Higher Study in Canada

Scholarship in Canada

Student Visa for Canada

The Degrees are

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Master's degree

C. Medical Insurance:

1. It depends on provinces. Cost for a single student is $300 to $700 per year including doctor’s visits, medication, hospitalization etc.

2. If your school doesn't provide health and medical coverage, you will have to buy your own insurance on the market.

Other Information

A. Working in Canada:

1. Canada offers an Off-Campus Work Permit Program that are permitted to work off-campus up to 20 hours a week when class is running. During vacation, you can work full time.

2. The work permit is valid for the duration of their study permit.

3. For more information visit Work Permit Program site.

B. Jobs in Canada $CDN

1. The job areas are: Library assistant, Service manager - marketing support, Beach lifeguard, Day camp counselor - recreation, Canvasser - retail, Tennis court manager, Housekeeping attendant, Maintenance worker, parks, House painter, Hairdresser, Security guard, Tourist information clerk, Interpreter, Cleaner, Housekeeper, Camp cook, Telemarketer supervisor, Theatre technician, Bartending/waiting tables, Health Care Services, Accounting, Engineering Jobs, Health & Medical, Computing, Fruit Picking, Architecture, Hospitality & Food Service Jobs etc.

2. Average wages: Students can earn from $7 to $20 per hour

C. How to Apply to the University

1. Check with the departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.

2. You should write directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application information and forms.

3. You can also download application form from university website.

4. Some universities have an on-line application facility.

5. Admission Office will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.

5. You should start at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and documentation.

6. The decision of the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months of the application deadline.

D. Supporting Documents

1. Completed Application Form.

2. Money order/Application fee Documents.

3. Official English version of all educational documents including marks sheets.

4. School/College leaving certificate.

5. TOFEL, IELTS test results.

6. Score report of SAT, GRE, GMAT (based on university requirements) etc.

7. Letter of financial responsibility directly from your sponsor.

8. Photocopy of your passport.

E. Credit Transfer Facility

1. Students may apply for credit transfer program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Canada.

2. The maximum amount of credit that may be granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.

3. Most of the Canadian universities consider minimum "B" grade for acceptance.

4. You have to submit the following documents

to your target university:

a. Your application form for the Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program

b. Official copies of your academic transcript

c. Also include an official letter from head of the school/department of your university, from where you have already completed the courses.

d. Detailed course outlines (Official Copy) including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading lists, number of hours of teaching etc.

e. The academic level you are studying (e.g. First Year, Second Year etc.)

f. How many credits you have completed

g. An explanation of the grading system used at your institution.

h. Information on the total units of study requirement ( i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the degree.

F. Scholarships

1. There is a huge number of scholarship available on the International Scholarship Database of VarsityAdmission.COM site

2. You may also search Canadian and International Scholarship Programs in Canada

3. Scholarship programs Scholarship and Bursaries

Last Update: June 11 2007 14:13:55