5 Ways to Choose the Right College in Canada
Choosing an ideal college is a big step in a student’s life. Going through the thousands of colleges and universities upholding themselves as the best. Piles of brochures that start looking all the same. Choosing a college could be overwhelming, especially when you’re planning to move abroad to pursue it.
Colleges in Canada offer quality education with a safe environment for minds to grow. Multiple highly-attained universities offering programs at all levels of education, this is where you can never go wrong! From elementary schools to post-graduation and doctorate universities, education in Canada is respected in all parts of the world. Whether you’re an undergraduate student or one pursuing higher education, choosing a college can either push you towards your life goals or take you off in a completely different direction. Here is how you can find your ideal college in Canada without pulling out all the hair in your head and wondering where should you start.
Choice of Program and University
The first step is to choose a program. The easier way we learnt to pick the right course was by picturing ourselves in the next 5-10 years. As cliche as it may sound, your program needs to align with and build the paths of your future goals.
Universities in Canada offer great opportunities for students looking for research facilities, integrated work placements, and more. They have courses that match every individual needs and interests. Depending on the course you envision pursuing, they have a lot to offer to support your dreams in both academic and professional fields. Some of the most searched programs available in Canadian universities are –
- Business and Marketing
- Language, literature and Linguistics
- Engineering
- Finance
- Health Care and Nursing
- Information Technology
- Law
- Science
- Sustainable Technology
You can also explore other programs listed on the official website of EduCanada. Once you have decided on the program, the universities are reliably ranked on QS World University Rankings, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by Shanghai Ranking and Times Higher Education World University for students to access at any time. All universities in Canada have different enrollment requirements and processes. They all, however, recognise IELTS scores to screen their candidates.
Read in length about the IELTS requirement to study in Canada.
Financial Aspects
It goes without saying that each individual has financial capabilities and limitations. Some of the points where you cannot rule out the expense while picking your ideal college or university in Canada are tuition fees, rent and food, health and taxes. When compared with European and North American Countries, Canada has a relatively lower cost of living due to their shorter course span. Courses of as few as 6 months are also available at some colleges with more training and practical aspects. While the figures may vary as per your choice of university, location, course and duration, the average education fee in Canada is 620000 INR to 776088 INR per year while the cost of living sums around 522000 INR per year with free healthcare*. IELTS preparation and visa process also require some investment.
To benefit and lessen the burden, international students are allowed and appreciated to take jobs on and off campus. For up to 20 hours a week depending on the type of study permit they hold, students can make as much as $30 to $75 per hour depending on the work and expertise. Universities also hand out tasks to students to earn some extra credit! (Both circular and monetary)
Location Advantages
Last year, over 9 million international students chose their study destination as Canada. The reason? It has everything. Plus, it really does have EVERYTHING – mountains, beaches, falls, scenic beauty to sit for hours in, and (don’t tell your parents we told you that but) clubs to party all night in. It has the perfect blend of countryside and cities – one more beautiful than the other. The universities in Canada, including the 31 counted among the best in the world by Times Higher Education’s World University Ranking 2024, are scattered around these 8,016 cities and towns in Canada.
Scholarships Availability
To strengthen your financials, there is a wide range of scholarships and aids available for eligible candidates. From government scholarship aids like the Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program for graduate students from OAS member states, the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program for postgraduate students in natural and social science research, NSERC postgraduate scholarships, to non-government scholarships like the Surfshark Privacy and Security Scholarship for high school, undergraduate or graduate students and Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships for students undertaking doctorate level of education – it is at the palm of your hand. Well, of your brain, to be precise.
Review from Students
Students are one of the most reliable sources that one may find to dig dirt or even some support. Nothing helps better than having a heart-to-heart with someone with the same experiences as you. Reviews from students published on university websites and educational blogs are first-hand, genuine and resourceful so when you pick the university/college you choose for the next part of your life, you are confident. While you’re at it, ask them for a tip of two.
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