How to apply to a Canadian university You should apply directly to the university you’re interested in. There is no central application system like the UK’s UCAS or America’s Common Application. Remember: Each province or territory in Canada is responsible for all education within that area. However you may find that there is a system which lets you apply to multiple universities within one province such as Ontario’s OUAC (Ontario
While you may have heard of the ‘American Dream’, increasingly more international students are choosing to study in Canada as an alternative to their neighbours south of the border (and often a cheaper alternative too). But what should you study? What fields are Canadian institutions strong in which push them just above their American counterparts, as well as other popular study destinations around the world? Find out below... Animation
An introduction to Montreal Montreal is located in Quebec on an island in the Saint Lawrence River. It is the 2 nd largest city in Canada and home to the largest French-speaking community in the world aside from France itself. French is the official first language of the city (specifically Quebec French which varies from the French spoken in France). However over half of Montreal’s population are bi-lingual which means they can speak both French and English.
Structure of higher education in Canada Higher education in Canada is relatively similar to what you’d find in America, though there are influences of the British system too. In Canada, each province and territory is responsible for education at all levels within it including universities i.e. there is no federal accreditation. This means that each province and territory regulates the standards of education and any issues which arise as
An introduction to Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city located in the province of British Columbia in the west of Canada. It’s actually the most populated city in this area of the country and the 8 th in the entire of Canada. The city’s origins lie in the late 19 th century in the lumbering industry when Vancouver was originally just a settlement called ‘Granville’ (or ‘Gastown’ as it was also referred to, after a local proprietor
In order to study in Canada as an international student, you will need to apply for a ‘study permit’ - this is what they call a student visa. You must apply for a student permit online at the official Citizen and Immigration Canada. (CIC) website . While you can apply offline on paper, it will be quicker to do so online. Once you have been offered a place by an accredited Canadian education institution, you can apply
Note: £1 = US$1.49 = CAD$1.83 On-campus accommodation in Canada It’s common for most students to live in on-campus halls in their first year. On-campus housing is referred to as ‘residence’ or simply ‘rez’ for short. You will be prompted to arrange housing once you’ve been offered a place at a Canadian university. Usually you can arrange this online through the university website where you can browse the various options on offer
Catch a hockey game Ice hockey (or simply ‘hockey’ as it is referred to) is the national sport of Canada. Some of the biggest teams in the country include the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks, all of whom play in the the National Hockey League (NHL). These games are widely televised and you can watch either at home (on TV or online) or at a bar with a crowd. However we recommend that you attend games live for the
