the habit of minimalism, then students can easily surpass the studying period with a minimum budget. We have tabulated the average cost required for a month for different factors.

Each degree program in a reputed Canadian University demands a good or best English Language proficiency score. Without an exceptional score, it is not easy for students to enroll in Canadian universities. These scores vary for each degree program in Canada. 

Besides the English Language Proficiency score, we have also tabulated the high-school percentage that the Canadian universities look for in students’ academic profiles.

There are many entrance tests available for international students to prove their English Language proficiency to qualify for admission in any one of the Canadian universities. Sitting for one of the entrance tests is mandatory as it is an essential requirement mandated by Canadian Universities.

Catalogued is the general and mandatory entrance tests for admission. But there are other entrance tests for which students have to compulsorily sit in if they choose a specific professional course like Medicine, MBA, Business Management, Law, etc.

• Montreal
• Toronto
• Vancouver
• Ottawa
• Quebec
• Edmonton
• Calgary
• Ontario
• British Columbia
• Waterloo

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