Why Study in Canada

Quality Education

One of the biggest reasons students choose to come to Canada is the quality of a Canadian education. A Canadian degree is widely recognized as equal to one from the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom. Canadian universities and colleges also consistently do well in international rankings. In fact, the 2019 World University Rankings has three Canadian Universities ranked in the top 50.
There’s a wide array of Canadian institutions to choose from, but whether you attend a high school, college,
university ,or vocational school, there’s no doubt that a Canadian education is world-class.

Affordable

Cost is the most significant barrier for most students hoping to study abroad.
Canadian international students have to pay higher tuition fees than domestic
students. That said, the average annual tuition for an international student’s Canadian
undergraduate degree was $16,746 USD in 2014. By comparison, the United States
($24,914 USD), Australia ($24,081 USD) and the United Kingdom ($21,365 USD) were all
considerably higher.

Aside from tuition, international students also need to pay for housing and their daily lives. The cost of living in
Canada is much more affordable than most other top destinations for international students. In 2014, the average
cost of living per year for international students in Canada was $13,021 USD. When you combine the average annual
cost of living and average annual tuition fees, Canada is a very affordable option.

Work While You Study

Even though Canada is a relatively affordable option, there’s no doubt that studying abroad is expensive. Fortunately, international students in Canada are eligible to work up to 20 hours per week during school terms and full-time (30+ hours/week) during scheduled breaks like summer vacation. Most students don’t need a work permit to work while they study, whether their job is on campus or off campus.

Safety

Another big reason why students choose to come to Canada is personal safety.
Studying abroad can be scary, especially if you’re leaving your friends and family
behind. The Institute for Economics & Peace ranked Canada as the eighth most
peaceful country in the world in 2016. Unlike most other countries, Canada is pretty isolated in terms of location. It’s protected on three sides by oceans, and only shares a border with the United States. That distance provides a bit of a buffer from most international conflicts

Canada has a democratically elected government, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of those living in
Canada are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Canada has a well-deserved international
reputation as a tolerant and non-discriminatory society. Immigrants make up a fifth of Canada’s entire population
and Canadian laws ensure that all people, regardless of their circumstance, are protected from discrimination.

Immigration Options

When you travel abroad to study, you usually get temporary status in the country you’re studying in. That status often expires when your program ends, so you have to return home after graduation.

Canada has a lot of programs designed to encourage international students to
transition to permanent residence after their studies. Options like the Post-Graduation
Work Permit let graduates stay and work on an open work permit after graduation,
and give them an opportunity to get some Canadian work experience. Most Canadian provinces have Provincial
Nominee streams for applicants with experience studying or working in the province, and Canada’s Canadian
Experience Class is specially designed for students who have completed their education in Canada.