Canada

Canada is known for its high-quality educational institutions that attract students from all over the world. The country's universities offer a wide range of programmes and degrees, from bachelor's to master's and doctoral studies. Let's break down the main points you might be interested in: university rankings, entry requirements, tuition fees, work permits during your studies and after graduation.

University rankings

Canadian universities often rank high in world rankings. Here are a few of them:

• The University of Toronto is often ranked in the top 30 global universities. It offers a variety of programmes in science, technology, medicine and humanities.
• University of British Columbia - the University of British Columbia is known for its strong environmental, engineering and business programmes.
• McGill University - Located in Montreal, McGill University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Canada, often ranked in the top 50 world rankings.
• The Université de Montréal (University of Montreal) is a major university known for its programmes in the arts, sciences and medicine.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements may vary from programme to programme and university to university, but the general criteria are as follows:

• Grade point average: Most universities require a high level of academic achievement. Usually, the minimum score for admission to an undergraduate programme is between 75% and 90%, depending on the programme.
• Language requirements: If you do not speak one of Canada's official languages (English or French), you must pass an exam:
• TOEFL or IELTS for English.
• DELF or DALF for French.
• Other requirements: letters of recommendation, motivation letter, portfolio and results of exams (e.g. SAT or GRE for some master's programmes) may be required.

Cost of training

Education in Canada for international students can be quite expensive. Approximate cost:

• Bachelor's degree: from $5,000 to $40,000 per year (depending on the programme and university). For example, for humanities and social sciences, the cost may be $5,000-15,000 per year, while for engineering or medicine, the cost may be $20,000-40,000.
• Master's degree: $6,000 to $30,000 per year.
• Doctoral studies: about $5,000-$20,000 per year.

For students from abroad, there may be additional costs for health insurance and accommodation.

Permission to work while studying

International students in Canada are eligible to work while studying under the following conditions:

• It is possible to work on campus without special authorisation.
• An off-campus work permit is required to work off-campus and can be obtained after you start your studies. Students can work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during holidays.

For this purpose, it is necessary:

• Being a full-time student at a Canadian institution.
• To study a programme of at least 6 months duration.
• Have a valid study permit.

Permission to work after graduation

After completing their studies in Canada, international students can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This document allows you to work in Canada in any industry and does not limit the type of work. Conditions for obtaining a PGWP:

• The training programme must last a minimum of 8 months.
• After graduation, you must apply within 180 days.
• The duration of the work permit depends on the duration of the study programme (e.g. if the programme lasted 1-2 years, the permit is issued for up to 3 years).

The PGWP gives students the opportunity to gain work experience in Canada, which can be useful for later obtaining permanent residency through immigration programmes (e.g., Express Entry).

Canadian universities provide a quality education and the environment for international students is quite flexible, with opportunities to work after graduation. However, it is worth considering the high cost of tuition and rigorous entry requirements.